220lbs-need snack idea thats less filling than popcorn.

Hey there - saw your other post and agree that you need to incorporate more protein, veggies and good fats. Since you're exercising a lot, why not try a protein shake? It won't leave you feeling extremely full and you'll get some added protein into your diet. I always keep almonds handy, too, for this purpose.

Chocolate.

Vegies man where are the vegies, I was thinking if you added some raw vegies, like a small salad to you lunch and supper, that would add some calories.

your lunch is popcorn and your dinner is cereal?

I mean each to their own, but surely you could bump up the nutritional value of your meals?

Get some vegetables, meat etc

You really ought to incorporate more protien and veggies. Maybe swap a snack you currently eat for veggies with hummos? Also more protien at lunch. Salad with meat, maybe lentils or beans. Something. You need to meet not just your calorie goal, but your nuterition goals as well. Good luck!

326 calorie deficit?

5.6 oz of Tuna steak - 172 calories, 39 gm protein
9 oz of grilled green veggie like zuchinni - 36 cal
4 oz steamed fresh spinach - 25 cal
1/2 cup Greek yogurt - 65cal, 12 gm protein
2 oz of blueberries (for your yogurt) - 32 cal

You can eat a lot more food when you choose choices wisely. I would suggest swapping one of your fruits and your popcorn for protein: tunafish, tilapia, chicken, turkey, lean ground beef, greek yogurt, soy, eggs, raw nuts.... if you really like popcorn, then eat a cup or two for a snack vs a meal. :flowerforyou:

You've been on the site since September 2012, lost 9#, log more Quick Calories than actual intake and think you will lose another 60 # by November??
Popcorn and Reese's Cups are not a meal. Look at public diaries, eat meat, veggies, fruits in reasonable amounts, exercise and you will lose but not by November.

Do you have a microwave near your desk at work? Meal prep at home. Reheat at work. Or eat it cold. (more satisfying heated, tho). Even Peanut Butter Sandwiches, chicken strips, raw broccoli/cauliflower, carrot sticks, celery, cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, cheese sticks, ,the list is endless. When you grocery shop, skip the chip/popcorn isle and stick to the vegetable section along with your fruit. Choose your bright, beautiful vibrant colors of veggies in everything you love to eat and fill your basket and your belly. Even making a crockpot full of meat/veggies and reheating at work, eating it at your desk, is good.

Look at your macros and hit those number every day. It doesn't matter if your meals are non-traditional in the time sense, just more balanced.

Have fun shopping!

(Edited to add: BTW, you can go in on your profile and change the titles to your meals to what fits your lifestyle. So if Breakfast is actually dinner to you, then change the first title to DINNER 7AM or whatever you like, get it?)

Recently added meat, milk, veggies.

Well, I think that's your answer, although it isn't included in your sample day. You need protein. Drop the popcorn and eat something else for lunch.

Hi there!

First off congrats on taking the steps to becoming healthier!

Is there a reason you eat popcorn for lunch and cereal for lunch and dinner? I know if it fits for your calories than fine , but surely you can add some better nutrition in there. Something that will help keep you full and satisfied. Instead of snack ideas, perhaps some meal ideas will be more helpful. Eating something healthier and more nutritional is definitely a better option.

Lunch ideas:

Greek Yogurt with mixed berries and granola(or pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, etc. All unsalted)
Turkey Sandwich(Whole grain, light or no mayo, mustard, spinach/greens) with a Banana
Spring Mix or spinach greens salad with grilled Chicken breast, Salmon or Shrimp. Light Dressing.
Apple Slices with a Tablespoon of Natural Peanut Butter, Banana and 1/4 unsalted trailmix

Dinner Ideas
Grilled Chicken, Salmon, etc with Steamed veggies Small Side Salad
Twice Baked Sweet Potato stuffed with Broccoli, asparagus, kale(or your other favourite veggies)
Shrimp Stir-fry. Swap rice with a bed of broccoli slaw.
Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs. Light on the sauce.

I hope this helps!

Good luck!

I agree, even with a 1200 calorie limit you can have more fulfilling meals than popcorn & fruit.

Some lunch ideas:
-Sandwich on whole wheat bread: ham and cheese or grilled chicken breast and provalone or turkey and swiss (you get the idea), add mustard for flavor (I don't use mayo, only mustard) and spinach instead of lettuce.
- can tuna or salmon (just open, drain, and eat), 1 serving wheat thins crackers (that's about 15), 1 red or yellow bell pepper (or 4-5 mini peppers), Greek Yogurt
-salad made from Romaine Lettuce, Spinach, raw broccoli, raw cauliflower, tomato, baby carrots, cucumber, etc. Add some cubed cheese and a bit of meat (ham, grilled chicken, even leftover steak cut up), a tb of sunflower seeds, and 1-2 Tbs of dressing (measure the dressing!!!!!)

Dinner ideas:
-quesadilla made from pinto beans, shredded cheddar (weigh out 1/2 to 1 ounce) and tortillas, fried in the pan with a very little bit of butter
-chili, beans & ham, split pea soup, etc
-grilled or baked fish with rice (brown is better) and steamed broccoli or some other veggie
-chicken breast grilled or baked with veggies and a small baked potato
-pork chop (baked) with sweet potato and green beans


While weight loss itself is thermodynamics (calories in<calories out = lose weight), nutrition is very important: the quality of your calories matter for overall health. You NEED vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins (beans, meat, etc) and some source of calcium … all those little vitamins help keep your body running well!


ETA: I understand the frustration of being judged by time as a member and ticker weight … I've been a member for over 2 years and my ticker says 2 lbs lost … but that 2 years includes a pregnancy (not losing there, but gaining weight!), plus I reset my ticker for the new year (OK, it's sad I've only lost 2 lbs since January, but that's what it is)

Replace popcorn with veggies. I work desk job (graveyard) by myself dealing with drug addict/alcoholic clients so I dont get a lunch break...eat while I work. So (finger food) veggies/bites of meat would be doable for lunch. Not much a meat eater. So nuts or protein of other source is ideal. I'm not big on dinner meals because I go to bed as soon as I get home. Wow...now I look at my eating habits...its all mainly quick stuff...barely any cooked meals. Just don't have time to cook.

My eating schedule is backwards bfast is nighttime, lunch around 3am, dinner around 9am - most of the time too tired to eat dinner.

Might I suggest protein powder (whey)? It's usually around 100 calories and 25 g of protein. Super easy. Just shake in a blender bottle with cold water and enjoy. It's also very filling.

Mate
looking at that sample meal you showed you are almost a Raw fruitarian
A good thing I wish I could be
If you are into fruit a lot you could do a lot worse
no end of snacks grapes, bananas, etc. etc.
why don't you have a look on the tinterweb at Vegan,fruitarian or Raw diets (not as in "I'm on a diet" but what I eat diet)?
Of all the people I have seen of whom I have thought that they look a tad large they've always been meat eaters