Confused..

CaliGirl313

So ever since I've been counting calories... I've been eating TOO MUCH! It's like now that I know I have X amount of calories left in they day, I keep eating until they're all gone and then some (as in, going over my calories). Does anyone else experience this? If so, how do you train yourself to NOT do this? Should I wait until the end of the day to log my food, like right before bed? I think I will try that tomorrow, but I'm open for suggestions!

*thanks in advance*

Chunkabutt83

i try to plan my meals out either the night before or in the morning, that way i know what to expect for the day

CaliGirl313

i try to plan my meals out either the night before or in the morning, that way i know what to expect for the day

Thanks! I do that for breakfast and lunch, but dinner and after dinner is my downfall...

Chunkabutt83

at night is when i always want to snack so i try to eat lighter during the day that way at night when i want to watch tv and munch im able to, just take it into account from earlier in the day so i dont go over.

gailygail99

i always try to plan mine out the night before too. now sometimes i have to adjust if i get home and see that something is missing from the fridge. but i like to plan in advance.

MaitreyeeMAYHEM

i try to plan my meals out either the night before or in the morning, that way i know what to expect for the day

I do that too!! I write them out on post it notes.

lol I feel that I am eating too much as well. I am scared to reach my calorie goal.

Chunkabutt83

ya half the time i end up making changes throughout the day but it helps to have an idea of how many calories im workin with

CaliGirl313

i try to plan my meals out either the night before or in the morning, that way i know what to expect for the day

I do that too!! I write them out on post it notes.

lol I feel that I am eating too much as well. I am scared to reach my calorie goal.

You look great in your avatar pic! I wish I was scared to reach my calorie goal! It's so hard for me to stay under mine! Grrr!

NyxDominique

i try to plan my meals out either the night before or in the morning, that way i know what to expect for the day

Same for me. I always know what I am going to eat the day before. Plan plan plan

Then stand firm and be prepared to say "I'm sorry.. I can't" sometimes

Chunkabutt83

i try to plan my meals out either the night before or in the morning, that way i know what to expect for the day

Same for me. I always know what I am going to eat the day before. Plan plan plan

Then stand firm and be prepared to say "I'm sorry.. I can't" sometimes

it seems now everyone i know calls and wants to eat out and i have to just say no lol, its easier that way, i find myself making excuses so they dont tell me the "one time wont kill ya" line, cuz everyone tells me that

jbucci1186

like others have mentioned, i plan my days the night before (sometimes days before depending on how bored i get). i try and fill up all of the calories MFP allows me for the day and then i add more food as i exercise and get more calories from it

MaitreyeeMAYHEM

i try to plan my meals out either the night before or in the morning, that way i know what to expect for the day

I do that too!! I write them out on post it notes.

lol I feel that I am eating too much as well. I am scared to reach my calorie goal.

You look great in your avatar pic! I wish I was scared to reach my calorie goal! It's so hard for me to stay under mine! Grrr!

measure out your food. Look at the serving size. lets say a box says "130 calories" those calories are not for the whole box. Its for like 12 crackers. Pay attention to that cuz sometimes we loose track and say "oh its only 130 for the whole box this is great." now, u actually need to pay attention. I would also suggest cut out drinking (if u drink) and carbonation. Green tea and water is great for u cuz its speeds up ur metabolism. Fiber is good as well because it also flushes out ur system. Fiber one bars are good! I like the peanut butter and chocolate with coconut ones.

CaliGirl313

i try to plan my meals out either the night before or in the morning, that way i know what to expect for the day

I do that too!! I write them out on post it notes.

lol I feel that I am eating too much as well. I am scared to reach my calorie goal.

You look great in your avatar pic! I wish I was scared to reach my calorie goal! It's so hard for me to stay under mine! Grrr!

measure out your food. Look at the serving size. lets say a box says "130 calories" those calories are not for the whole box. Its for like 12 crackers. Pay attention to that cuz sometimes we loose track and say "oh its only 130 for the whole box this is great." now, u actually need to pay attention. I would also suggest cut out drinking (if u drink) and carbonation. Green tea and water is great for u cuz its speeds up ur metabolism. Fiber is good as well because it also flushes out ur system. Fiber one bars are good! I like the peanut butter and chocolate with coconut ones.

I do measure servings and I eat a lot of fruit and get plenty of fiber (I go over almost every day). I did just update my "goals" to lose 1lb per week and it upped my net calories to 1500 a day..I don't know if that is cheating or what? But I'm not sure how I feel about it...

cownancy

I make every effort to plan once a week, usually on Sunday or Monday night, so I can grocery shop for that and nothing more, except staples. If I find something at the grocery store on sale that would fit, then I change the menu when I get home.

I am FAR from perfect in this, but I DID do it for this week.....lean roast beef, chicken, cod fillets, lean steak, 97% fat free Hebrew National Hot Dogs (all beef) and a night for tuna or chicken salad plus one night eating out. Then I buy the side dishes, which are salads and veggies. Plus cantaloupe, peaches, apples, clementines, pears and a few bananas. I also buy some of the very thin Arnold's bread because I like real bread and it fits into my carb profile, chicken breast from the deli, baked beans (which I have with hot dogs, but a small amount, some overpriced weight watchers lemon snack cakes, cottage cheese (lo fat), and skim milk.
I have to add a few things that my husband likes, but I usually don't like that stuff anyway, thank goodness.
If I want something bad, I have to go out for it usually. LOL. My food plan is high protein/low carb.

CaliGirl313

Is it "cheating" to change your weight loss goal?

Dunkirk

I plan ahead and calculate to have a yoghurt for dessert. I eat the yoghurt a couple of hours after dinner, so I have something 'legal' to look forward. I have an exercise bike in my living room, so I have to peddle exercise calories off, if I go over. Those days I rack up a lot of exercise calories mean I had a lot of treats. I call my decorating style eclectic athletic. My legs are transforming because of all the pedaling, something I'm pleased about :-)

MaitreyeeMAYHEM

Is it "cheating" to change your weight loss goal?

no ive done it before. Choose what works best for u and what u want. There is no rule book to loosing weight.

CaliGirl313

Is it "cheating" to change your weight loss goal?

no ive done it before. Choose what works best for u and what u want. There is no rule book to loosing weight.

I really just want to tone up! and lose some (10-15 pounds) weight... I think I need to do more weight training...

Chunkabutt83

I make every effort to plan once a week, usually on Sunday or Monday night, so I can grocery shop for that and nothing more, except staples. If I find something at the grocery store on sale that would fit, then I change the menu when I get home.

I am FAR from perfect in this, but I DID do it for this week.....lean roast beef, chicken, cod fillets, lean steak, 97% fat free Hebrew National Hot Dogs (all beef) and a night for tuna or chicken salad plus one night eating out. Then I buy the side dishes, which are salads and veggies. Plus cantaloupe, peaches, apples, clementines, pears and a few bananas. I also buy some of the very thin Arnold's bread because I like real bread and it fits into my carb profile, chicken breast from the deli, baked beans (which I have with hot dogs, but a small amount, some overpriced weight watchers lemon snack cakes, cottage cheese (lo fat), and skim milk.
I have to add a few things that my husband likes, but I usually don't like that stuff anyway, thank goodness.
If I want something bad, I have to go out for it usually. LOL. My food plan is high protein/low carb.

i wanted to try the hebrew national 97% fat free but i figured its too good to be true and they were prolly icky, are they any good? (please please please say yes) i love hot dogs lol

CaliGirl313

I make every effort to plan once a week, usually on Sunday or Monday night, so I can grocery shop for that and nothing more, except staples. If I find something at the grocery store on sale that would fit, then I change the menu when I get home.

I am FAR from perfect in this, but I DID do it for this week.....lean roast beef, chicken, cod fillets, lean steak, 97% fat free Hebrew National Hot Dogs (all beef) and a night for tuna or chicken salad plus one night eating out. Then I buy the side dishes, which are salads and veggies. Plus cantaloupe, peaches, apples, clementines, pears and a few bananas. I also buy some of the very thin Arnold's bread because I like real bread and it fits into my carb profile, chicken breast from the deli, baked beans (which I have with hot dogs, but a small amount, some overpriced weight watchers lemon snack cakes, cottage cheese (lo fat), and skim milk.
I have to add a few things that my husband likes, but I usually don't like that stuff anyway, thank goodness.
If I want something bad, I have to go out for it usually. LOL. My food plan is high protein/low carb.

i wanted to try the hebrew national 97% fat free but i figured its too good to be true and they were prolly icky, are they any good? (please please please say yes) i love hot dogs lol

Hebrew National makes the BEST hot dogs ever! My fav brand hands down!

Chunkabutt83

woo hoo! i will have to pick some up next time im at the store, thanks!