Lowered calorie goal and need help staying full
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chicken,
fish,
lots and lots of veggies
2 fruits a day
eggs
greek yogurt (plain, you flavor it)
did I mention lots and lots of veggies?
Oats (plain, you flavor it)
ETA: If you're hungry, increase your protein. If that doesn't work, then you aren't eating enough. I end up around 1200 unintentionally, but i'm not hungry. If i was hungry i'd eat more.
Thanks!! Yes if I'm at 1200 and have hunger/stomach growling I'm not going to deny myself food. I am not out to starve myself. I was thinking need more protein. I'm adding in more fruits now. I wasn't eating many before and yep veggies lol I just bought a produce box picking up tomorrow so I'll be doing that too. I'm excited to get this going and appreciate the comments.0 -
Ok, I'm with the "eat more calories" club, but you have to come that conclusion on your own. I found with trial and error that 1600 was a great goal for me, because I couldn't get any treats in with a lower goal. I weigh less than you and I'm losing 1 - 2lbs a week.
Answering your question on what to eat, if you really do have no time to eat lunch other than in the car, you need to start thinking of snacky foods. E.g. chopped veggies (carrots, celery etc). One idea is egg muffins. They are basically an omelette made in a muffin tin :happy:. I have them for breakfast and using a silicone muffin tray I just add some ham, onion and cheese and beat 4 eggs with a little milk. Bake in the oven for 20 mins and they can last a few days.
If you really want to do low calorie, you have to get very strict and remove things like bread which aren't filling enough for the number of calories.0 -
If MFP had your calorie goal set to 1400 why would you manually change that? I would definitely go back to 1400, you'd be way happier and still lose weight. You should not be going hungry on purpose, you need to fuel your body. I'd be absolutely miserable eating 1200.
It's a short term change. Not permanent. Going back to 1400 after this. If my body is growling/feels hungry I'm going to eat. I'm not going to be starving. It's not good for me to be like that and become ravenous. I won't let that happen.0 -
I like a coleslaw (raw not with mayo) salad with shredded chicken mixed in. Get your flavor from the chicken. You can also add spices to get it to be more flavorful. Low calorie and you feel like you're eating a lot. Raw coleslaw is close to 20 calories for 2 cups.
You could also mix in a boiled egg.
You can get a low calorie high fiber tortilla (90 calories) and add lettuse and cucumber, things like that. Add one slice of thin sliced ham and one slice of cheese. Maybe two or three banana peppers for flavor. And you have a fairly filling wrap.
Sounds good too. I'll need to get some good wraps and make the light before for lunch. Sound easy and portable.0 -
I used to eat sometimes just to have something in my mouth.
Good luck!
Chewing gum is a good solution to this problem0 -
http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/
OP, go to this link and enter your stats. It will tell you how many calories to eat to still lose weight. Taking what stats you gave (weight, age) I plugged them in, I guessed your height to be 5'6, and it still said to eat over 1700 calories. This link also includes exercise into the calorie amount, so you don't log exercise calories if you decide to follow this plan.
Thanks I'll look at this later tonight 0 -
I would take more veggies to snack on. They are lower in calories so you can eat more of them and stay fuller. Drink more water, that will help. If you are too sensitive to caffeine coffee, for me at least, is an appetite suppressant.
For Breakfast: Have you considered doing any sort of protein shake? There are some pretty filling ones out there that may sustain you for a little bit longer. The one I normally take lasts for me until about 10-10:30 AM and then I'll have a small snack of a piece of fruit or vegetable.
Ideas regarding your lunch: If you are having to come home to walk your dog, why don't you just have some meals pre-prepped that only need to be put in the microwave so you can eat something a little bit healthier and more fulling.
I hope some of these ideas help you! Congratulations on the success that you've had thus far! Keep going! Skinny isn't the goal, healthy is!
Thanks. I have thought if that but I only have 10 minutes at home and most of it is with him outside but I can heat it while I'm out with him and then take in car on way back
Thank you so much. I'm trying to get to healthy weight. Nothing drastic.0 -
Ok, I'm with the "eat more calories" club, but you have to come that conclusion on your own. I found with trial and error that 1600 was a great goal for me, because I couldn't get any treats in with a lower goal. I weigh less than you and I'm losing 1 - 2lbs a week.
Answering your question on what to eat, if you really do have no time to eat lunch other than in the car, you need to start thinking of snacky foods. E.g. chopped veggies (carrots, celery etc). One idea is egg muffins. They are basically an omelette made in a muffin tin :happy:. I have them for breakfast and using a silicone muffin tray I just add some ham, onion and cheese and beat 4 eggs with a little milk. Bake in the oven for 20 mins and they can last a few days.
If you really want to do low calorie, you have to get very strict and remove things like bread which aren't filling enough for the number of calories.
Ohh I like that egg muffin idea. Thanks! I'm only looking to do low calorie short term. So far I've been happy at 1400 and occasionally go over for a goody. And I'll get back to 1400 soon. I promise I don't want 1200 for long.
Yes snacks foods for lunch is what I'm thinking instead of the turkey sandwich I've been thinking of doing turkey roll ups and snacks veggies. To still get protein.0 -
OP - shortly after I started on MFP, I started tracking my weight and calories and exercise calories every single day in a spreadsheet. From that I could see the pattern of weight loss and adjust based on what the numbers were telling me over time.
For me (5'4'' female about the same weight as you) - here are some things that I learned:
1. I will stay at the same weight for a few weeks at a time, drop a few pounds, and then go back up for a few more days before making the actual drop to the lower weight.
2. My most steady weight loss comes with about 1600 calorie intake and moderate exercise (200-500 calories burned a day)
If I weighed only once a week, it would have appeared many times for over a month that I was making no progress at all, when actually that was my body's cycle of loss.
I am not at all trying to say that you will lose on the same intake as me or exercise as me, but I am suggesting that you be open to increasing your calories, and maybe tracking in a spreadsheet in greater detail what you are doing to see what really works and what doesn't. I become a raging b!tch on 1200 calories, and also start binging uncontrollably. At 1400 - 1800, I am happy, content and able to better control what I eat.0 -
Check out the web site heandsheeatclean.com. They have a "wonderful" recipe for "Powerful Protein Bars". I made them this week, substituted a few items, added a few and they are delicious, homemade goodness. You can also eat them on the run, in the car, whatever. Good luck with the snacking in the car. ????0
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TL;DR (Mostly because some of the crazy irrelevant-to-the-actual-question "advice" is grating on my nerves)
My recommendations for foods to keep you full: high fiber, high protein, or high fat. Doesnt have to be all three, but each of these things help signal "full" to the body.
High fat:
Cheese, avocado, nuts, or- search pinterest for "fat bombs" -- be careful with high fat things though, they pack a caloric punch
High fiber:
Veggies. Lots of veggies. Fiber one has an amazing line of delicious high fiber stuff- and a lot of it is also 90 calorie packs, so that could help keep you in line with your 12 or 1300 goal
High protein:
Chicken, Beef, Cheese, some legumes. Sometimes if I know I am going to have a crazy week I bake up a bunch of chicken and cube it for individual packs and put a few toothpicks in the pack. That way I can eat it on the go without having to remember/fuss with a fork.
Good luck!! 0 -
No. A calorie surplus is how that happens, try again.I see that you are just eating randomly. That's how you got fat to begin with.
That can help, though it can also just be Meal #1, Meal #2, Meal #3. Hell, it can even just be Meal #1 with all your calories. Calories don't know how to tell time.Follow a meal plan. Breakfast. Snack. Lunch. Snack. Dinner. Snack.
Why?And hire someone to walk your dog until you lose a good amount of weight.
That can actually help.Slow down eating, and you will get full.
What? Why?!Stay away from the carbs!0 -
Since you are asking how to stay full... here is what I have found works for me.
Protein and some fat have been a great combo - plus lots of water and fiber.
Breakfast - I like eggs, toast with pb, turkey sausage, protein bars (Think Thin or Quest), oatmeal made with almond milk and berries is also yummy
Lunch - I am all about salads - tons of filling veggies, a good portion of protein (4-6 ounces), a little fat (either from the meat or from olive oil in my dressing) or if I am not feeling a salad, I go for a protein (usually leftover dinner) and a double portion of veggies.
Dinner - whatever I am making for the family - usually a protein, veggies, and a starch.
I would try to eat lunch when you return to work if that is at all possible rather than in the car. But if in the car is your only option - what about a smoothie with lots of fruits and veggies and some protein? Then have a substantial snack in the afternoon?0 -
I have a lower calorie goal too and my diary is open. So you could look through that to get ideas. Since I've been on the lower calorie goal I seem to each more snacks and less at meals - pretty much 5 small meals a day. Hope that helps!0
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Eat less carbs and more protein. It's really that simple. And never go more than 4 hours without eating. My cal goal is 1200 and I never eat more than 1000, and I'm full and have tons of energy!
Did you put in your current weight and height? Activity level?
Exercise can allow you more calls, but don't eat them and you'll lose more.
GET RID of processed things like Jimmy Dean sausage biscuits. That's keeping you back more than you know! Eat oatmeal for breakfast. It sticks with you!
Message me if you want to!
Worst advice ever0 -
My apologies, but 1200 is just too hard to maintain with adequate nutrition. I would quit on 1200. If you did not want people to comment on it, I would suggest not posting the 1200 thing. It is a sore subject with everyone. Everyone I know who insisted on limiting themselves to 1200 quit. We all have the same goal, to be successful.
I agree with the oatmeal.
Just because you quit on 1200, doesn't mean that everyone who tries it will quit. There are numerous people on here who did quite well on 1200 and didn't starve, quit, gain all their weight back, lose their hair and nails and muscles, etc.
Like she said, she didn't ask opinions about her cal limit, just wanted some suggestions for staying full on lowered calorie levels.
OP- like others have said, lowering your carbs is your best bet when cutting out calories. Proteins and healthy fats will help you stay fuller, along with lots of non starch veggies. Buy the bagged salads and keep them handy. Add some chicken, turkey, or whatever meat you like, plus cheese, avocados, seeds, nuts, etc. Measure out your toppings so you don't overdo it, and use some low cal dressing, or low carb oil and vinegar, but be sure you measure it. I found Maple Valley Farms Balsamic Vinaigrette is very good, and only 5 cals per serving. They also have a sugar free Raspberry Vinaigrette that is great too.
The veggies really help you feel fuller and if you like to chew your food, it takes care of those urges. Keep a bag of raw carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, etc handy.
If you have Diabetes in your family, there is a good chance that you are insulin resistant, so lowering starchy carbs is good advice. This doesn't mean cutting out ALL your carbs, just get most of them from fruits and veggies (Non starchy). Cut down on bread, pasta, potatoes, etc.
Omelets are great breakfast or lunch food. You can add mushrooms and any other veggies you like to them to bulk up the volume. You can even just scramble it together if omelets are too difficult and time consuming. You can even throw the eggs into a low carb tortilla (Mission carb balance brand) for an on the go breakfast if you are running late. And even make 2 at a time and keep one for lunch later to pop in the microwave. Get creative. My fave is Ham, cheese, mushrooms, garlic, onions, and spinach, with avocados and a little salsa added after it is done. You can even precook the veggies ahead of time and keep in the fridge for a quick scramble in the mornings.
I usually use Egg Beaters and fat free cheese to get the protein up and calories down, then adding the avocados gets my healthy fats back in, without a lot more calories. For under 300 cals you can have a skillet full of food that keeps you full for hours.
Okay, I am not going to read all that. I NEVER said I did quit. I know myself well enough to know I would. All my friends who did the 1200 and everyone I have known on 1200 quit. I hate eggs.
You DO NOT HAVE TO DO 1200 to lose. It is just not necessary. I lose on 1540 and my BMR is 1480. I am not into that skinny fat look. Maybe it is just me. I like to be healthy.0 -
OP - shortly after I started on MFP, I started tracking my weight and calories and exercise calories every single day in a spreadsheet. From that I could see the pattern of weight loss and adjust based on what the numbers were telling me over time.
For me (5'4'' female about the same weight as you) - here are some things that I learned:
1. I will stay at the same weight for a few weeks at a time, drop a few pounds, and then go back up for a few more days before making the actual drop to the lower weight.
2. My most steady weight loss comes with about 1600 calorie intake and moderate exercise (200-500 calories burned a day)
If I weighed only once a week, it would have appeared many times for over a month that I was making no progress at all, when actually that was my body's cycle of loss.
I am not at all trying to say that you will lose on the same intake as me or exercise as me, but I am suggesting that you be open to increasing your calories, and maybe tracking in a spreadsheet in greater detail what you are doing to see what really works and what doesn't. I become a raging b!tch on 1200 calories, and also start binging uncontrollably. At 1400 - 1800, I am happy, content and able to better control what I eat.
Like the spreadsheet idea. I have a paper diary I write on but I like that better. I do weigh once a week but know that even if it stays the same I could be building muscle so I'm not too focused on the scale as much as I used to be. I lost inches so I know it's working. I will def raise my calories shortly. Like I said it's not a permanent change. I wouldnt want to do 1200 forever.
I do know everyone loses differently so I like your experience. It does give me ideas. Thanks 0 -
Great question, I needed a little help in that area as well! 0
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Check out the web site heandsheeatclean.com. They have a "wonderful" recipe for "Powerful Protein Bars". I made them this week, substituted a few items, added a few and they are delicious, homemade goodness. You can also eat them on the run, in the car, whatever. Good luck with the snacking in the car. ????
Thanks sounds good. I have thought about also doing a shake for breakfast. A protein one. Wonder if that's an ok breakfast?0 -
My apologies, but 1200 is just too hard to maintain with adequate nutrition. I would quit on 1200. If you did not want people to comment on it, I would suggest not posting the 1200 thing. It is a sore subject with everyone. Everyone I know who insisted on limiting themselves to 1200 quit. We all have the same goal, to be successful.
I agree with the oatmeal.
Don't mind if people comment and it's only a short term way to break a plateau. Want to make sure everyone knows it's not permanent. Just trying to break plateau. Then back to my 1400.
I've always had motivational and helpful responses so that's why it posted here verses somewhere else. But I don't like people telling me my doctor and coach are clueless. Everyone teaches differently and maybe her research is a little different than the next but I trust them and am happy so far. It's only 100-200 calorie drop for a short period of time.
I broke my plateau by upping my calories and lowering my weekly goal. 1200 is really hard to sustain.0 -
mTL;DR (Mostly because some of the crazy irrelevant-to-the-actual-question "advice" is grating on my nerves)
My recommendations for foods to keep you full: high fiber, high protein, or high fat. Doesnt have to be all three, but each of these things help signal "full" to the body.
High fat:
Cheese, avocado, nuts, or- search pinterest for "fat bombs" -- be careful with high fat things though, they pack a caloric punch
High fiber:
Veggies. Lots of veggies. Fiber one has an amazing line of delicious high fiber stuff- and a lot of it is also 90 calorie packs, so that could help keep you in line with your 12 or 1300 goal
High protein:
Chicken, Beef, Cheese, some legumes. Sometimes if I know I am going to have a crazy week I bake up a bunch of chicken and cube it for individual packs and put a few toothpicks in the pack. That way I can eat it on the go without having to remember/fuss with a fork.
Good luck!!
Thank you!!0 -
I find that most days I'm in the 1200-1400 range easily and not running hungry.
A sample day -
Breakfast: approx. 350cal
2 eggs, cooked in a little spray olive oil and black pepper
coffee with 2% milk and sugar in the raw
Dannon Light & Fit 80 cal greek yogurt - vanilla
100g blueberries
Lunch: approx. 325cal
Gluten free spinach flavor tortilla wrap
.4 oz blue cheese crumbles
2 oz boar's head turkey lunch meat
60 grams avocado (about half of one)
2 cups spinach
diced red onion
Dinner: approx 500cal
8oz tuna steak (not the nasty crap in cans. 2 full cuts of fresh ahi), seasoned with garlic, sea salt, chili powder and herbs
2oz explore asia gluten free mung bean pasta, cooked in water
1 cups brocolli florets, steamed
1 tsp olive oil for cooking fish
Each of those meals is extremely filling for me, so I don't really snack. But I do drink a ton of water, sparkling water with mint, vitamin waterzero, and the occasional sugar free redbull during the day (because addiction. mmm) But that's still coming in under 1200. If I work out at all, I can add in a glass or two of red wine
Or, you know, a normal snack like some air popped popcorn, carrots and hummus, berries, pickles, etc.
I get a ton of protein, I'm fairly low-carb (we're a celiac household, so we keep the house pretty much GF which helps cut back overall on processed carbs), most of the fats I eat are yummyhealthygood fats, and all of that stuff tastes really freaking good. I also take a full handful of vitamins each day just to keep me topped up
I get tired of the idea that low-calorie has to mean starving and only eating crappy tasting food
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Get rid of the jimmy dean. Try adding hard boiled egg and low fat yogurt with about an 1/8 c. of All-Bran buds. Cut the carbs as much as possible as I find wear off fast and leave you hungry. Up the protein. It keeps me filling full much longer than carbs.0
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Since you are asking how to stay full... here is what I have found works for me.
Protein and some fat have been a great combo - plus lots of water and fiber.
Breakfast - I like eggs, toast with pb, turkey sausage, protein bars (Think Thin or Quest), oatmeal made with almond milk and berries is also yummy
Lunch - I am all about salads - tons of filling veggies, a good portion of protein (4-6 ounces), a little fat (either from the meat or from olive oil in my dressing) or if I am not feeling a salad, I go for a protein (usually leftover dinner) and a double portion of veggies.
Dinner - whatever I am making for the family - usually a protein, veggies, and a starch.
I would try to eat lunch when you return to work if that is at all possible rather than in the car. But if in the car is your only option - what about a smoothie with lots of fruits and veggies and some protein? Then have a substantial snack in the afternoon?
Depends on the day-- if we are slammed with patients then in the car is only option. If a slower day then I can "sneak" or when I get back
What about protein shakes? Maybe for breakfast OR lunch? Any ideas on good ones ?0 -
I have a lower calorie goal too and my diary is open. So you could look through that to get ideas. Since I've been on the lower calorie goal I seem to each more snacks and less at meals - pretty much 5 small meals a day. Hope that helps!
Thanks can I add you and check back on diary?0 -
My apologies, but 1200 is just too hard to maintain with adequate nutrition. I would quit on 1200. If you did not want people to comment on it, I would suggest not posting the 1200 thing. It is a sore subject with everyone. Everyone I know who insisted on limiting themselves to 1200 quit. We all have the same goal, to be successful.
I agree with the oatmeal.
Just because you quit on 1200, doesn't mean that everyone who tries it will quit. There are numerous people on here who did quite well on 1200 and didn't starve, quit, gain all their weight back, lose their hair and nails and muscles, etc.
Like she said, she didn't ask opinions about her cal limit, just wanted some suggestions for staying full on lowered calorie levels.
OP- like others have said, lowering your carbs is your best bet when cutting out calories. Proteins and healthy fats will help you stay fuller, along with lots of non starch veggies. Buy the bagged salads and keep them handy. Add some chicken, turkey, or whatever meat you like, plus cheese, avocados, seeds, nuts, etc. Measure out your toppings so you don't overdo it, and use some low cal dressing, or low carb oil and vinegar, but be sure you measure it. I found Maple Valley Farms Balsamic Vinaigrette is very good, and only 5 cals per serving. They also have a sugar free Raspberry Vinaigrette that is great too.
The veggies really help you feel fuller and if you like to chew your food, it takes care of those urges. Keep a bag of raw carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, etc handy.
If you have Diabetes in your family, there is a good chance that you are insulin resistant, so lowering starchy carbs is good advice. This doesn't mean cutting out ALL your carbs, just get most of them from fruits and veggies (Non starchy). Cut down on bread, pasta, potatoes, etc.
Omelets are great breakfast or lunch food. You can add mushrooms and any other veggies you like to them to bulk up the volume. You can even just scramble it together if omelets are too difficult and time consuming. You can even throw the eggs into a low carb tortilla (Mission carb balance brand) for an on the go breakfast if you are running late. And even make 2 at a time and keep one for lunch later to pop in the microwave. Get creative. My fave is Ham, cheese, mushrooms, garlic, onions, and spinach, with avocados and a little salsa added after it is done. You can even precook the veggies ahead of time and keep in the fridge for a quick scramble in the mornings.
I usually use Egg Beaters and fat free cheese to get the protein up and calories down, then adding the avocados gets my healthy fats back in, without a lot more calories. For under 300 cals you can have a skillet full of food that keeps you full for hours.
Okay, I am not going to read all that. I NEVER said I did quit. I know myself well enough to know I would. All my friends who did the 1200 and everyone I have known on 1200 quit. I hate eggs.
You DO NOT HAVE TO DO 1200 to lose. It is just not necessary. I lose on 1540 and my BMR is 1480. I am not into that skinny fat look. Maybe it is just me. I like to be healthy.
Never said I didn't want to be healthy. I won't quit. I will be upping my cal again this is not permanent. I'm not into starving myself (obviously. Lol) and it's not only to lose weight but as I said In prior posts I have a few things going on - medical issue- and I'm being monitored by dr and have had labs and am healthy and go back again for recheck soon.0 -
I find that when I try 1200 calories I am going to hurt someone! I have been following the below meal plans for the last 6 weeks and with exercise and one splurge on French fries I have lost 10lbs and feel amazing! I average roughly 1300-1600 calories and my food logs are open to anyone that wants to look! It takes dedication to not eat whatever you want to get calories, its about healthy but yummy food and you have to be willing to listen to your body and it will tell you when you need more calories.
Add me as a friend and good luck!
Pick one from each meal and eat up! I snack on grapes, fat free pudding cups, fudge pops and really fruits and veggies.
Breakfast:
* 3/4 cup raisin bran/banana/ milk.
*1/2 English muffin/1 egg/slice cheddar cheese/slice tomato.
*oatmeal.
*1/2 English muffin with peanut butter and banana.
*Smoothies
*1 cup cheerios, 1/2 cup berries, 1 table almonds sliced, 8 ounces fat free milk
Lunch:
+1 cup soup (you can get the to go ones since you have to drive) with 1 mini pita, 3oz meat, mustard, tomato, lettuce.
+chicken salad: chicken breast, grapes, almonds, mayo, sour cream, serve over lettuce. 1 banana
*1 mini pita, 3 oz meat, condiments, 1 string cheese, 2 kiwi
*1 cup vegetable soup, veggie burger in a mini whole wheat pita with lettuce and salsa, 6oz yogurt, 15 grapes
*Quesadillas: 1/4 cup fat free refried beans, 1 small wheat tortilla. sprinkle 1 ounce cheese and top with salsa and lettuce, 1/2 cup cottage cheese with 1/2 cup mandarin oranges and cucumber spears.
*Tuna Pita: mini whole wheat pita, 2 ounces water packed tuna, 1 table light mayo, mustard, cucumber, onion. 10 baby carrots, 6 ounces light yogurt with 1/2 banana
Dinner:
*flounder, tomatoes with 2 table parm cheese broiled, 1 cup couscous, 1 cup steamed broccoli
*bbq chicken( 4 ounces chicken brush with sauce and bake) 1/2 cup vegetarian baked beans, 3 small red potatoes with 1 tea margarine and dill
*4 ounces steamed shrimp, 1 baked potato with 3 table salsa, 1 table sour cream. 3 cups spinach steamed
*3 ounces salmon, Slaw (1 1/4 cups coleslaw mix, 2 sliced green onions, 2 table fat free dressing), 3/4 cup cooked brown rice, 1/2 cup pineapple chunks.
*3 ounces pork tenderloin, 1 cup baked acorn squash, 2-3 cups salad greens with 2 table fat free dressing,
*Jambalaya: 3/4 cup cooked brown rice, 1/2 cup corn, 2 ounces turkey sausage, 1/3 cup salsa, 1/4 cup kidney beans. 3 cups spinach and 1 med apple.
*3 ounces grilled flank steak, 1 baked sweet potato with 1 tea light margarine, 1 cup steamed zucchini, 1/2 cup pineapple chunks.0 -
I find that most days I'm in the 1200-1400 range easily and not running hungry.
A sample day -
Breakfast: approx. 350cal
2 eggs, cooked in a little spray olive oil and black pepper
coffee with 2% milk and sugar in the raw
Dannon Light & Fit 80 cal greek yogurt - vanilla
100g blueberries
Lunch: approx. 325cal
Gluten free spinach flavor tortilla wrap
.4 oz blue cheese crumbles
2 oz boar's head turkey lunch meat
60 grams avocado (about half of one)
2 cups spinach
diced red onion
Dinner: approx 500cal
8oz tuna steak (not the nasty crap in cans. 2 full cuts of fresh ahi), seasoned with garlic, sea salt, chili powder and herbs
2oz explore asia gluten free mung bean pasta, cooked in water
1 cups brocolli florets, steamed
1 tsp olive oil for cooking fish
Each of those meals is extremely filling for me, so I don't really snack. But I do drink a ton of water, sparkling water with mint, vitamin waterzero, and the occasional sugar free redbull during the day (because addiction. mmm) But that's still coming in under 1200. If I work out at all, I can add in a glass or two of red wine Or, you know, a normal snack like some air popped popcorn, carrots and hummus, berries, pickles, etc.
I get a ton of protein, I'm fairly low-carb (we're a celiac household, so we keep the house pretty much GF which helps cut back overall on processed carbs), most of the fats I eat are yummyhealthygood fats, and all of that stuff tastes really freaking good. I also take a full handful of vitamins each day just to keep me topped up
I get tired of the idea that low-calorie has to mean starving and only eating crappy tasting food
Thank you so much for the sample day. I will copy that and tweak it. I agree 1200 does not mean starving. It's only 200 less than what I'm currently doing and like I said if I feel physically hungry I will eat. Not going To be like I'm at 1200 oh well. No I'll eat. And for me it won't be a permanent thing. I wouldn't be able to forever. I like the 1400. But it's for me and I will switch back when I feel I need too. I appreciate you answering my question in detail. 0 -
According to that fancy scale at the coach place my BMR is 1797.
I'm really confused about this. I weigh ~186 and my BMR is 1675. I don't know if you're misunderstanding what BMR is, but you're supposed to eat ABOVE that, not below it. That's the number of calories you need for your systems to function properly. MFP wouldn't give you a number that's below your BMR if you're putting in the right information.0 -
Get rid of the jimmy dean. Try adding hard boiled egg and low fat yogurt with about an 1/8 c. of All-Bran buds. Cut the carbs as much as possible as I find wear off fast and leave you hungry. Up the protein. It keeps me filling full much longer than carbs.
I know carbs need to be cut it'll be a little struggle but hey it's a lifestyle change. I could eat carbs all the time so it'll be hard for me. Thank you so much for the advice. I do enjoy the positive comments.0
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