Pizza & Beer
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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!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
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!
^ This is really good advice. I have experienced the same thing - since achieving my goal weight I upped my calories to TDEE and have actually lost even more weight and at a faster rate since then (which was not quite what I was aiming for, but I've increased my calories again and hopefully it levels out). Eating at a deficit does make you lose weight, but when you can also lose weight just as quickly, if not more quickly, eating a normal amount and feeling much better because of it why would you starve yourself?0 -
You say you want to get toned, well that won't happen eating 900 calories a day. What will happen is your body will not just burn off fat, it will burn off muscle mass which is what you need to look toned. You need to eat more. If you don't you will not get the body you want, instead you will simply be a smaller "untoned" version of what you are now.
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/0 -
Thanks everyone, ha I am not starving though, its just what I eat most days and I'm accustomed to it. If I get hungry I have an apple, orange or applesauce, etc. I just aim for 900 calories but if I go over I don't beat myself up but pizza and beer is a lot of calories
So you dont plan on burning more calories after drinking the beer and eating the pizza?
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Think the trend it obvious but hey I will chime in also. Toning up and 900 calories day just does not work. Sure you may drop 5lbs eating 900 a day but I can assure you it was not fat you lost. Your body requires more just to survive during the day and when it needs more it is going to reduce your lean muscle. I think the new trending word for this is "Skinny Fat"?0
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In. For beer shaming. Shame on Michelob for calling that beer!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.
Beer shaming is wrong! We need a beer-spo thread now to cure this!
Okay. No. Beer shaming is oh so right. Probably the only kind of shame that is.
Hummmm. Beer-spo. I may be onto something . . .0 -
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.
Do you think I need a catch phrase? Seems like something I could benefit from.0 -
Hmmm....a beer-spo thread? Yes. Let's do it!
In. For beer shaming. Shame on Michelob for calling that beer!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.
Beer shaming is wrong! We need a beer-spo thread now to cure this!
Okay. No. Beer shaming is oh so right. Probably the only kind of shame that is.
Hummmm. Beer-spo. I may be onto something . . .0 -
I do strength training 3-4 times a week. Lifting weights. I've gotten stronger. I can lift/squat more than I could 3 weeks ago.. and I have been going down on lbs... I guess that's why it makes it hard to believe id go down on 2000 cals a day0
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I just love me some beer and its been one thing I haven't been willing to cut out but I finally cut it out of the week and only usually have a couple on the weekends. wait scratch that. last Friday I had like 6. but other than that I have mostly cut back haha0
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Show me the nutritional information of one beer that has fat in it.Beer can have twice as much fat per ounce as McDonald's French fries.
*hi five*
OP, eat... more than 900 calories, for the love of gravy.
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I do strength training 3-4 times a week. Lifting weights. I've gotten stronger. I can lift/squat more than I could 3 weeks ago.. and I have been going down on lbs... I guess that's why it makes it hard to believe id go down on 2000 cals a day
It's awesome you're doing all of this! However, you will plateau from strength much more quickly than others because of how low your calories are. I wouldn't recommend jumping up to 2000, but gradually increasing (perhaps 100 calories a week, although being on 900 is perilous).
Did your TDEE calculator suggest 2000 for maintenance?0 -
are you talking about the calculator on MFP that says what I need to maintain? it said 12000
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In. For beer shaming. Shame on Michelob for calling that beer!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.
Here here!! Have an IPA micro-brew or even a Guinness But for the love of beer stay away from that piss water calling itself beer!!0 -
It is a scary thought I know!! Trust me I was in the same boat. I was stuck at my last 10lbs and was eating only around 1100 cals a day. I finally just went for it. Upped my calories to 2600/day added strength training and wow was I impressed. The scale did not drop to much but my appearance really started to change after 1 month I could really see the difference!! I think you are at the point that you can not worry so much about the number on the scale and focus on the image in the mirror!! Or get your body fat tested and use that as a gauge.0
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I just aim for 900 calories
In that case, eat the entire pizza.0 -
It is a scary thought I know!! Trust me I was in the same boat. I was stuck at my last 10lbs and was eating only around 1100 cals a day. I finally just went for it. Upped my calories to 2600/day added strength training and wow was I impressed. The scale did not drop to much but my appearance really started to change after 1 month I could really see the difference!! I think you are at the point that you can not worry so much about the number on the scale and focus on the image in the mirror!! Or get your body fat tested and use that as a gauge.
I don't want to get BIG though.. not like big muscles.. just toned. I think being female upping mine to 2600 would be a lot.... what do u think for me?0 -
that made me laugh out loud
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It is a scary thought I know!! Trust me I was in the same boat. I was stuck at my last 10lbs and was eating only around 1100 cals a day. I finally just went for it. Upped my calories to 2600/day added strength training and wow was I impressed. The scale did not drop to much but my appearance really started to change after 1 month I could really see the difference!! I think you are at the point that you can not worry so much about the number on the scale and focus on the image in the mirror!! Or get your body fat tested and use that as a gauge.
I don't want to get BIG though.. not like big muscles.. just toned. I think being female upping mine to 2600 would be a lot.... what do u think for me?
When your muscles get too big then stop adding additional weight to the barbell.
It's not going to happen. But that's the solution.0 -
It is a scary thought I know!! Trust me I was in the same boat. I was stuck at my last 10lbs and was eating only around 1100 cals a day. I finally just went for it. Upped my calories to 2600/day added strength training and wow was I impressed. The scale did not drop to much but my appearance really started to change after 1 month I could really see the difference!! I think you are at the point that you can not worry so much about the number on the scale and focus on the image in the mirror!! Or get your body fat tested and use that as a gauge.
I don't want to get BIG though.. not like big muscles.. just toned. I think being female upping mine to 2600 would be a lot.... what do u think for me?
As a woman, you will not get big manly muscles unless you decide to become a body builder. Seriously, women just can't do it. What's your height, weight, and age? And how many days a week do you exercise? With that information, someone can give you a good estimate on what you should be eating to maintain in order to make lifting effective.
Also, does anyone on here have the link to the thread that just has images of what people looked like before and after lifting? That right there is proof that you can do heavy lifting and you will only get sexy, not bulky.0 -
It is a scary thought I know!! Trust me I was in the same boat. I was stuck at my last 10lbs and was eating only around 1100 cals a day. I finally just went for it. Upped my calories to 2600/day added strength training and wow was I impressed. The scale did not drop to much but my appearance really started to change after 1 month I could really see the difference!! I think you are at the point that you can not worry so much about the number on the scale and focus on the image in the mirror!! Or get your body fat tested and use that as a gauge.
I don't want to get BIG though.. not like big muscles.. just toned. I think being female upping mine to 2600 would be a lot.... what do u think for me?
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 124
Age: 22
Cardio/Strength train: 3-4 days a week
As a woman, you will not get big manly muscles unless you decide to become a body builder. Seriously, women just can't do it. What's your height, weight, and age? And how many days a week do you exercise? With that information, someone can give you a good estimate on what you should be eating to maintain in order to make lifting effective.
Also, does anyone on here have the link to the thread that just has images of what people looked like before and after lifting? That right there is proof that you can do heavy lifting and you will only get sexy, not bulky.0 -
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 124
Age: 22
Cardio/Strength train: 3-4 days a week0 -
What works for you will be different. I am a male so yes my number are going to be higher then yours. When I was really strength training hard over the summer I was consuming 3200-3500 calories a day and still dropping body fat. What the calories consist of is also a huge factor for strength training so check out the rules with Macronutrients!!
You will get there and this site is wonderful to help. Change can be scary but I think you will be impressed with what your body can do if you give it what it needs.
Also, I thought I felt great also just doing a huge reduction. I was blown away at how great I felt adding in more fuel for my body and strength training. I was running also since I enjoy it and that improved by leaps and bounds with the added calories!
Best advice since I am no expert is simply start a topic with your true goal. You want to look tone/fit. Give out your height/age/current weight/body fat %. I am sure you will get good advice as to what types of strength training to do & what your macros should be.0 -
was thinking the same and was disappointed \m/
Strong username to thread correlationMy ears were burning.
I saw the thread, and thought is was about me. I was wrong.
I agree. Very disappointed.0 -
I just aim for 900 calories
In that case, eat the entire pizza.
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2600 might be too much. We don't know your stats. One thing is for sure: you will think *you're number* is a lot. And you can gradually increase if you're worried. And go read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants?hl=sexypantsIt is a scary thought I know!! Trust me I was in the same boat. I was stuck at my last 10lbs and was eating only around 1100 cals a day. I finally just went for it. Upped my calories to 2600/day added strength training and wow was I impressed. The scale did not drop to much but my appearance really started to change after 1 month I could really see the difference!! I think you are at the point that you can not worry so much about the number on the scale and focus on the image in the mirror!! Or get your body fat tested and use that as a gauge.
I don't want to get BIG though.. not like big muscles.. just toned. I think being female upping mine to 2600 would be a lot.... what do u think for me?
This is the best, most straight-forward explanation I've seen and let us know if you have questions.
Also, don't worry about getting "big" from lifting. It won't happen. The guys on here that are trying to get bigger work really hard for it and eat a ton! It's a lot of work.0 -
I know someone already posted this link but:
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
scroll down to the middle or so and see her before and after. If you want to look like that do not be afraid of gain a few lbs of muscle!! All we want it no fat right?0 -
totally OT, but every time I see this topic come up on my top five, Ween's Banana's & Blow pops in my head.0
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Height: 5'5"
Weight: 124
Age: 22
Cardio/Strength train: 3-4 days a week
According to the site If it Fits Your Macros, your TDEE (and what you would eat if you're focusing on strength training) is 1,879 calories. That's at 4 days a week of exercise. If you're more consistently at 3 days a week of exercise, you'd aim for 1821 a day. Please note, though, that you do NOT eat back your exercise calories with this method. They're already included in this. Also note that you may not lose weight, or may even gain a couple pounds by doing this. However, your body will look fitter and feel better. Muscle weighs more than fat (but looks better) which is the reason you might see a weight increase.
If anyone has different suggestions, feel free to give them. I'm by no means an expert on strength training.0 -
was thinking the same and was disappointed \m/
Strong username to thread correlationMy ears were burning.
I saw the thread, and thought is was about me. I was wrong.
I agree. Very disappointed.
Same here.......... sigh.......................... I love pizza and beer! It makes the world go round.0 -
Actually, another note. If possible, try to test your body fat % and focus on lowering that, rather than worrying about weight. Once you're near your goal, it really is about toning up your muscle and lowering your body fat, rather than actual weight. Many people have gotten to their goal weight and been disappointed because they feel "skinny fat"0
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