1500Cal
Lythy89
Posts: 57 Member
Hey Everyone,
Just had a quick question regarding my calorie intake. I seem to struggle with 1500cal a day! find myself very hungry and it leads to me overeating the wrong things sometimes or "snacking on random things" <---not an insane amount but still a bit more than I should be.
I am very active (gym 3/4 times a week weightlifting boxing and cardio, 20 min walk four days of the week on my lunch) and have gone from 215lbs to 194. I did this on about 1800 cals and hit a plateau, I dropped my calories to 1500ish but it hasn't changed anything because im just starving marvin all the time (as mentioned above). Funnily enough though I have stayed around the same weight whilst doing this for the past 3 - 4 months.
Do you think my calorie deficit is to low for my exercise levels which is leading me to be hungry most of the time and snack? and if so what can I do about this plateau ive hit? Or do I just need a man up pill and deal with my hunger/cravings better? any advice appreciated. Hope your all having a good day!
Just had a quick question regarding my calorie intake. I seem to struggle with 1500cal a day! find myself very hungry and it leads to me overeating the wrong things sometimes or "snacking on random things" <---not an insane amount but still a bit more than I should be.
I am very active (gym 3/4 times a week weightlifting boxing and cardio, 20 min walk four days of the week on my lunch) and have gone from 215lbs to 194. I did this on about 1800 cals and hit a plateau, I dropped my calories to 1500ish but it hasn't changed anything because im just starving marvin all the time (as mentioned above). Funnily enough though I have stayed around the same weight whilst doing this for the past 3 - 4 months.
Do you think my calorie deficit is to low for my exercise levels which is leading me to be hungry most of the time and snack? and if so what can I do about this plateau ive hit? Or do I just need a man up pill and deal with my hunger/cravings better? any advice appreciated. Hope your all having a good day!
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You only have two days logged so can't tell if you're eating calorie dense foods, which helps with hunger. You also only have 13 pounds to go so your goal should be set at about half a pound a week. As a 25 year old male, I've no doubt you're hungry. How tall are you?? Additionally, a plateau is something that lasts 8 weeks; how long has yours been?0
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If you've dropped 21 pounds on the first intake of 1800 calories, then you only needed to drop it 75-100 calories max to get the scale moving again. Try 1725 - but make sure its very accurate logging. Also like Lifting4Lis (can't see your tiny profile pic - hate these forum changes) said....make sure to eat more "filling" types of food...lots of veggies...they are low in calories and you can have a ridiculous amount on your plate. That'll help keep you full.0
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Yeah apologies for that, I had a couple of months or so where I didn't log but kept my diet roughly the same (August 16th and previous is logged). Im around 5'7 but have a good amount of muscle which explains my weight for my height. Ill try upping my calorie intake as suggested
What did you mean by Calorie dense foods? my plateau has been roughly 2 months although that included a weeks holiday where I ate what I wanted (within reason).
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Calorie dense foods are foods like Nuts, butters (peanut, almond) whole grains, avocados, proteins.Yeah apologies for that, I had a couple of months or so where I didn't log but kept my diet roughly the same (August 16th and previous is logged). Im around 5'7 but have a good amount of muscle which explains my weight for my height. Ill try upping my calorie intake as suggested What did you mean by Calorie dense foods? my plateau has been roughly 2 months although that included a weeks holiday where I ate what I wanted (within reason).
Thanks for the help
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How long did your weight stall before you dropped calories? Weight loss is not linear and it is normal to have a few weeks of no loss followed by a several pound loss. I am thinking you should go back to 1800-1900 calories. At your height, weight, age, and activity level 1500 seems unnecessarily low. Not dangerous, judt unnecessary.0
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Sorry I missed the 3-4 month part. Have you eaten 1500 calories or 1800 for that long? If you aren't logging, are you measuring?0
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1500 is not enough calories for an active young man.0
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How long did your weight stall before you dropped calories? Weight loss is not linear and it is normal to have a few weeks of no loss followed by a several pound loss. I am thinking you should go back to 1800-1900 calories. At your height, weight, age, and activity level 1500 seems unnecessarily low. Not dangerous, judt unnecessary.
My weight stalled for about 2 months +2lbs -2lbs continuously staying around the same. So do you think if I up my calories my body might start to drop fat again? im worried that increasing cals may stop me hovering where I am and increase my weight.
I just stayed at maintenance while I had a bit of time off, kinda got frustrated with trying to lose and not losing after 2 months so I just kept it sensible at maintenance but made sure portions etc were the same so I stayed at maintenance, this is why im the weight I was when I stopped logging 0 -
What is your maintenance calories? How much of a cut is 1500 for you from that? With only 15 pounds still to lose according to your ticker, you do not want a huge deficit. 15-20% deficit, not more.
Also, your protein goal looks too low. You should be aiming for .8 grams of protein per pound of your body weight. So, about 150 grams. I bet if you increase protein and decrease carbs, you will see a difference.0 -
SpartanChild88 wrote: »I am at 1200-`1400 and often dont log things like pizza crusts lol
But you are a woman, and much older, and possibly less active. The OP is a 25 year old male. His calorie needs are going to be a lot higher than yours.
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Your plateau has been around 2 months and you stopped logging around 2 months ago. Odds are very, very good that you're not losing because you're eating a lot more than you think you are. The advice to eat more is going to be the opposite of what you need to do, if that's the case. Just something to keep in mind.Yeah apologies for that, I had a couple of months or so where I didn't log but kept my diet roughly the same (August 16th and previous is logged). Im around 5'7 but have a good amount of muscle which explains my weight for my height. Ill try upping my calorie intake as suggested What did you mean by Calorie dense foods? my plateau has been roughly 2 months although that included a weeks holiday where I ate what I wanted (within reason).
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Hey Everyone,
Just had a quick question regarding my calorie intake. I seem to struggle with 1500cal a day! find myself very hungry and it leads to me overeating the wrong things sometimes or "snacking on random things" <---not an insane amount but still a bit more than I should be.
I am very active (gym 3/4 times a week weightlifting boxing and cardio, 20 min walk four days of the week on my lunch) and have gone from 215lbs to 194. I did this on about 1800 cals and hit a plateau, I dropped my calories to 1500ish but it hasn't changed anything because im just starving marvin all the time (as mentioned above). Funnily enough though I have stayed around the same weight whilst doing this for the past 3 - 4 months.
Do you think my calorie deficit is to low for my exercise levels which is leading me to be hungry most of the time and snack? and if so what can I do about this plateau ive hit? Or do I just need a man up pill and deal with my hunger/cravings better? any advice appreciated. Hope your all having a good day!
Have you tried to get a better Minimum calorie (BMR) requirement for your body and size? 1500 calories sounds low for a male. I thought 1800 was the minimum allotted for men. If you are starving all the time, either the calories are too few or you aren't eating foods that are dense enough to satisfy your hunger at the calories you need. Thus, the binging on bad foods.
First, check to see what you should get at a minimum (then calculate maintenance), somewhere between minimum and maintenance you should be losing weight. Second, accurately log. Third, nutrient dense foods are the ones that have the most nutrients for the calories that you're ingesting (i.e. nuts, fruits, veggies, lean meats and fish). Hopefully, sticking to nutrient dense foods are going to give you enough protein and fiber to fill you for longer.
If you react like a diabetic (blood sugar wise), then perhaps you need to pack more protein in with each snack and meal as well (or cut out some of your carbs/sugars). Your blood sugar spiking and dipping dramatically will make you feel hungry sooner.
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WalkingAlong wrote: »
Your plateau has been around 2 months and you stopped logging around 2 months ago. Odds are very, very good that you're not losing because you're eating a lot more than you think you are. The advice to eat more is going to be the opposite of what you need to do, if that's the case. Just something to keep in mind.Yeah apologies for that, I had a couple of months or so where I didn't log but kept my diet roughly the same (August 16th and previous is logged). Im around 5'7 but have a good amount of muscle which explains my weight for my height. Ill try upping my calorie intake as suggested What did you mean by Calorie dense foods? my plateau has been roughly 2 months although that included a weeks holiday where I ate what I wanted (within reason).
Thanks for the help
Yeah I see what you mean there! what I meant was I stalled for around 2 months and THEN stopped logging because I got frustrated lol 2 months on and im back ready for the fight again. I will be closely watching my weight/tightness of clothes etc if I do increase cals slightly and monitor myself 0 -
Hey Everyone,
Just had a quick question regarding my calorie intake. I seem to struggle with 1500cal a day! find myself very hungry and it leads to me overeating the wrong things sometimes or "snacking on random things" <---not an insane amount but still a bit more than I should be.
I am very active (gym 3/4 times a week weightlifting boxing and cardio, 20 min walk four days of the week on my lunch) and have gone from 215lbs to 194. I did this on about 1800 cals and hit a plateau, I dropped my calories to 1500ish but it hasn't changed anything because im just starving marvin all the time (as mentioned above). Funnily enough though I have stayed around the same weight whilst doing this for the past 3 - 4 months.
Do you think my calorie deficit is to low for my exercise levels which is leading me to be hungry most of the time and snack? and if so what can I do about this plateau ive hit? Or do I just need a man up pill and deal with my hunger/cravings better? any advice appreciated. Hope your all having a good day!
Have you tried to get a better Minimum calorie (BMR) requirement for your body and size? 1500 calories sounds low for a male. I thought 1800 was the minimum allotted for men. If you are starving all the time, either the calories are too few or you aren't eating foods that are dense enough to satisfy your hunger at the calories you need. Thus, the binging on bad foods.
First, check to see what you should get at a minimum (then calculate maintenance), somewhere between minimum and maintenance you should be losing weight. Second, accurately log. Third, nutrient dense foods are the ones that have the most nutrients for the calories that you're ingesting (i.e. nuts, fruits, veggies, lean meats and fish). Hopefully, sticking to nutrient dense foods are going to give you enough protein and fiber to fill you for longer.
If you react like a diabetic (blood sugar wise), then perhaps you need to pack more protein in with each snack and meal as well (or cut out some of your carbs/sugars). Your blood sugar spiking and dipping dramatically will make you feel hungry sooner.
According to MFP - My estimated BMR is: 1,824 calories/day - Which is why I started on around 1800 and exercised frequently which seemed to work slowly (which I know is the best way to do it) I went and got some almonds today funnily enough! (never have before) going to use that sort of thing as a snack if the hunger kicks in as it's better than a pork n stuff batch through the day!
I will try to get more protein (not to sure how but ill find a way) maybe that will help me feel fuller aswell. Thanks a lot everyone for the advice! it is really appreciated when people help especially if you work your *kitten* off haha
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What is your maintenance calories? How much of a cut is 1500 for you from that? With only 15 pounds still to lose according to your ticker, you do not want a huge deficit. 15-20% deficit, not more.
Also, your protein goal looks too low. You should be aiming for .8 grams of protein per pound of your body weight. So, about 150 grams. I bet if you increase protein and decrease carbs, you will see a difference.
Hey ill defo give that a try...Is there a way to increase my Protein goal on MFP do you know? im thinking around 1500 - 1800 is my maintenance as that's what ive been on without weigh gain or loss for the past 2 months (albeit bad foods quite often also) but MFP reckons 1800.0 -
Look into Zig Zag cal counting. I use to be the sameway I would eat less be crazy hungry eat more and gain. Zig Zag has helped me bc it is a different goal everyday to meet an average for the whole week. So I tweaked it so the weekends where high cal days. Go to Freedieting.com0
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What is your maintenance calories? How much of a cut is 1500 for you from that? With only 15 pounds still to lose according to your ticker, you do not want a huge deficit. 15-20% deficit, not more.
Also, your protein goal looks too low. You should be aiming for .8 grams of protein per pound of your body weight. So, about 150 grams. I bet if you increase protein and decrease carbs, you will see a difference.
Hey ill defo give that a try...Is there a way to increase my Protein goal on MFP do you know? im thinking around 1500 - 1800 is my maintenance as that's what ive been on without weigh gain or loss for the past 2 months (albeit bad foods quite often also) but MFP reckons 1800.
MFP calculates your needs NOT INCLUDING EXERCISE. So your minimum of 1800 is if you did no exercise. You eat more when you exercise.
Make sure you weigh your food with a food scale and log accurately, I doubt that you have been really eating 1500-1800 and maintaining.
Yes, you can change your percentages of protein / carbs / fat. I am set at 30% protein, 30% fat, 40% carbs. Click on "goals" > "change goals" > then choose "custom".
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I checked out your food log. If I ate that many carbs relative to protein and fat, I'd be hungry all the time, too.
Here's an infinitely better macro calculator than what MFP provides.0
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