My food diary

bgraz1994
bgraz1994 Posts: 56 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Would any of you mind taking a look at my food diary and let me know what you think, how I could do better, etc?I would love an outside eye!
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  • kimothy38
    kimothy38 Posts: 840 Member
    800 calories a day. Best I don't comment because I don't have anything nice to say - you need to eat more.
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,336 Member
    Raise your calories....lower your carbs.
  • cnelson1974
    cnelson1974 Posts: 235 Member
    I agree you need to eat more - your body is likely on starvation mode. More protein, veggies, and a lot more water.
  • colleenrutledge
    colleenrutledge Posts: 19
    definatly not eating enough protein. sugars are also pretty high but they are natural (which is great that you eat that much fruit).
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    Would any of you mind taking a look at my food diary and let me know what you think, how I could do better, etc?I would love an outside eye!

    Doubling your calorie intake would be a good start
  • moreORless50
    moreORless50 Posts: 261 Member
    you could try eating, dont mean to be rude or blunt but if you have listed everything you eat then i am amazed you havnt passed out , some days your cal intake is super low( 800 ish) and u have burnt over a 1000 cals working out your not eating enough to keep healthy , even if you stayed in bed all day your not eating enough to cover the cals your body needs just to keep vital organs going, to continue like this will bring you some very bad health issues , you need to eat no less than 1200 thats a min and if you burn over a 1000 in exsercise you really need to eat some of them back
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
    I eat double your calories as desert, no joke. Eat more.
  • EndlessSacrifice
    EndlessSacrifice Posts: 325
    1) You have a negative net which is extremely unhealthy.
    2) Your intake is too low.
    3) You're eating too many carbs.
    4) Not enough protein.
  • Gramps251
    Gramps251 Posts: 738 Member
    You won't have to worry about adding that bulky muscle. ;-)
  • jocybee83
    jocybee83 Posts: 155 Member
    Eat more. Add protein. Good luck.
  • kenazfehu
    kenazfehu Posts: 1,188 Member
    It looks like you're starving yourself. What could you possibly have done to deserve that?
  • JesterMFP
    JesterMFP Posts: 3,596 Member
    1. Eat more food
    2. Eat more protein
    3. Eat more fat
  • Mads1997
    Mads1997 Posts: 1,494 Member
    are you seriously trying to lose more weight?
  • CINDYRN33
    CINDYRN33 Posts: 148 Member
    You asked so you are going to get a direct answer...You are not eating enough. THe bulk of your calories eaten so far today has come from a choclate chip muffin. Do some research on line in regards to your BMR and TDEE and get some therapy if you have an eating disorder. You are not even eating the amount of calories you are supposedly burning in exercise alone. My 12 year old even knows that is not healthy or compatible with healthy lifestyle.
  • lyndalpn
    lyndalpn Posts: 151 Member
    I think I'll say the same as the others, you're not eating enough honey. Your body thinks its starving so is likely to be storing everything that goes into your mouth as it has no idea when your next real meal is coming by!

    But its not just about the calories, its also about what you're eating. I think its wonderful that youre eating so much fruit and real foods and not too much processed but you need to be eating more protein and healthy fats- at the moment your diet is all water and fruit sugars (carbohydrates).

    Can I suggest adding some lean protein and healthy fats - fish, chicken, eggs, avocado or nuts - on a regular basis. SOme low fat dairy would be good eg yoghurt or cottage cheese and try and increase your caloric intake to make up for all that exercise.

    With that in mind you should find you will kick start your metabolisma nd keep on losing.

    Good luck!
    Lyndal PN
  • Mads1997
    Mads1997 Posts: 1,494 Member
    Sorry but If that is a picture of you as you are now you certainly don't need to lose another 15lbs
  • smelons
    smelons Posts: 450 Member
    To reiterate what everyone else has said - you are not eating anywhere near enough calories, especially considering the amount of exercise you do! I'm surprised you have the energy to do anything at all. You certainly don't need to cut your calories to lose pounds as you do more than enough exercise to maintain a healthy weight.
  • bgraz1994
    bgraz1994 Posts: 56 Member
    Yes, I know I need to up my intake, thats a work in progress. Unfortunately my mental state makes that a little bit difficult sometimes, but I am trying.

    Most of you said to up the protein, which I agree with. I recently became a vegetarian and I live on campus...any ideas for protein high meals/snacks/etc?
  • lacurandera1
    lacurandera1 Posts: 8,083 Member
    cottage cheese. Tofu if you can stand it. protein supplements, like an instant whey protein. GNC vanilla has 120 calories, 20 grams and tastes freaking fantastic in oj. It's what i use when i'm low but eating more isn't an option.
  • lacurandera1
    lacurandera1 Posts: 8,083 Member
    Oh duh. idk how i forgot. NUTS. NUTS. NUTS. It shouldn't be to hard to down a handful of peanuts or almonds for an extra 7-10 grams of protein.

    peanut butter is an easy option, too. on crackers or celery or whatever you prefer.
  • lacurandera1
    lacurandera1 Posts: 8,083 Member
    Have your fingernails started splitting/cracking/peeling yet? They will if you keep working out like you do and not getting in more protein. I thought i was taking in enough... and 6 months down the road my nails went to hell.
  • Christine1110
    Christine1110 Posts: 1,786 Member
    Lots of fruit high in sugar, not enough protein, and calories should be at least 1200 even more when working out.....and drink lots of water.
  • bgraz1994
    bgraz1994 Posts: 56 Member
    Have your fingernails started splitting/cracking/peeling yet? They will if you keep working out like you do and not getting in more protein. I thought i was taking in enough... and 6 months down the road my nails went to hell.

    I actually really like tofu aha, and I will definetly make a trip to bulk barn and stalk up on nuts!
    So you find it difficult to reach your calorie goals too?
    And yes, my nails have been doing that for a while now :(
  • songbirdtree
    songbirdtree Posts: 79
    Eating that little amount of food is going to put your body into starvation mode and stall weight loss. I would add protein, good fats like almonds and avocado and try to eat carbs in the morning, not for dinner. Also, I lose more when I get in at least 8+ cups of water per day.
  • JesterMFP
    JesterMFP Posts: 3,596 Member
    Yes, I know I need to up my intake, thats a work in progress. Unfortunately my mental state makes that a little bit difficult sometimes, but I am trying.

    Most of you said to up the protein, which I agree with. I recently became a vegetarian and I live on campus...any ideas for protein high meals/snacks/etc?
    Honestly, at this point, I think getting more calories is a bigger priority than your macronutrient balance. If your mental state is preventing that happening, then maybe it's time to get some professional help for that, if you're not already. :flowerforyou:
  • MandyMoo3000
    MandyMoo3000 Posts: 8
    Hi, I have to agree you don't have nearly enough intake. Take a look at my diary if it helps, I am on 1200 calories currently, and managing very well so far (only 2 days recorded, but enough to give a general overview) I also exercise at least 30 mins, usually an hour of Wii Zumba. With this I have the odd treat here and there, and stay under my calorie allowance.

    Take care xxxx
  • Siobhan282012
    Siobhan282012 Posts: 14
    Yes, I know I need to up my intake, thats a work in progress. Unfortunately my mental state makes that a little bit difficult sometimes, but I am trying.

    Most of you said to up the protein, which I agree with. I recently became a vegetarian and I live on campus...any ideas for protein high meals/snacks/etc?


    Quorn has a good sauch of protin nuts beans etc
  • IbiH
    IbiH Posts: 250 Member
    You seriously need to look at your calorie intake, way to low.

    Check out this link, it'll let you how many calories you should be eating for you height and age to keep yourself healthy.
    http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators.html

    If you are not healthy in body you will not be healthy in mind.

    Good luck
  • toottoots
    toottoots Posts: 67 Member
    Tuesday was a very sparse day :(

    - you are totally gorgeous and so slim already.
    could be, If you ate a little more - might power up your body to shift the few lbs you'd like off?

    Ps: i can only dream of looking like you! Lol
  • vickij2
    vickij2 Posts: 66
    Caloric intake is way to low. You will begin losing muscle. You are not getting enough nutrients.


    Peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons - 8 grams protein
    Almonds, ¼ cup – 8 grams
    Peanuts, ¼ cup – 9 grams
    Cashews, ¼ cup – 5 grams
    Pecans, ¼ cup – 2.5 grams
    Sunflower seeds, ¼ cup – 6 grams
    Pumpkin seeds, ¼ cup – 8 grams
    Flax seeds – ¼ cup – 8 grams If you eat fish, tuna has 40 grams/ most other fish 22 grams. Most beans are high in protein.

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