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need help with calories please
sineadramsay
Posts: 48
ok girls and guys i am unsure of what to do now!
i have eaten my meals for the day, it's 8.48pm and my calorie intake is 1078 total and net is 786. so this is 2 low right?
but what do i do now? do i just go and eat for the sake of eating or leave it alone? this is not a one off occurance. sometimes my food is 1300 sometimes it is like today.
advice pleassssse
oh and would love some friends if anyone available....i am a 5"3 mom of 2 with 80ish lbs to loose. 15lbs down!
i have eaten my meals for the day, it's 8.48pm and my calorie intake is 1078 total and net is 786. so this is 2 low right?
but what do i do now? do i just go and eat for the sake of eating or leave it alone? this is not a one off occurance. sometimes my food is 1300 sometimes it is like today.
advice pleassssse
oh and would love some friends if anyone available....i am a 5"3 mom of 2 with 80ish lbs to loose. 15lbs down!
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hi, one of the things that sometimes is recommended is curing calories. one day you may eat less and one day more, but it averages out to the correct amount of a weekly basis. so maybe spread out the "rest" of today's calories over the next 2 days.0
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I have that problem sometimes too. I try so hard to stay "under" that I can't hit my minimum. I think if it's not a regular thing, then no big deal. I also caught myself shoving down just about anything to meet my calories (which is stupid in my opinion, but I did it anyway). I asked my doctor and he suggested adding more protein during the day, to try low-fat yogurt instead of fat-free (to add a few calories), He said if I can't eat more protein, I should try eggwhite protein powder. It's not bad, but I kind-of figured out how to avoid having to drink it now. I still have my days though. Friend me if you'd like. I think all of us could always use a little more support.
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ice cream0
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ice cream
lol good call....but i don't like icecream!
i do have a mint aero chocolate bar downstairs or the kids halloween stash available0 -
ice cream
lol good call....but i don't like icecream!
i do have a mint aero chocolate bar downstairs or the kids halloween stash available
This post literally just reminded me that I had a mini 2-pack of starburst in my pocket. Thank you so much!0 -
Why not eat a bit less "low calorie" during the day?
To get in some more healthy calories you could have some cheese. It' s quite high calorie and very tasty, with protein too.
Or toast with whatever you fancy - cheese, jam (jelly if you're in the US), peanut butter.
Have a treat - you can afford it, calorie-wise.0 -
ice cream
lol good call....but i don't like icecream!
i do have a mint aero chocolate bar downstairs or the kids halloween stash available
This post literally just reminded me that I had a mini 2-pack of starburst in my pocket. Thank you so much!
Holy ****!
194lbs?!?!?
Fuuuuuuuck..........
OP read this http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-120 -
had some toast with vegemite and cheese! reaslised it was actually 4 and half hours since dinner so felt i wasn't eating for the sake of it as such0
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ice cream
lol good call....but i don't like icecream!
i do have a mint aero chocolate bar downstairs or the kids halloween stash available
This post literally just reminded me that I had a mini 2-pack of starburst in my pocket. Thank you so much!
Holy ****!
194lbs?!?!?
Fuuuuuuuck..........
OP read this http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
Haha! 195lbs actually, just haven't updated the ole ticker yet. :glasses:0 -
Kudos!! *bows down*!ice cream
lol good call....but i don't like icecream!
i do have a mint aero chocolate bar downstairs or the kids halloween stash available
This post literally just reminded me that I had a mini 2-pack of starburst in my pocket. Thank you so much!
Holy ****!
194lbs?!?!?
Fuuuuuuuck..........
OP read this http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
Haha! 195lbs actually, just haven't updated the ole ticker yet. :glasses:0 -
had some toast with vegemite and cheese! reaslised it was actually 4 and half hours since dinner so felt i wasn't eating for the sake of it as such
Good choice! 0 -
Timing is irrelevant. If you are hungry, eat.0
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Timing is irrelevant. If you are hungry, eat.
and if i'm not hungry and calories are low???0 -
walnuts are my go to food for those kind of days0
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walnuts are my go to food for those kind of days
good choice.....except i'm allergic to nuts. best i stay away from them lol0 -
walnuts are my go to food for those kind of days
btw i am totally in awe of your loss. thats amazing. one day i hope to have a ticker that says similar0 -
my favorite late night snack when i'm low is toasted edamame, which used to be a costco product but i have found lately at kroger and wal-mart.0
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I've been eating 2% Greek yogurt (chobani) instead of a low fat yogurt and I try to have 1/2 an avocado with Srirachi everyday. Both of these items are good at boosting my calorie intake. I seem to have the same problem as you. I like to eat healthy, so it is difficult to get my calories in and I'm only at 1300.0
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Friggin' amazing!! Soooo inspiring! Congrats!0 -
HI there! some days my calorie count is way down also. I try not to stress about it but try to plan my daily meals at least a day in advanced to that i can try to consume all my calories. I never do because MFP always add the exercise back in LOL. I try to eat the extra exercise calories but feel like i'd be eating just o eat. If I burn 800 calories exercising I really dont want to eat it all back.
Its all about finding what works best for you. I'd love to give you encouragement add me as a friend if you like ITTYbitty04 :happy:0 -
HI there! some days my calorie count is way down also. I try not to stress about it but try to plan my daily meals at least a day in advanced to that i can try to consume all my calories. I never do because MFP always add the exercise back in LOL. I try to eat the extra exercise calories but feel like i'd be eating just o eat. If I burn 800 calories exercising I really dont want to eat it all back.
Its all about finding what works best for you. I'd love to give you encouragement add me as a friend if you like ITTYbitty04 :happy:0 -
HI there! some days my calorie count is way down also. I try not to stress about it but try to plan my daily meals at least a day in advanced to that i can try to consume all my calories. I never do because MFP always add the exercise back in LOL. I try to eat the extra exercise calories but feel like i'd be eating just o eat. If I burn 800 calories exercising I really dont want to eat it all back.
Its all about finding what works best for you. I'd love to give you encouragement add me as a friend if you like ITTYbitty04 :happy:
Choose to eat 1600-1800 daily and workout 3x a week.
Do this for 2 months or through the holidays.
I bet youll lose weight faster than the ups and downs I see on your diary.0 -
Peanut butter! a tablespoon full is about 150 calories. Or a protein shake. I used to net under 1200 (actually not even net, just eat under 1200) often, it was a bit of a habit and I hit a really long plateau until I upped my calories.0
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ice cream
lol good call....but i don't like icecream!
i do have a mint aero chocolate bar downstairs or the kids halloween stash available
This post literally just reminded me that I had a mini 2-pack of starburst in my pocket. Thank you so much!
Holy ****!
194lbs?!?!?
Fuuuuuuuck..........
OP read this http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
Haha! 195lbs actually, just haven't updated the ole ticker yet. :glasses:
dude. you're a true champ. rahspekt!0 -
walnuts are my go to food for those kind of days
good choice.....except i'm allergic to nuts. best i stay away from them lol
avocado on toast with tomato and maybe cheese grilled - two pieces of that could net a good 400+ cals and its healthy.
hummous with toasted pita bread or turkish bread.
crackers with your choice of topping.
couple of pieces of dark chocolate.
fruit smoothie.
lol i keep thinking nuts because I eat wanuts and brazil nuts every day.
dried apricots (bit sugary tho)
ummm..... lol.0 -
definitely: greek yogurt is da bomb!0
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