Can't finish my 97 cal lunch?!?! Too full!
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Okay, so I can honestly tell you that I've never in my life had this problem before. My lunch today is a salad with romaine lettuce, green onions, about 1 cup of zucchini, and some vinegar dressing and hot chili sauce.
I'm full! I had grapefruit for breakfast and have had about 3 glasses of water throughout the day so far, nothing out of the ordinary. MFP is telling me I have 1,061 calories left for the day... there's no way I'm coming close to that!
I know they recommend 1200 calories to lose weight steadily and with health in mind, but is this really a bad thing? I'm feeling satisfied, well, and getting good nutrition from fresh vegetables and fruits and am seriously cutting down on any types of breads/starches and animal foods.
My food was like this yesterday too, and ended the day with about 600 calories left to consume. I was too full to eat, and I even allowed myself to have a small serving of ice cream at 150 calories!
I don't feel like I should force down the food just to reach a certain number... am I okay in this thinking? I feel great. I lost 5 pounds from yesterday to today. (I am drinking a detox tea, as well, and realize some of this is water weight).
So am I right to go full steam ahead with basically a vegan diet and not worry as much about the true number because it is healthy eating and I'm not experiencing any ill effects?
There's my long-winded post. It's in my family genes. :laugh:
Seriously.....and I don't mean this negatively. I believe that you should go seek help from a mental health professional. It sounds like the issue is more mental than physical. You need to be eating more food.
I am gonna add a second voice to the "This could be bad mentally/emotionally" comments. Having suffered from eating disorders (binging and purging then anorexia) I can tell you that this thought process is eerily familiar sounding. I used to get full on a jolly rancher, or a cherry tomato. I wasn't full, it was my brain messing with me, I was sick. Not saying you are, but this kind of thinking, while "harmless" at first, can lead us down a very negative/scary/dangerous path. I started out wanting to lose weight, and ended up with heart palpitations and psycho therapy. You are smart enough to know that fruit and veggies alone are not a well rounded diet, remind yourself of that and add in the things you know you're missing.0 -
I'm sorry...it was really hard for me to concentrate on answering the question proposed. My internal parasites were playing in my intestinal sludge and that's very distracting.
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I seriously have to ask, and this is a blanket question, not just aimed at the OP:
How the hell do people become obese, then say "I can't eat 1200 calories today, I'm too full!"
Seriously, it boggles my mind! Clearly these people ate way over 2000 calories every day to get that big, why can they not eat anything now!?
The reason it boggles you'er mind is because you are wrongly assuming that everyone who is obese over eats.
Can you please enlighten us how people gain weight? Because I always thought it was from eating too much, i.e. over eating.
That's one way. Another way is to eat the wrong foods. You don't necessarily need to over eat the wrong types of food to put up weight.
Thank you. I have now learned, in merely the two short posts from you in this thread, that you have no clue what you are talking about. I will now view your posts as entertainment only and will be sure to have popcorn prepared before reading. I appreciate the additional opportunity for amusement. :flowerforyou:
Well if I can make one person laugh! I guess while your laughing at my ignorance your leaving some other poor sod alone so it's all good.
Enjoy your popcorn!
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I did that especially for you. I knew you couldn't resist it. It's in your nature. Popcorn nice was it?0 -
Aren't our intestines supposed to have sludge in them?
Random, not related to the thread :huh:
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and NO :noway:0 -
I seriously have to ask, and this is a blanket question, not just aimed at the OP:
How the hell do people become obese, then say "I can't eat 1200 calories today, I'm too full!"
Seriously, it boggles my mind! Clearly these people ate way over 2000 calories every day to get that big, why can they not eat anything now!?
The reason it boggles you'er mind is because you are wrongly assuming that everyone who is obese over eats.
Can you please enlighten us how people gain weight? Because I always thought it was from eating too much, i.e. over eating.
That's one way. Another way is to eat the wrong foods. You don't necessarily need to over eat the wrong types of food to put up weight.
Thank you. I have now learned, in merely the two short posts from you in this thread, that you have no clue what you are talking about. I will now view your posts as entertainment only and will be sure to have popcorn prepared before reading. I appreciate the additional opportunity for amusement. :flowerforyou:
Well if I can make one person laugh! I guess while your laughing at my ignorance your leaving some other poor sod alone so it's all good.
Enjoy your popcorn!
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I did that especially for you. I knew you couldn't resist it. It's in your nature. Popcorn nice was it?
Oh you're just a troll.
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How much did you eat yesterday? And the day before that? And the day before that?
Enough? Then I'm pretty sure you're not going to starve.
I highly doubt I'll starve... have you seen my profile picture? LOLOLOL
Overweight/obese people can die of malnutrition, it is no joke.0 -
Aren't our intestines supposed to have sludge in them?
Sure...and tapeworms and parasites. Yum.
If you have tapeworms you would need more intervention than any over the counter detox or tea can provide. You don't have anything in your intestines that is not supposed to be there.0 -
Please send me a friend request immediately.Aren't our intestines supposed to have sludge in them?0 -
I seriously have to ask, and this is a blanket question, not just aimed at the OP:
How the hell do people become obese, then say "I can't eat 1200 calories today, I'm too full!"
Seriously, it boggles my mind! Clearly these people ate way over 2000 calories every day to get that big, why can they not eat anything now!?
To answer your question, yes, some people can gain weight from overeating then get full on few calories, especially if they have went from empty calorie junk food to a healthy, natural diet. You can easily down a huge soda, but the same calories eaten as steamed veggies could be too filling.
Hope that helps explain the issue to your boggled mind
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I think listening to your body cues is important, but it's got to stay within a certain range. Someday your body will tell you it's starving...but should you go and eat 3,000 calories that day? No. It's just your mind playing tricks on you. In the same way you shouldn't eat too little.
Stick between 1,200 -1,800 calories a day. if you need to eat smaller meals more frequently to get your calories min than do it - apple with peanut butter sort of thing.
Great job on listening to your body and good luck!!0 -
I seriously have to ask, and this is a blanket question, not just aimed at the OP:
How the hell do people become obese, then say "I can't eat 1200 calories today, I'm too full!"
Seriously, it boggles my mind! Clearly these people ate way over 2000 calories every day to get that big, why can they not eat anything now!?
To answer your question, yes, some people can gain weight from overeating then get full on few calories, especially if they have went from empty calorie junk food to a healthy, natural diet. You can easily down a huge soda, but the same calories eaten as steamed veggies could be too filling.
Hope that helps explain the issue to your boggled mind
It doesn't get too filling, it gets overwhelming because 8 cups of broccoli in one sitting is just gross. I start to gag if I eat too much of anything, but especially if it's broccoli, asparagus, salad or anything else like that in a huge quantity. I eat a huge salad every day for lunch, there are some days I can't finish the salad, not because I'm full, but because I just can't bear to eat another bite of lettuce.0 -
I seriously have to ask, and this is a blanket question, not just aimed at the OP:
How the hell do people become obese, then say "I can't eat 1200 calories today, I'm too full!"
Seriously, it boggles my mind! Clearly these people ate way over 2000 calories every day to get that big, why can they not eat anything now!?
Two different 1200 calories a day diets;
1) 3 slices of pizza and 1 can of coke
2) 14 heads of romaine lettuce ( I know nobody is going to only eat lettuce, but you get the point)
Many people when they decide to eat healthier go way overboard on extremely low calorie veggies to try and get as much food for the calories and yes that will fill them up on very few calories.0 -
Protein? Fat? Fruit and vegetables are great...if you're meeting all of your macronutrient needs. Also, you know you need fat to absorb quite a few vitamins right?
I didn't read the whole thread, so here's to hoping you've decided to add some more calorie dense food by this point :drinker:0 -
Orrrrrr..... something between this.I seriously have to ask, and this is a blanket question, not just aimed at the OP:
How the hell do people become obese, then say "I can't eat 1200 calories today, I'm too full!"
Seriously, it boggles my mind! Clearly these people ate way over 2000 calories every day to get that big, why can they not eat anything now!?
Two different 1200 calories a day diets;
1) 3 slices of pizza and 1 can of coke
2) 14 heads of romaine lettuce ( I know nobody is going to only eat lettuce, but you get the point)
Many people when they decide to eat healthier go way overboard on extremely low calorie veggies to try and get as much food for the calories and yes that will fill them up on very few calories.0 -
So why would you do that?I seriously have to ask, and this is a blanket question, not just aimed at the OP:
How the hell do people become obese, then say "I can't eat 1200 calories today, I'm too full!"
Seriously, it boggles my mind! Clearly these people ate way over 2000 calories every day to get that big, why can they not eat anything now!?
To answer your question, yes, some people can gain weight from overeating then get full on few calories, especially if they have went from empty calorie junk food to a healthy, natural diet. You can easily down a huge soda, but the same calories eaten as steamed veggies could be too filling.
Hope that helps explain the issue to your boggled mind
It doesn't get too filling, it gets overwhelming because 8 cups of broccoli in one sitting is just gross. I start to gag if I eat too much of anything, but especially if it's broccoli, asparagus, salad or anything else like that in a huge quantity. I eat a huge salad every day for lunch, there are some days I can't finish the salad, not because I'm full, but because I just can't bear to eat another bite of lettuce.0 -
Dear lord. This again.0
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I'm assuming.... yes... I said ASSUMING..... you eat like this regularly?
I see a HUGE problem with taking in only 600-700 calories a day trying to lose weight.
And if you think this is ok, or safe, you're mentally challenged, and so is anyone else. This is no where near safe long term... and don't say it's just to lose weight, because then what? Are you going back to eating habits that obviously put you in the predicament to use MFP?0 -
So why would you do that?I seriously have to ask, and this is a blanket question, not just aimed at the OP:
How the hell do people become obese, then say "I can't eat 1200 calories today, I'm too full!"
Seriously, it boggles my mind! Clearly these people ate way over 2000 calories every day to get that big, why can they not eat anything now!?
To answer your question, yes, some people can gain weight from overeating then get full on few calories, especially if they have went from empty calorie junk food to a healthy, natural diet. You can easily down a huge soda, but the same calories eaten as steamed veggies could be too filling.
Hope that helps explain the issue to your boggled mind
It doesn't get too filling, it gets overwhelming because 8 cups of broccoli in one sitting is just gross. I start to gag if I eat too much of anything, but especially if it's broccoli, asparagus, salad or anything else like that in a huge quantity. I eat a huge salad every day for lunch, there are some days I can't finish the salad, not because I'm full, but because I just can't bear to eat another bite of lettuce.
Do what? I eat a salad for lunch every day with 5 ounces of lean protein on it. Occasionally there's just too much lettuce for me, so I don't finish the lettuce. Is there something wrong with that? My point was that it's not the filling part that makes me stop eating it, it's the sheer amount of lettuce, when I make too big of a salad. I still have room for an ice cream sandwich when I'm done.
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Because we ate the wrong choices of food. Maybe now she doesn't eat chips or drink wine...those really add up. Now she is trying to eat healthy foods.I seriously have to ask, and this is a blanket question, not just aimed at the OP:
How the hell do people become obese, then say "I can't eat 1200 calories today, I'm too full!"
Seriously, it boggles my mind! Clearly these people ate way over 2000 calories every day to get that big, why can they not eat anything now!?
OP, like someone else said, add avocado, nuts, cheese, and seeds..those add up in calories. Full fat yogurt also helps. Good luck!0 -
Because we ate the wrong choices of food. Maybe now she doesn't eat chips or drink wine...those really add up. Now she is trying to eat healthy foods.I seriously have to ask, and this is a blanket question, not just aimed at the OP:
How the hell do people become obese, then say "I can't eat 1200 calories today, I'm too full!"
Seriously, it boggles my mind! Clearly these people ate way over 2000 calories every day to get that big, why can they not eat anything now!?
OP, like someone else said, add avocado, nuts, cheese, and seeds..those add up in calories. Full fat yogurt also helps. Good luck!
there is nothing wrong with wine.0 -
Because we ate the wrong choices of food. Maybe now she doesn't eat chips or drink wine...those really add up. Now she is trying to eat healthy foods.I seriously have to ask, and this is a blanket question, not just aimed at the OP:
How the hell do people become obese, then say "I can't eat 1200 calories today, I'm too full!"
Seriously, it boggles my mind! Clearly these people ate way over 2000 calories every day to get that big, why can they not eat anything now!?
OP, like someone else said, add avocado, nuts, cheese, and seeds..those add up in calories. Full fat yogurt also helps. Good luck!
there is nothing wrong with wine.
Nothing. At. All.0 -
Because we ate the wrong choices of food. Maybe now she doesn't eat chips or drink wine...those really add up. Now she is trying to eat healthy foods.I seriously have to ask, and this is a blanket question, not just aimed at the OP:
How the hell do people become obese, then say "I can't eat 1200 calories today, I'm too full!"
Seriously, it boggles my mind! Clearly these people ate way over 2000 calories every day to get that big, why can they not eat anything now!?
OP, like someone else said, add avocado, nuts, cheese, and seeds..those add up in calories. Full fat yogurt also helps. Good luck!
Did I read this right? Don't eat chips or drink wine....those really add up. Add avocado, nuts, cheese and seeds...those add up.
Moderation kids..
Saying don't drink wine is blasphemy.0 -
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My lunch today is 638 calories and I'm 99% sure I will still be hungry afterwards.0
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I seriously have to ask, and this is a blanket question, not just aimed at the OP:
How the hell do people become obese, then say "I can't eat 1200 calories today, I'm too full!"
Seriously, it boggles my mind! Clearly these people ate way over 2000 calories every day to get that big, why can they not eat anything now!?
For me I think it has to do with how much crap I was eating before, 2-3 litres of Pepsi a day, 1/2 a family size bag of chips in the evening, fast food etc, it's all so high in calories and you only feel full for 1/2 an hour then you are hungry again...vicious cycle so it's easy to stuff 3000+ calories in your face every day when it's junk. I am aiming for 1300 calories a day now and have no problem staying under but this is because I am now stuffing my face with lots of lean protein, healthy fats and very few complex carbs (most of my carbs now come from fruit and veg with the occasional slice or 2 of whole wheat bread for a sammich) I also think the mindset has a lot to do with it, before I just didn't care I would just eat and eat and eat cuz I was bored, now I consciously choose every single bite that goes in my mouth not based just on calories but my macros and also sodium content I feel like it makes me stop and realize how much food I really am eating so my brain knows I don't need any more 0 -
I seriously have to ask, and this is a blanket question, not just aimed at the OP:
How the hell do people become obese, then say "I can't eat 1200 calories today, I'm too full!"
Seriously, it boggles my mind! Clearly these people ate way over 2000 calories every day to get that big, why can they not eat anything now!?
THANK YOU!!
Call me a pessimist, but I call bullsh!t.0 -
I eat anywhere from 1,000 to 1,500 a day and exercise (I use a food scale, measuring cups and spoons and track the calories) and have steadily gained 30 pounds over the last five years.I seriously have to ask, and this is a blanket question, not just aimed at the OP:
How the hell do people become obese, then say "I can't eat 1200 calories today, I'm too full!"
Seriously, it boggles my mind! Clearly these people ate way over 2000 calories every day to get that big, why can they not eat anything now!?0 -
That's one way. Another way is to eat the wrong foods. You don't necessarily need to over eat the wrong types of food to put up weight.
oh hai.
you must be new around here.
lulzTHANK YOU!!
Call me a pessimist, but I call bullsh!t.
Yeah- I kind of have a hard time with the I'm eating 500 calories and I'm full business.
I am eating 1500 a day typically and I'm starving ALL.THE.TIME. I can absolutely have a huge deficit- if I'm busy- or I work out- and I just grab something filling but not high calories... I wind up with a huge deficit- then I have popcorn and some ice cream and call it a day- and my net is still uber low... but it's typically just a busy busy day for me on the weekend and I forget to eat.
Otherwise- no- regularly eating under 1000 calories- I just- I have such a hard time wrapping my head around it. It makes me crazy.0 -
I have about the same amount of weight to lose as you, except I'm losing while eating 2,400 delicious calories every day. Your current plan isn't sustainable.
ETA: I see a dietician and she helped me come up with a healthy plan that works for me. No food is off limits for me. Please considering making an appointment so you can do this the healthy way from the get go!0 -
I am eating 1500 a day typically and I'm starving ALL.THE.TIME.
I'm perfectly satisfied on less than 1,500 calories a day. So clearly you are lying because it couldn't possibly be that two people have two different experiences.
Nope. That can't be it.0
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