need help with calories please

sineadramsay
sineadramsay Posts: 48
in Health and Weight Loss
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!

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  • delgadodelgado1120
    delgadodelgado1120 Posts: 102 Member
    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.
  • JennKie1
    JennKie1 Posts: 200 Member
    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. :smile:
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    ice cream
  • sineadramsay
    sineadramsay Posts: 48
    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
  • dg09
    dg09 Posts: 754
    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!
  • beattie1
    beattie1 Posts: 1,012 Member
    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.
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    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
  • sineadramsay
    sineadramsay Posts: 48
    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
  • dg09
    dg09 Posts: 754
    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:
  • beattie1
    beattie1 Posts: 1,012 Member
    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:
    Kudos!! *bows down*!
  • beattie1
    beattie1 Posts: 1,012 Member
    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! :smile:
  • NocturnalGirl
    NocturnalGirl Posts: 1,762
    Timing is irrelevant. If you are hungry, eat.
  • sineadramsay
    sineadramsay Posts: 48
    Timing is irrelevant. If you are hungry, eat.

    and if i'm not hungry and calories are low???
  • quill16
    quill16 Posts: 373 Member
    walnuts are my go to food for those kind of days
  • sineadramsay
    sineadramsay Posts: 48
    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
  • sineadramsay
    sineadramsay Posts: 48
    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 similar
  • deralbert
    deralbert Posts: 3
    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.
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    Have a look at the before and after photos. That is amazing.

    http://i.imgur.com/8AKYe.jpg
  • HeatherTransformed
    HeatherTransformed Posts: 213 Member
    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.
  • HeatherTransformed
    HeatherTransformed Posts: 213 Member
    Have a look at the before and after photos. That is amazing.

    http://i.imgur.com/8AKYe.jpg

    Friggin' amazing!! Soooo inspiring! Congrats!
  • ITTYbitty04
    ITTYbitty04 Posts: 75 Member
    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:
  • ITTYbitty04
    ITTYbitty04 Posts: 75 Member
    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:
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    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.
  • zoukeira
    zoukeira Posts: 313 Member
    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.
  • nikilis
    nikilis Posts: 2,305 Member
    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!
  • nikilis
    nikilis Posts: 2,305 Member
    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.
  • deralbert
    deralbert Posts: 3
    definitely: greek yogurt is da bomb!

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