Thoughts on my diary?
justagirl2013
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Looking for some input regarding my diary. 232lb, 64inches, 30 year old female.
Would appreciate any input. Not seeing a change in clothes or weight since I started tracking again 10/6. Was hoping to see at least a pound or two difference, or have some loser fit in clothing. Tape measurements have not changed either.
Would appreciate any input. Not seeing a change in clothes or weight since I started tracking again 10/6. Was hoping to see at least a pound or two difference, or have some loser fit in clothing. Tape measurements have not changed either.
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Can 2 spoons of mayo be 200 cals? Switch to a lighter option as condiments really are only for flavour. Just an idea.0
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Not bad
I'd probably go a light mayo, diet coke. Not sure what those hamburger makers are like though but I'd probably swap that for something like grilled chicken breast with veggies/salad/baked sweet potato.0 -
I weigh and measure everything, so yes unfortunately it's 200 calories. That's the only condiment I regularly consume and only when I eat tuna fish.
I cannot drink diet sodas, or consume any artificial sugar (or stevia, or agave syrup). Hamburger helper is a load of processed crap, but I'm out of chicken so that's what was for dinner.
I'm a little concerned if my calories are correct as far as burns/consumption. Do I have too much or too little of a deficit? Or is it just right?0 -
Instead of mayo in the tuna, try plain greek yogurt. might cut out a few calories0
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What's wrong with the higher calorie mayo if she's fitting it in with her calorie goal?
OP, are you using a food scale? It's a little unclear as to whether you actually do or are guessing the weight. If you aren't, then you are probably eating more than you think and I highly suggest you invest in one ASAP (it's about $15-$40 depending on the brand).
How are you calculating your burns and is your calorie goal 1700? Did MFP give this to you or are you following the TDEE Method?
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Two weeks isn't long enough to see much in way of results. Additionally, how are you figuring your exercise calories? Most people would eat only half because MFP overestimates them. Are you weighing and measuring everything?0
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Try also adding in your goals, Sodium and Carbs and Sugar. So you are not having to much as i see you only do have Calories, Protein, Fiber, and you do need to know the others. For one Sodium is quite high on USA diets, and Sodium/Salt can hold weight, ie bloating stomach and water retention.
If you cannot go on diet drinks, then swap for water with lemon juice or any fruit juices add water instead of diet drinks.
Mayo, why don't you find a recipe and make your own? its very easy to make and you then know you are eating healthier rather than shop bought which contains many chemicals.
All these extra, sugar, sodium and strange chemicals in foods, can cause bloatedness.
Hope this helps x
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2thesexydress wrote: »Try also adding in your goals, Sodium and Carbs and Sugar. So you are not having to much as i see you only do have Calories, Protein, Fiber, and you do need to know the others. For one Sodium is quite high on USA diets, and Sodium/Salt can hold weight, ie bloating stomach and water retention.
If you cannot go on diet drinks, then swap for water with lemon juice or any fruit juices add water instead of diet drinks.
Mayo, why don't you find a recipe and make your own? its very easy to make and you then know you are eating healthier rather than shop bought which contains many chemicals.
All these extra, sugar, sodium and strange chemicals in foods, can cause bloatedness.
Hope this helps x
You do know that everything contains chemicals, right?
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Yes, I use a food scale, or measuring cups to correctly portion all food.
I think this number came from MFP. However I have done the TDEE and my BMR is around 1900, TDEE around 2500. Minus 750 for a 1.5lb/wk deficit brings me to 1750. I don't fret too much, main goal in mind is to stay under 2000.0 -
You are staying within your calorie goals, eating tasty food. I see fruits and veggies. Lookin' good.
I'd personally cut out the coke and mayo, but that is me, and I would replace those 340 calories with a few snacks between meals.0 -
justagirl2013 wrote: »Yes, I use a food scale, or measuring cups to correctly portion all food.
I think this number came from MFP. However I have done the TDEE and my BMR is around 1900, TDEE around 2500. Minus 750 for a 1.5lb/wk deficit brings me to 1750. I don't fret too much, main goal in mind is to stay under 2000.
Well, my suggestion is to use the food scale for everything and stop relying on cups and such to measure your food out.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/872212-you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think
And a great video showing the differences in cals per serving when measuring vs weighing it out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVjWPclrWVYLiftng4Lis wrote: »Two weeks isn't long enough to see much in way of results.
^Also this.
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You're not very tall, so it could be that your calorie goal is just a little high to be losing. I'm 5'6'' and I don't lose when I net what you're netting right now. That's all fairly variable, but just throwing it out there.
Are you using a HRM when you workout? If you're going by MFP to log workouts and you're eating back most of the calories, you should deduct a portion of the MFP estimate as it is quite high.
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You're not very tall, so it could be that your calorie goal is just a little high to be losing. I'm 5'6'' and I don't lose when I net what you're netting right now. That's all fairly variable, but just throwing it out there.
Are you using a HRM when you workout? If you're going by MFP to log workouts and you're eating back most of the calories, you should deduct a portion of the MFP estimate as it is quite high.
She may be 2 inches shorter than you but she does have a lot of weight to lose so trying to compare your calorie goals based on just height isn't correct.
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I only use cups for liquids, everything else is weighed out. I was tracking very heavily about 2 years ago but quit and stopped everything including exercise. BTW the biggest eyeopener was my oatmeal. A 1/2 cup and the 32gr (i think it is, i'd have to check package), are two entirely different amounts. So yes, I'm a big fan of weighing.
I have not consumed back any exercise calories, as I do not have a HRM anymore. I do have a fitbit, but I do not trust the accuracy of it.0 -
PikaKnight wrote: »https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVjWPclrWVYLiftng4Lis wrote: »Two weeks isn't long enough to see much in way of results.
YAY for licking the spoon!0 -
I'm not trying to rush this, I want that to be clear. I just want to make sure that I'm off to a good, yet mangeable start. I want to have some flexibility to increase if needed, but not so much decrease. Anything under 1600 usually puts me into a miserable human being. I've already been through the 800-1200 diet and having so many issues. I'm not willing to walk that road again. If it takes me two years to lose the weight, that's okay with me.
PS licking the spoon calories don't count, right?!? (j/k)0 -
Nothing wrong with full fat. When eating a high fat diet, calories are irrelevant.Can 2 spoons of mayo be 200 cals? Switch to a lighter option as condiments really are only for flavour. Just an idea.
I lost weight eating 2000 calories a day on high fat/protein, and doing nothing but walking an hour 5x a week. I lost around 3-4lbs a week.
Op have you considered low carb/keto? Your diary looks a lot like mine 8 months ago.
I'd eat
1 apple
1 banana
1 bowl of oatmeal
almond milk
whole grain bread
pasta/rice in the afternoon
Did not loose a pound, even with working out and eating less than 1000 calories.
I went low carb and in a week i lost like 20lbs in a week. Went from 240lbs to 220. Then 220 to 190 in around a month. I did nothing, I was actually sick at the time. All I ate was bacon, cauliflower rice,chicken and nuts.
I came up with the theory, that you are loosing fat. No matter what calorie in vs out has to happen, you can't make energy out of nothing. All the carbs you are eating is making you retain water weight and is hiding your fat loss. I would honestly give low carb/keto a go.
I didn't loose weight for an entire year/ even though i ate at a deficit for most part and worked out. I was loosing it just was just all the processed carbs, lack of sodium and exercising made me bloat water like a mother *kitten*.
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Also it doesn't matter how tall you are, if you're over the age of 12 and dieting you should be consuming at least 1500 calories a day, bare minimum 1400.0
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Cheriesaurus wrote: »Not bad
I'd probably go a light mayo, diet coke. Not sure what those hamburger makers are like though but I'd probably swap that for something like grilled chicken breast with veggies/salad/baked sweet potato.
I disagree. Diet or "Lite" versions of things are terrible, and not good for you. They generally have less fat and more sugar (or fake sugar which is probably worse). The fat from the Mayo is actually really good for you and will help you stay satiated. If you can fit it in your calories, absolutely have the whole version of everything you can.0 -
Okay, so go back to weighing everything out with your food scale (including liquids...as much as you can) and pick a method to go with (MFP or TDEE) so you can decide whether to eat back exercise calories or not.
You say you just try to stick under 2000 so it sounds maybe TDEE would be more beneficial to you. In that case, I'd say stick as close to 1700-1900 as possible and give it 6-8 weeks before making any changes (if any changes are needed at all).
It can take 4-6 weeks for your body to adjust to any changes in calorie intake or exercise routine/intensity so water retention due to muscle repair could also be why you haven't seen a drop yet.
I'm not sure what your exercise routine is, but I'd highly suggest a combo of cardio and strength training 0 -
skittle316 wrote: »
Nothing wrong with full fat. When eating a high fat diet, calories are irrelevant.Can 2 spoons of mayo be 200 cals? Switch to a lighter option as condiments really are only for flavour. Just an idea.
I lost weight eating 2000 calories a day on high fat/protein, and doing nothing but walking an hour 5x a week. I lost around 3-4lbs a week.
Op have you considered low carb/keto? Your diary looks a lot like mine 8 months ago.
I'd eat
1 apple
1 banana
1 bowl of oatmeal
almond milk
whole grain bread
pasta/rice in the afternoon
Did not loose a pound, even with working out and eating less than 1000 calories.
I went low carb and in a week i lost like 20lbs in a week. Went from 240lbs to 220. Then 220 to 190 in around a month. I did nothing, I was actually sick at the time. All I ate was bacon, cauliflower rice,chicken and nuts.
I came up with the theory, that you are loosing fat. No matter what calorie in vs out has to happen, you can't make energy out of nothing. All the carbs you are eating is making you retain water weight and is hiding your fat loss. I would honestly give low carb/keto a go.
I didn't loose weight for an entire year/ even though i ate at a deficit for most part and worked out. I was loosing it just was just all the processed carbs, lack of sodium and exercising made me bloat water like a mother *kitten*.
why does she need keto? A calorie deficit will do the same as keto …and why be miserable on minimal carbs….0 -
OP - from your previous comments it sounds like you are on the right path i.e. know your TDEE, weighing food, etc. I would say just stick wit around 1700 a day and give it a few more weeks and see what happens.
what does your current exercise regimen consist of?0 -
skittle316 wrote: »
Absolutely incorrect. I don't care whether you are eating high fat, low carb, high protein, or just a balance all the way through on the macros....if you are eating at a calorie surplus, you are going to gain. Calorie amounts do matter.
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just a girl ,weight everything even your liquids and try good old steal cut oats and add fresh fruit the instant stuff is full of sugar. My favourite breakfast is 1/4 cup steal cut oats 1 serving of berries (as they are low in natural sugars) and 125 g of 1% cottage cheese and somedays i will add cinnamon and mix together its yummy. Do you eat good fats and Vegetables ? As i don't see a lot of it in your diary. What are you doing for exersice are you mixing up your workouts?
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skittle316 wrote: »
Nothing wrong with full fat. When eating a high fat diet, calories are irrelevant.Can 2 spoons of mayo be 200 cals? Switch to a lighter option as condiments really are only for flavour. Just an idea.
I lost weight eating 2000 calories a day on high fat/protein, and doing nothing but walking an hour 5x a week. I lost around 3-4lbs a week.
Op have you considered low carb/keto? Your diary looks a lot like mine 8 months ago.
I'd eat
1 apple
1 banana
1 bowl of oatmeal
almond milk
whole grain bread
pasta/rice in the afternoon
Did not loose a pound, even with working out and eating less than 1000 calories.
I went low carb and in a week i lost like 20lbs in a week. Went from 240lbs to 220. Then 220 to 190 in around a month. I did nothing, I was actually sick at the time. All I ate was bacon, cauliflower rice,chicken and nuts.
I came up with the theory, that you are loosing fat. No matter what calorie in vs out has to happen, you can't make energy out of nothing. All the carbs you are eating is making you retain water weight and is hiding your fat loss. I would honestly give low carb/keto a go.
I didn't loose weight for an entire year/ even though i ate at a deficit for most part and worked out. I was loosing it just was just all the processed carbs, lack of sodium and exercising made me bloat water like a mother *kitten*.
I agree with Skittles. The Keto/LCHF might be better suited for you. Come over to the dark side.
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BansheeCat wrote: »skittle316 wrote: »
Nothing wrong with full fat. When eating a high fat diet, calories are irrelevant.Can 2 spoons of mayo be 200 cals? Switch to a lighter option as condiments really are only for flavour. Just an idea.
I lost weight eating 2000 calories a day on high fat/protein, and doing nothing but walking an hour 5x a week. I lost around 3-4lbs a week.
Op have you considered low carb/keto? Your diary looks a lot like mine 8 months ago.
I'd eat
1 apple
1 banana
1 bowl of oatmeal
almond milk
whole grain bread
pasta/rice in the afternoon
Did not loose a pound, even with working out and eating less than 1000 calories.
I went low carb and in a week i lost like 20lbs in a week. Went from 240lbs to 220. Then 220 to 190 in around a month. I did nothing, I was actually sick at the time. All I ate was bacon, cauliflower rice,chicken and nuts.
I came up with the theory, that you are loosing fat. No matter what calorie in vs out has to happen, you can't make energy out of nothing. All the carbs you are eating is making you retain water weight and is hiding your fat loss. I would honestly give low carb/keto a go.
I didn't loose weight for an entire year/ even though i ate at a deficit for most part and worked out. I was loosing it just was just all the processed carbs, lack of sodium and exercising made me bloat water like a mother *kitten*.
I agree with Skittles. Keto/LCHF might be better suited for you. Come over to the dark side.
why does she need keto????0 -
I was in a similar position and most people said that it was just too soon to expect change. I had been on my program for a week and basicaly gained a pound and a half. I was really discouraged. I did two things, first I made the choice to only weigh once a month. That will keep me from constantly obsessing over it. The second was to get a good digital scale and I weigh everything. I am eating less and moving more. I'm finally losing my cravings or at least more able to control myself through them.
I'm weighing for the first time since starting on the 30th. I feel like I have lost, but I have no clue how much. I'm guessing it to be 3-5 pounds, but it could be more or it could be less. I'll take any loss I can get. I've gained and lost the same 30 pounds all my life, so if it take 2-3 yrs to get it off, so be it. This is a plan I can live with the rest of my life.
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I just started back exercising, and am building up slowly. Three days per week for now, that may increase in the future, but this is all I can do now. I do machine weights for strength. I usually am at the gym when no one else is there and do not feel comfortable with most free weights, although i do some.
Cardio consists of 15-20 minutes on elliptical and then 30 minutes on treadmill @3.5 or 20 minutes on bike @ 13-14mph. I've been increasing time on each steadily, but I like to do a mix. No running due to my knee, and there is no stair climber. I also try to walk 1 mile with the dogs.
To be clear, if I chose MFP I eat exercise, if I chose TDEE I do not eat exercise? So at this point since my TDEE-750 is 1750, I shouldn't eat the exercise, right?0 -
I am NOT doing keto or low carb. I will not give up my solitary coke either. I used to drink more than one a day, one is not going to kill me. This is not some quick fix, this is something that is going to be with me the rest of my life. Low carb is not sustainable to me.
Good idea weighing once a month. I do tend to obsess, so that may be something to concentrate on instead. I don't own a scale for this reason, I use the gym one. (I DO have a food scale, both a very nice digital and a basic cheap one).
In all my responses I never once said thank you for the replies. Please excuse my rudeness. Thank you.0 -
justagirl2013 wrote: »I just started back exercising, and am building up slowly. Three days per week for now, that may increase in the future, but this is all I can do now. I do machine weights for strength. I usually am at the gym when no one else is there and do not feel comfortable with most free weights, although i do some.
Cardio consists of 15-20 minutes on elliptical and then 30 minutes on treadmill @3.5 or 20 minutes on bike @ 13-14mph. I've been increasing time on each steadily, but I like to do a mix. No running due to my knee, and there is no stair climber. I also try to walk 1 mile with the dogs.
To be clear, if I chose MFP I eat exercise, if I chose TDEE I do not eat exercise? So at this point since my TDEE-750 is 1750, I shouldn't eat the exercise, right?
if you are doing TDEE then you do not eat the exercise calories back ….
if you do MFP then you want to net your goal weight is..example your goal is 1700 you burn 300 exercising so you then eat 2000 - 300 burned - 1700 net …
but like others said if you do MFP method the exercise burn numbers are usually way off so I would only eat half of what is burned back.
you should look into new rules of lifting for woman or strong lifts 5x5 both are great programs to get into heavy lifting …..0
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