What should be my focus?

jazziesaj11

Sodium and sugar intake or calories? I recently went from 1200 a day w/o eating back exercise cals and fell into a plateau after 34 lbs. I'm trying to up my cals now but it seems like I hit 1400 cals and my sodium and sugar are either at the border or over already the daily limit. Because of this I don't want to eat any more in case I go over those, but I know I should be eating about 1800 a day according to my TDEE 20% deficit. Any suggestions on certain foods and such that have low sodium and sugar. Or should I just not worry about those things and try to get to my calorie goal of 1800? I got to 1600 yesterday but I felt like I was gonna explode and I ended up eating chex mix in order to get there (I know it's not healthy). My sugar is about 90% from fruit btw, and I thought eating fruit was healthy. :P Sodium, no clue cause at 1200 cals I was always way under. Anyway all help is super appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Sidesteal

If you are not diabetic and assuming you are using at least some common sense with food selection, I would worry most about calories (eating close to the right amount) followed by protein (do not under-eat this) followed by fat (do not under-eat this) and I wouldn't be too concerned about the rest.

Crly30

I always go over on the amount of sugar it gives me because of the fruit I eat. I do try to watch my sodium because it makes me retain alot of water.

RunHardBeStrong

If you are not diabetic and assuming you are using at least some common sense with food selection, I would worry most about calories (eating close to the right amount) followed by protein (do not under-eat this) followed by fat (do not under-eat this) and I wouldn't be too concerned about the rest.

Took the words right out of my mouth! I agree with this. Unless for dietary/health reasons you need to focus on sugar/sodium then worry most about calories, protein and fat. If most of your sodium and sugar comes from natural sources then it really is no big deal. IMO.

jazziesaj11

Thank you! Nope I'm not diabetic and I hope I make good choices lol. XD Cheez-its and ice cream are my only downfalls :blushing: besides that all the sodium and sugar is natural. That's why I was wondering wth I was eating wrong lol. :laugh: Okie dokie I'll definetly focus on cals, protein, and fat more then. Thanks so much again everyone!