How should I eat?
UltimateTrashBae
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I'm trying to adjust my diet but calorie counting alone isn't helping. I feel like I'm eating wrong. What food groups should I be eating for which meal? Are snacks between meals acceptable?
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If you want feedback, we need to see how you are eating now. Are you willing to open your diary?0
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Ive been losing weight eating whatever I want. I'm just doing pure calorie counting. If calorie counting isn't helping, you might be underestimating how much of something you eat, or you need to lower your calorie intake, or exercise more.
I eat tons of snacks. I eat 6 times a day, breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner, snack. Just try to snack on something low-calorie. I usually snack on an apple, grapes, or a 100-calorie snack pack of oreos or cheese-its or something.0 -
I actually haven't logged in quite a while. I'm trying to jump back into things today.0
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I try to eat a lot of protein and fruit and some vegetables if I find some that I don't mind. I'm a pretty picky eater0
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While BFDeal is teasing, he's got a point. You're asking a huge and varied community a very big question and all we know is you're young and female.You should be vegan. I don't have a good reason. I just think I'd be funny I guess and since you're asking us to pick that's my vote.
I'd tell almost anyone who is in good health to eat plenty of vegetables and to make sure and get healthy fats and enough protein. I also tell most folks to limit refined carbohydrates and then depending on their lifestyle, go from there. Others will say: eat whatever you want, in moderation (whatever that means).
Again, you're going to get a ton of different answers.
And then again you could see what the U.S. government thinks you should eat by going to choosemyplate.gov, granted that's sponsored by the US dept of agriculture...
eat enough, but not too much.
ETA: and skip the slim quick pills (mentioned in your other thread).
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If you don't eat every 90min you will lose all your gainz, unless you're cutting in which case you will gain uncontrollably because of metabolic damage!0
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ThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »If you don't eat every 90min you will lose all your gainz, unless you're cutting in which case you will gain uncontrollably because of metabolic damage!
dafuq?0 -
OP, there is no right/wrong answer to your question. You are going to get a bunch of sarcastic responses and a bunch of sincere ones but really the answer is "eat whatever you like to eat and make it fit your calorie goals." If you are unable to do that, then you aren't going to lose weight.0
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »ThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »If you don't eat every 90min you will lose all your gainz, unless you're cutting in which case you will gain uncontrollably because of metabolic damage!
dafuq?
I'm assuming troll because of user name....0 -
okThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »ThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »If you don't eat every 90min you will lose all your gainz, unless you're cutting in which case you will gain uncontrollably because of metabolic damage!
dafuq?
I'm assuming troll because of user name....
Other than a rather immature (and bizarre) username I am not seeing trolling. Just youth. But that's me.0 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
okThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »ThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »If you don't eat every 90min you will lose all your gainz, unless you're cutting in which case you will gain uncontrollably because of metabolic damage!
dafuq?
I'm assuming troll because of user name....
Other than a rather immature (and bizarre) username I am not seeing trolling. Just youth. But that's me.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10026386/slimquick-pills
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10026377/free-exercise-videos0 -
ThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
okThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »ThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »If you don't eat every 90min you will lose all your gainz, unless you're cutting in which case you will gain uncontrollably because of metabolic damage!
dafuq?
I'm assuming troll because of user name....
Other than a rather immature (and bizarre) username I am not seeing trolling. Just youth. But that's me.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10026386/slimquick-pills
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10026377/free-exercise-videos
Yup. I saw those.
I guess we're not using the word troll the same way. Because I'm not seeing trolling. Maybe someone lying about their age...0 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »ThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
okThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »ThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »If you don't eat every 90min you will lose all your gainz, unless you're cutting in which case you will gain uncontrollably because of metabolic damage!
dafuq?
I'm assuming troll because of user name....
Other than a rather immature (and bizarre) username I am not seeing trolling. Just youth. But that's me.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10026386/slimquick-pills
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10026377/free-exercise-videos
Yup. I saw those.
I guess we're not using the word troll the same way. Because I'm not seeing trolling. Maybe someone lying about their age...
His first response in the first thread?0 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »ThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »If you don't eat every 90min you will lose all your gainz, unless you're cutting in which case you will gain uncontrollably because of metabolic damage!
dafuq?
it's true. I heard it at the Arnold.
OP why not ask us a smaller question? Like... how could we create world peace?
You need to get a few ducks in order before you can start making pate. For example. What's your daily caloric need? Dietary wants/desires/restrictions
Daily energy output?
Additional outputs
Social issues/topics
Goals (reasonable and well articulated)
etc etc etc. It's all there in section 37B.
You stole fizzy lifting drink. You lose. Good day.0 -
Eat all food groups at any time you want0
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I had a student last semester who passed out in my class (university). Turns out she was eating only saltines and fruit. Trying to lose weight for her wedding and someone told her this was a "get skinny quick" solution. The OPs posts all smack of young and naive and trying to get skinny quick. Not trying to cause disruption and discord.ThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »ThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
okThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »ThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »If you don't eat every 90min you will lose all your gainz, unless you're cutting in which case you will gain uncontrollably because of metabolic damage!
dafuq?
I'm assuming troll because of user name....
Other than a rather immature (and bizarre) username I am not seeing trolling. Just youth. But that's me.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10026386/slimquick-pills
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10026377/free-exercise-videos
Yup. I saw those.
I guess we're not using the word troll the same way. Because I'm not seeing trolling. Maybe someone lying about their age...
His first response in the first thread?
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His first response in the first thread?[/quote]
HER...and she's adorable
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
I had a student last semester who passed out in my class (university). Turns out she was eating only saltines and fruit. Trying to lose weight for her wedding and someone told her this was a "get skinny quick" solution. The OPs posts all smack of young and naive and trying to get skinny quick. Not trying to cause disruption and discord.ThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »ThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
okThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »ThePhoenixIsRising wrote: »If you don't eat every 90min you will lose all your gainz, unless you're cutting in which case you will gain uncontrollably because of metabolic damage!
dafuq?
I'm assuming troll because of user name....
Other than a rather immature (and bizarre) username I am not seeing trolling. Just youth. But that's me.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10026386/slimquick-pills
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10026377/free-exercise-videos
Yup. I saw those.
I guess we're not using the word troll the same way. Because I'm not seeing trolling. Maybe someone lying about their age...
His first response in the first thread?
LOL. Did someone get up and yell, "You got knocked the f--- out!" Then stole her necklace, and bike?0 -
You should eat either four small meals a day, or 3 meals with 2 snacks. You should try to eat more whole foods and less packaged foods. You should include protein and if possible some healthy fats into every meal. And you should log everything you eat and try to keep your sugar intake lower to reduce cravings.0
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why 4 or 5 times?0
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What's your daily caloric need? Dietary wants/desires/restrictions
Daily energy output?
Additional outputs
Social issues/topics
Goals (reasonable and well articulated)
Myfitnesspal says 1640 calorie limit.
I've pretty much been eating what I normally do but in small quantities. Like for breakfast, I'll have a packet of oatmeal, a yogurt, and a banana. For lunch, I'll have a sandwich and some carrot sticks, and for dinner, I'll eat a little of whatever my fiance wants for dinner. Sometimes I accidentally skip meals, I'm a college student and a mom, I'm not always on top of eating on schedule. I drink Diet Coke more often than water but I'm trying to kick the habit.
I don't have a daily energy output? I don't think? I try to find as many reasons as possible to climb the stairs in my apartment but other than that I haven't found a workout that fits into my schedule. I'm working to fix that, as previous posters so kindly posted that thread for me.
I would like to lose at least 30 pounds. I don't have a time limit on that. Just, end goal, 30 pounds lighter would be nice.0 -
macedinthedick wrote: »What's your daily caloric need? Dietary wants/desires/restrictions
Daily energy output?
Additional outputs
Social issues/topics
Goals (reasonable and well articulated)
Myfitnesspal says 1640 calorie limit.
I've pretty much been eating what I normally do but in small quantities. Like for breakfast, I'll have a packet of oatmeal, a yogurt, and a banana. For lunch, I'll have a sandwich and some carrot sticks, and for dinner, I'll eat a little of whatever my fiance wants for dinner. Sometimes I accidentally skip meals, I'm a college student and a mom, I'm not always on top of eating on schedule. I drink Diet Coke more often than water but I'm trying to kick the habit.
I don't have a daily energy output? I don't think? I try to find as many reasons as possible to climb the stairs in my apartment but other than that I haven't found a workout that fits into my schedule. I'm working to fix that, as previous posters so kindly posted that thread for me.
I would like to lose at least 30 pounds. I don't have a time limit on that. Just, end goal, 30 pounds lighter would be nice.
Are you (still) breast feeding?0 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »macedinthedick wrote: »What's your daily caloric need? Dietary wants/desires/restrictions
Daily energy output?
Additional outputs
Social issues/topics
Goals (reasonable and well articulated)
Myfitnesspal says 1640 calorie limit.
I've pretty much been eating what I normally do but in small quantities. Like for breakfast, I'll have a packet of oatmeal, a yogurt, and a banana. For lunch, I'll have a sandwich and some carrot sticks, and for dinner, I'll eat a little of whatever my fiance wants for dinner. Sometimes I accidentally skip meals, I'm a college student and a mom, I'm not always on top of eating on schedule. I drink Diet Coke more often than water but I'm trying to kick the habit.
I don't have a daily energy output? I don't think? I try to find as many reasons as possible to climb the stairs in my apartment but other than that I haven't found a workout that fits into my schedule. I'm working to fix that, as previous posters so kindly posted that thread for me.
I would like to lose at least 30 pounds. I don't have a time limit on that. Just, end goal, 30 pounds lighter would be nice.
Are you (still) breast feeding?
I wasn't breast feeding.0 -
thanks. Always best to check when one's profile says their a new(er) mom.macedinthedick wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »macedinthedick wrote: »What's your daily caloric need? Dietary wants/desires/restrictions
Daily energy output?
Additional outputs
Social issues/topics
Goals (reasonable and well articulated)
Myfitnesspal says 1640 calorie limit.
I've pretty much been eating what I normally do but in small quantities. Like for breakfast, I'll have a packet of oatmeal, a yogurt, and a banana. For lunch, I'll have a sandwich and some carrot sticks, and for dinner, I'll eat a little of whatever my fiance wants for dinner. Sometimes I accidentally skip meals, I'm a college student and a mom, I'm not always on top of eating on schedule. I drink Diet Coke more often than water but I'm trying to kick the habit.
I don't have a daily energy output? I don't think? I try to find as many reasons as possible to climb the stairs in my apartment but other than that I haven't found a workout that fits into my schedule. I'm working to fix that, as previous posters so kindly posted that thread for me.
I would like to lose at least 30 pounds. I don't have a time limit on that. Just, end goal, 30 pounds lighter would be nice.
Are you (still) breast feeding?
I wasn't breast feeding.
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macedinthedick wrote: »What's your daily caloric need? Dietary wants/desires/restrictions
Daily energy output?
Additional outputs
Social issues/topics
Goals (reasonable and well articulated)
Myfitnesspal says 1640 calorie limit.
I've pretty much been eating what I normally do but in small quantities. Like for breakfast, I'll have a packet of oatmeal, a yogurt, and a banana. For lunch, I'll have a sandwich and some carrot sticks, and for dinner, I'll eat a little of whatever my fiance wants for dinner. Sometimes I accidentally skip meals, I'm a college student and a mom, I'm not always on top of eating on schedule. I drink Diet Coke more often than water but I'm trying to kick the habit.
I don't have a daily energy output? I don't think? I try to find as many reasons as possible to climb the stairs in my apartment but other than that I haven't found a workout that fits into my schedule. I'm working to fix that, as previous posters so kindly posted that thread for me.
I would like to lose at least 30 pounds. I don't have a time limit on that. Just, end goal, 30 pounds lighter would be nice.
So, we're getting somewhere.
MFP is ok, but it might make more sense to use a better calculator. There's a TDEE calculator, which is Total Daily Energy Expenditure. Use that, calculate the ballpark figure for what you expend on the daily, and eat a bit under that. With 30 pounds, i'd make it a 3 or 4 quarter goal.
Now, firstly, are you talking a straight 30 pounds, or would you prefer to preserve as much lean body mass as possible while losing body fat? Because there is a significant difference between those two things.
Now, food wise. I'd strongly suggest weighing and logging what you eat. What is "a yogurt"? What is "a banana"? When I have a banana, I weigh that puppy, so I know it's 153gr of banana. I know I have 95gr of yogurt. Etc. That way I can be more accurate with my intake rating.
Skipping meals happens, I do it sometimes. On days like that, I'll hit my workout and then eat dinner like a famine victim who just had a good harvest.
The big thing for you to determine right now, is what you need to maintain your weight, how much actual weight/body comp you want, and THEN how much you should eat.
From there the rest is just details like macro mix, and then actual dietary constituents.0 -
macedinthedick wrote: »What's your daily caloric need? Dietary wants/desires/restrictions
Daily energy output?
Additional outputs
Social issues/topics
Goals (reasonable and well articulated)
Myfitnesspal says 1640 calorie limit.
I've pretty much been eating what I normally do but in small quantities. Like for breakfast, I'll have a packet of oatmeal, a yogurt, and a banana. For lunch, I'll have a sandwich and some carrot sticks, and for dinner, I'll eat a little of whatever my fiance wants for dinner. Sometimes I accidentally skip meals, I'm a college student and a mom, I'm not always on top of eating on schedule. I drink Diet Coke more often than water but I'm trying to kick the habit.
I don't have a daily energy output? I don't think? I try to find as many reasons as possible to climb the stairs in my apartment but other than that I haven't found a workout that fits into my schedule. I'm working to fix that, as previous posters so kindly posted that thread for me.
I would like to lose at least 30 pounds. I don't have a time limit on that. Just, end goal, 30 pounds lighter would be nice.
So, we're getting somewhere.
MFP is ok, but it might make more sense to use a better calculator. There's a TDEE calculator, which is Total Daily Energy Expenditure. Use that, calculate the ballpark figure for what you expend on the daily, and eat a bit under that. With 30 pounds, i'd make it a 3 or 4 quarter goal.
Now, firstly, are you talking a straight 30 pounds, or would you prefer to preserve as much lean body mass as possible while losing body fat? Because there is a significant difference between those two things.
Now, food wise. I'd strongly suggest weighing and logging what you eat. What is "a yogurt"? What is "a banana"? When I have a banana, I weigh that puppy, so I know it's 153gr of banana. I know I have 95gr of yogurt. Etc. That way I can be more accurate with my intake rating.
Skipping meals happens, I do it sometimes. On days like that, I'll hit my workout and then eat dinner like a famine victim who just had a good harvest.
The big thing for you to determine right now, is what you need to maintain your weight, how much actual weight/body comp you want, and THEN how much you should eat.
From there the rest is just details like macro mix, and then actual dietary constituents.
TDEE calculator said my BMR is 1479 and my TDEE is 1775 but I don't know what any of that means...
I'm aiming for lean body mass and losing fat.
Where can I buy a scale for that? Is it expensive?
Thank you for your time and advice. I apologize for not knowing how to ask the right questions. I literally feel like I have no idea what I'm doing.0 -
I already told you what TDEE means.
You don't need a scale for that, but you do need data points. I'd suggest if resources are not an issue, a bodpod or DEXA scan, but I like precise and accurate data for analysis. If resources are an issue, see if you can get a trained individual at your college to do a body fat test with calipers. Once you know your body fat % and your weight, you can determine how much actual fat you need to lose. You may find that 30# is actually 18# or 35#. Depends on fat.
So if your TDEE is 1775, if you were to say, cut 275 off that, and aim for 1500 calories daily, paired with some cardio and weight lifting, you'll lose weight at a moderate rate, while increasing fitness and preserving lean mass, which is bone, muscle, organs.
Now how do you get those 1500 calories? Up to you, but a good rule of thumb is around 0.6 to 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass, and then the rest of the caloric need split between fat and carb. Stick with whole foods, minimize items that are caloric dense but nutritionally lacking, and you're well on your way.0
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