Thinking about skipping breakfast or just eating 1 banana
DjsMom243
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Today my breakfast add up to 770 calories. I'm trying to find where my problem is but it's hard ...
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Are you asking a question or just venting?0
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Well your problem seems to be that you eat 770 calories
Id say try to plan your meals ahead so you dont overeat too much on one meal 4 -
There is a ton of leeway between 770 calories and skipping breakfast (or just eating a piece of fruit).
What did you eat? Can you eat a smaller portion or adjust the foods in the meal to make it fit better into your day?2 -
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have a late breakfast instead .. less time to eat through out the day and by the time its late you may not be hungry so if you choose to miss the odd dinner than you do but if you are hungry just have it.. that's the tactic I use.
for example my target today was 2100 (Gym day) but I started eating at about 10 am had something at 2 pm and again at 6pm and now I'm not hungry and its 9.30 so I'm skipping the meal and ill be eating about 16001 -
skipping breakfast isn't the answer. What did you eat? We might can give advice if we have a starting point of what you ate.0
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by the way 70 grams of shredded weat with milk / strawberries , blue berries and raspberries is about 450 calories so you definatly doing something wrong0
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It's like I either eat alot in the morning or alot in the evenibg. I wish I had enough control to just not eat so much. But I am trying and no duh I know 770 is where I'm going wrong.1
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Either eat nothing or eat protein, a banana is not the way to go, you'll just be hungrier once the sugar crash comes.2
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It's like I either eat alot in the morning or alot in the evenibg. I wish I had enough control to just not eat so much. But I am trying and no duh I know 770 is where I'm going wrong.
What is your calorie goal? If you are eating 770 in the AM, you have at least 430 calories to eat the rest of the day. If you want to have one big meal a day and then a lighter meal later, you can do that. Or you can eat a light breakfast and a big dinner. If you want a 770 calorie meal, you can do it as long as you balance it out with the rest of the day.3 -
It's like I either eat alot in the morning or alot in the evenibg. I wish I had enough control to just not eat so much. But I am trying and no duh I know 770 is where I'm going wrong.
I have self control issues as well.. sometimes when I have a craving I just stare at the pastries in the supermarket and walk away .. its like they are talking to me lol
try tapering down and your body may get used to not eating so much.. I remember when I started my current diet even 2500 was tough for me but I have slowly tapered it down and now I can do 1500 with out feeling too hungry, especially if I start eating late
also eat the right kinds of food that will fill you up and stop you from feeling hungry through out the day
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What did you eat for 770 calories?1
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Without more info, its hard for anyone to help you.
IF, you are actually WANTING help.
What did you eat?
What are your daily calorie allowances?
How much exercise are you doing?
How much are you drinking?
If your really wanting insight and help, you have to be honest with yourself and be more transparent so ppl can help.2 -
It's like I either eat alot in the morning or alot in the evenibg. I wish I had enough control to just not eat so much. But I am trying and no duh I know 770 is where I'm going wrong.
well what's your daily calorie goal?
I think here's whats going on-
Your calorie goal is too strict causing you to binge
You are planning your meals poorly
You are eating calorie dense foods instead of calorie sparse like fruits and veggies
You are someone who might benefit from either Intermittent Fasting or eating many small meals all day long0 -
What was the breakfast?2
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Well I live with my mom so I don't have a lot of food choices I kind of have to eat what's here so I had a chicken biscut this morning. Thinking back I probably could have just ate the chicken, grilled not fried. My goal is 1200 calories a day I think eating one big meals and smaller other ones. I can just pick which meal I want to be my biggest2
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Well I live with my mom so I don't have a lot of food choices I kind of have to eat what's here so I had a chicken biscut this morning. Thinking back I probably could have just ate the chicken, grilled not fried. My goal is 1200 calories a day I think eating one big meals and smaller other ones. I can just pick which meal I want to be my biggest
I live with my wife but we still cook our own food (African food can be very oily)
Trust me if you can tell your mother not to cook for you and make your own food
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You don't have to eat breakfast.
Eat whenever you want and don't worry about having to eat certain foods/meals at certain times of day. The only thing that affects weight loss is calories. I often save the majority of my calories for later in the day because no matter how well I have fueled myself during the morn and early afternoon I tend to want to graze all evening, I feel like a bottomless pit. But if I am not hungry in the morning then why eat? I assess at lunchtime and if I am hungry I eat if not I get to plan for a yummy meal, with dessert, and then a bedtime snack. It all depends on how you feel eating that many calories in one sitting. I can eat just as much now in one sitting as when i was over 200lbs. But if your digestive system feels better with fewer calories in a go then you might have to work to eat a few more times During your day.2 -
and try pre preparing your food so you are not tempted to eat what your mother is eating .. I usually cook enough meet for 2 weeks and pack it in individual portions and freeze it..
when its time to each I defrost it in the microwave and put it back under the grill for a while.
if you do this make sure you don't over cook the meat in the first place ..0 -
Today my breakfast add up to 770 calories. I'm trying to find where my problem is but it's hard ...
That's an epic breakfast
Nothing wrong with a higher calorie meal, as long as you can fit it into your total daily calories. But, if you eat a 770 calorie breakfast and are really hungry a few hours later, than yeah you need to switch things up and move more of your calorie allotment to later in the day.
Meal timing/frequency/how big the meals are don't matter-what does matter is how many calories you've consumed when your head hits the pillow at night.
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if your chicken biscuit is 770 cals, i'm guessing it's either fast food breakfast, or a frozen microwave thing. I think that's part of the problem. Those tings are super high calorie for what you're getting. If it's homemade - you said you could grill instead of fry the chicken - that would be helpful. If there's gravy or lots of cheese or bacon on it - those things add up big time - maybe only choose one of those additions. Or use half a biscuit. I'm thinking if you're cooking something, surely you could use the ingredients in a different way to make something less calorific. What about things like oatmeal or cereal or eggs? you could have fairly large portions for half that calorie count. I always calorie count before deciding what to eat, so i never get surprised by the number of calories eaten.0
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Well I live with my mom so I don't have a lot of food choices I kind of have to eat what's here so I had a chicken biscut this morning. Thinking back I probably could have just ate the chicken, grilled not fried. My goal is 1200 calories a day I think eating one big meals and smaller other ones. I can just pick which meal I want to be my biggest
Some people like big breakfasts so they plan the rest of their food around it.0 -
The real question should be what are you eating for breakfast? I can eat 2 eggs, sauteed veggies, 2 slices of bacon, a bowl of fruit with cream, and toast with butter for less than 770 calories. Use your calories wisely to eat things that are more filling and healthier.1
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Good for you for posting and asking. Hopefully we can help you figure it out! A couple of things come to mind--are you posting your meal log? cityruss--has the right idea--Can you post the 770 calorie breakfast?
For openers, the fitness path is a process. None of us came to MFP with it ALL figured out----so try to be gentle with yourself.
Consider letting go of the idea of eliminating a meal. I dunno----it feels sort of punitive?
If you need to take in more food at the beginning of the day --and let's not judge that--okay? That's what's throwing you off--that to do that is "bad." Or 770 calories is "bad." Maybe in the morning, evenings---your particular body chemistry type requires more food,more fuel, or at least, requires it for now. No big deal. So now you can prepare for it.
You are post is very smart and intuitive. It reveals you are starting to notice and identify your eating pattern--that's huge information! Moreover, you are linking up the caloric content and taking notice. You are becoming more aware.
My suggestion? It might be helpful to have some substitutions lined up.
You are absolutely on the right track--a banana is definitely going to make you feel fuller. Posting your breakfast can help supportive MFP-ers see where you can substitute the caloric -rich foods with similar healthier options!
Second suggestions is to prepare your fridge --with healthy bites--so you can eat without guilt --when hungry or when you need to. In my humble opinion, Intermittent Fasting might backfire---if you are resorting or reacting to it as an extreme punitive measure ---rather than thoughtfully choosing it as different way of balancing meals,calories, exercise.
The point is to still enjoy your meals, feel full---and even better, feel healthy,while doing so!
And not feel guilty---that's the part you can afford to eliminate 1 -
I also don't eat anything for breakfast. 2 cups of coffee, a bit of cream and sugar. No solid food until 1pm-ish or so. This is primarily because I've trained my body not to be particularly hungry until then. Seems to be working 0
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Well I live with my mom so I don't have a lot of food choices I kind of have to eat what's here so I had a chicken biscut this morning. Thinking back I probably could have just ate the chicken, grilled not fried. My goal is 1200 calories a day I think eating one big meals and smaller other ones. I can just pick which meal I want to be my biggest
When I was new to MFP I prelogged a lot so I could see the calories ahead of time and make adjustments if needed.
Don't you have input on the grocery shopping list or can buy your own groceries? When I lived with my mom as an adult we collaborated on the shopping list and meals.0 -
I think ultimately the problem is self control. Absent of any medical issues, there shouldn't be a problem from suffering a bit of hunger (when you will eventually have all your allotted calories by the end of day). Exercise your self control and you'll be golden.2
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Why are you setting your goal to lose 2lbs a week at 1200 calories a day? I understand people wanting to lose the weight quickly but I would rather lose slowly than manage the 1200 a day. Maybe give yourself more calories and go from there.3
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There's nothing wrong with having a big breakfast if that's what you want your main meal to be. Personally, I like eating a big dinner so I save my calories for the evening. I usually have homemade juice, and banana, and some kiefer for breakfast, but that's me. You have to decide what's best for you. My goal is usually 1200 calories so I try to save 800 calories for the evening. If you like quantity, you can have some HUGE vegetable based meals. I have salad for lunch sometime and I bring it in a large mixing bowl. Takes me 30 minutes to eat it, and it clocks in at 220 calories. Usually during the day I just stick with raw fruits and veggies, maybe with some hummus. Try planning ahead a little and pre logging. Pick one thing you really want that day, and then choose other foods around it. Since your referencing breakfast, eggs are pretty low calories and their filling. I'm horribly allergic to egg yolk, but I can have five or six hard boiled egg whites with some fruit and it keeps me full all morning.0
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