I can't do it :(

Cbdaugh2

We're about the same size (I'm 5'1" 140) and when I started I felt that way too. Pick foods that don't digest as fast like whole grain. For sushi get brown rice! I get jealous of tall people that can eat all day. I don't like a lot of the slowly digesting food, so you may have to google through them to see which ones you can do.

mercymarque

I took a look at ur food log for today and it seems like u eat pretty good. U have lost 2 pounds. U need to drink more water... I'm showing u only had one cup today. I am finishing up my 6th cup of water. Protein rich foods keep u full. U may try to up ur calorie intake some and exercise, which I didn't check if u do or don't. If you are exercising u want to eat a few calories back if hunger (protein bar, protein shake, yogurt, cottage cheese). I hope this helps. Don't give up, ur worth it. U can do this.

jofjltncb6

Someone may have already said this, but...

If you're struggling so much at your current daily calorie level, raise it a little. I know, it seems obvious and simple, but it works. Unless you're trying to meet some arbitrary deadline in the future for a photoshoot or a wedding or something similar, there really is no reason to start at a miserable level (and there are many reasons *not to*). Try doing this in a way that, while perhaps not as fast as another approach, doesn't make you feel so miserable.

Besides, the very act of keeping a food diary, even if you're eating at maintenance level, is beneficial long-term. From there, find a calorie and exercise level that you can live with. As you adjust, you can tweak the calories.

(And as for the advice to exercise more just so you can eat more? I'm not entirely convinced this is a healthy approach. Perhaps for an occasional justification for a meal out (like for sushi), but I don't think the habit is healthy. Besides, an *occasional* meal out by itself will not undo the rest of your efforts.)

odusgolp

Where the hell is the crazy llama meme when I need it!!

Beastette

40% crabs
30% protein
30%f fat

I am sorry, but not only is this great advice, it's also hilarious. Hard to be sad after this! Thank you, Zara! :happy:

KaseyQT

My only advice is to drink lots of water- it helps settle the tummy and staying hydrated will help get the weight off as well.

juscallmeb

so don't starve yourself.
eat foods high in fiber and protein and lower your carb intake

if you feel like you are still starving, then re-evaluate what you are eating.
snack more often, drink more water.

up your calories - you dont have to stay at 1290.

i've upped my calories and played around until i felt comfortable with the amount of food i eat and ensure that I have filling and healthy meals.

Hope that helps..

KJLIII

You've been at it less than a month. Don't inspect instant results. If that calorie limit is too low, set it at TDEE-20% or exercise more and eat up your exercise calories.

^^This. And don't forget to drink water - it helps everything ! Your body needs it for all necessary functions. I've peeked at your diary, and you've only got 2 days logged this month - yesterday and today. Give yourself some time, and do a little research. Begin to listen to your body. AND sometimes your body is giving you signals that it's thirsty, and we can all mistake that for hunger. Try some different things, and treat this as a learning experience. Your body needs fuel, and if you're giving it good stuff, you're going to feel better. Move around some, and sweat (exercise!) - your heart needs to work a little bit.

And remember: No one out there has ALL the right answers for YOU - we can only try to encourage you and tell you what has worked for us. It MAY help you, but it really depends on YOU. How much are you willing to invest in yourself??

I just want to wish you the best on your journey, and encourage you to stick with it - You really CAN do it, it will just take a bit of time and effort on your part. Hang in there !! :flowerforyou:

CrisN99

You've already lost 50lbs so you know how its done. Eat more protein, workout more... do SOMETHING to allow yourself some more calories.

I know sometimes you just need to vent, and thats ok. But your responses are coming off entitled and bratty, which I am sure thats not how you really are you are just frustrated and in a rut. I hope you get to feeling better. But the sooner you stop feeling sorry for yourself the faster you will get your head back in the game.

Good luck!

IronmanPanda

If there's a problem yo I'll solve it.
Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it...

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tnqnt

up your exercise so you can eat more....and eat your calories back

I agree..... on my one day off (Saturday), I always struggle with food. I burn 700-900 calories with 2 hour workouts (use HRM) and eat most of my exercise calories back.

Miss_Chievous_wechange

If there's a problem yo I'll solve it.
Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it...

www.shouldieatmyexercisecalories.com

OMFG! Too funny Panda Bear.

postrockandcats

I desperately want to lose weight. but it's so hard! because with the calorie limit MFP gives me (to lose 1 lb per week) no matter how much protein I eat, water I drink or veggies I eat I'm STARVING.

I woke up this morning and I was so hungry it actually hurt. and I already ate around 1100 calories today because I was just so so hungry I kept having hunger pangs.

we're having sushi tonight at a local resteraunt (all food is cooked and served 100% fresh) and I have no idea what to do...
my calorie limit is 1290. I'm a female at 5'3 inches and 151 lbs. I'm 20.

I feel like I'll never reach my goal weight

Emphasis mine.

Your diary says you have a 1500 calorie a day goal. Eat those 300 calories and you'll not be so hungry.

PS- and I'm one of the MANY proponents of "eat more to weigh less" here. If you're starving, then eat something. Maybe you'll be in a better mood.

jconnon

Wow, thats a horrible thought. I would lose a ton of weight doing that.

morgansmom02

Wow, thats a horrible thought. I would lose a ton of weight doing that.

I don't think I would eat at all

iSpuggz

Well the days you have logged, you're not eating 500 of those calories. Eat them. Starving yourself will have the opposite effect, you'll start storing fat!

As everyone has said, eat more protein. Protein is filling and you won't feel hungry for a few hours. 1100 calories is definitely not enough! And instead of three meals, eat five small meals throughout the day.

Now, on the exercise. Walking 20-40 minutes a day isn't going to help you lose weight now. Muscle burns fat. Add strength training, even if it's 20 minutes a day.

And with the water. Maybe when you feel hungry you're actually thirsty, your brain can't identify between the two signals so tells you you're hungry. Water will also boost your metabolism so you will burn calories more effectively.

Just don't give up or else you'll just get more and more depressed about it. A note on the weight training, it's sets off feel good hormones so you'll feel like a total bad *kitten* when you've finished and you'll feel a lot better about yourself and the day.

_Wits_

If there's a problem yo I'll solve it.
Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it...

www.shouldieatmyexercisecalories.com

God I love you hard right now.

juscallmeb

If there's a problem yo I'll solve it.
Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it...

www.shouldieatmyexercisecalories.com

hahah that's awesome! love vanilla ice

felice03

You've already lost 50lbs so you know how its done. Eat more protein, workout more... do SOMETHING to allow yourself some more calories.

I know sometimes you just need to vent, and thats ok. But your responses are coming off entitled and bratty, which I am sure thats not how you really are you are just frustrated and in a rut. I hope you get to feeling better. But the sooner you stop feeling sorry for yourself the faster you will get your head back in the game.

Good luck!

she doesn't know how it's done if she has an eating disorder like she said...

ToughTulip

Wow, thats a horrible thought. I would lose a ton of weight doing that.

I don't think I would eat at all

I don't think posting pics from a pro-ana tip site is good advice...

beckyinma

OMFG eat your GD exercise calories and forget what everyone else says! If you're hungry eat, but make good choices, like veggies, raw carrots, celery peppers, dipped in hummus, yogurt, granola (only a little), whole grain cereals without a lot of sugar, cottage cheese. You have LOTS of snack options that aren't high in calories, but if you feel like it's not enough, you need to re-evaluate what you're eating. Perhaps your diary is full of empty calories that aren't going to help you through the day, perhaps you aren't spacing small meals throughout the day, instead of 3 big meals. Maybe your body is telling you to step up your exercise to the next level, YES EAT YOUR EXERCISE CALORIES, that's what MFP is designed for. Exercise more, you get to eat more! but biggest of all, DO NOT GIVE UP ON YOURSELF!

_Mimi_

Best wishes to you. :flowerforyou:

cbeutler

Try eating your full allotment. I looked at several days and you are 500 short each day.

natsgirl60

The best thing is to set goals that you can reach. If you are so hungry that it hurts increase your calorie intake but make them count!! Veggies and protein. One thing that I found that helps me is I will not log my exercise until the end of the day. If I put those in I have an excuse to eat more (in my head). Go at it slowly, better to shoot for a goal that is not so much per week and accomplish it than to set up a goal and get frustrated and stop altogether. Do a little more cardio and don't be so hard on yourself, baby steps, work slowly and before you know it you will get there!!

jenbk2

Why are you not eating all of your calories??

odusgolp

there she is....

Wabbit05

Make sure you're getting the right amount of calories by reading this forum and calculating your TDEE and BMR. I was in the same boat and found out MFP was actually giving me about 150 calories LESS than my BMR (which is the minimum number of calories the body needs to make it through the daily basic functions). So try this instead.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/680246-tdee-bmr-what-they-are-and-what-to-do-with-them

bleacheblonde

it's not very fair that I have to torture myself just to lose weight...

I feel this way a lot...it's harder for some people than it is for others, and sometimes I do complain about it. All you can do is just NOT give up! Maybe you should up your calorie goal just a bit...like to 1500 maybe. That might help. Idk, I'm doing horribly right now. My main advice would be stay away from fast food, because I've been eating a lot of it this week and it's kicking my *kitten* morale-wise, plus it's addicting. Just don't start with that ****

ChristyRunStarr

With that attitude, you're right you won't be able to do it. Change how you see it-you can do this. I didn't read all the replies (just the first page) but maybe you should up your calories and instead of doing 1 pound, change it to 1/2 for a bit, get your body used to better foods but less calories. You CAN do this if you try and know that some days will be harder than others, if you give up there's no way you'll get where you want to be. Your weight didn't happen overnight, you're not going to lose it overnight

bleacheblonde

Wow, thats a horrible thought. I would lose a ton of weight doing that.

I don't think I would eat at all

I don't think posting pics from a pro-ana tip site is good advice...

I agree. Pro-ana = you lose. Maybe weight, but also your mind. Don't even go there.