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Think you need to eat more than 900 cal

I think you need to eat more. And get a food scale.

How much are you trying to lose?
What's your goal for the week (2, 1.5m 1 pound loss)?

Please eat more.

I want to loose about 25 lbs. Ill increase the water.

Okay, good. Did you set it to 2lbs/week? If so, I recommend moving it down to 1lb/week. You don't have a whole lot to lose, it makes sense to lose it slowly and in a healthy way.

If you're going to burn a substantial amount of calories a day (600ish), you should really eat at least part of those calories back. If you eat 797, and burn 595 your net is 202 calories. That's.........ridiculous.

I totally agree about the food scale as well. You can get a good, inexpensive digital one at Target or Walmart. It's the only way to ensure you are measuring your portions correctly, and you'll probably be surprised by how much an actual serving really is. I found out very quickly that I am HORRIBLE at estimating.

One other suggestion I have would be to stay away from the pre-packaged frozen meals as much as possible. They tend to be really high in sodium that will make you hold onto excess water.

There's nothing wrong with what you are eating except the fact that you are not eating enough food. You need to eat AT LEAST 1200 calories, but could still eat more depending on your exact weight and height.

Also, buy a food scale and weigh ALL foods you put into your mouth.

Eat more food. Specifically protein.

Don't avoid fat. A lot of people try to cut out fat when they start counting calories. There's nothing wrong with dietary fat, so if you're under on calories add some nuts, avocado, full fat dairy, etc.

Seriously: EAT MORE. If you haven't talked to your Dr. about your weight loss.... then DO IT NOW! You want to be healthy while losing.... and do it gradually. Do not risk your overall health to be smaller. Its not really going to help in the long term, if you are not feeling really great. You could be developing an Eating Disorder without even knowing it!!! I eat lots of food...... and I burn it UP!!!! LOL... When we move more we need more fuel in the furnace. Its healthy to eat..... unhealthy NOT to eat. YES, drink more water.... but you can't substitute water for Food. This is a JOURNEY, Pal.... You will get where you want to go, but please be mindful that it takes TIME.

I just got to tell you that MFP really is an awesome place.... and the people here are really keeping it real with you when they say EAT MORE FOOD. You must eat to lose. Your body will go into starvation mode... and you REALLY do not want that to happen.

(((HUGGZZ)))

So with such low calories, you will lose muscle, not just fat. And then when you start eating normally again (which you will), all that lean muscle you lost with your ultra-low cal diet, will be replaced with fat. SO if you want to change your body composition to more fat and less lean muscle in the long run, keep doing what you are doing.

If you want to lose weight and KEEP IT OFF, eat more.

I'm late to this party, but I would add to what others have said... I'd ditch the slimfast and diet foods, and replace them with real foods. Dietary fat is not your enemy.

I love seeing how committed you are to your diet. That's great.
But you do need to eat more.

Thanks guys. I upped my calls tonight. Im gonna do better but I do live those slim fact mint chocolate shakes. I put it in the freezer about an hour before I drink it and man is it good. It helps curve my chocolate cravings

Nice job today!

You don't weigh your food, therefore your calories are probably more than you think they are. You also get your calorie burns from MFP, correct? If so, those are overestimated. I truly believe you are eating more than that 900 or 1100 calories is see so often in your diary.

ETA: I am very late to the party! :drinker: It sounds like you re on the right track.