Logging Bad Food

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  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Why is calorie goal so low?

    I don't think I'd classify 1850 calories as "so low"...

    Oh, on the food diary I saw 1200 something and 1600 something. Still 1850 is a low range for a man.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    Why is calorie goal so low?

    I don't think I'd classify 1850 calories as "so low"...

    Oh, on the food diary I saw 1200 something and 1600 something. Still 1850 is a low range for a man.

    My goal is 1650. Are you going to tell me it's too low?
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Why is calorie goal so low?

    I don't think I'd classify 1850 calories as "so low"...

    Oh, on the food diary I saw 1200 something and 1600 something. Still 1850 is a low range for a man.

    My goal is 1650. Are you going to tell me it's too low?

    I assume you are working on a specific goal and that is an appropriate number for you. I wouldn't want to eat any less than that. I'm older, and female.
  • MiraclePowertv
    MiraclePowertv Posts: 31
    Why is calorie goal so low?

    I don't think I'd classify 1850 calories as "so low"...

    Oh, on the food diary I saw 1200 something and 1600 something. Still 1850 is a low range for a man.

    My goal is 1650. Are you going to tell me it's too low?

    I assume you are working on a specific goal and that is an appropriate number for you. I wouldn't want to eat any less than that. I'm older, and female.

    I am trying to burn fat / lose weight. My calorie goal has been adjusted. It was 1240. Today, I did a TDEE, BMR and IIFYM calculation and adjusted some numbers. I thinks it's a bit high, actually at 1893. Probably won't hit that most of the time, but then again, I'm not really counting my exercise either. Still trying to find what works for me. So far, (and I know this may draw fire from all of the IIFYM people), it seems that the high carb, low protein and high sugar diet that I've been on isn't doing the trick.
  • Iknowsaur
    Iknowsaur Posts: 777 Member
    Logging bad food is the best thing you can do.
    When you see the damage, you're less likely to do it again.
    That, and you can plan the rest of your day around it.
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Why is calorie goal so low?

    I don't think I'd classify 1850 calories as "so low"...

    Oh, on the food diary I saw 1200 something and 1600 something. Still 1850 is a low range for a man.

    My goal is 1650. Are you going to tell me it's too low?

    I assume you are working on a specific goal and that is an appropriate number for you. I wouldn't want to eat any less than that. I'm older, and female.

    I am trying to burn fat / lose weight. My calorie goal has been adjusted. It was 1240. Today, I did a TDEE, BMR and IIFYM calculation and adjusted some numbers. I thinks it's a bit high, actually at 1893. Probably won't hit that most of the time, but then again, I'm not really counting my exercise either. Still trying to find what works for me. So far, (and I know this may draw fire from all of the IIFYM people), it seems that the high carb, low protein and high sugar diet that I've been on isn't doing the trick.

    IIFYM assumes you have the appropriate macro goals set. It doesn't mean eat whatever you want in whatever macro proportions you want. It means eat whatever you want that fits into the percentage of macros. Typically a higher protein goal works better to burn fat/lose weight.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    Why is calorie goal so low?

    I don't think I'd classify 1850 calories as "so low"...

    Oh, on the food diary I saw 1200 something and 1600 something. Still 1850 is a low range for a man.

    My goal is 1650. Are you going to tell me it's too low?

    I assume you are working on a specific goal and that is an appropriate number for you. I wouldn't want to eat any less than that. I'm older, and female.

    And how much do you weigh, and what kind of NEAT do you have daily?
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    So far, (and I know this may draw fire from all of the IIFYM people), it seems that the high carb, low protein and high sugar diet that I've been on isn't doing the trick.

    Honestly, high carb, high sugar, low protein sounds like one of the worst possible diets imaginable.
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    So far, (and I know this may draw fire from all of the IIFYM people), it seems that the high carb, low protein and high sugar diet that I've been on isn't doing the trick.

    Honestly, high carb, high sugar, low protein sounds like one of the worst possible diets imaginable.

    I second that emotion.
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Why is calorie goal so low?

    I don't think I'd classify 1850 calories as "so low"...

    Oh, on the food diary I saw 1200 something and 1600 something. Still 1850 is a low range for a man.

    My goal is 1650. Are you going to tell me it's too low?

    I assume you are working on a specific goal and that is an appropriate number for you. I wouldn't want to eat any less than that. I'm older, and female.

    And how much do you weigh, and what kind of NEAT do you have daily?

    Age 50, weight 155, 5'6". BMR is 1398, and I set myself for lightly active, lift heavy 3x per week.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    And your diary is closed as your goals and progress so this discussion is pointless.
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    And your diary is closed as your goals and progress so this discussion is pointless.

    I wasn't asking advice, just stating I wouldn't want to eat less than that.
  • kris727ta
    kris727ta Posts: 44 Member
    As long as you don't have too much "bad". It's hard to be perfect all the time. I had butter on a bagel this morning and enjoyed it. I haven't had butter in months (because it is not Vegan)... but now I won't make a habit of it!!!:wink:
  • MiraclePowertv
    MiraclePowertv Posts: 31
    So far, (and I know this may draw fire from all of the IIFYM people), it seems that the high carb, low protein and high sugar diet that I've been on isn't doing the trick.

    Honestly, high carb, high sugar, low protein sounds like one of the worst possible diets imaginable.

    That's exactly my point. Glad you caught that. :-)
  • RllyGudTweetr
    RllyGudTweetr Posts: 2,019 Member
    So far, (and I know this may draw fire from all of the IIFYM people), it seems that the high carb, low protein and high sugar diet that I've been on isn't doing the trick.

    Honestly, high carb, high sugar, low protein sounds like one of the worst possible diets imaginable.

    That's exactly my point. Glad you caught that. :-)
    It's highly unlikely that a high carb, low protein diet would 'draw fire from the IIFYM people,' since the basic premise there is "If It Fits Your Macros." A low protein diet fails to hit adequate protein macros for most people, almost by definition.
  • MiraclePowertv
    MiraclePowertv Posts: 31
    I'm just trying to solve this problem...

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    :smile:
  • kmglennie
    kmglennie Posts: 40
    For losing weight, there is no such thing as "bad food"

    When you log something (or at least when you review your log at the end of the day), you just ask yourself "was that worth the hit to my alloted calories?" If so, great -- just make room for it. If not, you'll know better next time.

    Loving this, totally agree.
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    And your diary is closed as your goals and progress so this discussion is pointless.

    I am actually surprised at your low calorie goal to be honest...I am set at 1600 a day (average 1700) and lose on average 1/2lb a week doing SL 3x and just added HIITx2 a week.

    My TDEE is 1995...MFP had me at 1360-1380 when I joined...

    ETA: to the OP no bad food and yes I log it and yes it reminds me I can have it again until the package is empty then that reminds me to go get more...ie chocolate covered almonds lately...might be malted milk balls now...I think I am over the almonds.

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