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Stop.

You're doing going about this the wrong way. I mean it.

Am I reading your post right that you currently weigh 377 lbs? (not judging - just clarifying).

Your diary shows you're averaging about 1000 calories a day. Assuming I am right about your current weight, there is no reason you need to be eating on a 1200 calorie diet, much less eating 200-300 calories less than that per day.

My honest advice...(again, operating under the assumption that I've interpreted your post correctly)

1. Set a reasonable calorie goal for your current size. Even if you're not doing any exercise, you should easily be able to lose weight at 1800 calories per day. And don't undereat that...make it your goal to hit.
2. Don't obsess about your macros...at least not yet. With as much as you have to lose, I'd aim to get your calories from a variety of different types of foods. Maybe shoot for a moderate break down like 50c/30p/20f or 40c/30p/30f. But don't obsess about being too exact yet - with as much as you have to lose an exact split isn't necessary.
3. Get a little exercise. Doesn't have to be major - go for a walk. Do some body weight exercises, etc. Anything to get up and moving a bit.
4. I think 300 is a great first goal, and easily attainable using the above. Get there, and then re-assess and set your plan for the next goal.

Is there a particular reason that you want to reduce your carbs and fat intake? From a weight loss view point, as long as you are consuming less calories than you are burning, you'll lose weight regardless of whether your calories from from fat, carbs, or protein. I've also found that store bought protein items are often high in carbs, and depending on the product fat as well. If you want to up your protein perhaps try incorporating meat into your diet where you might otherwise have something carb or fat heavy. You could also try low fat or fat free greek yogurt as a snack.

beautifuldoll35 wrote: »

@juggernaut1974 thanks for the advice however I really don't think I need more unless it's for health reasons...I'm never hungry at the end of the day...I think the fact that I drink so much water before and after I eat causes me to be full longer...and I've been going to the gym every day since I started my journey 7 days ago...yesterday was the first day I missed and I felt like I was cheating myself....I know it seems like a bit much but my body feels so much better after I go...I didn't mention in the first status but I also need a hop replacement...be been in constant pain for years so my tolerance is a bit higher than most...and I just had a baby a year ago at age 37 by csectio and I snapped back n 2 weeks....my dr said it was impossible but I did it....

It is for health reasons. If your logging is accurate and you're really only eating 1000 calories a day, you're not providing your body with the nutrition you need which can result in hair loss and muscle loss.

Your current weight is almost exactly what I started at (and we have similar calorie goals lol) so from experience don't worry too much about your fat and carbs (unless you have medical reasons to do so), it's more about calories at this point, as long as you're lowering your cals you'll be losing weight and you'll do fine, leave the carbs and fat for the people doing high amounts of exercise and the people trying to gain a lot of muscle and just concentrate on losing weight right now. Unless you've got a medical reason to watch them, or you're into bodybuilding or a real fitness nut then they don't really matter.

You need to eat more if your are accurately logging your food. At your weight, 1,200 calories isn't enough, you WILL crash and burn.

Hi. With the amount you want to lose, it will take a while. Eating so few calories long term will be difficult (impossible?) from a psychological point of view and dangerous for your body. Believe me you don't want to your hair to start falling out and the such. You could calculate your TDEE how many calories you spend on a normal day. https://tdeecalculator.net/. Eat 1000 calories less than your TDEE to lose 2 pounds a week, which should put you at 300 pounds by October. Good luck!

beautifuldoll35 wrote: »

Thanks everyone....I don't know much about the methods of loosing so I'm learning and I will definelty go up a few hundred calories....

Good! I am about 5'7" and 174 and I eat more than you and I am still losing. I eat around 1450! You don't need to go up way way too high if you are feeling okay and aren't hungry. I used to stick to 1200 only, but I found that eating that extra 250 calories has stopped a lot of my cravings to binge on junk, and I feel more free to enjoy social activities or a drink every now and then. And you definitely need more than 1200 if you are working out! I usually eat back almost all my workout calories.

Don't worry too much about your fat and carb intake if you are hitting your calorie goals. Fats are needed and so are some carbs. The only reason I avoid certain carbs if because they just don't fill me up the way fat and protein does, not because low carb is a magical way of eating.

Some of my favorite snacks are chicken breast with guacamole. I cook my own chicken to save money, but you can also buy the grilled and ready chicken to save time. I eat that with a 100 calorie pack of guacamole. I love cheese sticks or mozzarella pearls with beef jerky or almonds as a snack. I love to sip on tomato soup as a snack or breakfast. I like the dark chocolate almond KIND bars. I love pistachios. I love the 100 calorie bags of popcorn. I love smoked salmon rolled up with cream cheese. I love hard boiled eggs. Really - anything you like! Just remember portion control.