I dont think I am eating enough!...

ashnicbro

I am ALWAYS hungry! I think about food all day every day! Lol

Okay seriously, MFP has me set at 1260 calories a day. Suddenly, I feel like this isnt right! I am not trying to lose weight. I really trying to tone up and shed belly fat. I thought this was okay but now that I think about it..I am ALWAYS hungry! Do you know how hard it is to find a good filling meal thats only 300 calories?! It sucks! Then when I go over, I snack on cashews and chocolate chips instead of having a meal! (I kinda dont mind that because I lOVE cashews and its a MUFA).

I ran across something called TDEE 20 and TDEE 15. This is more like it! If I do 20%, my calories intake should be 1698. If its 15%, its 1804. How do I know which one to use? Will I lose my belly eating more calories? HELP!

I AM LEARNING SO MUCH FROM YOU GUYS...

mom2kpr

If you're not trying to lose weight, but "tone", eat slightly above maintenance & start a weight lifting program. Losing weight alone won't make you tone. Lifting weights will make you more fit. You might find you actually gain a few pounds, but lose inches & look smaller.

rachf2013

I think 1200 is way too low, thats what MFP had me on originally. It's too hard to each the right foods at that low of calories. I put mine at 1600, I still lose a little bit every month but it is slower. However, Im happier and less obsessive over every single bite.

ashnicbro

If you're not trying to lose weight, but "tone", eat slightly above maintenance & start a weight lifting program. Losing weight alone won't make you tone. Lifting weights will make you more fit. You might find you actually gain a few pounds, but lose inches & look smaller.

I know about lifting. I was only referring to the diet part. I should have mentioned that before. Sorry! Thank you though!