check out my diary for today and tell me how I did?

happyhealthyconfident
happyhealthyconfident Posts: 24
in Food and Nutrition
it's just even though I ate healthy stuff I'm not used to seeing my net cals so high! long story.
at least I think I ate pretty healthy...
but I would appreciate some feedback!
also got NO exercise except for walking around the mall/grocery store today. :/ so yeah not too good there but yaknow.
thanks!
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  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    I looked at your last 3 days and you ate between 700-900 approx. You think this is ok? Your profile says you want to be healthy but you are doing the opposite here. You will still loose weight if you eat quite a few hundred more calories per day.
  • RaeLB
    RaeLB Posts: 1,216 Member
    Your choices are healthy.
    But your calories count is too low. Why aren't you eating more of your calories?
  • ccnjc4e
    ccnjc4e Posts: 142 Member
    Most dieticians say eat a min of 1200 calories. Unless you are super short. IMO you are eating too little. Maye you should consider checking with a dietician about your goals and food, and see what they suggest.
  • Klem4
    Klem4 Posts: 399 Member
    You need to eat more!! That is way too low, and not sustainable. You could also use some more proteins and healthy fats.
  • MariaChele85
    MariaChele85 Posts: 267 Member
    You ate less than 1000 calories. For lunch you ate like one piece of bread and tomato slices. I would increase the breakfast and lunch and add one more snack in the day. That would bump you up to your 1600 rec calories. If you are a small girl and dont get too hungry add calorie densed foods..... like nuts and avocado etc.... Do you want to be skiny and scrawny or strong and healthy? Good Luck
  • SomeoneSomeplace
    SomeoneSomeplace Posts: 1,094 Member
    F Minus

    Sorry sweetie you don't eat enough

    See a nutritionist or speak to your doctor perhaps because if you think this is even remotely healthy you are very misinformed!
  • michaelachallis
    michaelachallis Posts: 137 Member
    Holy moly you must be hungry!?!?!?!?

    Honey bump up those calories a hell of a lot, you do not look overweight at all, if you want to loose weight go on 1200 MINIMUM if you want to maintain your current weight and tone etc go up to 1600.

    You are messing up your metabolism.

    Your food choices look good though just eat MORE.
  • happyhealthyconfident
    happyhealthyconfident Posts: 24
    ugh guys please dont lecture me on too few calories. i have made a post about this but it got deleted i think. i have seen my doctor, he said i was underweight, i'm getting the help and i have started making regular appointments with him.
    ok?
    i would just like to know if my choices are healthy. please nothing about the number of cals..
  • mollz007
    mollz007 Posts: 168 Member
    I would try to get in more protein. Meat is obviously a good source of protein, but you can also get it from eggs, cheese, protein shakes, milk, etc. I find what helps me is to make breakfast the biggest meal of the day! Good job getting your frits in though!
  • mollz007
    mollz007 Posts: 168 Member
    oh and i frogot to mention my fav source of protein... peanut butter! I eat it with my apples... yum!!
  • michaelachallis
    michaelachallis Posts: 137 Member
    your choices are definitely healthy, it is good you are getting help, good luck :)

    everyone is just speaking out of concern rather than just wanting to lecture you.
  • happyhealthyconfident
    happyhealthyconfident Posts: 24
    i'm allergic to dairy eggs and nuts! :P
  • Nefetete
    Nefetete Posts: 343 Member
    Disregarding the actual number of cals,  your choices are pretty healthy. I would maybe try for more protein with each meal.
  • mollz007
    mollz007 Posts: 168 Member
    i'm allergic to dairy eggs and nuts! :P

    Oh dear.. that makes it hard! Hmm... well I would try protein shakes! It is an easy wat to get protein and fiber w/o adding a lot of calories! I
  • RaeLB
    RaeLB Posts: 1,216 Member
    ugh guys please dont lecture me on too few calories. i have made a post about this but it got deleted i think. i have seen my doctor, he said i was underweight, i'm getting the help and i have started making regular appointments with him.
    ok?
    i would just like to know if my choices are healthy. please nothing about the number of cals..

    Sorry, you asked for opinions on how you did & you got them.
    I'm glad you're getting help. I know it must be a lot of work. Make small goals to increase :)
  • happyhealthyconfident
    happyhealthyconfident Posts: 24
    thanks everyone :) and youre all lovely for being concerned. <3
  • Changing_Charity
    Changing_Charity Posts: 197 Member
    what you have eaten looks awesome! but you arent eating enough calories! you need to have up to 1200 a day so your body doesnt go into starvation mode, thus making it harder to lose weight. your body is going to want to store the fat instead of get rid of it. if you feel like you cant eat anymore because you are so full, but need to add more calories have something like peanut butter, nuts, or avacado! those will help boost up your calories so you are getting the nutrition that your body needs.
  • Changing_Charity
    Changing_Charity Posts: 197 Member
    sorry, just noticed your post about not wanting to hear about too few calories! YES what you have eaten looks very healthy!
  • Changing_Charity
    Changing_Charity Posts: 197 Member
    ahh and your allergic to nuts :( bummer!
  • SomeoneSomeplace
    SomeoneSomeplace Posts: 1,094 Member
    Not getting enough calories means you're not getting enough nutrition which means your choices really aren't all that healthy. You need to add some sources of fat & protein. Chicken, black beans, hummus, chickpeas, avacados etc

    I'm currently being forced into a maintenance plan by my doctor/parents/therapist.

    Sorry if I appeared harsh before it's just that I can't praise you for eating too few calories/not getting the nutrition you need because it's so unhealthy
  • msswinter
    msswinter Posts: 18
    hey there :)

    good of you to open up your diary for opinions ;) good that you're now working with your doctor!

    I think you eat pretty healthy food, just eat more of it! As for protein, maybe you could also try quinoa? It's a seed I think, not a nut so you should be ok!
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    You're nearly there, and it's good you're getting help from your doctor.

    Your choices aren't bad at all - I'd echo what others have said and add in more protein - maybe a slice of cheese with your tomato sandwich, or some humous with something to dip into it for a snack.
  • saudade108
    saudade108 Posts: 33
    Well, it's an improvement from last month where you averaged around 400 calories per day.
  • happyhealthyconfident
    happyhealthyconfident Posts: 24
    Well, it's an improvement from last month where you averaged around 400 calories per day.

    yeah that was a really bad time for me would rather not look back there aha
  • shelley234
    shelley234 Posts: 150 Member
    Hi yeh I agree you are not eating enough, A wee sugestion that I find helps when iv not ate enough calories. Have some nuts or seads for a snack, they are healthy and good for you and up's ur cals.

    Hope this helps xxxx
  • Britlamia
    Britlamia Posts: 10
    i'm allergic to dairy eggs and nuts! :P

    OK I totally understand the allergys as i am dairy and gluten intollerant........but you can get cheeses and other dairy products that arnt cows milk ie dairy..have you tried Bufflalo mozzerella or any goat or sheep products this will increase you fats. Protein sources can be fish ie tuna, salami, ham etc these are high in protein and will increase you calorific content without going mad....

    You ask if you diary is healthy ...healthy would be getting your intake up to 1200 calories so increase what you actually do eat instead of one cup make it 2
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    You need to eat more.
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    ugh guys please dont lecture me on too few calories. i have made a post about this but it got deleted i think. i have seen my doctor, he said i was underweight, i'm getting the help and i have started making regular appointments with him.
    ok?
    i would just like to know if my choices are healthy. please nothing about the number of cals..

    You asked us to look at your diary and tell you what we think of it. That's what I think. You don't eat enough.
  • happyhealthyconfident
    happyhealthyconfident Posts: 24
    HOW ABOUT TODAY GUYS :) i'm feeling pretty proud of today actually!!
    except I alwaysss feel like I just overeat at dinner... then I feel bad.. but oh well!
    and I felt like I didn't get enough veggies thats why I drank the V8 haha.
    so what do you think about today?!
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    It looks really good but maybe add some protein to your lunch like some canned fish, turkey/chicken or eggs.

    I would hope soon you'd up your calories even more if you can. You'll still loose weight on a couple of hundred more calories I'll bet. I know it's hard for you right now but yes today is very good. Drinking lots of water too I hope. I didn't look at that.

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