How to get thru the rest of the day

I've done well so far but I'm afraid of the rest of the day it is 3:40 I have 568 calories left and no real plans. Please help

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  • Hezzietiger1
    Hezzietiger1 Posts: 1,256 Member
    umm.. make a plan?

    I plan my food in the morning or night before, so I don't have a 3pm oh no I only have so many calories left issue and how can i possibly figure out my macros problem. Do the best you can today.. and make a plan for tomorrow.

    Good Coaches don't send their team on the field without a play book.. get in the habit.. and you will win,.
  • readanddance
    readanddance Posts: 311 Member
    You've got this! Take a few minutes and strategize what you'd like to eat. Pre-log everything. You can drink a lot of water. Add in fruits and veggies. Have a hunk of chicken. 568 calories will go farther than you think, provided you plan ahead!
  • Boshnivay
    Boshnivay Posts: 74 Member
    yeah it's 3:40 and I only have 278 calories left. I think my plan of action might be a salad or a smoothie, but I am also going to go to the gym!!
  • RoyBeck
    RoyBeck Posts: 947 Member
    Calorie management people!!
  • candiceh3
    candiceh3 Posts: 379 Member
    That is a HUGE omelete, which will be very filling.

    And yeah, workout to earn some more calories. Because food is good.
  • hilts1969
    hilts1969 Posts: 465 Member
    Do people really count their calories during the day and sit there knowing how many calories they have left?
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    That is a HUGE omelete, which will be very filling.

    And yeah, workout to earn some more calories. Because food is good.

    QFT.

    Omelette:
    1-2 eggs
    1/2-3/4 c liquid egg whites
    chopped mushrooms
    chopped spinach
    chopped onions, peppers, tomato... whatever you have and/or like
    I even put cottage cheese in mine for more protein


    or...

    a chicken breast and veggies. You can often get a cooked chicken breast at a supermarket deli.
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    Do people really count their calories during the day and sit there knowing how many calories they have left?

    Yes. I use the phone app while I'm out.
  • hilts1969
    hilts1969 Posts: 465 Member
    Do people really count their calories during the day and sit there knowing how many calories they have left?

    Yes. I use the phone app while I'm out.

    fair play to your dedication
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,960 Member
    Do a cardio workout. A 20 minute walk should earn around 100 cals. A vigorous hour on the elliptical around 500.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Do people really count their calories during the day and sit there knowing how many calories they have left?

    not to put too fine a point on it but isn't that pretty much why the app exists?
  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
    Do people really count their calories during the day and sit there knowing how many calories they have left?

    I think about food all. day. long. What I'm going to eat. When I get to eat next. I just finished dinner and I'm already recalculating my calories to figure out how many I have left for snacks tonight.
  • hilts1969
    hilts1969 Posts: 465 Member
    Do people really count their calories during the day and sit there knowing how many calories they have left?

    not to put too fine a point on it but isn't that pretty much why the app exists?

    Can't say i have spent much time thinking about it tbh, not having it like
  • Railr0aderTony
    Railr0aderTony Posts: 6,803 Member
    Do people really count their calories during the day and sit there knowing how many calories they have left?

    every last one. I have one rule , Never eat anything before it is logged. With this rule you will never go over unless you choose to.
  • candiceh3
    candiceh3 Posts: 379 Member
    Do people really count their calories during the day and sit there knowing how many calories they have left?

    every last one. I have one rule , Never eat anything before it is logged. With this rule you will never go over unless you choose to.

    Yep.

    I don't think this approach is unhealthy - it is a great healthy habit to form.