Keep having a net under 1200 calories
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There would be some merit to the idea of trying to add some high-calorie, nutritionally-dense whole foods as snacks just to boost your calorie intake. But if you don't, I highly doubt you will starve to death. Unless you do, in which case, whoops0
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You seem to be doing okay. What I noticed is that you have a lot of low calorie processed breakfast foods....cereal and breakfast bars these are usually higher in carbs and low in protein. Not always a bad thing but there are better choices. You might try changing your macros to a higher protein percentage than what MFP gives you. I did and it just helped me to focus on more higher protein choices and cut out some of the extra carbs...that along with eating back some of my exercise calories (all now that I have a HRM) has really helped.
Yeah, I thought that myself. But I don't have time in the morning to be spending alot of time making something. What would you suggest as an alternative to cereals for breakfast then?0 -
You seem to be doing okay. What I noticed is that you have a lot of low calorie processed breakfast foods....cereal and breakfast bars these are usually higher in carbs and low in protein. Not always a bad thing but there are better choices. You might try changing your macros to a higher protein percentage than what MFP gives you. I did and it just helped me to focus on more higher protein choices and cut out some of the extra carbs...that along with eating back some of my exercise calories (all now that I have a HRM) has really helped.
Yeah, I thought that myself. But I don't have time in the morning to be spending alot of time making something. What would you suggest as an alternative to cereals for breakfast then?
Eggs are great for you. I make mine the night before. Don't be afraid to prepare snacks and meals the day before. Also, you could always pick up some higher calorie protein bars (like 300 calorie bars) to help increase your intake or do what I said earlier.0 -
I'm 22, and my net is around 600-800. If you don't feel like **** and are getting your nutrients, I wouldn't worry about it. Again, it all depends on how much you have to lose. I've got 38lb to drop; I'm not in danger of starving anytime soon!
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If I was that young the things I'd do differently.
OP figure out TDEE then eat slightly below that unless you are obese.
PM if you have any Qs.0 -
I'm 22, and my net is around 600-800. If you don't feel like **** and are getting your nutrients, I wouldn't worry about it. Again, it all depends on how much you have to lose. I've got 38lb to drop; I'm not in danger of starving anytime soon!
And how much of that is muscle?
Not much, actually! I've lost 5% body fat in 10lb. I work out routinely and keep my protein intake high.0 -
Yeah, I thought that myself. But I don't have time in the morning to be spending alot of time making something. What would you suggest as an alternative to cereals for breakfast then?0
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Your net should be at least 1200 or you risk using your muscle as fuel (decreased muscle lowers metabolic rate so you burn fewer calories even when relaxing/sleeping, etc, so not good). But check the foods that you enter when you're not using bar codes, because a few, not many, are inaccurate. one choice for chicken breast lists about 10 calories and 0 protein gms for 3 oz. serving, so I deleted that one from my record and found a better entry. This is a great program, but not perfect. Good luck!0
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Your net should be at least 1200 or you risk using your muscle as fuel (decreased muscle lowers metabolic rate so you burn fewer calories even when relaxing/sleeping, etc, so not good). But check the foods that you enter when you're not using bar codes, because a few, not many, are inaccurate. one choice for chicken breast lists about 10 calories and 0 protein gms for 3 oz. serving, so I deleted that one from my record and found a better entry. This is a great program, but not perfect. Good luck!
somewhat correct depending on OPs height and activity.0 -
If you struggle to eat enough calories, then start eating higher calorie foods; nuts, avocado, cook meats in EVOO, protein bars, protein shakes or go to town on a jar of peanut butter. Also, you don' t have much to lose, so your account should be around 1 lb per week and you should be eating 50% or more of your exercise calories.
Additionally, when you don't eat enough, your body will catabolize lean body mass which makes it harder to have a lean and tight body. Muscle is what makes you lean and tight. Below is what I mean. Also, if you are not weight training, I would suggest starting because weight training is what helps you keep your muscle (in conjunction with protein and a small calorie deficit). If you eat properly and exercise properly, you will increase the chances of looking like the girl on the right. If you don't, then you will look like the girl on the left.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/392784-skinny-fat-vs-fit-photo?hl=skinny+fat
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add something to those cheese sandwhiches you seem to love...0
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OP figure out TDEE then eat slightly below that unless you are obese.
PM if you have any Qs.
Everyone is different. My TDEE less 20% = 1056 calories a day. I eat that and I am never hungry. However, I only eat clean and never have sodas or other empty calories.0 -
OP figure out TDEE then eat slightly below that unless you are obese.
PM if you have any Qs.
Everyone is different. My TDEE less 20% = 1056 calories a day. I eat that and I am never hungry. However, I only eat clean and never have sodas or other empty calories.
Do you exercise? If so, then your TDEE is higher, i not, then that could be right based on your ticker.0 -
Hi,
I only just started this recently but some people are saying that a net calorie intake of under 1200 calories is too low. But the thing is, I am eating quite alot, although I'm not then eating back the calories I burn through exercise.
1200 calories is *NOT* a lot of food. If it is a high volume, then it's probably not a balanced diet.0 -
I'm 22, and my net is around 600-800. If you don't feel like **** and are getting your nutrients, I wouldn't worry about it. Again, it all depends on how much you have to lose. I've got 38lb to drop; I'm not in danger of starving anytime soon!
Not eating leads to death. Eating only tiny amounts leads to organ failure which leads to death.
You may as well come on here and tell us how much crack you smoke. Don't post that you are only netting a few hundred calories a day and that you aren't hungry. It sounds like you have an eating disorder - or a death wish.0 -
Here is the deal, not hitting your net goal can have long term problems. It slows your metabolism, especially if you workout. You need calories, its like fuel. Even if you do not want to eat your calories because you are not hungry, do it. You have to train your body to have healthy habits.
My mom would not net her 1200 calories, she felt the less calories the better. After 3 months, she lost her hair.
Follow the plan, take it for someone who lost 2 years ago and kept almost all of it off until these last couple of months, which was my fault due to stress.
DO NOT LISTEN TO YOUR BODY, train your body.0 -
OP figure out TDEE then eat slightly below that unless you are obese.
PM if you have any Qs.
Everyone is different. My TDEE less 20% = 1056 calories a day. I eat that and I am never hungry. However, I only eat clean and never have sodas or other empty calories.
Your TDEE or maintenance isnt 1200...I highly doubt that unless you are very sedentary or extremely short or have such a reduced RMR......or metabolic disease.....0 -
Thanks for your holier-than-thou attitude, but I'm doing just fine. Again, have lost 5% body fat and therefore very little muscle of the ten pounds I've already lost. I'm eating a balanced diet and keeping my protein intake high. My health care providers have no concerns whatsoever. I never said that my method was for everyone, and it would take an idiot to believe I would keep doing this forever.
But either way, I'll certainly take your 'professional opinion' into account.0 -
I feel like as long as youre eating enough that you arent hungry and you get enough nutrients and such then i think it's fine. As long as you dont go overboard and start hating yourself for eating or become way under weight i think its fine.0
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Thanks for your holier-than-thou attitude, but I'm doing just fine. Again, have lost 5% body fat and therefore very little muscle of the ten pounds I've already lost. I'm eating a balanced diet and keeping my protein intake high. My health care providers have no concerns whatsoever. I never said that my method was for everyone, and it would take an idiot to believe I would keep doing this forever.
But either way, I'll certainly take your 'professional opinion' into account.
No offense but most of the high cal eaters are losing about 1/2-1lb a week.
at your intake you obviously arent.
Maybe you need higher calories to boost your leptin and allow better fat loss...
Care to share stats with us?
Age
Height
Weight
Body fat%
Occupation
Routine
Maybe we can offer advice to get you better fat loss?
OP i'm not trying to hijack a thread.
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