Need Advice Nutrition

Nickiii_123

Hi,

I looked at your food diary for the last week and I agree with what most people said here: eating more fruits and veggies would be a good idea. Eat more calories! You have them, you might as well use them. Also, eating 40/30/30 is probably a good place to start.
After looking on line and on the mfp threads I switched my macros to that as well. I find that I feel really great when I can hit those goals but I do have a hard time getting all my protein in some days. The days that I do get it all I have more energy and I'm less hungry so I hope it works for you too. If not, keep playing with it. Everyone is different so what works for some might not work for others.

One think that occurred to me when going through your diary- What if you changed your brand of bread? Its probably made with high fructose corn syrup and that can make you feel sluggish. Try looking for a brand of bread that doesn't use high f.c.s. and has lots of whole grains, not just whole wheat. I can't eat gluten so I don't know much about bread brands anymore so I can't recommend any.

Also, when you feel like cutting back on the Coke you might notice a change in your energy levels. Don't worry though. No judgement here. I totally understand about having that one vice food that you just aren't ready to get rid of

Good luck to you! I hope you are able to figure it out.

amann1976

just eat the whole can of tuna over a big salad and leave the bread and the mayo out...

give up the soda

powerbars are nothing but glorified candy bars and should only be used as a last resort

try buying nuts without the salt

what is your exercise routine looking like

Julicat6

I see a lack of fresh veggies and fruits. Just adding some raw spinach leaves to your sandwiches and some strawberries or grapes as a side or snack would increase the nutrition level of your meals for minimal additional calories. I know when I eat too much bread or processed meat I feel tired and have lower energy levels. I feel much better eating more fruits and veggies, love those anti-oxidants, my skin looks better and I look younger. Not saying anything about the coke...for me, it's coffee with the flavored creamers. I've tried other creamers, but they just don't taste as good. I'm all about moderation and eating in a way that is sustainable, if its too hard or expensive, I would get frustrated and quit. I also think that what is the perfect diet for one person may not be the best for someone else. Eat what works inside your calorie allowance and change it up to see what gives you the most energy and leaves you feeling satisfied. It's all a learning curve about listening to our bodies, not following learned behaviors or emotional eating, just letting our energy levels and bodies tell us what gives it the fuel it needs.

macdiver

I'm the type of person who gains weight just LOOKING at the pie that I am finishing...any advice?

Either don't look at it or don't finish it. One of those is the problem. I'll let you figure out which it is. :bigsmile:

xo_Sarah_xo

I'm the type of person who gains weight just LOOKING at the pie that I am finishing...any advice?

Either don't look at it or don't finish it. One of those is the problem. I'll let you figure out which it is. :bigsmile:

Alright! My new dieting strategy is to eat with my eyes closed from now on! Thanks!

annehart00

Hey, I looked at your food diary. Can I recommend that you might want to look at your micronutrients (vitamin a & c, as well as Iron, calcium, and potassium). It seems to me that you might not be getting enough vitamins that come from vegetable sources. Also, carbs like beans, legumes, brown and wild rice provide important nutrients (magnesium, thiamine, niacin, etc) not listed on fitnesspal. Not getting enough of those could make you tired even if you eat enough calories.