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meeper123
meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
I have recently swapped to the raw diet and noticed my sugar intake is way up but my sodium is way down. I figured it was from natural sources so i should be fine right? Been attempting to stay above 1200 calories a day at the very least but if i wake up late or sleep in i am lucky to hit 900 not good i know! Just wondering what i could do to perk myself back up.

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  • Fr3shStrt
    Fr3shStrt Posts: 349 Member
    How long have you been doing the raw diet and how long have you felt drained?
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    It is from not eating enough
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    Its been a little over a week and for about 4 days maybe 5
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
    eat more.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    It is from not eating enough

    Yes i am breeter sure of that. I feel like i am constantly struggling to get them in
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    If a diet makes you feel like crap don't do it. Is there a medical reason you need to restrict sodium?
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    Brush your teeth
  • Samantha44145
    Samantha44145 Posts: 66 Member
    Try adding some energy dense raw foods...seeds, soy nuts, almonds, cashews.

    At your weight you need to be well above 900 calories. Eat your calorie minimum and add in exercise.
  • Meeper you really need to eat more. You need to balance your carb and fat. I get to feeling light headed and I know it's my body telling me I need to eat a little something. Everyone had different diet needs so maybe this diet your on isn't working with your body.
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    I would suggest a big ol' hunk of sashimi-grade tuna.
  • eat.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    Perhaps also could be stress idk
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    I would suggest a big ol' hunk of sashimi-grade tuna.

    I love tuna lol might do that
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    If you want, check out this link by MFPer Heliotsdan -
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    It'll give you a detailed walkthrough (with pictures even) on finding your TDEE and calculating what you should be eating.

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    Also, if you are worried about the calorie intake, I also suggest you read this thread that has numerous people who met their goals and are maintaining. Some for years and they also provide their calorie intake and how often they work out.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/816542-let-s-hear-it-for-maintainenance

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    Read all the stickies. It's great information to know.

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    For those eating below their BMR (specifically the 1200 eaters), not going to preach at you, but here's something you might want to look at:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/81391-starvation-mode-myths-and-science

    For the whole eating under a 1000 calories, look...you are going to do what you want but check out the link below at some of the stories of people who thought it was okay (especially because they weren't "feeling" hungry a lot of times) but ended up regretting it. These links are just information to give you options. I'm not preaching or trying to tell you or anyone what is the "right way"...just throwing some info your way is all.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/521480-1000-calories-or-less-a-day
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing
    http://www.fitwatch.com/weight-loss/3-reasons-why-eating-less-than-1000-calories-is-a-waste-of-time-3347.html


    Yes, this is can all be overwhelming and complicated , but you are more than welcome to ask questions on the post.
    One of the things that I have found that has been one of the best methods for me to get fit is to understand fitness. To understand where all these figures, etc come from.

    The good thing is once you get the hang of it - it is something you'll be aware of constantly and you'll get a better understanding about your eating habits.

    So I HIGHLY suggest making the effort to take every chance to educate yourself. Even if you don't end up going with any of these methods, calculations, etc - at least you understand what they are, where others are coming from, and maybe they will still be able to help you figure out what is best for you.
  • Dol10
    Dol10 Posts: 48 Member
    Eat some delicious CARBS. :D
  • Akimajuktuq
    Akimajuktuq Posts: 3,037 Member
    Too much sugar is detrimental to me. Not just energy, but my entire health. It doesn't matter if the sugar is "natural", it's still sugar.

    For my health, I eat a high fat, moderate protein, low carb eating plan. I still eat lots of veggies. I eat berries occasionally, and other fruit only rarely. No fruit isn't "bad" but it isn't something that I can eat in large amounts if I want to stay feeling great.

    Edit: Also, as other people have said, it's really important to eat enough. No eating plan in the world works if you are not getting adequate nutrition.
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    I have recently swapped to the raw diet and noticed my sugar intake is way up but my sodium is way down. I figured it was from natural sources so i should be fine right? Been attempting to stay above 1200 calories a day at the very least but if i wake up late or sleep in i am lucky to hit 900 not good i know! Just wondering what i could do to perk myself back up.

    I looked at your diary and you are WAY under eating!! And you're not tracking your protein at all?! I suspect you are way under in that as well. Here's the thing when you decide to go to a specific 'diet' ..in your case raw diet. People tend to restrict themselves so much! I saw no meat or diary (I don't know maybe that's part of the raw diet thing)?! A handful of leaves and a few nuts is not sufficient. Ask yourself 'why the raw diet'? Is it in the name of weight loss? Does it really fit you're lifestyle? If so...you need to do way more research on it and introduce more 'raw foods' into your current diet before you fall over from starvation. Maybe it's not your thing...and you should just practice moderation and eat foods you enjoy. In the end you need to find something sustainable and that will fit into your lifestyle.
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    Increase your calories.
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    BTW - don't worry about going over on the sugar..MFP has it set so low a piece of fruit can put you over.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    I have recently swapped to the raw diet and noticed my sugar intake is way up but my sodium is way down. I figured it was from natural sources so i should be fine right? Been attempting to stay above 1200 calories a day at the very least but if i wake up late or sleep in i am lucky to hit 900 not good i know! Just wondering what i could do to perk myself back up.

    I looked at your diary and you are WAY under eating!! And you're not tracking your protein at all?! I suspect you are way under in that as well. Here's the thing when you decide to go to a specific 'diet' ..in your case raw diet. People tend to restrict themselves so much! I saw no meat or diary (I don't know maybe that's part of the raw diet thing)?! A handful of leaves and a few nuts is not sufficient. Ask yourself 'why the raw diet'? Is it in the name of weight loss? Does it really fit you're lifestyle? If so...you need to do way more research on it and introduce more 'raw foods' into your current diet before you fall over from starvation. Maybe it's not your thing...and you should just practice moderation and eat foods you enjoy. In the end you need to find something sustainable and that will fit into your lifestyle.


    I dont eat meat and allergic to most dairy so idk
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    How do you make raw hummus and chocolate smoothies? And what the heck is "Moose Munch"? Is that some type of raw grass or grain?

    In looking at the past few days of your diary you simply aren't eating enough calories. And, though you don't track it, it doesn't look like you are getting enough protein either. No wonder you are tired.

    Honestly, I'd expect a lot more vegetables on a raw diet. Eat!
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    BTW - don't worry about going over on the sugar..MFP has it set so low a piece of fruit can put you over.

    Ok
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    How do you make raw hummus and chocolate smoothies? And what the heck is "Moose Munch"? Is that some type of raw grass or grain?

    In looking at the past few days of your diary you simply aren't eating enough calories. And, though you don't track it, it doesn't look like you are getting enough protein either. No wonder you are tired.

    Honestly, I'd expect a lot more vegetables on a raw diet. Eat!

    Moose munch is like a mix thing forgot my snack so grabbed a handful was not happy with myself as to hummus and the smoothies i use raw ingrediants like raw chocolate not sweetened and cook the chickpeas cause that would just be ekky
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    I have recently swapped to the raw diet and noticed my sugar intake is way up but my sodium is way down. I figured it was from natural sources so i should be fine right? Been attempting to stay above 1200 calories a day at the very least but if i wake up late or sleep in i am lucky to hit 900 not good i know! Just wondering what i could do to perk myself back up.

    I looked at your diary and you are WAY under eating!! And you're not tracking your protein at all?! I suspect you are way under in that as well. Here's the thing when you decide to go to a specific 'diet' ..in your case raw diet. People tend to restrict themselves so much! I saw no meat or diary (I don't know maybe that's part of the raw diet thing)?! A handful of leaves and a few nuts is not sufficient. Ask yourself 'why the raw diet'? Is it in the name of weight loss? Does it really fit you're lifestyle? If so...you need to do way more research on it and introduce more 'raw foods' into your current diet before you fall over from starvation. Maybe it's not your thing...and you should just practice moderation and eat foods you enjoy. In the end you need to find something sustainable and that will fit into your lifestyle.


    I dont eat meat and allergic to most dairy so idk

    Then it looks like you already have some restrictions placed on your diet - vegartarian/ vegan? And now on a raw diet. You should probably speak to a dietician. You're not eating enough, you're not getting enough protein. Is your goal good health?
  • DoomCakes
    DoomCakes Posts: 806 Member
    Several things. You probably are going through sugar crashes, especially if you're eating more fruits than veggies.
    Your calories are very low also, calories = energy, low calories = low energy.

    If you can't sustain on just the fruit/veggies, I'd say start adding things like nuts, and some other type of proteins like fish.

    But def. get more calories in you, I'm sure that'll help for the most part!!
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    Yup :) good health is the goal
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    Several things. You probably are going through sugar crashes, especially if you're eating more fruits than veggies.
    Your calories are very low also, calories = energy, low calories = low energy.

    If you can't sustain on just the fruit/veggies, I'd say start adding things like nuts, and some other type of proteins like fish.

    But def. get more calories in you, I'm sure that'll help for the most part!!

    Fish is a good idea my hubby suggested low carbs might be part of the problem
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Sugar is great for a boost of energy. So is caffeine, ginseng, and a variety of other stimulants. You know what? So is eating a nutritional, well-balanced diet. :flowerforyou: