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    Friends with open food diaries, want to copy success!

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    edited January 25 in Introduce Yourself
    Hi there I am fairly new to committing to losing weight, I am on the 1200 limit. I would like some ideas and to be honest copy someone's eating who has had great success. I seem to be over on sugar and protein. Is anyone willing to share their success tips? Help!

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    • Posts: 310
      I'd say you could copy mine, but I routinely eat more like 1600-1800 calories...
    • Posts: 480 Member
      I would recommend taking a look at getting ideas..not totally copying. What works for someone else might not work for you.

      I eat a pretty clean diet. You can check mine out. Don't worry about the red numbers. I don't count calories, only macros. Use ideas from my meals..not my numbers since I am a body builder.
    • Posts: 2
      Feel free to add me, I'm on a similar goal (calorie intake varies when I exercise). 1200 might not seem like a lot but if you eat the right foods it shouldn't be as hard as you think. I've been doing it for a week and I'm feeling confident in continuing.
    • Posts: 31
      I would recommend taking a look at getting ideas..not totally copying. What works for someone else might not work for you.


      Well said, take some cook books as inspiration.. as Jules said - don't copy, as if you looked at mine some days you'd see things close to 5-6000kcal but that's because I'm in training for an Ironman Triathlon.

      Just don't under-eat if you're working out - that's one of the worst things to do!
    • Posts: 31
      Also, find what what works for YOU - then make it part of YOUR routine, it's more likely to become permanent if it's personal, and your hard work went into it...

      Just don't become obsessed..
    • Posts: 122 Member
      I have an open diary :)
    • Posts: 84 Member
      Hi and Welcome! I look forward to seeing the answers you get, I am also on 1200 and just don't seem to be able to juggle yet. Sugar especially is my nemesis and that's almost all fresh veggies and fruit. Sometimes I save up for a greek yogurt. I really need more calories. I am loosing weight at a nice pace though and if you're interested in my open diary and friendship you're welcome to be my friend.
    • Posts: 31
      Fruit and Veg may contain sugar... but they're considered "quality carriers" because of the vitamins and nutrients they bring - also, it's not refined sugar :)
    • Posts: 31
      But on another note - PearlMorning - Keep it up :D
    • Posts: 981 Member
      Thank you for replies and advice, can't help but be a little obsessed as feel so determined to do this!
    • Posts: 84 Member
      Thank you!
    • Posts: 84 Member
      Hang in there, with your enthusiasm I know you can do it!
    • Posts: 74
      I have an open diary, I don't always do things right by the book although I am now but I am losing very fast and don't have as much as many people to lose so must be doing something right.

      Good luck in reaching your goals!

      -Blake
    • Posts: 947 Member
      My diary is open, I have had success eating what I wanted as long as I stayed under my calorie goals. I am now in maintenance. I have to warn you I'm not the healthiest eater but feel free to look
    • Posts: 31
      Things do take time.. so don't stress too much if you don't see an immediate effect!

      Something I found is to stop worrying about weight (per se), forget BMI, and focus on how you feel/look and Body Fat Index.

      The weight will come off, but if you work out or such, you will gain muscle, and as it weighs more than fat, it could mis-lead to think you're not losing as much weight

      Try looking at body %, it gives a little more to target - drop 1% here, 1% there, and should show better progress than weight itself

      I'm certainly not saying this is how YOU should do it, just an opinion..

      I wrote a little article on it a while back, after a training session

      (Shameless plug)
      http://www.sklinar.co.uk/2013/05/04/stop-worrying-about-bmi-start-focusing-on-figure-and-goals/

      Feedback (Good or bad appreciated)
    • Posts: 312
      You can add me if you want to. But I eat from 1500 - 2000 (Sometimes 2100) calories at day. I have lost almost 55 lbs since January of this year.

      Where is the sugar coming from when you go over. It's different if it is coming from fruit vs added sugar.
    • Posts: 214 Member
      Take a look at mine... copy if you like:wink::wink:
    • Posts: 2,148 Member
      The MFP recommendation for sugars is based on the dietary recommendation for added sugars. Unless you need to watch sugar specifically for some reason (like diabetes, insulin resistance), I wouldn't worry.

      The protein recommendation is 15%. Unless you have a medical reason to keep it low (like kidney problems), it's not really an issue. Many people eat quite a lot more protein than that.
    • Posts: 1,079 Member
      The MFP recommendation for sugars is based on the dietary recommendation for added sugars. Unless you need to watch sugar specifically for some reason (like diabetes, insulin resistance), I wouldn't worry.

      The protein recommendation is 15%. Unless you have a medical reason to keep it low (like kidney problems), it's not really an issue. Many people eat quite a lot more protein than that.

      Exactly what I was going to say.

      Feel free to add me if you want to stalk my diary lol. I eat more than 1200 and my weekends are usually filled with splurges and sometimes I might not track it all but I'm usually good during the week. with getting everything tracked.
    • Posts: 1
      My doctor recommended MFP and I join yesterday. I know from my food diary that it's not what I eat as much as my portions. I too would like to know where I can go on MFP to find and share recipes? I can suggest one thing for you, grilling is so easy in the summer so I marinate and grill about 8 boneless chicken breast at once. Then I have them ready to grab for salads all during the week when I in a hurry. I know that's boring but great snack for protein pick me up. :flowerforyou:
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