I lost 10 pounds in a week and I'm doing every thing right..or so I thought! smh
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Ugh. This is a rant.
Eating enough calories is such a problem for me now that I've started dieting. I like to go cold turkey. When I'm done with something I just toss it out the window and erase it's existence.
With food it's not that simple... We need to eat.
It's like telling a former cigarette smoker to take a couple more puffs but don't over do it. And you're just like no... I don't wanna start bad habits again plus I'm fine without it (or less calories in food's case). So instead you're just stuck with a calculator and various nutrition charts... Eating like a friggin robot. v__v.
I lost SO much weight my first week of diet and exercise (10 pounds...I started at 338 lbs tho so ofc I lose quicker at first). And although I'm not hungry and I don't feel like I'm starving myself.. I feel like I should be eating more based on what I was told and based on numbers. I'm sad. v_v.
I eat from 500 to 700 calories a day. Not on purpose.. But a banana, a fruit salad and a grilled chicken salad and hella water doesn't really add up to much. (Today will be more because I was LITERALLY stuffing my face... like tf... trying to add on more cals to hit my goal).
Then I work my *kitten* off in the gym, which just sets me back even more in the calories deficient.
I'm supposed to be having at least 1200 calories (my doctor suggests 1000 cals.)
The problem is that when I did eat bad foods and gained weight... I never ate ALOT... it was just all unhealthy. A bowl of McDonald's chicken nuggets packs on a lot more calories than a bowl of lettuce. But now I feel like I need 3 damn bowls of lettuce just to hit my goal!
What part of the game is this? The former McDonald's lover is now not eating enough?! I'm so irritated.
Eating enough calories is such a problem for me now that I've started dieting. I like to go cold turkey. When I'm done with something I just toss it out the window and erase it's existence.
With food it's not that simple... We need to eat.
It's like telling a former cigarette smoker to take a couple more puffs but don't over do it. And you're just like no... I don't wanna start bad habits again plus I'm fine without it (or less calories in food's case). So instead you're just stuck with a calculator and various nutrition charts... Eating like a friggin robot. v__v.
I lost SO much weight my first week of diet and exercise (10 pounds...I started at 338 lbs tho so ofc I lose quicker at first). And although I'm not hungry and I don't feel like I'm starving myself.. I feel like I should be eating more based on what I was told and based on numbers. I'm sad. v_v.
I eat from 500 to 700 calories a day. Not on purpose.. But a banana, a fruit salad and a grilled chicken salad and hella water doesn't really add up to much. (Today will be more because I was LITERALLY stuffing my face... like tf... trying to add on more cals to hit my goal).
Then I work my *kitten* off in the gym, which just sets me back even more in the calories deficient.
I'm supposed to be having at least 1200 calories (my doctor suggests 1000 cals.)
The problem is that when I did eat bad foods and gained weight... I never ate ALOT... it was just all unhealthy. A bowl of McDonald's chicken nuggets packs on a lot more calories than a bowl of lettuce. But now I feel like I need 3 damn bowls of lettuce just to hit my goal!
What part of the game is this? The former McDonald's lover is now not eating enough?! I'm so irritated.
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Why can't you just eat what you used to eat, just less?0
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Because it's no good for my body. I just graduated from a college campus with no kitchen and no hotplates or grills were allowed.Why can't you just eat what you used to eat, just less?
For 4 years, my breakfast lunch and dinner were all fast food. I prefer to eat home cooked meals (or boston market type of stuff when I do eat out) now. Part of my weight loss is of course wanting to look better but the main reason I am here is because of the fact that my body felt like LITERAL CRAP when I kept eating out. Whether a small fry or a whole combo. My body deserves more than junk.
I'm done with it.0 -
Because it's no good for my body. I just graduated from a college campus with no kitchen and no hotplates or grills were allowed.Why can't you just eat what you used to eat, just less?
For 4 years, my breakfast lunch and dinner were all fast food. I prefer to eat home cooked meals (or boston market type of stuff when I do eat out) now. Part of my weight loss is of course wanting to look better but the main reason I am here is because of the fact that my body felt like LITERAL CRAP when I kept eating out. Whether a small fry or a whole combo. My body deserves more than junk.
I'm done with it.
So eat more calorie dense foods. For the record, this type of restriction rarely works long term.0 -
No suggestions? Besides telling me to opt for the happy kids meal instead of the adult combo?
How Unfortunate.0 -
You need to learn how to eat again. I was like you, all I ate was pizzas and packet curries. I started with chicken breasts and potato's or home made curries with rice because it keeps you full and adds extra calories. Under eating is bad because I used to eat 800 calories a day and now all I want to do is just eat and eat because I never feel satisfied, after your adrenaline kick of eating under the calories, you'll slowly go back into bad habits0
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You might find some ideas here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10142490/a-list-of-calorie-dense-foods0
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mizukikuro wrote: »You need to learn how to eat again. I was like you, all I ate was pizzas and packet curries. I started with chicken breasts and potato's or home made curries with rice because it keeps you full and adds extra calories. Under eating is bad because I used to eat 800 calories a day and now all I want to do is just eat and eat because I never feel satisfied, after your adrenaline kick of eating under the calories, you'll slowly go back into bad habits
And I LOVE rice and potatoes. But my doctor told me not to eat any of that... no bread.. no spaghetti.. zero carbs.. nothing Ugh. I'm going to have to talk with him then because I feel like I can balance that with grilled chicken and steamed veggies. Great suggestion thanks.0 -
OP...don't I remember a previous thread where this was discussed with you?
Just eat your regular food...just less of it.
Today I have had bacon, eggs, toast w/butter and honey.
Cheese and crackers.
Pizza
A low calorie dessert
All of that comes to just over 1000 calories...I still have plenty left for the rest of the day.
I will probably have a banana w/peanut butter smeared all over it...maybe some yogurt...who knows.
My point is...you don't have to eat fast food to get your calories in. Though on occasion...I eat fast food...such as my pizza.0 -
Did your doctor tell you not to eat carbs because of a medical condition or just because that was his dietary advice?mizukikuro wrote: »You need to learn how to eat again. I was like you, all I ate was pizzas and packet curries. I started with chicken breasts and potato's or home made curries with rice because it keeps you full and adds extra calories. Under eating is bad because I used to eat 800 calories a day and now all I want to do is just eat and eat because I never feel satisfied, after your adrenaline kick of eating under the calories, you'll slowly go back into bad habits
And I LOVE rice and potatoes. But my doctor told me not to eat any of that... no bread.. no spaghetti.. zero carbs.. nothing Ugh. I'm going to have to talk with him then because I feel like I can balance that with grilled chicken and steamed veggies. Great suggestion thanks.
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thanks.diannethegeek wrote: »You might find some ideas here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10142490/a-list-of-calorie-dense-foods
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mizukikuro wrote: »You need to learn how to eat again. I was like you, all I ate was pizzas and packet curries. I started with chicken breasts and potato's or home made curries with rice because it keeps you full and adds extra calories. Under eating is bad because I used to eat 800 calories a day and now all I want to do is just eat and eat because I never feel satisfied, after your adrenaline kick of eating under the calories, you'll slowly go back into bad habits
And I LOVE rice and potatoes. But my doctor told me not to eat any of that... no bread.. no spaghetti.. zero carbs.. nothing Ugh. I'm going to have to talk with him then because I feel like I can balance that with grilled chicken and steamed veggies. Great suggestion thanks.
Given that virtually everything except meat contains carbohydrates (yes, even vegetables!), it's unlikely your doctor told you to consume zero carbohydrates. Did your doctor recommend this due to health issues or as a weight loss plan?0 -
eat regular foods like oatmeal or eggs for breakfast, fruit and chicken for lunch, maybe a portion of fish, serving of rice and veggies for dinner. normal foods but reasonable portions of them. what kind of foods do you like to eat? I saw you mentioned salads, add more protein to them like a boiled egg, or avocado. snack on a bit of popcorn for snack or a greek yogurt and a banana. its easy to add up calories when you add enough protein to your eating
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strong_curves wrote: »
I asked for her personal suggestions of calorie dense foods. MOST of the things discussed here is "google"able but the point of this site is for peer feedback, support, advice on diet and exercised based on experience.
If someone's response is to google it, then they shouldn't respond in the first place...
At least to posts that I create.0 -
Yeah, a Cobb salad with egg, avocado, chicken, bacon, and some blue cheese dressing (or Ranch, if that's the way you roll) sounds like it might work.0
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strong_curves wrote: »
I asked for her personal suggestions of calorie dense foods. MOST of the things discussed here is "google"able but the point of this site is for peer feedback, support, advice on diet and exercised based on experience.
If someone's response is to google it, then they shouldn't respond in the first place...
At least to posts that I create.
Lolz. Good luck OP with that attitude.0 -
OP...don't I remember a previous thread where this was discussed with you?
Just eat your regular food...just less of it.
Today I have had bacon, eggs, toast w/butter and honey.
Cheese and crackers.
Pizza
A low calorie dessert
All of that comes to just over 1000 calories...I still have plenty left for the rest of the day.
I will probably have a banana w/peanut butter smeared all over it...maybe some yogurt...who knows.
My point is...you don't have to eat fast food to get your calories in. Though on occasion...I eat fast food...such as my pizza.
My thread was asking what people were having for dinner. But when I saw rice... pizza... and all these carbs (THAT I LOVE) that my doctor said no too.. I was stuck with all the low calorie stuff that puts me back where I am. But I am going to meet with him and ask him to incorporate some carbs in my diet... Grass and proteins has me crawling to my daily goal.0 -
Timelordlady85 wrote: »eat regular foods like oatmeal or eggs for breakfast, fruit and chicken for lunch, maybe a portion of fish, serving of rice and veggies for dinner. normal foods but reasonable portions of them. what kind of foods do you like to eat? I saw you mentioned salads, add more protein to them like a boiled egg, or avocado. snack on a bit of popcorn for snack or a greek yogurt and a banana. its easy to add up calories when you add enough protein to your eating
Omg yes popcorn and yogurt! Great suggestions for snacking around. Thank you.0 -
Maybe do a supplemental drink as well, like Ensure or Boost? Those will often give you nutrients you may be lacking in your regular diet.0
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DeguelloTex wrote: »Did your doctor tell you not to eat carbs because of a medical condition or just because that was his dietary advice?janejellyroll wrote: »Given that virtually everything except meat contains carbohydrates (yes, even vegetables!), it's unlikely your doctor told you to consume zero carbohydrates. Did your doctor recommend this due to health issues or as a weight loss plan?
As of today, I have no medical conditions (besides obesity).
I got blood work done and I am waiting on the results. I doubt it but I don't want to jinx it.
I guess he just wants to stay on the safe side.0 -
Your doctor may have told you a "no carb" diet, but intended for you to have a "low carb" diet and continue to eat vegetables and dairy along with your meat. You should probably call to clarify.
If it's latter, you can fill up on fattier cuts of meat, add cheese and butter to your vegetables, eat more nuts, etc.0 -
strong_curves wrote: »
I asked for her personal suggestions of calorie dense foods. MOST of the things discussed here is "google"able but the point of this site is for peer feedback, support, advice on diet and exercised based on experience.
If someone's response is to google it, then they shouldn't respond in the first place...
At least to posts that I create.
Lolz. Good luck OP with that attitude.
Ditto,,,,,,support is offered don't bite the hand that feeds ,,,,, pun intended-1 -
strong_curves wrote: »
I asked for her personal suggestions of calorie dense foods. MOST of the things discussed here is "google"able but the point of this site is for peer feedback, support, advice on diet and exercised based on experience.
If someone's response is to google it, then they shouldn't respond in the first place...
At least to posts that I create.
Most will tell you to eat whatever you like but make sure it fits into your daily calorie goal. You can eat rice and still lose weight. You can eat fast food (in moderation) and still lose weight. You can eat pretty much anything you want, as long as you eat less than you burn, and still lose weight.
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Skinny pop popcorn is 39 calories a cup, I love it!0
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Like your dr said eat low carbs. I eat a lot more than I ever did I just eat eggs tuna turkey meat and Vegetables. Make sure you measure your self! I have only lost 6lbs but I have lost a total of 6 inches so far and this is within a month. Keep your head up!0
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No suggestions? Besides telling me to opt for the happy kids meal instead of the adult combo?
How Unfortunate.
Why do you have to get a Happy Meal? McDonald's has ALOT of options and provides all of their nutritional information.
I had McDonald's today for lunch. McDouble, 4 piece nuggets with sweet & sour sauce, a fruit & yogurt parfait and a Diet Coke. 780 calories. If that's too many calories, try 2x 4 pc. nuggets, sauce and a parfait and it's 580 calories.
You don't have to cut out the things you love. If you like fast food, there's nothing wrong with that. It's just about finding ways to fit the things you love into your calorie goal. And maybe not all at once. It's all about moderation.0
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