Looking for friends WHO EAT

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  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    I started following this topic to find some friends who have healthy, balanced diets, that contain actual food. Here is my gripe / vent...

    I'm having a difficult time connecting with MFP friends that actually make an effort to eat, and eat healthy throughout the day. I have noticed a trend in people congratulating others for finishing their diary for the day, under their goal, but when you look at what they ate, it was like an oatmeal packet for breakfast, no snacks, no lunch, zero vegetables and fruits, and then a bucket of chicken for dinner. Ya, they were under their goal, had a deficit, and are probably going to lose something, but that's not eating! I am in no position to judge, and don't want to, but I can't be excited for someone and encourage them to keep doing what they are doing just because they are eating at a deficit and losing.

    I seriously need someone to commiserate with. I'm trying really hard to eat right all day...and not cram all my calories into one meal. Maybe I'M doing it wrong! My diary is open. Someone please correct me if I am doing something wrong, or missing the point. I know the arguments about a calorie is a calorie, IIFYM, etc.

    Thoughts??

    I think I have a pretty good balance in my diet. I strive to eat 2000 calories a day, with 3 meals and several small snacks (I exercise 6 days/ week and do not track calorie burn from exercise). Mostly I eat home prepared meals with lots of fruits and vegetables, and at least 100 g of protein/day. I also usually have at least one treat of chocolate or a cookie or something every day. Lately I have been a little short of my calorie goal because I have been having some stomach problems, but usually I am within 10% of my goal. As with most people, weekdays are better than weekends for me. Feel free to add me if you would like.
  • carissa321
    carissa321 Posts: 20
    I eat :-) I refuse to give up eating to lose weight. I'm looking at eating healthy and being strong and being happy with my body! not a number on the scale. Besides, if I cut my calories too low ... I am SOOOOOO cranky! everyone suffers *lol*
  • ATGsquats
    ATGsquats Posts: 227 Member
    I actually don't eat. I've been fasting for 30 years.
  • steffy2106
    steffy2106 Posts: 5 Member
    I love to eat i am half french half Italian. Good food is in my genes :)
  • cariorliz
    cariorliz Posts: 26 Member
    yes...eating is a daily thing...and I'm an eater of real food...NOT packaged food (IMHO)... Add me!!

    PS...clean eat most of the week...YUM.

    and I include my daily wine intake too!!! :)
  • RinnyLush
    RinnyLush Posts: 389 Member
    I eat - lots! And I exercise! And I log everyday! And I lose weight! It's awesome! Exclamation point! :smile:

    Seriously though, my day usually revolves around food. I love it. :blushing:
  • kshadows
    kshadows Posts: 1,315 Member
    I'm a big eater :)
  • justmytype
    justmytype Posts: 117 Member
    (Stands up): Hello, I'm 50 years old and, yes, I eat AND drink!!! I try to make sure it fits within my cals for the day, but sometimes it happens and sometimes it doesn't! I'll even "save" up calories for the weekend when I know I have a party or something that will probably put me over. I feel as long as I'm averaging a decent deficit for the week it's okay. Although I've tried to start eating a little more healthy, I'm of the opinion that there are no off-limit foods. I'm not going to say, "I'm never eating another Big Mac again." Just won't work for me. I can't live on broccoli, rice and chicken breasts for the rest of my life.

    Oh, and is it bad that I work out so I can eat more??? Oops.

    Feel free to add me as well.
  • NaturallyandProperly
    NaturallyandProperly Posts: 138 Member
    Anyone can add me! I recently up-ed my calories according to -20% on the TDEE. I'm just trying to figure out which one is most accurate. I hate that people, especially young girls feel they need to starve themselves and it makes me angry! I used to do that all of the time and now I'm paying the price.. Looking for motivation and guidance! I'm eating between 1800-2100 calories a day. :drinker:
  • ingumidoll
    ingumidoll Posts: 3 Member
    hi, i just joined today and am also a bit shocked at how little some people are eating! 1200-1600kcals is a snack to me, but that's probably why i need to lose 20lbs haha. I would be very grumpy indeed if i ate this little :-)
  • tealgrove
    tealgrove Posts: 36 Member
    I eat.

    My calorie target is 1,800 calories per day. I don't stress if I go over but I do find that somedays I don't quite meet that goal and that's mostly due to being busy and not thinking about eating. I eat as clean as possible and make a point to make a lot of my own foods.

    Feel free to add me if you like. I have no desire to starve myself to lose weight. I'm looking to change my lifestyle and keep the weight off for good.

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