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Need feedback on Food Log Today

MonicaRod
MonicaRod Posts: 56
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
:noway: This is what i've eaten today...I'm new to this thing and i need input....what am i doing wrong here...

I NEED HELP PLEASE:cry:

MORNING
Bananas - Raw, 1 medium
Quaker - Instant Oatmeal - Maple & Brown Sugar - Weight Control, 1 packet

SNACK
Generic - Fuji Apple - Medium,
Nuts - Cashew nuts, dry roasted, without salt added, 1 oz

LUNCH
Prairie Farms - Fat Free Yogurt, 1 cup
Strawberries - Raw, 1 cup, halves
Quaker - Instant Oatmeal - Apples and Cinnamon - Lower Sugar, 1 packet
Generic - Green Grapes - *Correct Stats*, 2 cup

DINNER
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Total: 880 171 17 25 587

Your Daily Goal: 1,855 255 61 69 2,500

Remaining: 975 84 44 44 1,913

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  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    where's the beef?

    you need some protein
  • pniana
    pniana Posts: 254 Member
    I agree with Where's the beef. Eat an egg in the morning or some fish for lunch. You definitely need some protein here. Make sure you add it to dinner!
  • MonicaRod
    MonicaRod Posts: 56
    I thought maybe the cashews were my protein??!!!

    :grumble:
  • jljohnson
    jljohnson Posts: 719 Member
    1. You still have almost 1000 calories left for supper. Maybe eat more for breakfast... add an egg or 2 (which will also help with Dave's suggestion for protein).

    2. I don't see any veggies either. Lots of ways to go here.
  • Sebidian
    Sebidian Posts: 199 Member
    Are you super hungry? Without protein and fiber I would not be able to function. The apple is good fiber, and the nuts are good protein, but you may need more.

    I would also put more calories earlier in the day, and not so much for dinner.
  • keiko
    keiko Posts: 2,919 Member
    the nuts are not enough protein. Good for a snack but you need more than that. Also there are no vegetables. What are you having for dinner?
    Is this a typical day? It seems very light on foods to keep you going.
  • anthrochix
    anthrochix Posts: 264
    WHENEVER i DON'T KNOW WHAT TO EAT, i HAVE 2 SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH A SIDE OF VEGGIES (LIKE THE FROZEN STEAMFGRESH ONES). sUPER FAST, FILLING AND YUMMY. Sorry for the caps - didn't see it at first.

    Lean protein and some veg should fill you up and keep you going. Good luck:flowerforyou:
  • frankborelli
    frankborelli Posts: 218 Member
    your nutrition should include approximately 1/3 to 1/2 gram of protein for every pound you weigh. I weigh 192 (last weigh in) and am supposed to be taking in 66 grams of protein per day if I don't exercise at all. Without protein your body will feel starved even if it isn't.
  • 00Angela00
    00Angela00 Posts: 1,077 Member
    what's with the breakfast for lunch? haha, agree with everyone else, try broadening your nutrition
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