nutritionist question

ChristyWorksIt

I have been watching my cal/fat/sugar/carbs ect for 3 weeks and I am not losing weight. I am almost always under my goals. Please can you take a look at my diary and help me?

olDave

Are the goals what MFP recommended? All I can figure is you may not have filled out your profile correctly.

CoachReddy

three weeks isn't really a very long time at all. I'm not surprised you haven't seen noticeable results. personally when I look at your diary I'd suggest eating a lot more veggies and whole foods, but I know there are a lot of folks who feel it's simply calories in vs calories out - and if you fall into that category then no problem.

do you exercise?

langsyne

I might get beat up for this, but not all calories are equal. I think you need to think about adding a lot more vegetables and fruits to your meals, and less processed foods. And have a small snack that has some protein/carb/fat. Twice a day between meals. Breads and cereals are converted quite quickly to sugars in your system, which causes your body to release insulin. Insulin spikes are what make you fat. Try cutting back on those and replacing with a good carbohydrate, such as grapes, apples, celery, or some type of fruit or veg that gives you something crunchy to chew on. I'm not preaching any type of diet but I know it's been working for me. I still do eat breads and cereals but as a treat, not as a daily staple.

erg2013

Looks like you have a lot of processed food.
Go for quality.

Mads1997

I would say you should start tracking your sodium. You are eating a LOT of processed meals which would be very high in sodium which will make you retain water. Start eating more fresh fruit and veges with lean meats.

CoachReddy

I might get beat up for this, but not all calories are equal. I think you need to think about adding a lot more vegetables and fruits to your meals, and less processed foods. And have a small snack that has some protein/carb/fat. Twice a day between meals. Breads and cereals are converted quite quickly to sugars in your system, which causes your body to release insulin. Insulin spikes are what make you fat. Try cutting back on those and replacing with a good carbohydrate, such as grapes, apples, celery, or some type of fruit or veg that gives you something crunchy to chew on. I'm not preaching any type of diet but I know it's been working for me. I still do eat breads and cereals but as a treat, not as a daily staple.

thank you.

Ultragirl2374

I have to agree with some of the above posts. Eat more fresh veggies and fruits and less prepackaged or processed foods.

PaleoPath4Lyfe

three weeks isn't really a very long time at all. I'm not surprised you haven't seen noticeable results. personally when I look at your diary I'd suggest eating a lot more veggies and whole foods, but I know there are a lot of folks who feel it's simply calories in vs calories out - and if you fall into that category then no problem.

do you exercise?

I agree with the bolded parts.

_SABOTEUR_

OP, need some more info. Your profile says you have hypothyroidism. Are you receiving treatment for this?

Also, more generally would need to know your height and current weight to figure out your total daily energy expenditure.

If your hypothyroidism is stress related then I would definitely recommend exercising to alleviate some of the stress. I also agree with a previous post that many of your meals may be high in sodium so if you wish to continue eating them you should drink plenty of water. A glass before the meal, a glass during the meal and a glass after the meal is a good rule of thumb.

Adding more vegetables and fruit may also help you in getting some nutrients and vitamins which may be missing and contributing to your hypothyroidism. Or you can take supplements, but be aware that the absorption rate for tablets is quite low so buy the liquid capsules if you can.