Calorie Goal
BeingFatSucksss
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HELP !!
I am constantly eating 'under the calorie level'
and i seriously dont know what to eat!
any suggestions as to what can help me reach my daily calorie intake level of 1200?
Vegetarian(and Egg) please?
im currently in my 'starvation mode'.
I BASICALLY DONT UNDERSTAND THIS CONCEPT OF CALORIE INTAKE >:O<
Someone please explain
I am constantly eating 'under the calorie level'
and i seriously dont know what to eat!any suggestions as to what can help me reach my daily calorie intake level of 1200?
Vegetarian(and Egg) please?
im currently in my 'starvation mode'.
I BASICALLY DONT UNDERSTAND THIS CONCEPT OF CALORIE INTAKE >:O<
Someone please explain
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First, you aren't in starvation mode, but you are setting yourself up to lose a lot of muscle. But you can eat: eggs, nuts, peanut butter, ice cream, protein bars, edamame, full fat dairy, or protein shakes.
On a side note, since you are young and only have 30 ish lbs to lose, you should probably be aiming for 1 lb per week and if you want to get lean, weight training will help with muscle retention. And if you exercise, you will eat more calories. As a point of reference, those young women I know exercise 6 hours a week, eat 1800+ calories.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/926789-protein-sources0 -
I always start with adding 3 fruits to my meal intake then add my milk products. Fill the rest in with healthy carbs and protein and some snacks. Then again I like to eat and never have a problem getting in all my calories for the day.0
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Well 1lb a week sounds great but im kinda trying to lose 15kgs by may 1st. Its my birthday so thats kind if a gift to myself!0
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Fruits,muesli,oats and a cup of rice is all I eat everyday.. And I dont know if its helping me or not.
do you think boiled eggs would help?0 -
Well 1lb a week sounds great but im kinda trying to lose 15kgs by may 1st. Its my birthday so thats kind if a gift to myself!
I would ask if hitting a specific weight is worth the loss of muscle? In order to hit your goal, you would have to lose over 3 lbs a week which is going to set you up for failure. By aiming for this, you will set yourself up for some serious muscle loss... the major component to a lean and tight body. Ideally, you want to lose fat not weight, especially if there is aspirations of having definition.
Now if you want to see large transformation in your body, set a moderate deficit, eat high protein and lift heavy. While you wont lose as much weight, you will probably lose more inches than you would with weight loss.0 -
Fruits,muesli,oats and a cup of rice is all I eat everyday.. And I dont know if its helping me or not.
do you think boiled eggs would help?
You are starving yourself.. This is hurting your results. In fact, it's almost ED territory.0 -
Well 1lb a week sounds great but im kinda trying to lose 15kgs by may 1st. Its my birthday so thats kind if a gift to myself!
The best birthday gift you can give yourself is health. 15 pounds a month is very aggressive. I doubt that you will be able to maintain that for 2 months. Why not give yourself the gift of learning to eat healthy? Learning to fit in exercise on a consistent basis? Those are 2 gifts that will keep on giving.
Being fat does suck (as your name implies). Just know that being sick will suck a lot more.0 -
Well 1lb a week sounds great but im kinda trying to lose 15kgs by may 1st. Its my birthday so thats kind if a gift to myself!
The best birthday gift you can give yourself is health. 15 pounds a month is very aggressive. I doubt that you will be able to maintain that for 2 months. Why not give yourself the gift of learning to eat healthy? Learning to fit in exercise on a consistent basis? Those are 2 gifts that will keep on giving. And it's very difficult for women to gain muscle back.. average is around 1/2 per week. Then you have to cut.
Being fat does suck (as your name implies). Just know that being sick will suck a lot more.
Being 10 or 20 lbs lighter with the same body fat % sucks too... :laugh: .
Overall fitness > short term gains and losses... any day of the week.
OP, also keep in mind, that if you chose short term goals and you get to your "ideal weight" and your body is not where you want, it's possible you have to change you strategy and do bulk/cut phases to make up for the mass you lost.0 -
Well 1lb a week sounds great but im kinda trying to lose 15kgs by may 1st. Its my birthday so thats kind if a gift to myself!
I would ask if hitting a specific weight is worth the loss of muscle? In order to hit your goal, you would have to lose over 3 lbs a week which is going to set you up for failure. By aiming for this, you will set yourself up for some serious muscle loss... the major component to a lean and tight body. Ideally, you want to lose fat not weight, especially if there is aspirations of having definition.
Now if you want to see large transformation in your body, set a moderate deficit, eat high protein and lift heavy. While you wont lose as much weight, you will probably lose more inches than you would with weight loss.
Well. Thats correct. Even some 6-8 kilos would show some difference in my looks.right? Its ok if I cant lose 15 cuz im gunna workout after my birthday too amd someday I will reach the target.
I have to be patient.
Just the fat. Not weightloss.0 -
Well 1lb a week sounds great but im kinda trying to lose 15kgs by may 1st. Its my birthday so thats kind if a gift to myself!
I would ask if hitting a specific weight is worth the loss of muscle? In order to hit your goal, you would have to lose over 3 lbs a week which is going to set you up for failure. By aiming for this, you will set yourself up for some serious muscle loss... the major component to a lean and tight body. Ideally, you want to lose fat not weight, especially if there is aspirations of having definition.
Now if you want to see large transformation in your body, set a moderate deficit, eat high protein and lift heavy. While you wont lose as much weight, you will probably lose more inches than you would with weight loss.
Well. Thats correct. Even some 6-8 kilos would show some difference in my looks.right? Its ok if I cant lose 15 cuz im gunna workout after my birthday too amd someday I will reach the target.
I have to be patient.
Just the fat. Not weightloss.
Ideally, you should be aiming for .5 kg per week. so 5-6kg can happen. You really need to revamp your plan though to meet your fitness goals. What is your height and weight and workout routine?
It's also possible you don't even need to lose 15kg... it could be your perception is skewed as well.
For some added confidence, here is staci who bulked up 20 lbs http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
What we need to prevent is you needed to get that point, unless you want to add more mass by choice.0 -
Fruits,muesli,oats and a cup of rice is all I eat everyday.. And I dont know if its helping me or not.
do you think boiled eggs would help?
You are starving yourself.. This is hurting your results. In fact, it's almost ED territory.
Yess. I need help. I dont have annyy idea what I could eat. Healthy.
I get migraine headaches and dizziness now. I am not hungry but I haaave to eat something right.0 -
Fruits,muesli,oats and a cup of rice is all I eat everyday.. And I dont know if its helping me or not.
do you think boiled eggs would help?
You are starving yourself.. This is hurting your results. In fact, it's almost ED territory.
Yess. I need help. I dont have annyy idea what I could eat. Healthy.
I get migraine headaches and dizziness now. I am not hungry but I haaave to eat something right.
You get dizzy and headaches because you are starving yourself. Heres the kicker, you can eat any type of food to get calories. There are no bad or good foods, only foods that provide energy. If you want foods to keep you full, fats and proteins are key. Protein is key for muscle retention as well.
And if you really do need mental help, please see a doctor.0 -
Well 1lb a week sounds great but im kinda trying to lose 15kgs by may 1st. Its my birthday so thats kind if a gift to myself!
I would ask if hitting a specific weight is worth the loss of muscle? In order to hit your goal, you would have to lose over 3 lbs a week which is going to set you up for failure. By aiming for this, you will set yourself up for some serious muscle loss... the major component to a lean and tight body. Ideally, you want to lose fat not weight, especially if there is aspirations of having definition.
Now if you want to see large transformation in your body, set a moderate deficit, eat high protein and lift heavy. While you wont lose as much weight, you will probably lose more inches than you would with weight loss.
Well. Thats correct. Even some 6-8 kilos would show some difference in my looks.right? Its ok if I cant lose 15 cuz im gunna workout after my birthday too amd someday I will reach the target.
I have to be patient.
Just the fat. Not weightloss.
Ideally, you should be aiming for .5 kg per week. so 5-6kg can happen. You really need to revamp your plan though to meet your fitness goals. What is your height and weight and workout routine?
It's also possible you don't even need to lose 15kg... it could be your perception is skewed as well.
well I am 5'8" tall.i Weigh 80kgs right now. My goal is 65. Aand my routine is.. Walking to my college..about 2kms. And treadmill for 40 minutes. Thats 400 kcals probably. And pilates for 30minutes.0 -
well I am 5'8" tall.i Weigh 80kgs right now. My goal is 65. Aand my routine is.. Walking to my college..about 2kms. And treadmill for 40 minutes. Thats 400 kcals probably. And pilates for 30minutes.
More likley, that is 200 calories.. walking is not very huge in calories burned. But fitness isn't about the calories you burn,it's about a balance of calories in vs out.
I would put you at 1750 calories a day, macro at 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fats. I would see if you can add weight training or at least resistance (body weight) training to your routine. If you want to see the greatest composition change, you want weights. So do you have access to a on campus gym?0 -
Fruits,muesli,oats and a cup of rice is all I eat everyday.. And I dont know if its helping me or not.
do you think boiled eggs would help?
You are starving yourself.. This is hurting your results. In fact, it's almost ED territory.
Yess. I need help. I dont have annyy idea what I could eat. Healthy.
I get migraine headaches and dizziness now. I am not hungry but I haaave to eat something right.
You get dizzy and headaches because you are starving yourself. Heres the kicker, you can eat any type of food to get calories. There are no bad or good foods, only foods that provide energy. If you want foods to keep you full, fats and proteins are key. Protein is key for muscle retention as well.
And if you really do need mental help, please see a doctor.
Um so you're saying I can eat a choclate once a week..and rice and all if I want?0 -
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Um so you're saying I can eat a choclate once a week..and rice and all if I want?
Sure, as long as you weigh it and log it in your calories. Just look at my diary... i eat a klondike every night or look at the below. But keep in mind, we also hit our protein goals which is important.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/903628-one-year-of-barbells-and-ice-cream-my-story-so-far-pics?hl=a+year+of+lifting+and+ice+cream0 -
Eat chicken, fish, steak or beans or lentils if you're a vegetarian!
Eat plenty of different veggies and salads of all colors.
Eat eggs!
Eat yoghurt.
Eat chocolate!
Put olive oil on your food and cook with it.
Eat nuts.
Eat seeds.
Eat all foods you like at reasonable deficit.
Drink water.
Move a bit.0 -
well I am 5'8" tall.i Weigh 80kgs right now. My goal is 65. Aand my routine is.. Walking to my college..about 2kms. And treadmill for 40 minutes. Thats 400 kcals probably. And pilates for 30minutes.
More likley, that is 200 calories.. walking is not very huge in calories burned. But fitness isn't about the calories you burn,it's about a balance of calories in vs out.
I would put you at 1750 calories a day, macro at 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fats. I would see if you can add weight training or at least resistance (body weight) training to your routine. If you want to see the greatest composition change, you want weights. So do you have access to a on campus gym?
I have no time. I have few gyms in my locality too.. But I give tuitions in the evening. I could probably buy some weights and create a 'gym' at home
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Instead of trying to exercise more, work on eating healthy. Psulemon is right. It's not so much about the foods you eat as the calories you get from the foods. Make your first goal about learning what calories your body needs to support your lifestyle and then work on meeting your macros. If you feel like talking to someone would benefit you - it's a step you won't regret. The mind is a powerful tool in how we eat. Good luck.
ETA: weight training is the best thing I ever did. Even when my losses slowed way down - my body continues to change for the better. Start with a website called NerdFitness. When you can afford the weights, great.0 -
Eat chicken, fish, steak or beans or lentils if you're a vegetarian!
Eat plenty of different veggies and salads of all colors.
Eat eggs!
Eat yoghurt.
Eat chocolate!
Put olive oil on your food and cook with it.
Eat nuts.
Eat seeds.
Eat all foods you like at reasonable deficit.
Drink water.
Move a bit.
Well that I can do. Im gonna try it and tell if my dizziness is gone then. Thanks:)0 -
I have no time. I have few gyms in my locality too.. But I give tuitions in the evening. I could probably buy some weights and create a 'gym' at home
Most of us here are very short on time and don't / cant go to a gym..... don't make excuses, kick some *kitten* lol0 -
well I am 5'8" tall.i Weigh 80kgs right now. My goal is 65. Aand my routine is.. Walking to my college..about 2kms. And treadmill for 40 minutes. Thats 400 kcals probably. And pilates for 30minutes.
More likley, that is 200 calories.. walking is not very huge in calories burned. But fitness isn't about the calories you burn,it's about a balance of calories in vs out.
I would put you at 1750 calories a day, macro at 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fats. I would see if you can add weight training or at least resistance (body weight) training to your routine. If you want to see the greatest composition change, you want weights. So do you have access to a on campus gym?
I have no time. I have few gyms in my locality too.. But I give tuitions in the evening. I could probably buy some weights and create a 'gym' at home
Get a few resistance bands if you can. You can develop a 30 minute routine or find one online that you can do before you got to bed. It can incorporate, push ups, pull ups, squats, lunges, overhead press, bicep curls, tricep kick, etc...
There are programs like you are your own gym, T25, insanity, etc.. that you can use just body weight for as well.0 -
Well 1lb a week sounds great but im kinda trying to lose 15kgs by may 1st. Its my birthday so thats kind if a gift to myself!
then you should have started about four months earlier…
Trust us, go with the 1 lb per week loss..it is more sustainable and you will not feel like you are starving yourself…
Besides what happens the day after your birthday? This sounds like a short term path to failure...0 -
I have no time. I have few gyms in my locality too.. But I give tuitions in the evening. I could probably buy some weights and create a 'gym' at home
Most of us here are very short on time and don't / cant go to a gym..... don't make excuses, kick some *kitten* lol
HAahaha. Yeah. Well I could get up early and go to the gym. That sounds great
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well I am 5'8" tall.i Weigh 80kgs right now. My goal is 65. Aand my routine is.. Walking to my college..about 2kms. And treadmill for 40 minutes. Thats 400 kcals probably. And pilates for 30minutes.
More likley, that is 200 calories.. walking is not very huge in calories burned. But fitness isn't about the calories you burn,it's about a balance of calories in vs out.
I would put you at 1750 calories a day, macro at 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fats. I would see if you can add weight training or at least resistance (body weight) training to your routine. If you want to see the greatest composition change, you want weights. So do you have access to a on campus gym?
I have no time. I have few gyms in my locality too.. But I give tuitions in the evening. I could probably buy some weights and create a 'gym' at home
Get a few resistance bands if you can. You can develop a 30 minute routine or find one online that you can do before you got to bed. It can incorporate, push ups, pull ups, squats, lunges, overhead press, bicep curls, tricep kick, etc...
There are programs like you are your own gym, T25, insanity, etc.. that you can use just body weight for as well.
Yeah. Orelse I could just go to the gym .mornings. Im gunna try to.0 -
Well I did start 3 months earlier. I lost 6 kgs till now.Well 1lb a week sounds great but im kinda trying to lose 15kgs by may 1st. Its my birthday so thats kind if a gift to myself!
then you should have started about four months earlier…
Trust us, go with the 1 lb per week loss. .it is more sustainable and you will not feel like you are starving yourself…
Besides what happens the day after your birthday? This sounds like a short term path to failure...
And about my birthday I jus wanna look great on that day. I would ofcourse continue my workouts after my birthday. Thats not an issue at all 0 -
You will look great if you are happy and well fed. Not if you are starving yourself to try to get to a certain number.
Your goal now is to learn to eat right, to eat enough for your goals, and find workouts you love.0 -
You will look great if you are happy and well fed. Not if you are starving yourself to try to get to a certain number.
Your goal now is to learn to eat right, to eat enough for your goals, and find workouts you love.
Yes thanks. I totally get it;)0
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