starvation mode? but i eat lots !

Jules2Be

I'm 5'11" and in this picture i was 185.

LorinaLynn

It's not healthy. There is no reason under the sun for a healthy young woman who is already a healthy weight to eat that little.

i know i want to eat more but i didnt really know how thats why i posted

First, make sure your weight loss goal is set to a half pound a week. You're already a healthy, slim weight. There's no need to lose any more than that per week. That alone will suggest more calories for you. And eat a good chunk of the calories earned from exercise. MFP doesn't add the calories you SAY you'll burn to your calorie goal. It only adds them AFTER you do it.

Next, either manually change your protein goal to a higher percentage than the 15% MFP gives by default, OR make it a point to eat more protein than they suggest. Personally, I aim for a minimum of 100g a day, and make that my top priority when it comes to eating. When I plan my menu around protein, the rest fall into place.

As for what... it depends on what you like and what you can eat. I eat a ton of chicken because it's fairly inexpensive, I like the taste, and it can be served in many ways. Chicken with southwest flavor, with marinara, with oriental seasonings like Teriyaki, Thai style, buffalo style, with lemon & garlic, etc. Fish works, too. Salmon is delicious and a good source of protein and healthy fat.

I saw a brown pasta in your diary. If that doesn't cause you digestive problems, have that with the above sauces/seasonings. One serving of pasta is about 200 calories. Or brown rice. Lentils are a great source of fiber and protein... I like to add them into rice when I make it. And beans.

Most importantly, though, if you're at a healthy weight, which you are, and aren't happy with your body, strength training with weights heavy enough to challenge you, will reshape you, especially if you're getting adequate protein.

SmileyFaceGuy

One thing I can suggest is to input log your calories on here throughout the day, that way you can be conscious of how many calories you need to eat for the rest of the day to reach your goal, instead of logging everything at the end of the day and getting a surprise.

CallMeCupcakeDammit

Most importantly, though, if you're at a healthy weight, which you are, and aren't happy with your body, strength training with weights heavy enough to challenge you, will reshape you, especially if you're getting adequate protein.

Just had to repeat this one. Lorina knows what she's talking about!