Is this a healthy dinner idea to maintain weight?
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I had like more or less a 200 calorie sandwich,comprising of 2 wholemeal toasts for breakfast today.Oh well I woke up late so obviously that was my BRUNCH.Anyway,I'm 18,110lbs and 5"6.I'm trying to maintain my weight now and I'm gradually increasing my calorie intake.I'm not a big eater so I can't really eat much 
Anyways for dinner,this is what I had:
1/2 or a bit more of low fat (1%) cottage cheese with a handful of raspberries and blueberries. (Let's say that's like around 200cal?)
I was still VERY hungry so I had a mini 100% wholemeal bun ( the size of 2 macarons) and 3 crackers while dipping in some eggplant dip.I don't know how much of eggplant dip I've consumed but I assume it's definitely less than 50cal.
So is this okay?
Anyways for dinner,this is what I had:1/2 or a bit more of low fat (1%) cottage cheese with a handful of raspberries and blueberries. (Let's say that's like around 200cal?)
I was still VERY hungry so I had a mini 100% wholemeal bun ( the size of 2 macarons) and 3 crackers while dipping in some eggplant dip.I don't know how much of eggplant dip I've consumed but I assume it's definitely less than 50cal.
So is this okay?
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Just eat normal meals. You won't be able to maintain on so little and it's just not sustainable.
Each meal have protein, carbs, and fats. You will feel full for longer and you will have a better chance of being successful long term.
I mean what you described is next to nothing...that is not good.
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Really? You're maintaining? I hope if all your meals are 200 cals, you're having at least 9 of them.
Your diary's closed so not much help to offer - if dinner is lunch (?) and you're planning some snacks and a big meal later then it sounds okay. Just eat in a way that suits you, hit your calories and hit your macros ( your calories won't be set as something ridiculous, like 1200, if you're 5'6 and have MFP set to maintain your weight).0 -
Your breakfast seems rather carb heavy and might spike your blood sugar. I would say that you should try a steel cut oatmeal with your fruit and maybe just a dash of half and half for flavour and a little fat. That might fill you better .
I find that once I start eating in the morning, I tend to be hungry ALL day, and so (Shock, horror!!!!!) I dont eat breakfast. I tend to go for some fruit around 11 and then a wholemeal sandwich with lots of salad vegetables. That does me until dinner and then I have what I consider a "normal" dinner, although it tends to be protein heavy and topped with lots of "greenage". I lose weight on this regime and because you are maintaining, then perhaps you would eat a lot more than me.
However, having said that, I presume you exercise. Your pic certainly shows a tight body, so I wouldnt worry too much about your breakfast if this is the case. You seem to be burning off very well.
Good luck, and a happy journey.0 -
5' 6" and 110 lbs - you need to eat WAAAYYYY more - you're under weight already (according to BMI calculations) and that's not enough to live on!
Your BMR (basal metabolic rate) is 1358.60 (per day) which puts your calorie goal around 2717.2 (per day if you're not working out)
BMR Calculation: 655 + (4.35 x weight in pounds) + (4.7 x height in inches) - (4.7 x age in years)
Multiply your BMR by 1.2 to determine your daily caloric needs in a sedentary lifestyle.
So to answer your question... No.0 -
its healthy but your really not eating enough for your age and stuff, eat more
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Nothing wrong with the meals themselves, but the quantity of which you're eating, and the calories you're consuming (if that's your whole day's food) are far below what you should be at, even if you were losing. That itself is not healthy. To maintain, well, you won't, you'll lose.
I know you said you're not a big eater, but what's your reasoning for that. You also said you were very hungry.. is it physical (ie: you're just not hungry most of the time) or mental? If it's the first, I suggest you try eating more calorie dense foods that will give you what you need, and won't fill you up anymore. They'll have micronutrients too if you want to keep it "healthy" (although healthy should really refer to a diet as a whole) If it's the second, and you have issues surrounding eating more, gaining weight or straying from a limited range of foods that you see as healthy, I suggest that you talk to someone and get help for that because that's not going to be good for you in the long run. If you're genuinely hungry, that's a sign that you need to eat more.
The recommended calorie intake for a woman is 2000 calories a day. You're quite lean, and if you don't exercise that much you may not need it that high, but I can't imagine you needing any less than 1600 as a minimum to maintain. More if you're physically active.0 -
I've been working hard for months to achieve this weight.And honestly AT MOST I'll only allow myself to gain another 3-4 pounds so basically I'm really trying hard to maintain this weight.0
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Oh no no.Thats just for today cause I was craving for some toast,and I need to finish them before they turn mouldy XD Actually for breakfast is usually watery oatmeal or some greek yogurt with fruits0
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Eating too little, exercising so hard, you are losing bone and muscle. You may not mind or notice it now but 20 years from now you'll be breaking bones just from running or falling down. Plus, do you ever plan to have kids? Such a low body fat and low calorie diet can lead to infertility. You also slow the metabolism down, making it harder to maintain or lose weight after awhile.
Have you considered that you may have an eating disorder? How did you lose your weight?
Don't be afraid of food with fat. We need a pretty good amount of fat, not just for fuel but for brain,hormones, nerve and fat soluble vitamins.
Lift weights to get a lean,strong body with strong bones. Eat normal or more than normal depending on how much you work out.0 -
Oh no no.Thats just for today cause I was craving for some toast,and I need to finish them before they turn mouldy XD Actually for breakfast is usually watery oatmeal or some greek yogurt with fruits
Watery oatmeal... Yum...0 -
What you are eating is a snack and not a 'dinner' I would say. To maintain your weight you can see eat A LOT more then that.
Watery oatmeal? Puke! But..to each their own!0 -
Eating too little, exercising so hard, you are losing bone and muscle. You may not mind or notice it now but 20 years from now you'll be breaking bones just from running or falling down. Plus, do you ever plan to have kids? Such a low body fat and low calorie diet can lead to infertility. You also slow the metabolism down, making it harder to maintain or lose weight after awhile.
Have you considered that you may have an eating disorder? How did you lose your weight?
Don't be afraid of food with fat. We need a pretty good amount of fat, not just for fuel but for brain,hormones, nerve and fat soluble vitamins.
Lift weights to get a lean,strong body with strong bones. Eat normal or more than normal depending on how much you work out.
Actually all I wanted was to reduce my weight,and then maintain it,that's all.Now that I've reached my desired goal,I've switched to low impact exercises like the elliptical and I have reduced the intensity of my workout to every other day.I walk to school everyday as well.Anyway all that I wanted to know was whether I ate too much for dinner.0 -
What you are eating is a snack and not a 'dinner' I would say. To maintain your weight you can see eat A LOT more then that.
Watery oatmeal? Puke! But..to each their own!
Haha!I prefer "drinking" my oatmeal rather than eating them,maybe I'm brought up that way.And I don't add any other stuff other than hot water to my oats HAHA!0 -
I've been working hard for months to achieve this weight.And honestly AT MOST I'll only allow myself to gain another 3-4 pounds so basically I'm really trying hard to maintain this weight.
To me, it sounds like you have an eating disorder. I think it'd be in your best interest to seek professional help from a psychiatrist who specializes in disordered eating.
At 5'6" and 110 lbs, you are already underweight.
You need to be eating a helluva lot more than you are to maintain your current weight. You say you'll allow yourself to gain another 3-4 lbs at most however, you don't eat enough to even maintain your weight so you certainly won't be putting any weight on.0 -
Anyway all that I wanted to know was whether I ate too much for dinner.
You ate around 200 cals for brunch, then a further estimated 250 and you're wondering if that's 'too much'?0 -
I had like more or less a 200 calorie sandwich,comprising of 2 wholemeal toasts for breakfast today.Oh well I woke up late so obviously that was my BRUNCH.Anyway,I'm 18,110lbs and 5"6.I'm trying to maintain my weight now and I'm gradually increasing my calorie intake.I'm not a big eater so I can't really eat much Anyways for dinner,this is what I had:
1/2 or a bit more of low fat (1%) cottage cheese with a handful of raspberries and blueberries. (Let's say that's like around 200cal?)
I was still VERY hungry so I had a mini 100% wholemeal bun ( the size of 2 macarons) and 3 crackers while dipping in some eggplant dip.I don't know how much of eggplant dip I've consumed but I assume it's definitely less than 50cal.
So is this okay?
Sounds like you're guessing on your portion sizes and calorie values. You could use the food diary to firm that up so you know what your calorie intake really is. When you say "1/2 or a bit more of low fat cottage cheese" do you mean 1/2 cup, 1/2 container or...?
In answer to your question, no your dinner was not too much, it was too little. I'm 5"4 and 130 lbs, I do weight training 3 days a week and some cardio most days and I eat at least 2000 calories per day to maintain. With the muscle I've worked hard to build over the last year, I consider myself pretty fit. You could talk to a personal trainer if you have the resources - face to face time with a professional really does make things clearer.0 -
Food scale is your friend.
Your description makes it sound like you are not eating enough. It's possible your body is in starvation mode, so you may have brief weight gain as you adjust to a normal diet.0 -
Sounds like you're guessing on your portion sizes and calorie values. You could use the food diary to firm that up so you know what your calorie intake really is. When you say "1/2 or a bit more of low fat cottage cheese" do you mean 1/2 cup, 1/2 container or...?
In answer to your question, no your dinner was not too much, it was too little.
Umm,honestly I don't really know.Yknow the spoon in which Chinese people use to drink soup?The one with a thick handle.A medium sized one.I had exactly 4 1/2 spoonfuls of cottage cheese.So I'm not sure how many cups or grams is that.I usually measure my yogurt that way too.Like I usually don't exceed 6 spoonfuls.As for the eggplant dip,I was just dipping my crackers and bread in the container itself.But I could say it did not exceed 2 spoonfuls.0 -
Instead of all that guessing and calculating and having to ask random people on the internets for help, why don't you just weigh what you eat? And your "dinner" is no better than your eating plan you asked about earlier today. Unfortunately there are no prizes for starving yourself. You should just stop that. Now.
Sounds like you're guessing on your portion sizes and calorie values. You could use the food diary to firm that up so you know what your calorie intake really is. When you say "1/2 or a bit more of low fat cottage cheese" do you mean 1/2 cup, 1/2 container or...?
In answer to your question, no your dinner was not too much, it was too little.
Umm,honestly I don't really know.Yknow the spoon in which Chinese people use to drink soup?The one with a thick handle.A medium sized one.I had exactly 4 1/2 spoonfuls of cottage cheese.So I'm not sure how many cups or grams is that.I usually measure my yogurt that way too.Like I usually don't exceed 6 spoonfuls.As for the eggplant dip,I was just dipping my crackers and bread in the container itself.But I could say it did not exceed 2 spoonfuls.0 -
Instead of all that guessing and calculating and having to ask random people on the internets for help, why don't you just weigh what you eat? And your "dinner" is no better than your eating plan you asked about earlier today. Unfortunately there are no prizes for starving yourself. You should just stop that. Now.
That's because I'm staying at a hostel and I don't have a weighing scale for food,nor do I have a place to keep one.So I usually just roughly guess using my spoon.Sigh.Wait,so how much of cottage cheese did I actually consume?0 -
I had like more or less a 200 calorie sandwich,comprising of 2 wholemeal toasts for breakfast today.Oh well I woke up late so obviously that was my BRUNCH.Anyway,I'm 18,110lbs and 5"6.I'm trying to maintain my weight now and I'm gradually increasing my calorie intake.I'm not a big eater so I can't really eat much Anyways for dinner,this is what I had:
1/2 or a bit more of low fat (1%) cottage cheese with a handful of raspberries and blueberries. (Let's say that's like around 200cal?)
I was still VERY hungry so I had a mini 100% wholemeal bun ( the size of 2 macarons) and 3 crackers while dipping in some eggplant dip.I don't know how much of eggplant dip I've consumed but I assume it's definitely less than 50cal.
So is this okay?
No, this is not okay.0 -
I'm 5'8" and 132 - My diary is public, but you can see how much food I eat and I'm maintaining. I can't do as much exercise due to arthritis but you definitely need more calories than you guess you are taking in. Also your brain is still developing at your age (mainly frontal lobe - where consequences are weighed and decision making occurs) so you need fat for this. Up your quantity and keep the quality - stick some healthy fats in there or you will be debilitating yourself.0
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OK then. In that case I would advice you to stop counting spoons and instead eat until you are satisfied but not stuffed. And eat something else than just cottage cheese, will you?That's because I'm staying at a hostel and I don't have a weighing scale for food,nor do I have a place to keep one.So I usually just roughly guess using my spoon.Sigh.Wait,so how much of cottage cheese did I actually consume?0 -
That's not a very well-balanced dinner, and not enough food to maintain weight. My go-to is about 4-6 ounces of chicken or fish, 1-2 cups cooked vegetables, 100g of some form of grain, and I make sure that at least one of those is cooked with fat (unless I'm eating salmon).0
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Take something you know the volume of (like a water bottle) and fill it up with water. Now pour the water into your "spoon" until it's full. Based on how much water is missing from the bottle, you can better estimate the volume of your "spoon" and how many calories you are consuming.
As far as dipping things directly into a container of dip... just make sure you have the entire container logged. Like, if it's 8oz and you eat the whole thing over the course of two weeks or so, make sure 8oz are logged into your diary. Daily calorie goals don't matter so much as weekly/overall goals.
I can't tell you if you're eating too much if you don't even know how much you're eating!0 -
it seems that you're eating less to "maintain" weight than i am to lose weight, and i'm shorter than you are. btw, you really do need protein, and lots of it - and some fiber wouldn't hurt. having nothing but bread will indeed cause a blood sugar spike, which will later cause you to feel hungry sooner.
btw, i have a high quality food scale small enough to carry in a small bag - which i do.0 -
OP, as you were advised on the other thread you started... Please consult a professional regarding your relationship with food.0
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Take something you know the volume of (like a water bottle) and fill it up with water. Now pour the water into your "spoon" until it's full. Based on how much water is missing from the bottle, you can better estimate the volume of your "spoon" and how many calories you are consuming.
As far as dipping things directly into a container of dip... just make sure you have the entire container logged. Like, if it's 8oz and you eat the whole thing over the course of two weeks or so, make sure 8oz are logged into your diary. Daily calorie goals don't matter so much as weekly/overall goals.
I can't tell you if you're eating too much if you don't even know how much you're eating!
The dip is not more than 2 tablespoons though,based on what is left in the container.Anyway the dip is only like 15cal per 10g which is around a tablespoon.0 -
This.OP, as you were advised on the other thread you started... Please consult a professional regarding your relationship with food.0 -
If you post asking for opinions you have to be able to listen and take in what others are saying.
If you are going to defend every little decision you’ve made then don’t ask people what they think. Most people here have given you really good advice; if you are truly interested in being good to yourself then you will listen and try to make your own educated decision.
But if you were only looking for attention, well done.0
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