Pizza & Beer

Savyna

Maybe you need more than a protein shake and some oatmeal? How many calories and macros are in your shake? Maybe instead of half of a pizza, maybe just have something like nuts or salad before you want to eat, wait a few minutes then have 1 or 2 slices and 1 or 2 beers and call it a night. I actually really love the combo of pizza and beer but I have cut out alcohol from my diet since November and I sparingly have pizza because I love that cheesy gooey goodness. Good luck with the last 5 pounds.

KANGOOJUMPS

hell yeah
party on.

SunofaBeach14

Beer can have twice as much fat per ounce as McDonald's French fries.

Show me the nutritional information of one beer that has fat in it.

It all floats to the top and sloshed around. Actually, the visual of fat in beer makes me gag

Replace it with the image of a scoop of ice cream floating in a chocolate stout.

^ that tastes awesome, btw. It's my Father's Day beverage of choice.

ClariceHutchings

I concur, must be that vegetable oil beer everyone is talking about. JK!! I have it and of course it is light beer. you just cant drink 12 every night. My whole plan has night out per week involved.

firstsip

I don't think my 900 a day is as bad as it sounds, again its what I aim for... I usually go over. But yes I will have my pizza and beer tonight. and watch a movie. and sit on my *kitten*. happy??!!

The real question is are YOU happy? 900 seems super unrealistic long term and potentially damaging.

yeah I'm happy because I don't let myself go hungry. again if I'm hungry I have a salad with my choice of dressing... or I have grilled chicken.. or fruit and veggies... I'm never really hungry.. I just try to keep my breakfast and lunch consistent and make sure I'm not eating high calories snacks

It doesn't matter if you're happy. I was perfectly happy eating at very low calories for a long time. But it was bad for me. People are happy doing things that are bad for them all the time.

You won't be as your health gradually deteriorates from such low eating. You're 22 and already a healthy weight, with very little to lose. I guarantee, whatever height you are, 900 is lower than your BMR.

It's good you're aiming to go "over," but if you're on this site, you know you had to manually change any goal to make 900 calories your goal. Entering a diary under 1200 gives you a warning. Etc. Etc.

Not hungry =/= health. Hormones regulate appetite. They acclimate very quickly; lots of food everyday? Hungry! Little food everyday? Not very hungry.

Achrya

I don't think my 900 a day is as bad as it sounds, again its what I aim for... I usually go over. But yes I will have my pizza and beer tonight. and watch a movie. and sit on my *kitten*. happy??!!

Well as long as you don't think it's bad it must be okay.

erickirb

You are talking about your last 5 pounds? then calories are not calories. You last 5-10 pounds require extreme dedication achieved only by few

Not really, just a smaller caloric deficit, and time. Yes dedication helps, but is not a requirement.

echofm1

So just curious, what is your calorie goal once you lose the last 5 pounds and reach maintenance? How are you coming up with that number? What made you decide to aim for 900 calories instead of a different calorie goal?

Some_Watery_Tart

Beer can have twice as much fat per ounce as McDonald's French fries.

Show me the nutritional information of one beer that has fat in it.

It all floats to the top and sloshed around. Actually, the visual of fat in beer makes me gag

Replace it with the image of a scoop of ice cream floating in a chocolate stout.

I know what's for dessert tonight!

GemmaRowlands

You are talking about your last 5 pounds? then calories are not calories. You last 5-10 pounds require extreme dedication achieved only by few

So your body knows your only your last 5lbs and therefore holds onto fat for dear life? Honestly, if this were true, nobody would be underweight.

Yes, weight loss gets harder the less you have to go, because doing the same exercise won't burn as many calories and eating the same food won't be as much of a deficit, but it's progressive and not a stage that is hit when you reach a certain point.

allana1111

So just curious, what is your calorie goal once you lose the last 5 pounds and reach maintenance? How are you coming up with that number? What made you decide to aim for 900 calories instead of a different calorie goal?

I don't know....I know a girl who did 900 a day and has maintained by eating healthy. and I feel a lot better too. Trust me last night I had a whopper and fries.. but it was cus I knew I was going to the gym after... I guess im asking cus I feel guilty eating so much grease/fat 2 days in a row

erickirb

I don't think my 900 a day is as bad as it sounds, again its what I aim for... I usually go over. But yes I will have my pizza and beer tonight. and watch a movie. and sit on my *kitten*. happy??!!

The real question is are YOU happy? 900 seems super unrealistic long term and potentially damaging.

yeah I'm happy because I don't let myself go hungry. again if I'm hungry I have a salad with my choice of dressing... or I have grilled chicken.. or fruit and veggies... I'm never really hungry.. I just try to keep my breakfast and lunch consistent and make sure I'm not eating high calories snacks

regardless what you are eating 900 cals isn't enough, no matter if hungry or not. There is no way you will be getting enough fat and protein in your diet on so little cals, not to mention vitamins and minerals.
Eating less is not the best choice when losing weight, as a larger % of your weight loss will be coming from lean muscle, instead of the fat you are trying to lose.

Set your goal to lose 0.5lbs/week and eat back exercise cals and get adequate protein.

lisalsd1

Um, I'm about your same weight. I eat 1900 calories a day and have lost 2 lbs in 2 weeks, b/c I cut back from closer to 2100 calories a day. So if I am losing weight at 1900 calories a day, and you are not losing weight at 900 calories a day...just *maybe* you aren't eating enough calories.

I'm not being rude, but if what you are currently doing isn't working...then you need to do something else. And it looks like all of previous posts have told you to increase your calorie intake.

allana1111

Also, again, I'm happy with my body for the most part except just need to be toned.. I guess I feel like I can lose lbs going over my calorie limit but now that I want to have everything toned for my wedding in less than 5 months.. these are crucial times. and I don't wanna fall off the wagon by thinking its ok to have pizza and beer all the time....... does anybody hear me?!

allana1111

Um, I'm about your same weight. I eat 1900 calories a day and have lost 2 lbs in 2 weeks, b/c I cut back from closer to 2100 calories a day. So if I am losing weight at 1900 calories a day, and you are not losing weight at 900 calories a day...just *maybe* you aren't eating enough calories.

I'm not being rude, but if what you are currently doing isn't working...then you need to do something else. And it looks like all of previous posts have told you to increase your calorie intake.

It has been working.. but I do appreciate the feedback. I'll look into it a little more

angelamangus1

lol... you don't NEED to burn off the calories out ate today.

As long as the few pieces of pizza and a few beers don't put you OVER your daily caloric allowance, you will lose weight.

^^^^THIS! Please do not look at pizza and beer and tabu or something you cannot have. Fit it in your calories for the day and you will be fine, if you go over stay within your maintenance calories.

Also remember that you may gain some water weight due to the alcohol and carbs. This is normal and will go away after a few days of your regular intake.

Enjoy tonight and do not feel guilty!! It will not destroy all that you have worked for! :drinker:

mochamommy

Beer can have twice as much fat per ounce as McDonald's French fries.

Are you eating a stick of butter with your beer???

mochamommy

Yep because my beer seems to have no fat on the label...hmmmm

Razz_Baby

Now I want pizza and beer...

jackpotclown

My ears were burning.

Strong username to thread correlation

I saw the thread, and thought is was about me. I was wrong.

was thinking the same and was disappointed \m/

Some_Watery_Tart

I don't think my 900 a day is as bad as it sounds, again its what I aim for... I usually go over. But yes I will have my pizza and beer tonight. and watch a movie. and sit on my *kitten*. happy??!!

The real question is are YOU happy? 900 seems super unrealistic long term and potentially damaging.

yeah I'm happy because I don't let myself go hungry. again if I'm hungry I have a salad with my choice of dressing... or I have grilled chicken.. or fruit and veggies... I'm never really hungry.. I just try to keep my breakfast and lunch consistent and make sure I'm not eating high calories snacks

I know you feel like this is ok because you're still eating when you're hungry. I used to do the same thing. At 5'9", I ate about 1000 cal/day. I felt fine; I lost weight for a while. But then I stopped losing. And then I came here and started listening to the people around here who are very successful. I could not believe that they were losing and these "super-high" calorie goals. But they were. I decided to give it a try. I increased my intake from 1000 to 1800 calories/day and consistently ate them for 6 weeks while working out for 3 hours/week. I lost 8 pounds. But better than that, I felt AMAZING! The fog lifted from my brain. I had energy to work out AND play with my kids AND do everything else a mom does after work. I can't say enough about how much it changed my life. I am a different person. I had no idea I could feel so good!

So, please, give some thought to what these people are telling you. Consider eating more and give it 6 weeks. You'll be surprised at how good you feel!

Oh! And eat the pizza! Drink the beer! Have some fun!

SunofaBeach14

Um, I'm about your same weight. I eat 1900 calories a day and have lost 2 lbs in 2 weeks, b/c I cut back from closer to 2100 calories a day. So if I am losing weight at 1900 calories a day, and you are not losing weight at 900 calories a day...just *maybe* you aren't eating enough calories.

I'm not being rude, but if what you are currently doing isn't working...then you need to do something else. And it looks like all of previous posts have told you to increase your calorie intake.

It has been working.. but I do appreciate the feedback. I'll look into it a little more

Unless you are very short, have metabolic issues (such as from recent chemo treatment), or the like, 900 calories is very very low.

echofm1

Also, again, I'm happy with my body for the most part except just need to be toned.. I guess I feel like I can lose lbs going over my calorie limit but now that I want to have everything toned for my wedding in less than 5 months.. these are crucial times. and I don't wanna fall off the wagon by thinking its ok to have pizza and beer all the time....... does anybody hear me?!

If you want to get more toned, start doing strength training. And to do adequate strength training and actually build muscle, you need to eat at maintenance so your muscles have nutrients to work with. We hear you, just the majority of MFPers don't agree with you. Myself included. 900 calories will work, you will likely lose weight. However, it's very easy to go over that number and then you get issues like feeling guilty about having a whopper, or feeling deprived, which leads to falling off the wagon during these "crucial times".

If you've only got 5 pounds to lose for your wedding, trust me, read The New Rules of Weightlifting for Women. Follow what they suggest and you will look fantastic for your wedding and will be a healthier person.

mochamommy

I want a Newcastle and black and green olive pizza with Feta cheese, onions, artichockes and red peppers. Forgot the eggplant..need that too. And another beer

My_Own_Worst_Enemy

You're eating too much.

Is that like your catchphrase. Ive been in 4 threads this morning and thats what you say in 50% of them.

angelamangus1

Beer can have twice as much fat per ounce as McDonald's French fries.

Are you eating a stick of butter with your beer???

lmao no kidding. ever heard of michelob ultra????

Unfortunately, yes. :sick:

That's not beer

Perhaps you meant to say pizza, not beer? Pizza can have a lot of fat depending on what kind.
If you did mean beer, I do not know what kind of beer you're drinking but, my beer does not have fat. Carbs yes, fat no.

firstsip

Also, again, I'm happy with my body for the most part except just need to be toned.. I guess I feel like I can lose lbs going over my calorie limit but now that I want to have everything toned for my wedding in less than 5 months.. these are crucial times. and I don't wanna fall off the wagon by thinking its ok to have pizza and beer all the time....... does anybody hear me?!

You should not feel guilty or feel you need to immediately hit the gym after eating one burger. Watch your calories. Hit a healthy amount. Aim for more protein. Lift some heavy weights.

That's how you get "toned." You cannot achieve firmness, tightness, or whatever other adjective you want to use or "toned" without adequate calories, nutrition, and some form of strength training. Gradually upping your calories to a healthy amount (what is your height, btw?) will ease you into healthy eating before your wedding.

Eating 900 calories a day isn't "healthy," btw, no matter how much oatmeal and carrots are shoved in there.

Mia_RagazzaTosta

Beer can have twice as much fat per ounce as McDonald's French fries.

Are you eating a stick of butter with your beer???

lmao no kidding. ever heard of michelob ultra????

Unfortunately, yes. :sick:

That's not beer

Perhaps you meant to say pizza, not beer? Pizza can have a lot of fat depending on what kind.
If you did mean beer, I do not know what kind of beer you're drinking but, my beer does not have fat. Carbs yes, fat no.

I'm afraid this went over your head a little. We were just saying that Michelob Ultra is not beer because it tastes repulsive. Not that it has fat in it.

determinedbutlazy

http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/

You don't have to listen to any of us tell you you're not eating enough... I'm posting this again and saying go run your own numbers.

Some_Watery_Tart

Beer can have twice as much fat per ounce as McDonald's French fries.

Are you eating a stick of butter with your beer???

lmao no kidding. ever heard of michelob ultra????

Unfortunately, yes. :sick:

That's not beer

Perhaps you meant to say pizza, not beer? Pizza can have a lot of fat depending on what kind.
If you did mean beer, I do not know what kind of beer you're drinking but, my beer does not have fat. Carbs yes, fat no.

I'm afraid this went over your head a little. We were just saying that Michelob Ultra is not beer because it tastes repulsive. Not that it has fat in it.

In. For beer shaming. Shame on Michelob for calling that beer!