Calorie Deficit

EvilPIB

Everyday I have a tough time eating my daily calories espcially on the days where I use my treadmill.

My daily meal plan is as follows:
Breakfast -- 2 egg whites, 1/2 apple, 1 pk weight control oatmeal
AM Snack - 2 oz chicken, 4 oz carrots
Lunch - 1/2 cup tuna salad & romain lettuce
Midafteroon snack - 3 oz turkey, 1 apple pear
Dinner - 1/2 cup brown rice, 2 oz chicken, 1 cup veggies
PM Snack ( when I'm hungry) - 1 grapefruit or jello snack or 1/2 cup shelled peanuts
I also have about 2-3 cups of coffee with splenda and origianl coffemate single serve creamers.

I do go over on protien by less than 50 and sugar but it's usually from fruit so I don't worry. I have some variations by adding fish, large salad, wheat bread and organic peanut butter but for the most part I dont' eat all my calories every day

Is this a bad thing and could it hurt my ability to loose weight?

Today's deficit so far is 1,466 and I have two meals to go. I don't want to add calories just to add them. HELP

EvilPIB

Everyday I have a tough time eating my daily calories espcially on the days where I use my treadmill.

My daily meal plan is as follows:
Breakfast -- 2 egg whites, 1/2 apple, 1 pk weight control oatmeal
AM Snack - 2 oz chicken, 4 oz carrots
Lunch - 1/2 cup tuna salad & romain lettuce
Midafteroon snack - 3 oz turkey, 1 apple pear
Dinner - 1/2 cup brown rice, 2 oz chicken, 1 cup veggies
PM Snack ( when I'm hungry) - 1 grapefruit or jello snack or 1/2 cup shelled peanuts
I also have about 2-3 cups of coffee with splenda and origianl coffemate single serve creamers.

I do go over on protien by less than 50 and sugar but it's usually from fruit so I don't worry. I have some variations by adding fish, large salad, wheat bread and organic peanut butter but for the most part I dont' eat all my calories every day

Is this a bad thing and could it hurt my ability to loose weight?

Today's deficit so far is 1,466 and I have two meals to go. I don't want to add calories just to add them. HELP

sleek

Hello how goes it? Just wondering why you do not eat the yolk of the egg? I think 1 yolk will be beneficial cause it is loaded with vitamins and essential minerals that we need and the fat is 'good fat' mostly like in avocados. Not sure if you know but we need some fat in our diet so that vitamins that are fat soluble can be absorbed for our well being. Please I hope that you do not think I am preaching just trying to help with your request.

nightangelstars

I agree with Sleek, and would add my personal feeling (not based on any medical knowledge, mind you) that as long as you're not under by a ton, you're probably OK. However being consistently under your calories by more than 100 or 200 calories is an issue. You might want to consider taking one meal of the day to eat a 'large' meal, or large by dieting standards anyway. My 'large' meal when I have lots of extra calories is typically either a chicken breast and baked potato (yes, with butter) or a french bread pizza (so much less greasy and nasty than 'real' pizza and much yummier! and crunchier). I try to save those meals for days when I exercise and burn a ton of cals. If you're doing that good, you deserve to splurge a little bit and give your body those extra few calories you need.

P.S. you could also try adjusting your goals, if you're trying to lose a pound a week, maybe just upping it to 1.5 or 2 lbs per week will give you something more consistent with your eating regimen. Just my two cents. :flowerforyou: And don't worry, you're doing good!

EvilPIB

Thanks for the advice and comments I really appreciate it.

I will try to incorporate more whole eggs into my diet even though I'm not a real fan but that does make sense.

My goal for the week is to loose 1.5, so I will raise it up to 2 and see how that works out.

As for more calories I will try eating a larger meal but it's kinda hard for me. I work nights (12 hour shift) so a large meal is harder and more difficulty since I can't leave my office. I'm a 9-1-1 operator so there will be times were meal will sit for hour before I can eat.

Any other food items, that won't destroy my diet, you can recommend would be appreciated. Thanks again for all the help.:flowerforyou:

MelanieJMiller

Nuts - almonds, walnuts, peanuts - in moderation. Even 1/4 cup has tons of calories, but also protein and good fats. Great for cholesterol control.

EvilPIB

Nuts - almonds, walnuts, peanuts - in moderation. Even 1/4 cup has tons of calories, but also protein and good fats. Great for cholesterol control.

Thank you:flowerforyou:

Phoenix_Rising

Protein shakes, especially after workouts.
Protein bars. More tuna.
Help build that muscle.




Okay, I'm gonna edit and risk sounding like a total witch, and please don't take this the wrong way, but how long have you been eating and exercising this way??

If I read that right, you are over 200lbs (double edit: looks like you started at slightly over 200, but under that now), meaning you didn't get to that weight by eating like you currently are. I'm just worried that if this is a new diet plan for you, with such a radical change, that you will burn out quickly, starving.

How many calories are you supposed to eat a day? How many are you eating? (Excluding your treadmill workouts, just talking food here.)

The only reason I even bring this up is because for years I did the 'drastic measures' new way to eat and live, and always burned out within a matter of weeks, and went back to my old ways. I'd hate to see that happen to you. MFP is a close knit group. We watch out for one another 'round here.

EvilPIB

Protein shakes, especially after workouts.
Protein bars. More tuna.
Help build that muscle.




Okay, I'm gonna edit and risk sounding like a total witch, and please don't take this the wrong way, but how long have you been eating and exercising this way??

If I read that right, you are over 200lbs (double edit: looks like you started at slightly over 200, but under that now), meaning you didn't get to that weight by eating like you currently are. I'm just worried that if this is a new diet plan for you, with such a radical change, that you will burn out quickly, starving.

How many calories are you supposed to eat a day? How many are you eating? (Excluding your treadmill workouts, just talking food here.)

The only reason I even bring this up is because for years I did the 'drastic measures' new way to eat and live, and always burned out within a matter of weeks, and went back to my old ways. I'd hate to see that happen to you. MFP is a close knit group. We watch out for one another 'round here.

I started this eating plan on 10/6 it's part of the MIchael Thurmond Programm which I have done in the past with excellent results. I'm quite full after each meal, don't have huge cravings and if I do have a craving I usually get what it is I'm craving. I was eating about every 4 hours prior to starting this but it was all junk food, triple servings, etc. My weight gain was due to poor eating habits, no exercies, depression and medications that included steriods. I did however clear this plan with my MD prior to starting and I was almost 209 lbs. I started wtih MFP on 10/6 so I use the weight I was on that day. I usually consume anywhere between 1100 - 1250 calories per day but the BMR on MFP suggest I eat 1500 per day. When I work out I end up needing to consume another 300 - 600 calories to reach that.

ninabonina

Drink your calories.
If your down a lot of calories a day, try milkshakes with skim milk and fruit and splenda if you like.
Also just eat fruit and or 1/4 of almonds or some sort of nuts.

EvilPIB

Drink your calories.
If your down a lot of calories a day, try milkshakes with skim milk and fruit and splenda if you like.
Also just eat fruit and or 1/4 of almonds or some sort of nuts.

Thank you :flowerforyou:

kerrilucko

Long story short: never a good idea to be UNDER on your calories. Do whatever you have to do to get enough calories. Add some egg yolks and milk at breakfast, some granola and berries to your yogurt, a glass of juice with dinner... Heck have dessert! SOme frozen yogurt with fresh fruit, or even a smoothie.

Fuel your body. :flowerforyou:

EvilPIB

Long story short: never a good idea to be UNDER on your calories. Do whatever you have to do to get enough calories. Add some egg yolks and milk at breakfast, some granola and berries to your yogurt, a glass of juice with dinner... Heck have dessert! SOme frozen yogurt with fresh fruit, or even a smoothie.

Fuel your body. :flowerforyou:

Thank You. :flowerforyou:

EvilPIB

Thank's all for your suggestions.

I'm happy :bigsmile: to report that today I made my calorie intake utilizing everyone's recommedations. It's going to be rough doing that everyday but with all the suggestions I received I think I can do it or at least come real close.

Thanks again for assisting me.

Phoenix_Rising

Protein shakes, especially after workouts.
Protein bars. More tuna.
Help build that muscle.




Okay, I'm gonna edit and risk sounding like a total witch, and please don't take this the wrong way, but how long have you been eating and exercising this way??

If I read that right, you are over 200lbs (double edit: looks like you started at slightly over 200, but under that now), meaning you didn't get to that weight by eating like you currently are. I'm just worried that if this is a new diet plan for you, with such a radical change, that you will burn out quickly, starving.

How many calories are you supposed to eat a day? How many are you eating? (Excluding your treadmill workouts, just talking food here.)

The only reason I even bring this up is because for years I did the 'drastic measures' new way to eat and live, and always burned out within a matter of weeks, and went back to my old ways. I'd hate to see that happen to you. MFP is a close knit group. We watch out for one another 'round here.

I started this eating plan on 10/6 it's part of the MIchael Thurmond Programm which I have done in the past with excellent results. I'm quite full after each meal, don't have huge cravings and if I do have a craving I usually get what it is I'm craving. I was eating about every 4 hours prior to starting this but it was all junk food, triple servings, etc. My weight gain was due to poor eating habits, no exercies, depression and medications that included steriods. I did however clear this plan with my MD prior to starting and I was almost 209 lbs. I started wtih MFP on 10/6 so I use the weight I was on that day. I usually consume anywhere between 1100 - 1250 calories per day but the BMR on MFP suggest I eat 1500 per day. When I work out I end up needing to consume another 300 - 600 calories to reach that.

Oh! I did that Michael Thurmond thing but stopped quickly. I really dislike meat and got tired of tuna and green beans all the time. If you can stick to that and have great results, then awesome!

Keep those calories up to a minimum of 1200 each day. It will benefit you. Add in fruits or nuts or even a milkshake/smoothie. Even a good tablespoon or two of peanut butter can kick up your calories where they need to be.

EvilPIB

Protein shakes, especially after workouts.
Protein bars. More tuna.
Help build that muscle.




Okay, I'm gonna edit and risk sounding like a total witch, and please don't take this the wrong way, but how long have you been eating and exercising this way??

If I read that right, you are over 200lbs (double edit: looks like you started at slightly over 200, but under that now), meaning you didn't get to that weight by eating like you currently are. I'm just worried that if this is a new diet plan for you, with such a radical change, that you will burn out quickly, starving.

How many calories are you supposed to eat a day? How many are you eating? (Excluding your treadmill workouts, just talking food here.)

The only reason I even bring this up is because for years I did the 'drastic measures' new way to eat and live, and always burned out within a matter of weeks, and went back to my old ways. I'd hate to see that happen to you. MFP is a close knit group. We watch out for one another 'round here.

I started this eating plan on 10/6 it's part of the MIchael Thurmond Programm which I have done in the past with excellent results. I'm quite full after each meal, don't have huge cravings and if I do have a craving I usually get what it is I'm craving. I was eating about every 4 hours prior to starting this but it was all junk food, triple servings, etc. My weight gain was due to poor eating habits, no exercies, depression and medications that included steriods. I did however clear this plan with my MD prior to starting and I was almost 209 lbs. I started wtih MFP on 10/6 so I use the weight I was on that day. I usually consume anywhere between 1100 - 1250 calories per day but the BMR on MFP suggest I eat 1500 per day. When I work out I end up needing to consume another 300 - 600 calories to reach that.

Oh! I did that Michael Thurmond thing but stopped quickly. I really dislike meat and got tired of tuna and green beans all the time. If you can stick to that and have great results, then awesome!

Keep those calories up to a minimum of 1200 each day. It will benefit you. Add in fruits or nuts or even a milkshake/smoothie. Even a good tablespoon or two of peanut butter can kick up your calories where they need to be.

Thanks. I understand about the meat but I also like fish and that makes it easy for me. Thanks again