Extra Calories At The End Of The Day -- What To Do?
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PeachyPlum wrote: »Extra calories? What are those?
Is this one of those imaginary things, like leftover wine?
^^THIS.
Yup! I spend all of my extra cals on wine...
Eat more calorie-dense foods during the day, or in the evening. Nuts, avocados, olives, seeds. Those will fill you up, but won't likely to cause you to binge. (Well, nuts do for some people...) Or, make a calorie-dense smoothie.0 -
OP: What do you want? People have given you suggestions and you just keep giving excuses about why their suggestions won't work.
Eat your calories or don't. I don't care. You might not be hungry now, but eventually eating so little will catch up with you and you will feel hungrier. So eat more then. Or eat more calorie dense foods. Just stop making excuses or don't post the question.
Also, eat breakfast.
Ill go with this +1 Op you do seem to be making it more difficult than it needs to be, eat it dont eat it, just make sure you get sufficient nutrition. Theres lots of weknesses in your stragey as explained so far which may come back to bit you, but they may not. It sounds like your basic logging is not what you think.0 -
i don't care to read through all the pages, so you might have already gotten this advice....if you want to spread those calories out during the day rather than have them all at night, and already feel like your meals are "big" enough, just add more calorie dense options to those meals. Add nuts to a salad or cook with oil. 1 tablespoon of pretty much any kind of oil comes out at about 120 calories. throw down a few tbsp for a good ol' fashioned stir fry and you're over a 3rd of the way there.0
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One more vote for weekly rather than daily calorie targets.
My daily totals are all over the map, but as long as my weekly total is in range, I'm happy to eat according to my appetite, not a rigid daily number. Some days I'm not hungry; other days I'm famished. It tends to even out on its own.0 -
MakePeasNotWar wrote: »One more vote for weekly rather than daily calorie targets.
My daily totals are all over the map, but as long as my weekly total is in range, I'm happy to eat according to my appetite, not a rigid daily number. Some days I'm not hungry; other days I'm famished. It tends to even out on its own.
This makes me feel better. I do look at my weekly intake and it's usually close to where it should be.
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I agree. I used to do this when I lost before and i never realized it probably helped a lot. I will go back to this. Thank you!0 -
I want to say thank you to everyone who has given me suggestions other than "weigh your food". While they won't all work ultimately I think I got the answers I needed.
For those of you who have been harping on me to weigh my food. For the last time it has nothing to do with my original question. I am losing without a problem. I have lost 30+ pounds twice before without ever weighing anything. Scales are the most accurate way yes but they aren't absolutely necessary. I do have one and will use it when I feel it's needed (IE: when I have less weight to lose and can't afford inaccuracy).
For those in this thread who have just been unpleasant and/or antagonistic -- this forum is and always has been for people to get help with getting healthy. Having a sh***y attitude and making rude comments is nothing but discouraging. I have a fairly thick skin but I see this crap happen all over this board and it pisses me off. For the person who said I only logged coffee and should try eating food -- do you really think I only drank coffee that day or maybe do you think I just forgot to log the rest? To the person who was pinpointing bad days in my diary...I ate Chinese food at a restaurant (where I couldn't weigh food if I wanted) on Mother's Day. So sue me. To those who have said I'm making excuses -- I've thanked several people for suggestions that I think help. Just because a couple of suggestions don't work for me (from past experience) does not mean I am making excuses. Different things work for different people.
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abetterluke wrote: »I want to say thank you to everyone who has given me suggestions other than "weigh your food". While they won't all work ultimately I think I got the answers I needed.
For those of you who have been harping on me to weigh my food. For the last time it has nothing to do with my original question. I am losing without a problem. I have lost 30+ pounds twice before without ever weighing anything. Scales are the most accurate way yes but they aren't absolutely necessary. I do have one and will use it when I feel it's needed (IE: when I have less weight to lose and can't afford inaccuracy).
For those in this thread who have just been unpleasant and/or antagonistic -- this forum is and always has been for people to get help with getting healthy. Having a sh***y attitude and making rude comments is nothing but discouraging. I have a fairly thick skin but I see this crap happen all over this board and it pisses me off. For the person who said I only logged coffee and should try eating food -- do you really think I only drank coffee that day or maybe do you think I just forgot to log the rest? To the person who was pinpointing bad days in my diary...I ate Chinese food at a restaurant (where I couldn't weigh food if I wanted) on Mother's Day. So sue me. To those who have said I'm making excuses -- I've thanked several people for suggestions that I think help. Just because a couple of suggestions don't work for me (from past experience) does not mean I am making excuses. Different things work for different people.
Now how about some positivity and encouragement rather than judgement and negativity.
Backhanded thank you..
Mean people of MFP tirade..
Name calling..
Getting angry over solid advice you don't care to hear..
I bet people will be falling all over themselves to help you out again.0 -
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PrizePopple wrote: »abetterluke wrote: »I want to say thank you to everyone who has given me suggestions other than "weigh your food". While they won't all work ultimately I think I got the answers I needed.
For those of you who have been harping on me to weigh my food. For the last time it has nothing to do with my original question. I am losing without a problem. I have lost 30+ pounds twice before without ever weighing anything. Scales are the most accurate way yes but they aren't absolutely necessary. I do have one and will use it when I feel it's needed (IE: when I have less weight to lose and can't afford inaccuracy).
For those in this thread who have just been unpleasant and/or antagonistic -- this forum is and always has been for people to get help with getting healthy. Having a sh***y attitude and making rude comments is nothing but discouraging. I have a fairly thick skin but I see this crap happen all over this board and it pisses me off. For the person who said I only logged coffee and should try eating food -- do you really think I only drank coffee that day or maybe do you think I just forgot to log the rest? To the person who was pinpointing bad days in my diary...I ate Chinese food at a restaurant (where I couldn't weigh food if I wanted) on Mother's Day. So sue me. To those who have said I'm making excuses -- I've thanked several people for suggestions that I think help. Just because a couple of suggestions don't work for me (from past experience) does not mean I am making excuses. Different things work for different people.
Now how about some positivity and encouragement rather than judgement and negativity.
Backhanded thank you..
Mean people of MFP tirade..
Name calling..
Getting angry over solid advice you don't care to hear..
I bet people will be falling all over themselves to help you out again.
There was nothing "backhanded" about my thank you. And when did I call anyone a name?
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Daveysgirl2014 wrote: »As long as you're getting, at the very, very least 1000 per day you should be fine.
Wrong.
You definitely don't want to eat 600 calories in one sitting late at night because your metabolism rate actually slows down later at night because your less active. It is also can be hard to digest properly that amount of food if your going to bed right after.abetterluke wrote: »So here's my situation -- I have my calories set at 1800 per day. A lot of the time I end up only eating 1200-1400 and 8pm or so rolls around and I have 400-600 left.
Late night snacking is a problem I've always struggled with so I'm very hesitant to eat 600 calories in one sitting 2 hours after I've eaten dinner.
Is it ok to have that large of a deficit several days per week? The impatient person in me wants to do that every single day and drop a lot of weight quickly but the logical person in me wants me to do whatever is going to equal out to a permanent lifestyle change and not a "diet"
That's completely false.karintalley wrote: »abetterluke wrote: »DevilsFan1 wrote: »This one entry also seems to dispute your assertion that what you eat is mostly meat and veggies. It looks like mostly carbs to me.
Well for one that day was Mother's Day and my mom wanted Chinese food. So yeah I'm not going to apologize for that.
Lol...You have a stalker . This is why I don't like having my diary open.
Right, the person is a stalker because they looked at the diary of a person who is asking for help with his intake. Makes no sense.
You need to shill out. I for one was joking. Have some wine and relax
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OP, I hope you at least got some help. These forums can be great and sometimes get pretty heated.lol0
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karintalley wrote: »OP, I hope you at least got some help. These forums can be great and sometimes get pretty heated.lol
Lol I agree. And yes I've gotten a lot of good answers. I think I can make my days work a bit better from now on. Thank you!0 -
karintalley wrote: »Daveysgirl2014 wrote: »As long as you're getting, at the very, very least 1000 per day you should be fine.
Wrong.
You definitely don't want to eat 600 calories in one sitting late at night because your metabolism rate actually slows down later at night because your less active. It is also can be hard to digest properly that amount of food if your going to bed right after.abetterluke wrote: »So here's my situation -- I have my calories set at 1800 per day. A lot of the time I end up only eating 1200-1400 and 8pm or so rolls around and I have 400-600 left.
Late night snacking is a problem I've always struggled with so I'm very hesitant to eat 600 calories in one sitting 2 hours after I've eaten dinner.
Is it ok to have that large of a deficit several days per week? The impatient person in me wants to do that every single day and drop a lot of weight quickly but the logical person in me wants me to do whatever is going to equal out to a permanent lifestyle change and not a "diet"
That's completely false.karintalley wrote: »abetterluke wrote: »DevilsFan1 wrote: »This one entry also seems to dispute your assertion that what you eat is mostly meat and veggies. It looks like mostly carbs to me.
Well for one that day was Mother's Day and my mom wanted Chinese food. So yeah I'm not going to apologize for that.
Lol...You have a stalker . This is why I don't like having my diary open.
Right, the person is a stalker because they looked at the diary of a person who is asking for help with his intake. Makes no sense.
You need to shill out. I was joking. Have some wine and relax
Shill out? No idea what you're trying to say.
Chill out then. Sorry, that second language thing hunting me again.
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it's not a popular answer but I say add more fat to your foods, although I won't lie I haven't looked at your diary and from some of the quoted comments, I don't wanna read the drama fest. If you got good answer, go with them and ignore the rude people.0
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Eat some breakfast my friend.0
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FaylinaMeir wrote: »it's not a popular answer but I say add more fat to your foods, although I won't lie I haven't looked at your diary and from some of the quoted comments, I don't wanna read the drama fest. If you got good answer, go with them and ignore the rude people.
I'm not opposed to adding more fats. I don't cut my fat very low as it is but I could ease up a bit and use a bit more oil or eat butter a little more often. Thanks!
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Op. No. Don't eat more butter!
Must be better choices. I don't think you should worry about it. You are losing just fine and you feel good.. right? But don't be worried about eating. Eat if you are hungry.0 -
abetterluke wrote: »lemonsnowdrop wrote: »Did you cut out all calorie dense foods? Cook with a little oil, butter and mayo. Eat some peanut butter.
Not all. I eat peanut butter a couple of times a week for lunch. I also cook with oil and use butter and mayo from time to time. Not a daily occurrence though. Even when I do use those things I don't use very much....except butter...i might as well be paula deen.
Do you weigh your foods on a food scale? If not you could be eating more than you think & already be satiated by eating an amount higher than 1400-1600.0 -
kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »abetterluke wrote: »lemonsnowdrop wrote: »Did you cut out all calorie dense foods? Cook with a little oil, butter and mayo. Eat some peanut butter.
Not all. I eat peanut butter a couple of times a week for lunch. I also cook with oil and use butter and mayo from time to time. Not a daily occurrence though. Even when I do use those things I don't use very much....except butter...i might as well be paula deen.
Do you weigh your foods on a food scale? If not you could be eating more than you think & already be satiated by eating an amount higher than 1400-1600.
This has been suggested numerous times. The OP thought it ridiculous...0 -
I did not see anywhere how much you are losing and how overweight you are, OP. I have a different suggestion for you - go by how much you lose and not how many calories you *think* you have left as long as you're estimating.
The reason people get into your diary is not to be mean but because they don't want to completely derail you with the wrong advice. I.e. You think you eat 1400 and have 400 left (random examples) but in reality you eat 1750 and have 50 left. That's very possible with eyeballing and if that is the case, all the advice about eating more would be as likely to be wrong as right.
So if you want to eye all, fine, it's up to you. But then don't treat the calories you see in your diary as anything other than a running trend, and even that will be iffy at best. Look to your scale instead (or belt or whatever you prefer to measure progress). If you are losing about as much as is expected based on your weight, pounds left to lose, TDEE etc then no, you don't really have 400 calories left. If you are losing more, than you need to increase your food to prevent muscle loss and not look all squishy when you're slimmer. If you are losing much less then expected, then decrease food or increase exercise. Let your progress be your guide, it will be more accurate than any theory...
I see you're very defensive about advice but I'll offer one more: start working out and do strength training. It's a great way to preserve muscle. I can promise you if you're overweight you have a lot more muscle mass than you think based on how you look (it's hidden under the fat) and if you do the work to preserve it, you'll be amazed how good your body begins to look in just a couple of months and how amazing you'll feel.0 -
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Wiseandcurious wrote: »I did not see anywhere how much you are losing and how overweight you are, OP. I have a different suggestion for you - go by how much you lose and not how many calories you *think* you have left as long as you're estimating.
The reason people get into your diary is not to be mean but because they don't want to completely derail you with the wrong advice. I.e. You think you eat 1400 and have 400 left (random examples) but in reality you eat 1750 and have 50 left. That's very possible with eyeballing and if that is the case, all the advice about eating more would be as likely to be wrong as right.
So if you want to eye all, fine, it's up to you. But then don't treat the calories you see in your diary as anything other than a running trend, and even that will be iffy at best. Look to your scale instead (or belt or whatever you prefer to measure progress). If you are losing about as much as is expected based on your weight, pounds left to lose, TDEE etc then no, you don't really have 400 calories left. If you are losing more, than you need to increase your food to prevent muscle loss and not look all squishy when you're slimmer. If you are losing much less then expected, then decrease food or increase exercise. Let your progress be your guide, it will be more accurate than any theory...
I see you're very defensive about advice but I'll offer one more: start working out and do strength training. It's a great way to preserve muscle. I can promise you if you're overweight you have a lot more muscle mass than you think based on how you look (it's hidden under the fat) and if you do the work to preserve it, you'll be amazed how good your body begins to look in just a couple of months and how amazing you'll feel.
^^I agree 110%. Spot on!0 -
i have noticed that when u enter exercise into the diary it then frees up more calories.. so maybe that's why u end up with so many left at night.. Also are your portions measured or guessed... i was cheating myself cause i was guessing, instead of weighing, or measuring. having too much fruit cause the apple was bigger etc....0
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