net calories: 995

Bananna411 · February 2014

So just a question. I am still new to this and still learning. I physically ate 1346 calories, but due to my exercise today my net calories after is 995. Is this okay?

i feel like i cant possibly eat any more. Especially after the greek yogurt, fruit, and honey that i had as my dessert.

Anyway-feel free to view my diary for today and provide some feedback. Any feedback would be much appreciated.

Thanks

nhradeuce · February 2014

You are not eating enough. Your net should not drop below 1200. The app calculates the deficit, if you exercise you need to eat those calories back. Your liver can only metabolize so much fat for energy. When it reaches capacity your body will start metabolizing muscle to make up the difference.

mereditheve · February 2014

Don't worry about it. You will not go into starvation mode if you are under your calorie count for the day. Your calories consumed were 1346 for the day and you exercised. It is possible you may not have burned as many calories as the app calculated during exercise -- these are not 100% accurate. There is no need to force feed yourself if you're not hungry.

Sunbrooke · February 2014

If you just started working out, your body may need a couple do weeks to adjust. You are eating different foods with more fiber, so your stomach may feel a little off for a bit and this might give you less of an appetite. Also, you are increasing your heart rate while working out. My body took it as stress at first, and I'm not a stress eater. I made a point of at least getting enough protein. You may want to get a good quality juice that won't upset your stomach to help you get more nutrition and some more calories. No suggestions since I use my blender, but something without added sugar. You appetite should adjust and when it does, don't be afraid to eat you goal calories. from what i have seen, a lot of people don't eat back earned ones tho.

Bananna411 · February 2014

Thanks. i feel like ive been getting a lot of veggies, especially from the smoothies my dad makes in the morning. It's pretty much a bunch of raw veggies that he blends up with some pineapple, apple, and ginger.

I just want to make sure that i dont end up losing muscle because of how low my net calories are.

what kind of foods and snacks could i add into what i am already eating to bulk up the calories the healthy way?

hiyomi · February 2014

Thanks. i feel like ive been getting a lot of veggies, especially from the smoothies my dad makes in the morning. It's pretty much a bunch of raw veggies that he blends up with some pineapple, apple, and ginger.

I just want to make sure that i dont end up losing muscle because of how low my net calories are.

what kind of foods and snacks could i add into what i am already eating to bulk up the calories the healthy way?

Try things like nuts! It will give you the extra caloris you need, but they are healthy fats! Also avocados are really good for you too. Nuts easily rack in 200 calories for an ounce!

trogalicious · February 2014

1. don't trust the initial setup that MFP provides. If you put in the wrong/inaccurate information, it'll tell you to eat an amount that may not be applicable.
2. Make sure you eat enough.
3. Figure out what works for you and is sustainable/healthy/long term.
4. avoid fads. don't buy in to any "Hey, try the twinkie and vodka diet"
5. Don't cut out anything now that you don't plan on literally giving up forever.
6. GET A FOOD SCALE. Weigh everything. No, seriously.
7. Get an HRM with a chest strap. You'll at least have a better idea of what you're burning. It'll be more accurate than the generic info in the exercise database.. and even more than the cardio machines. This is great for steady state cardio (run/walk/etc)
8. Don't go balls out. You'll burn out. I see 300 lb people show up here, instantly start working out and cutting their intake SEVERELY... trying to cut out all of their carbs at once.. whatever. Take it slow. Figure out how much you need to eat FIRST in order to lose.. then incorporate exercise.
9. Don't cardio yourself to death.
10. Take the information on the forums with a grain of salt. A lot of people that have been here for a while.. and have been successful, may seem jaded. They give out GREAT advice day after day, only to be met with people that refuse to listen.
11. Eat real food. Not diet food. Not "low fat, sugar free, now without X." It's easier to get/find/count.
12. don't set time restrictions.
13. measure yourself weekly. Don't just weigh. Measure and take pictures.
14 BE PATIENT.
15. Avoid forum topics that have "1200" in the title. It's just full of butthurt. Lots of it.
16. This isn't a game, it's about changing your lifestyle. Do that.

pretty much that.

...and don't fall into the "1200 calorie" vertigo of suck because of:

the typical MFP users does this:
1. I wanna lose weight, let's try MFP.
2. OH! Wow, it tells me I can lose 2 lbs a WEEK? AWESOME!
3. I just sit at a desk when I'm not working out, I guess I'm sedentary.
4. MFP tells them 1200 calories, and they don't even eat that.. then they work out on top of it.. creating an even bigger deficit.
5. Lose a lot, fast, brag about 1200 calorie success.
6. Come back in a few months trying to figure out why they're dizzy, tired, not losing weight.
7. Get on the forums, ask why they aren't losing.
8. Get two responses (I eat 1200 and lose) (I eat 2200 and lose)
9. Argument ensues about who is right.

Now. That being said. These threads happen hundreds of times per day. Most times, and I mean really.. seriously.. 95% of the time.. people get the 1200 number because they don't put the right information in when they set up the account. There are a great number of people that are trying to help. I'm one of 'em.

I'm a hardcore advocate of actually finding out what works for the individual.. by means of other calculators, averages, time, practice, and patience.

Blanket prescriptions of 1200 calories "because it worked for me" is more harmful to the generic new user than the "figure out what you need to eat." Unfortunately, one is a LOT easier to type.

Find out what you need: http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/

and make sure to read: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

Bananna411 · February 2014

1. don't trust the initial setup that MFP provides. If you put in the wrong/inaccurate information, it'll tell you to eat an amount that may not be applicable.
2. Make sure you eat enough.
3. Figure out what works for you and is sustainable/healthy/long term.
4. avoid fads. don't buy in to any "Hey, try the twinkie and vodka diet"
5. Don't cut out anything now that you don't plan on literally giving up forever.
6. GET A FOOD SCALE. Weigh everything. No, seriously.
7. Get an HRM with a chest strap. You'll at least have a better idea of what you're burning. It'll be more accurate than the generic info in the exercise database.. and even more than the cardio machines. This is great for steady state cardio (run/walk/etc)
8. Don't go balls out. You'll burn out. I see 300 lb people show up here, instantly start working out and cutting their intake SEVERELY... trying to cut out all of their carbs at once.. whatever. Take it slow. Figure out how much you need to eat FIRST in order to lose.. then incorporate exercise.
9. Don't cardio yourself to death.
10. Take the information on the forums with a grain of salt. A lot of people that have been here for a while.. and have been successful, may seem jaded. They give out GREAT advice day after day, only to be met with people that refuse to listen.
11. Eat real food. Not diet food. Not "low fat, sugar free, now without X." It's easier to get/find/count.
12. don't set time restrictions.
13. measure yourself weekly. Don't just weigh. Measure and take pictures.
14 BE PATIENT.
15. Avoid forum topics that have "1200" in the title. It's just full of butthurt. Lots of it.
16. This isn't a game, it's about changing your lifestyle. Do that.

pretty much that.

...and don't fall into the "1200 calorie" vertigo of suck because of:

the typical MFP users does this:
1. I wanna lose weight, let's try MFP.
2. OH! Wow, it tells me I can lose 2 lbs a WEEK? AWESOME!
3. I just sit at a desk when I'm not working out, I guess I'm sedentary.
4. MFP tells them 1200 calories, and they don't even eat that.. then they work out on top of it.. creating an even bigger deficit.
5. Lose a lot, fast, brag about 1200 calorie success.
6. Come back in a few months trying to figure out why they're dizzy, tired, not losing weight.
7. Get on the forums, ask why they aren't losing.
8. Get two responses (I eat 1200 and lose) (I eat 2200 and lose)
9. Argument ensues about who is right.

Now. That being said. These threads happen hundreds of times per day. Most times, and I mean really.. seriously.. 95% of the time.. people get the 1200 number because they don't put the right information in when they set up the account. There are a great number of people that are trying to help. I'm one of 'em.

I'm a hardcore advocate of actually finding out what works for the individual.. by means of other calculators, averages, time, practice, and patience.

Blanket prescriptions of 1200 calories "because it worked for me" is more harmful to the generic new user than the "figure out what you need to eat." Unfortunately, one is a LOT easier to type.

Find out what you need: http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/

and make sure to read: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

See...i read both those posts and i still dont get it. Maybe I am not eating towards the right amount of calories? IDK....

Sunbrooke · February 2014

I make sure I get enough protein by eating egg and fish. Cod is very light and has lots of protein. It is easy to cook too. Nuts are great for calories, but I find that they fill me up easily. Certainly worth a shot through! Avocado is also great. Guacamole is a good dip for veggies and is great on a wrap with tuna and lettuce. Give your body some time to adjust before you worry too much. I was so stressed that I was going to starve because I was netting so low, but my appetite is increasing now and I'm still eating all of the healthy veggies and such.

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