Help - I've been logging now for about 10 days and finding it very difficult to stick to calories
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LiveLaughLoveEat1 wrote: »take any and all the vegies you like chop them up add cheese olives again anything you like add some olive oil and red wine vinegar if you feel hungry eat a bowl of this takes more calories to digest then the vegie salad has in it and it fills you up I go to the farmers market get all my vegies mix a huge batch and fill single serving tupperware when i get the urge to snack this is what i eat
this is so not right...downright silliness
explain yourself why do you think eating raw vegie salad as a snack silliness0 -
LiveLaughLoveEat1 wrote: »take any and all the vegies you like chop them up add cheese olives again anything you like add some olive oil and red wine vinegar if you feel hungry eat a bowl of this takes more calories to digest then the vegie salad has in it and it fills you up I go to the farmers market get all my vegies mix a huge batch and fill single serving tupperware when i get the urge to snack this is what i eat
this is so not right...downright silliness
explain yourself why do you think eating raw vegie salad as a snack silliness
I think he/she is balking at this part:
"this takes more calories to digest then the vegie salad has in it"
Nothing takes more calorie to digest than is it, and a salad with cheese, olives and oil definitely doesn't. Though it's a great snack, you're right!
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Go for more filling foods with slower releasing energy to stabilise blood sugar, you won't have sweet cravings that way. Porridge and eggs are great, fibrous veg, lean proteins with every meal like chicken and turkey. Adding healthy fats like olive oil and avocado will slow the digestion keeping you fuller for longer. Keep raw veg with you to snack on and sugar free gum when those snacks are circulating! Drink plenty
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If you're going to lose weight, you have to expect to be hungry. The trick is finding ways to ignore it. One of the big problems with weight loss is that people become "experts" on food. They spend their time figuring out what food has how many calories, etc. When you spend your time thinking about food, you're naturally going to want to eat more. Focus on something beneficial, like exercise or some hobby. When it is time to eat, think about food, but the rest of the time do something else.0
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WalkingAlong wrote: »LiveLaughLoveEat1 wrote: »take any and all the vegies you like chop them up add cheese olives again anything you like add some olive oil and red wine vinegar if you feel hungry eat a bowl of this takes more calories to digest then the vegie salad has in it and it fills you up I go to the farmers market get all my vegies mix a huge batch and fill single serving tupperware when i get the urge to snack this is what i eat
this is so not right...downright silliness
explain yourself why do you think eating raw vegie salad as a snack silliness
I think he/she is balking at this part:
"this takes more calories to digest then the vegie salad has in it"
Nothing takes more calorie to digest than is it, and a salad with cheese, olives and oil definitely doesn't. Though it's a great snack, you're right!
you might want to google "foods that burn more calories digesting than they contain" there are a lot of studies about negative calorie foods am i saying you could over eat a vegie salad and loose weight NO but a salad containing broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, celery, onion, carrot, zucchini, yellow squash, green peppers, mushrooms, red cabbage and tomatoes with olive oil and red wine vinegar contains so little calories that eating it will cancel out the calories although I add cheese and green olives because I eat this for lunch and need the protein and fat bottom line if you want to snack this is healthier then most anything else enjoy0 -
Don't believe everything you read on the internet. There really aren't any 'negative calorie foods' and any salad with oil isn't going to be close to cancelling itself out.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negative-calorie_food0 -
Almonds!0
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WalkingAlong wrote: »LiveLaughLoveEat1 wrote: »take any and all the vegies you like chop them up add cheese olives again anything you like add some olive oil and red wine vinegar if you feel hungry eat a bowl of this takes more calories to digest then the vegie salad has in it and it fills you up I go to the farmers market get all my vegies mix a huge batch and fill single serving tupperware when i get the urge to snack this is what i eat
this is so not right...downright silliness
explain yourself why do you think eating raw vegie salad as a snack silliness
I think he/she is balking at this part:
"this takes more calories to digest then the vegie salad has in it"
Nothing takes more calorie to digest than is it, and a salad with cheese, olives and oil definitely doesn't. Though it's a great snack, you're right!
you might want to google "foods that burn more calories digesting than they contain" there are a lot of studies about negative calorie foods am i saying you could over eat a vegie salad and loose weight NO but a salad containing broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, celery, onion, carrot, zucchini, yellow squash, green peppers, mushrooms, red cabbage and tomatoes with olive oil and red wine vinegar contains so little calories that eating it will cancel out the calories although I add cheese and green olives because I eat this for lunch and need the protein and fat bottom line if you want to snack this is healthier then most anything else enjoy
Uh, no.
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we can debate this for the rest of our lives the original post was "Help - I've been logging now for about 10 days and finding it very difficult to stick to calories" I offered a way this poster could snack and stay within there calories you all offered negative comments about one detail of my post this site and these post are about support if you cant stay on topic and offer support then dont post0
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MFP recommends 1,250 for me. I typically exercise my way up to 1,450 every day, and try to stay under that goal (but sometimes don't). Thus far, I've been losing weight slowly on this plan, so I'm happy with it!
As for tips, I like broccoli and brussel sprouts (it's OK if you hate them; find the veggie that you like!). I have found that eating a bowl of broccoli or brussel sprouts with a pat of butter and a little grated Parmesan cheese fills me up and keeps me from eating too much of whatever else is on the dinner menu. If I'm eating out, I get vegetables for sides instead of carbs, leave something on the plate, eat a small appetizer for a meal when necessary, and aim for salads when possible. I ask for what I want, but I don't fuss about getting special food when eating out, as I don't want to be that person...
At lunch, I switched from a lot of soup (boring!) to eating more tuna and chicken salads. When I eat protein/fat for lunch, I eat fewer bad snacks, and I leave at least 750 cals. for dinner, which is plenty. When I feel really hungry between meals, I eat a tsp. of quality peanut butter. I also bought a food scale and DO NOT EAT PASTA without weighing it. I have realized that eating a small quantity of whole grain pasta plus a sauce with meat is very satisfying and totally fits into my calorie budget.
Other than that, I'm not dieting; I'm changing my life. So, I eat high quality yummy foods, with an emphasis on good proteins and fats, so that I don't feel cheated or unsatisfied. For example, I make room for a Little Bacon Cheeseburger at Five Guys when I'm in the mood. As long as there are no sides, I can totally fit it in!!
Cheers, and good luck on your journey to a healthier you!
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To lose 1lb a week, calorie allowance is 1350 - there was no way I could stick to 1200 if I wanted to lose 2lb!! Yes I am eating back exercise calories. I think I need some ideas of low calorie filling foods or I need to reduce portion size because I seem to want more and eat too much!! The exercise has made me hungry too.
Open your diary so we can see what you're eating. Eat protein with every meal and eat fewer carbs, especially refined carbs. The refined carbs aren't that satisfying and the sugar leaves you hungry. I find caffeine can make me hungry. Drink plenty of water.
I eat 1350 to lose half a pound a week. I tried 1 pound a week and was always hungry and wound up putting on weight because it would lead to binging. Set the bar a little lower and see if that helps.
Also after a month or so your stomach will shrink and you will be less hungry.
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Reduce your weekly goal to 1/2 pound per week so you have more calories to work with.
Adjust your macro settings to include higher amounts of protein and fat. I like around 40% carbs 30% fat and 30% protein. The protein and fat will help you feel fuller longer, but you may need to play with your numbers to find what works best for you.
Eat back about 50 to 75% of your exercise calories.
Track accurately for a month. If you are losing at a steady 1/2 per week or so, just stick with it. If not, adjust your calorie goal up or down a bit as needed.
Be patient and don't deprive yourself. I took over a year to lose a little over 30lbs, but I never once felt deprived and I've built habits that I now find incredibly easy to stick with. And I eat ALL THE FOODZ!0 -
we can debate this for the rest of our lives the original post was "Help - I've been logging now for about 10 days and finding it very difficult to stick to calories" I offered a way this poster could snack and stay within there calories you all offered negative comments about one detail of my post this site and these post are about support if you cant stay on topic and offer support then dont post
Would you prefer people didn't correct your misconception about calories? Thinking your salads 'negate themselves' might be a helpful illusion now but at some point you're going to wonder why you're not losing weight anymore.
There's enough misinformation circulating here already without any correction being 'off topic'.
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i can take criticism i don't mind being corrected but all of the criticism about one part of my post offered no positive feedback to me or to the original poster the fact that a raw vegie salad is a awesome way to fulfill the snack between meals without adding a lot of calories was not commented on criticism should be constructive bottom line the salad in question is great for lunch or just curbing the hunger pains whether you believe some foods have negative calories or not enjoy0
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The salad is fabulous. You asked for someone to 'explain herself'. I explained for her. Peace.0
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