Can't eat all the calories
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One issue *could* be that you went to all "diet" foods. Salads, low fat dressing, etc. Cleaned up your diet, only eating "healthy", low fat low carb and everything you "know" you have to do to lose weight.
Problem is, that's not a healthy way to eat.
Lose the low fat, low whatever, diet, lite, sugar-free, etc nonsense.
Have a cheeseburger. It will help you reach your calorie goals.0 -
cosmo_momo wrote: »Buy a food scale!!! That will (probably) solve all of your problems.
Yep! Start with a food scale. Weigh everything you are eating to determine how much you are truly eating. I bet it's higher that you think.0 -
diannethegeek wrote: »calorie dense foods can be your best friend when you're trying to eat more. These are foods that pack a lot of calories into just a small amount, so they boost your calories quickly without putting a lot of extra food in your stomach.
This is a generic list and it's definitely not comprehensive, but anything here can be included in a balanced diet (as long as there are no allergies, medical conditions, obviously):
avocado
cheese
full fat dairy
Greek yogurt
ice cream
peanut butter (or other nut butters)
dark chocolate
less lean cuts of meat (including beef, pork, sausage, etc.)
seeds (chia, flax, sunflower, etc.)
nuts
olive oil
coconut oil
butter
beans and lentils
protein shakes, bars, and smoothies
hummus
beef jerky
cornbread
tuna
full calorie condiments
full calorie sauces & dressings
sour cream
guacamole
whole grain pasta
rice
bacon
whole eggs
quinoa
fruit and fruit juices
pretzels
bananas
scones
muffins (bran, blueberry, banana nut, etc.)
potatoes (sweet, red, gold, purple, white, etc.)
dried fruit (raisins, apricots, plums, dates, etc.)
granola
coconut
salmon
edamame
olives
honey
molasses
I love it when ppl share helpful lists.. thanks!0 -
Milk, cheese, bacon, etc. Easy to drink and eat and full of good calories. I don't recommend 400 calories of cheese or bacon, but a glass of milk and an ounce of cheese as snacks somewhere in your day should be pretty easy to work in. If you like nuts, a handful of nuts have lots of calories and lots of good stuff in.0
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Very confused by the responses here… If you're full, why would you try to eat more (isn't that often how people become overweight in the first place, by ignoring internal cues)? And why would you try to eat more calorie-dense foods if you are not hungry and are trying to lose weight? You're going to force down some PB "just because", even if you're full & trying to lose weight? According to the principles of CICO, a higher calorie deficit would produce more weight loss more quickly, even if that deficit isn't sustainable, right?
I suspect that the OP is perhaps not tracking accurately...0 -
TiffanyR71 wrote: »Very confused by the responses here… If you're full, why would you try to eat more (isn't that often how people become overweight in the first place, by ignoring internal cues)? And why would you try to eat more calorie-dense foods if you are not hungry and are trying to lose weight? You're going to force down some PB "just because", even if you're full & trying to lose weight? According to the principles of CICO, a higher calorie deficit would produce more weight loss more quickly, even if that deficit isn't sustainable, right?
I suspect that the OP is perhaps not tracking accurately...
Because, if the OP is tracking accurately, they are risking depriving their body of nutrients by eating below 1200 calories, which over time can lead to muscle loss, exhaustion, loss of hair, and many other health concerns.0 -
Yes, ok - got it - "over time" 1180 calories a day will undoubtedly have catastrophic effects, but 1205 won't... Regardless of what someone's caloric needs are.0
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TiffanyR71 wrote: »Yes, ok - got it - "over time" 1180 calories a day will undoubtedly have catastrophic effects, but 1205 won't... Regardless of what someone's caloric needs are.TiffanyR71 wrote: »Yes, ok - got it - "over time" 1180 calories a day will undoubtedly have catastrophic effects, but 1205 won't... Regardless of what someone's caloric needs are.
Where are you getting this? OP clearly said that she was averaging 800 to 1,000.0 -
"By eating below 1200"0
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TiffanyR71 wrote: »Yes, ok - got it - "over time" 1180 calories a day will undoubtedly have catastrophic effects, but 1205 won't... Regardless of what someone's caloric needs are.
What thread are you reading that what you just wrote makes any kind of contextual sense?0 -
Also, it was never established how tall the 0P is, nor was it established whether or not she is grossly under estimating her caloric intake…0
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TiffanyR71 wrote: »"By eating below 1200"
Immediately preceded by "if the OP is tracking accurately." We're talking about the OP here, who most likely has calorie needs above 800 - 1,000. You don't have to derail this into a discussion of whether or not ANYONE might have calorie needs that are legitimately met by 1,180.0 -
TiffanyR71 wrote: »Yes, ok - got it - "over time" 1180 calories a day will undoubtedly have catastrophic effects, but 1205 won't... Regardless of what someone's caloric needs are.
Straw man argument is ridiculous
The minimum number of calories for a woman is 1200 ...it's a good guideline to stick to unless you're under 4'11 or amputee or under medical advice
Eating less does not make one lose body fat faster, it makes the body cannibalise more LBM than it needs to which is not good
So yes it really does matter if the OP is honestly netting 800-1000 regularly
Oils, nuts, cream, cheese, chocolate, ice cream, full fat not lot fat, fried foods ...seriously not difficult to increase the calorie density0 -
TiffanyR71 wrote: »Very confused by the responses here… If you're full, why would you try to eat more (isn't that often how people become overweight in the first place, by ignoring internal cues)? And why would you try to eat more calorie-dense foods if you are not hungry and are trying to lose weight? You're going to force down some PB "just because", even if you're full & trying to lose weight? According to the principles of CICO, a higher calorie deficit would produce more weight loss more quickly, even if that deficit isn't sustainable, right?
I suspect that the OP is perhaps not tracking accurately...
Well, your're right ,inaccurate tracking could be the problem. However, if it's not, 800-1000 calories is too low and is not healthy or sustainable.
You will only gain weight if you eat over your total daily energy expenditure.0 -
TiffanyR71 wrote: »"By eating below 1200"
You don't eat below what MFP gives you because it includes the deficit without exercise.0 -
TiffanyR71 wrote: »Also, it was never established how tall the 0P is, nor was it established whether or not she is grossly under estimating her caloric intake…
People have already mentioned the possibility that his/her logging may be off. The person you took issue with specifically mentioned the possibility that OP may not be logging correctly.0 -
meganridenour wrote: »Damn I wish I had that problem. I'm hungry so often.
What are you eating??
same. i never had that problem.
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Add healthy fats such as nuts, avocados, grape seed/ evoo oil to your veggies/ salads.0
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