Please Analyze my Food Diary

lmkaks
lmkaks Posts: 119 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I have gained another lb. I don't know what is happening. Would you mind looking at what I am eating and telling me what I am doing wrong? I have only gone over my calories once since January 2nd (that was this past Saturday) and I didn't log anything this past Sunday becuase I was bummed out about a gain so I just didn't log (but HIGHLY doubt I went over that day as well).

I have a net loss of 1lb. This is depressing.

Thanks
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  • sunlover89
    sunlover89 Posts: 436 Member
    Your diary is closed..
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Your diary is closed..

    this!
  • Shawneb66
    Shawneb66 Posts: 124
    You have to go into settings and open your diary!!
  • lmkaks
    lmkaks Posts: 119 Member
    So sorry! I didn't realize I had it only open to friends. Now it is open.
  • Km0714
    Km0714 Posts: 62 Member
    reesces, beer, butter. See if you can find an alternative for butter i personally like can't believe it's not butter, and stay away from things like reesces and beer! Leave those as a treat to have maybe once a week :) good luck!
  • Jayneopopsidoodle
    Jayneopopsidoodle Posts: 63 Member
    Are you guesstimating your calories in your main meals that you make....might be worth weighing everything meticulously for a while. xxxx
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    you're fairly light on fruit and veg - aim for at least 5 portions a day
  • rmchapman4
    rmchapman4 Posts: 152 Member
    I found when I reduce my carbs to aroudn 100; I lost weight better. Are you hour-glass shaped? If so, reduce your carbs. Good luck!
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I have gained another lb. I don't know what is happening. Would you mind looking at what I am eating and telling me what I am doing wrong? I have only gone over my calories once since January 2nd (that was this past Saturday) and I didn't log anything this past Sunday becuase I was bummed out about a gain so I just didn't log (but HIGHLY doubt I went over that day as well).

    I have a net loss of 1lb. This is depressing.

    Thanks

    how tall are you and what is your current weight?
  • lmkaks
    lmkaks Posts: 119 Member
    reesces, beer, butter. See if you can find an alternative for butter i personally like can't believe it's not butter, and stay away from things like reesces and beer! Leave those as a treat to have maybe once a week :) good luck!

    I did only have them once a week (last night). And both kept me under my calories, sodium and sugar for the day.
  • lmkaks
    lmkaks Posts: 119 Member
    THANK you!

    I love to cook, so I do input every single recipe I make into the recipe maker on this site and I measure out one serving, so I know my dinner calories are pretty much exact for meals.

    I am hour glass shaped. I will work on cutting carbs.

    As for fruit, I am trying to cut back on those becuase of sugar, but I do agree I need to add more veggies.

    I am currently 211 lbs and am 5'9". I am of a larger frame (based on when you measure your wrist and if your fingers touch). When I graduated high school I was a stick and I weighed 160lbs. so I know I will never get under that.

    But honestly, shouldn't it be calories in, calories out? If I am staying under my calorie intake, what is going on?

    Sorry, SO frustrated!!!!!
  • mazdauk
    mazdauk Posts: 1,380 Member
    No need to cut fresh fruit (but do cut dried fruit or processed fruit in syrup) as the sugar is not "bad" sugar. have you increased you exercise rate?

    ETA i've had a look at your diary and its possible the high sodium content is causing water retention. I have cut out all crisps (chips) completely, even ones which are not that fattening. Also look at any single meal which was high - such as the double portion of meatballs. I know amounts of pasta constituting a "portion" are smaller than most grown adults would eat, but having nearly 900 calories for one meal is a lot - I ate out on Tuesday and two courses plus one and liqueur only came to that. If you are planning in advance, look at options - maybe have fewer meatballs if you still want that much pasta, or serve on a smaller plate. And nuts can be very high in calories (and its so easy to have just a few extra....)
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    some people can eat what they want, and lose wight if they are eating less than maintenance, some people have to eat clean calories under maintnenace to get results... great to be the former, sucks to be the latter, but it may be the case with you?

    the other thing is patience... the weight loss may be slow but it every good food choice you make, every work out you do is part of a healthier more active lifestyle that will benefit you in the future!
  • ajh1014
    ajh1014 Posts: 80 Member
    Fruit is a natural sugar and you shouldn't be cutting it out. Fruit adds a lot of fiber and is awesome for weight loss!
  • KathrynCatlady
    KathrynCatlady Posts: 86 Member
    I might eat my words on this (from someone who knows better), but when it comes to the sugars in fruit, I don't feel like anyone ever got fat by eating too many apples... know what I'm saying?

    The thing I noticed (like others said) was you might want to eat more fruit and veg, and whole foods in general!

    Also, maybe try less processed foods? It would really cut down on your sodium, which will make you retain water big time. Take some of your favourite go-to frozen meals, find a good recipe for it online, make a big batch, and then portion out appropriately. I prefer cooking for myself, because I can control everything I put into it.
  • Dponta
    Dponta Posts: 13 Member
    Your breakfasts are calorie light and your dinners are calorie heavy. Try eating more at breakfast and lunch and less for dinner. Also, a lot of your calories are coming from snacks. Try to remember to eat a lot of lean protein and fresh fruits and veggies. Add a side salad to lunch and dinner and you won't eat as many calories from the main meal. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water too. I am also 5' 9" and 210, medium frame. I am on 1200 calories a day and I am exercising at least 3 days a week burning 500+ at each workout. I hope this helps, I know how frustrating it is when you aren't losing.:wink:
  • Shawneb66
    Shawneb66 Posts: 124
    In my opinion...I would change your macros to 40% carbs, 30 protein, 30 fat and up your water intake! I manually changed mine and that is when I really started losing weight!!


    I'm 5'7" and I started at 205!
  • pamwhite712
    pamwhite712 Posts: 193 Member
    Your breakfasts are calorie light and your dinners are calorie heavy. Try eating more at breakfast and lunch and less for dinner. Also, a lot of your calories are coming from snacks. Try to remember to eat a lot of lean protein and fresh fruits and veggies. Add a side salad to lunch and dinner and you won't eat as many calories from the main meal. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water too. I am also 5' 9" and 210, medium frame. I am on 1200 calories a day and I am exercising at least 3 days a week burning 500+ at each workout. I hope this helps, I know how frustrating it is when you aren't losing.:wink:

    I myself am never hungry in the morning, and always hungriest at night, so dinner is my biggest meal. I've been losing weight right on schedule. What is the advantage of eating more for breakfast and less for dinner?
  • Hbazzell
    Hbazzell Posts: 899 Member
    The only thing I noticed is the diet soda. Though it is low in calories, fake sugar can still make you gain weight or atleast retain water. Good job on working in exercise.
  • subconscious_ink
    subconscious_ink Posts: 194 Member
    First, and most importantly, don't give up! I know it's frustrating when you don't see all the weight melt off at first, but it will come off, even if it is slow :flowerforyou: Slow weight loss tends to be more sustainable in the long run, anyways.

    Second, make sure you watch your sodium. I know that some days you are way under, but about every other day you seem to go over. It's not that bad, but it may be making you retain water. Speaking of water, are you drinking enough liquids? Make sure you stay hydrated, especially if you exercise.
    Are you exercising? It's generally helpful to do some exercise, even if you just start with walking. Some people can lose weight with diet alone, but some people have difficulty doing that.

    Mostly, you just have to experiment and see what works for you. You may need to eat more calories. You may need to eat fewer calories. You may even want to try lifting weights. Everyone's body seems to respond to different things, and some people's take more time than others (unfortunately).

    ETA: Most of us aren't experts (and by experts, I mean "have a degree in this stuff"). Many MFPers do research on weight loss, but still take our comments with a grain of salt, and maybe do some research yourself :)
  • Hbazzell
    Hbazzell Posts: 899 Member
    Your breakfasts are calorie light and your dinners are calorie heavy. Try eating more at breakfast and lunch and less for dinner. Also, a lot of your calories are coming from snacks. Try to remember to eat a lot of lean protein and fresh fruits and veggies. Add a side salad to lunch and dinner and you won't eat as many calories from the main meal. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water too. I am also 5' 9" and 210, medium frame. I am on 1200 calories a day and I am exercising at least 3 days a week burning 500+ at each workout. I hope this helps, I know how frustrating it is when you aren't losing.:wink:

    I myself am never hungry in the morning, and always hungriest at night, so dinner is my biggest meal. I've been losing weight right on schedule. What is the advantage of eating more for breakfast and less for dinner?

    The advantage to eating less in the later portion of the day is simply you have less time to burn it off and you don't burn that much when you sleep. If you have an after dinner workout then it doesnt matter.
  • rockrosie
    rockrosie Posts: 59 Member
    What do you have your calorie intake set at? For me, I don't lose at all when I'm at "lose a half pound a week" but when I go down to "lose a full pound" the weight comes off a lot faster!
  • Dponta
    Dponta Posts: 13 Member
    I myself am never hungry in the morning, and always hungriest at night, so dinner is my biggest meal. I've been losing weight right on schedule. What is the advantage of eating more for breakfast and less for dinner?


    You have more time and are more active during the day to burn those calories. You should still eat in the morning even if you aren't hungry. It will set you up better for the day and you won't snack as much.
  • lmkaks
    lmkaks Posts: 119 Member
    Thank you, thank you, thank you for your insights. Really.

    As for the fruit...

    I was told that sugar is sugar, no matter where you are getting it from, so that I should make sure that I am not going over my limit. I guess I am getting conflicting information (this came from my trainer that I see at the gym once a week). I do know I have to get more veggies in.

    I think I need to find better meal options. I agree that I am breakfast light and dinner heavy. I ususally find that around 3:00 I have over 1000 calories left for the day, so I try to get them in, which means I try to snack on yogurt, cheese and nuts and then have over one serving of dinner to make up for calories. I AM SO FRUSTRATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member

    You have more time and are more active during the day to burn those calories. You should still eat in the morning even if you aren't hungry. It will set you up better for the day and you won't snack as much.

    actually you couild eat all 1400 (or whatever your cal goal is that gives you a deficit) 10 minutes before you went to bed and still lose weight. meal timing makes no difference to weight loss, just do what suits!
  • Dponta
    Dponta Posts: 13 Member
    Don't feel like you have to eat all of your calories every day. If you are getting enough through your net calories it is ok to end the day with them left over.
  • lmkaks
    lmkaks Posts: 119 Member
    What do you have your calorie intake set at? For me, I don't lose at all when I'm at "lose a half pound a week" but when I go down to "lose a full pound" the weight comes off a lot faster!

    I did the suggested one poud a week, so my calories at set at 1810 (which is hard to get in, to be honest). Should I up my weekly weight loss goal?
  • marias2gaa
    marias2gaa Posts: 118 Member
    Watch the sweets watch the drinks, watch the sodium. Drink lots of water! Shrimp has alot of sodium. I limit my shrimp intake and More veggies, more fruits and lots and lots of water! :):smile::wink:
  • Donnarose82
    Donnarose82 Posts: 71
    Just wondering if you're indeed eating at a deficit? As long as you're eating less than you burn you should be losing weight.
    I suggest you recalculate your TDEE and I strongly suggest that you read this.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
  • buudharich
    buudharich Posts: 50
    I am not a contact of your's here but I am willing to be. I'm going to add a little if I can.

    Sugar is just sugar but a lot can come with it. Starches and fiber. I leave potatoes and carrots out and keep oranges and clementines in. I steam frozen green beans and broccoli and eat between 4 and 6 cups a day at least 4 days a week. My refined sugars (white sugar, candy, canned fruit cocktail) happens once in a blue moon.

    I guess I'm happy to look. MFP tells me that my workouts three days a week are between 750 and 1300 calories and my daily cal count is at 1530. I'll be 38 in September of this year.

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