Eating too few calories

And MFP is low with protein and fats, so assume they are minimums. Since you are diabetic and have kidney issues, I would alter your macros to include more fats. But you should also talk to a doctor for specific needs for you

Unless you are a diabetic, where you have to watch your sugar, stick to your calorie target. Eating too few calories can actually slow your metabolism and cause you to gain. The body goes into self preservation mode.

I agree with the first part of your statement, but eating less than you should will not cause you to gain weight. Don't spread misinformation.

In addition to consulting a dietitian, it would help you greatly by planning ahead of time. Populate your food diary for a few days or a week in advance. Print those and take with you to the market. This way you could make sure you are getting in the proper amount of nutrients.

That isn\t misinformation. If your body has a calorie deficit metabolism slows down (she didn't say gain weight, she said SLOWS DOWN metabolism). When you eat an excess of calories your metabolism speeds up.

It is a well established fact that creating a deficit for prolonged periods of time interferes with the hormone leptin and can slow your metablisom greatly. Tha0 ist the rationale behind refeed days

Never be worried about exceeding you macronutrients, and sugar doesn't make a big difference either especially if its coming from fruits, vegetables and other healthy sources. Just worry about hitting your macronutrient NEEDS. the minimum amounts of carbs/fats/and protiens you need then the rest of the your macronutrient distribution basically doesn't matter. Calories in vs calories out is all that matters for weight loss, but your metabolism will be slightly effected by certain macronutrients. Those small things aren't what will determine your overall success. Also don't go by your MFP calorie estimation as if it were the gospel. Experimentation with your own diet and tracking your weight is the only way to truly know what your caloric needs (TDEE) are

@Academicus max 'Eating too few calories can actually slow your metabolism and cause you to gain' is what was said...
Link me to scientific studies that explain your 'well established fact' about leptin?

'Eating too few calories can actually slow your metabolism and cause you to gain' is what was said...
Link me to scientific studies that explain your 'well established fact' about leptin?

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Unless you are a diabetic, where you have to watch your sugar, stick to your calorie target. Eating too few calories can actually slow your metabolism and cause you to gain. The body goes into self preservation mode.

I agree with the first part of your statement, but eating less than you should will not cause you to gain weight. Don't spread misinformation.

That isn\t misinformation. If your body has a calorie deficit metabolism slows down (she didn't say gain weight, she said SLOWS DOWN metabolism). When you eat an excess of calories your metabolism speeds up.

It is a well established fact that creating a deficit for prolonged periods of time interferes with the hormone leptin and can slow your metablisom greatly. Tha0 ist the rationale behind refeed days

You need to re read what was said...that poster did say "GAIN WEIGHT" and number two the OP said they are a diabetic so they do have to watch their sugars regardless of where they come from and Renal disease as well.

Mine shows the same too. I know it's because technically I don't have "lunch". I work from 2p-10p so my eating hours are a little offset. My "lunch" is at 7p and I try not to eat when I get home at 11 because its so late so I only have 1 full meal, all others are snacking time.. My metabolism is definitely slower Any advice??

Mine shows the same too. I know it's because technically I don't have "lunch". I work from 2p-10p so my eating hours are a little offset. My "lunch" is at 7p and I try not to eat when I get home at 11 because its so late so I only have 1 full meal, all others are snacking time.. My metabolism is definitely slower Any advice??

start your own thread and give up the thought you have a slow metabolism...that is not common and give up the thought that timing of eating has anything to do with weight loss as calories do not tell time

Unless you are a diabetic, where you have to watch your sugar, stick to your calorie target. Eating too few calories can actually slow your metabolism and cause you to gain. The body goes into self preservation mode.

I agree with the first part of your statement, but eating less than you should will not cause you to gain weight. Don't spread misinformation.

That isn\t misinformation. If your body has a calorie deficit metabolism slows down (she didn't say gain weight, she said SLOWS DOWN metabolism). When you eat an excess of calories your metabolism speeds up.

It is a well established fact that creating a deficit for prolonged periods of time interferes with the hormone leptin and can slow your metablisom greatly. Tha0 ist the rationale behind refeed days

Really? What about this part:

Eating too few calories can actually slow your metabolism and cause you to gain.

Unless you are a diabetic, where you have to watch your sugar, stick to your calorie target. Eating too few calories can actually slow your metabolism and cause you to gain. The body goes into self preservation mode.

I agree with the first part of your statement, but eating less than you should will not cause you to gain weight. Don't spread misinformation.

That isn\t misinformation. If your body has a calorie deficit metabolism slows down (she didn't say gain weight, she said SLOWS DOWN metabolism). When you eat an excess of calories your metabolism speeds up.

It is a well established fact that creating a deficit for prolonged periods of time interferes with the hormone leptin and can slow your metablisom greatly. Tha0 ist the rationale behind refeed days

Really? What about this part:

Eating too few calories can actually slow your metabolism and cause you to gain.

yea I missed that. But ultimately what the OP of that comment was saying was true. You have to be careful about staying in a calorie deficit too long. You should be hitting maintenance of even exceeding maintenance occasionally to increase your metabolism, especially at lower levels of body fat.