food and calories

JennyJ2015

Hey people ! ive started to track a day ahead so i can get my portions right but lastnight was the first time that when i cooked dinner and ive already tracked it, i wasnt hungry i had to force myself to eat and im still under 1200 for the day is that normal????

mschicagocubs

Your body is adjusting to the new calorie limit. I have days where I just don't want to eat. Even people not watching their weight have that problem.

How under 1200 were you ? If only by 100 calories...just drink a large glass of milk, OJ, etc. That could easily get you there without eating anything.

If this is a reoccurring theme, you not eating 1200 calories, you need to try to eat more calorie dense foods.

Don't eat 100 calorie yogurt in the morning, eat the full flavor. Etc.

JennyJ2015

yes most of the time im about 100-150 cal under ans sometimes its more like 200 -250

cwolfman13

You're likely going overboard avoiding dietary fat and likely filling up on lots of fibrous vegetables and what not. Do not avoid dietary fat, it is an essential macro nutrient. Saute your veggies in some olive oil, use full fat dressings on your salad, consume some dairy, a measly little ounce of nuts...a tiny little handful of nuts has around 160 calories...1/2 an avocado has around 120 calories. Basically eat more dietary fat...avoiding it just jacks with your hormones among other things.

zoeysasha37

If I am low, I eat peanut butter!! It only takes a little bit, and it adds on the extra needed calories

JennyJ2015

thanks guys really appriciate the advice