Will I lose weight eating this daily? Any tips?

xTurangaLeela
xTurangaLeela Posts: 22
in Health and Weight Loss
Breakfast: handful of strawberries or raspberries

I don't have much time for breakfast and am kept busy until lunch so don't get hungry

Lunch: quarter tin of Heinz soup or large salad (no dressing, jus lettuce, cucumber and tomato and ham)

Again kept busy so won't get hungry.

Dinner: fish with veg (broccoli, leak and carrot) or chicken and veg.

Long walk after dinner. Also work out DVD every other day.

For snacks again I'd just have a handful of berries or pineapple.

Thank you!

I'm 18. Weigh 12 stone.5ft5. I'd like to get to 10 stone or 10 and a half stone for Christmas. Will I do it this way?
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  • Pearsquared
    Pearsquared Posts: 1,656 Member
    That sounds like a pathetic amount of calories. Please eat more.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    Um no. That doesn't even sound like it meets the recommended MINIMUM of 1200 calories. You need to be eating at LEAST that.

    Don't use "busy" as an excuse. We're ALL busy. Work, family, school, activities, parties, LIFE. Make time. Seriously. It doesn't even take me 10 minutes to make lunch or breakfast, and I take the time to weigh all of my food. Point is, EVERYONE is busy. But they all have time to eat lunch, right? If you don't have time for breakfast, it's simple... wake up 10 minutes earlier. You won't miss it.

    Not trying to sound mean or anything, but you know... life. It happens.

    Eat more. Eat in a way that is sustainable for life, not for a short time.
  • j6o4
    j6o4 Posts: 871 Member
    That sounds like a ridiculously low amount of food and calories. Eat the amount MFP gives you and your exercise calories back, the amount MFP gives you is to lose weight WITHOUT exercise so eating back those burn calories is importants or you will create a very large deficit. Too much on anything is bad for you, including too much of a deficit.
  • nomeejerome
    nomeejerome Posts: 2,616 Member
    That sounds miserable and unsustainable in the long run, as well as unhealthy. You will not be able to get all the nutrition your body needs. Tips? Do not do it and set reasonable goals.
  • xTurangaLeela
    xTurangaLeela Posts: 22
    I'm not saying busy so I skip meals. I'm saying busy as in I'm not going to snack or binge.
  • howardheilweil
    howardheilweil Posts: 604 Member
    All combined together, you've got yourself one decent meal. How long have you been eating that way?
  • septembergrrl
    septembergrrl Posts: 168 Member
    You might lose weight until you got sick of not eating anything and fell completely off your diet, and you'd probably be pretty irritable leading up to that point because you would be hungry.

    You know how MFP tells you a calorie goal? Eat that. Not less.
  • xTurangaLeela
    xTurangaLeela Posts: 22
    I haven't. I'm just curious if I'll meet my goal this way.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Start counting calories. Don't just choose certain foods and stick to them. And seriously, you need more calories than the ones in this plan.
  • new_beth_2013
    new_beth_2013 Posts: 109 Member
    Sure you'll meet your goal...but your hair will fall out, your periods will stop, you;ll be tired and cranky. Being 18 your body is STILL developing and the last thing you want to do is detroy it. Eat healthy. This isnt a Pro-Ana website.
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    That sounds like a pathetic amount of calories. Please eat more.

    ^ This....you need to eat more.
  • LishieFruit89
    LishieFruit89 Posts: 1,956 Member
    1. not enough calories
    2. not enough protein
    3. not enough fat
    4. no variety = BORING
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    You will lose weight, but you could also lose weight on the twinkie diet. Does that mean that your plan or the twinkie diet is a good one? Absolutely not.

    Also, weight loss does not fit into a time frame. Focus on losing weight in a healthy fashion please.
  • Tessyloowhoo
    Tessyloowhoo Posts: 504
    For reference i am 8 stone 2 (114.2lbs) and i eat about three times that and still lose... You need to eat more food
  • Bella0531
    Bella0531 Posts: 309 Member
    I haven't. I'm just curious if I'll meet my goal this way.

    Yes, but you won't be able to sustain it for very long. Bottom line, you need to be eating more than that to live a healthy and active life. In addition to eating more, try adding in healthy snacks like nuts and maybe making a protein shake or two throughout the day (if you're so busy).
  • xTurangaLeela
    xTurangaLeela Posts: 22
    Sure you'll meet your goal...but your hair will fall out, your periods will stop, you;ll be tired and cranky. Being 18 your body is STILL developing and the last thing you want to do is detroy it. Eat healthy. This isnt a Pro-Ana website.

    I asked for TIPS. I showed you a basic day. This wouldn't be every day. I also thought this was a FRIENDLY website when all I've got is negativity.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    Sure you'll meet your goal...but your hair will fall out, your periods will stop, you;ll be tired and cranky. Being 18 your body is STILL developing and the last thing you want to do is detroy it. Eat healthy. This isnt a Pro-Ana website.

    I asked for TIPS. I showed you a basic day. This wouldn't be every day. I also thought this was a FRIENDLY website when all I've got is negativity.

    You want a tip? Eat more than what you said. It's only negative to you because it isn't what you want to hear.
  • xTurangaLeela
    xTurangaLeela Posts: 22
    I haven't. I'm just curious if I'll meet my goal this way.

    Yes, but you won't be able to sustain it for very long. Bottom line, you need to be eating more than that to live a healthy and active life. In addition to eating more, try adding in healthy snacks like nuts and maybe making a protein shake or two throughout the day (if you're so busy).

    Thanks, and yes I am so busy. Im out of the house 9-10 which is why I need meals on the go and don't have much preparation time.
  • new_beth_2013
    new_beth_2013 Posts: 109 Member
    Sure you'll meet your goal...but your hair will fall out, your periods will stop, you;ll be tired and cranky. Being 18 your body is STILL developing and the last thing you want to do is detroy it. Eat healthy. This isnt a Pro-Ana website.

    I asked for TIPS. I showed you a basic day. This wouldn't be every day. I also thought this was a FRIENDLY website when all I've got is negativity.

    You want a tip? Eat more than what you said. It's only negative to you because it isn't what you want to hear.

    BOOM.
  • xTurangaLeela
    xTurangaLeela Posts: 22
    I asked for help basically. Eat more? Fair enough that's all you need to say.
  • jeffpettis
    jeffpettis Posts: 865 Member
    I don't think anyone is being negative. I think you asked a question and the answer you got was not what you wanted to hear.
  • 6550mom
    6550mom Posts: 206 Member
    Sure you'll meet your goal...but your hair will fall out, your periods will stop, you;ll be tired and cranky. Being 18 your body is STILL developing and the last thing you want to do is detroy it. Eat healthy. This isnt a Pro-Ana website.

    I asked for TIPS. I showed you a basic day. This wouldn't be every day. I also thought this was a FRIENDLY website when all I've got is negativity.

    Sweetie-- Please understand that sometimes truth is not what you want to hear. This above is truth, not negativity. There is a unanimous feeling that you are eating in a dangerous and unsustainable manner. Doesn't that tell you something? :flowerforyou:

    P.S.: You are eating in a dangerous and unsustainable manner. Please be healthier about this for your own sake. That is the TIP that everyone is giving you- please take it.
  • Ang108
    Ang108 Posts: 1,711 Member
    Breakfast: handful of strawberries or raspberries

    I don't have much time for breakfast and am kept busy until lunch so don't get hungry

    Lunch: quarter tin of Heinz soup or large salad (no dressing, jus lettuce, cucumber and tomato and ham)

    Again kept busy so won't get hungry.

    Dinner: fish with veg (broccoli, leak and carrot) or chicken and veg.

    Long walk after dinner. Also work out DVD every other day.



    For snacks again I'd just have a handful of berries or pineapple.

    Thank you!

    I'm 18. Weigh 12 stone.5ft5. I'd like to get to 10 stone or 10 and a half stone for Christmas. Will I do it this way?

    I hope you know that staying busy and not getting hungry are not related at all. You probably won't lose much before Christmas, because what you are doing cannot be sustained at all. Sooner or later you will have to eat.
    Also you are 18 and with all due respect what you are doing is crazy and shows an absolute lack of knowledge of health and nutrition.
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    Sure you'll meet your goal...but your hair will fall out, your periods will stop, you;ll be tired and cranky. Being 18 your body is STILL developing and the last thing you want to do is detroy it. Eat healthy. This isnt a Pro-Ana website.

    I asked for TIPS. I showed you a basic day. This wouldn't be every day. I also thought this was a FRIENDLY website when all I've got is negativity.
    You've gotten truthful responses; just not what you wanted to hear.

    The answer is yes, you will lose weight, but you likely will not like how you look when you get to goal. You will likely lose a LOT of muscle mass doing this, so you will still end up with a fair amount of body fat, you will just weigh less. In addition, you will likely feel tired, cranky, and possibly be more susceptible to binges.

    The best advice you've gotten is EAT MORE. Set a moderate deficit and eat to your calorie goal including foods that may be higher calorie content. If you don't have time for breakfast, make overnight oats and take it with you to work. Make your meals on the weekends and freeze in individual servings (do it yourself frozen meals). Not having time isn't an excuse.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • stunningalmond
    stunningalmond Posts: 275 Member
    Sure you'll meet your goal...but your hair will fall out, your periods will stop, you;ll be tired and cranky. Being 18 your body is STILL developing and the last thing you want to do is detroy it. Eat healthy. This isnt a Pro-Ana website.

    I asked for TIPS. I showed you a basic day. This wouldn't be every day. I also thought this was a FRIENDLY website when all I've got is negativity.

    This is not a completely friendly website... there are some major jerks out there. However I think people here are trying to help you understand you're eating too little and their words and advice come out of concern. Some people don't sugar-coat things the way others do, and it may sound harsh but it's just because people are concerned and don't want so see you make yourself sick.
  • xTurangaLeela
    xTurangaLeela Posts: 22
    No no, it's not that it's not what I want to hear. I also haven't been eating like this I asked if it would work. All you have to say is no and give actual advice.
  • j6o4
    j6o4 Posts: 871 Member
    Sure you'll meet your goal...but your hair will fall out, your periods will stop, you;ll be tired and cranky. Being 18 your body is STILL developing and the last thing you want to do is detroy it. Eat healthy. This isnt a Pro-Ana website.

    I asked for TIPS. I showed you a basic day. This wouldn't be every day. I also thought this was a FRIENDLY website when all I've got is negativity.

    There's no negativity here, those things actually happen to people who cut their calories to drastically.
    Everyone here is trying to help you, and the truth is that amount of food is not even close to enough.
  • Tessyloowhoo
    Tessyloowhoo Posts: 504
    Okay easy on the go food to up your calories...

    Hard boiled eggs
    nuts
    greek yogurt with dried fruit or nutsadded
    protein bars (quest is my favorite)
    Snack pouches of guacamole and pita bread
    snack tubs of peanut butter and an apple
    Protein shakes
    granola in a bag mixed with dried fruit and nuts
    hummus and carrot sticks

    Add about 4 of those choices to your day
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    I haven't. I'm just curious if I'll meet my goal this way.

    Yes, but you won't be able to sustain it for very long. Bottom line, you need to be eating more than that to live a healthy and active life. In addition to eating more, try adding in healthy snacks like nuts and maybe making a protein shake or two throughout the day (if you're so busy).

    Thanks, and yes I am so busy. Im out of the house 9-10 which is why I need meals on the go and don't have much preparation time.

    If you don't have much prep time then can you set aside some time on your time off to make a bunch of grab and go meals? Breakfasts can be made ahead of time and then frozen or stored in the fridge until the morning you need them. I premeasure snacks and trail mixes into ziplock baggies to stash by the door so I can grab them on my way out the door. Keep fresh fruits and veggies on hand, cleaned and sliced, to munch on.

    Will you reach your goal eating so little? It really depends on your goal. If you want to be fit, healthy, have lots of energy, and look great then undereating probably isn't going to help.
  • howardheilweil
    howardheilweil Posts: 604 Member
    Sure you'll meet your goal...but your hair will fall out, your periods will stop, you;ll be tired and cranky. Being 18 your body is STILL developing and the last thing you want to do is detroy it. Eat healthy. This isnt a Pro-Ana website.

    I asked for TIPS. I showed you a basic day. This wouldn't be every day. I also thought this was a FRIENDLY website when all I've got is negativity.
    The title of your thread is "Will I lose weight eating this daily?"

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