Extensive List of Low Carb/Calorie Foods

AlliHeathe
AlliHeathe Posts: 128 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I have recently lost 101.8lbs. I've been doing 1,050-1,150 calories per day, and total carbs at 60-89g max. I also don't eat red meat, and tend to lean toward vegetarian foods. This is technically the fourth time I've gotten to this weight, but I believe this time will be the end. I've been doing this since January 2015, so it's about to be 2 years of healthy eating, which is a record for me. Since high school (2008), I've been keeping a list of healthy low carb or low calorie foods I've utilized in my diet.

Some of the higher carb items, I just eat half the portion to fit it into my macros. A lot of these are small companies, but their low carb/calorie products have allowed me to sustain for this long. Hopefully, this helps someone as much as it helps me.

A lot of the products are on netrition, but others you need to order from the actual company website, but coupon codes are usually readily available for those. Yes, I am aware some of it is really pricey, but your health justifies the price.

Feel free to comment with your own favorites if you I'm missing something great!


Snack Fruit:
Dried Pineapple
Dried Apple
Dried Blueberries
Craisins
Freeze-Dried Bananas
Fruit Leather
Gogo Squeez Pouch

Dessert:
Enlightened Ice Cream
Halo Top Ice Cream - Birthday Cake
Arctic Zero Ice Cream - Sea Salt Caramel, Coconut, Cookie Shake
PopBar Fruit Ice
Ralphs No Sugar Added Java Chip
Chloe's Soft Serve Fruit Co
Real Fruit Ice Pops
Chobani Indulgent Banana & Chocolate
Say Cheese Chocolate Diet Cheesecake
Doughbar Protein Donuts
Eat Me Guilt Free Brownies
Smart Baking Company Smartcake
Flapjacked Mighty Muffin
Smart Choice Protein Donuts/Cookie Dough
Chronic Strength Protein Truffles
Vitatops Deep Chocolate Muffin Top
Glennys Blondie
Yum Earth Chili Pop
Flavored Honey Stix
Jello Temptations
SF Jello Cups
SF Flavor Ice
Musclelicious Foods Pudding

Chips:
Edamame - Wasabi Dried 100 Calorie Packs
Enlightened Crisps
Moon Cheese
Just the Cheese Popped Butter
Flaxseed Chips
Glennys Soy Crisps
Quest Protein Chips
iWon Protein Chips
Protings
Gold Emblem Buffalo Wing Almonds
Trader Joes Chili Lime Cashews
Annie Chun Wasabi Seaweed Crisps
Kale Chips
Crazy Hot Popchips
Gerber's Fruit Puffs & Lil Crunchies
Kay's Natural Cookie Bites & Cereal & Crispy Parmesan Protein Crisps
Brami Snacking Lupini Beans
FiberGourmet Cheese Thinables

Protein Bars/Shakes:
White Chocolate Macadamia Luna Bars
Bariatric Health & Wellness Bars - Strawberry Cheesecake, Fluffy Vanilla Crisp, Marshmallow Brownie, Dark Chocolate Smores
Powercrunch Vanilla Bars
ZonePerfect Fudge Graham
Combat Crunch Cookie Dough, Coconut, Birthday Cake, Smores
Oh Yeah One! Mint Chocolate Chip, Cinnamon Roll, Almond Bliss, Peanut Butter Pie, Pumpkin Pie
Pure Protein Crispy Bites, Apple Pie Bar, Blueberry Yogurt Bar
Grenade Carb Killa Bars
Prosupps MyBar Cinnamon Twist, Chocolate Cookie
Detour Lower Sugar & Simple Snack Size
Simply Whey Apple Cinnamon Protein Bar
Prosupps PS Isolate Whey Protein Powder
MuscleSport Lean Charms, Cookie Crisp Protein Powder
Devotion Nutrition Angel Food Cake, Brownie Batter Protein & Flex Flavors
Muscle Milk 100
Premier Protein Shake
Flapjacked Protein Pancakes
Explore Asian Black Bean Spaghetti
Isopasta Penne, Rotini, Rice
SmoothFIT Oreo Protein Bars
Quest Peanut Butter Cups
Body360 Whey Unflavored Crunchies
gButter Sugar Cookie, Brownie Batter

Protein/Cheese:
75% Reduced Fat Cabot Cheese
String Cheese
Fage Greek Yogurt
Watermelon Chobani
Dannon Light & Fit Greek & Greek Mousse
Chicken/Veggie Broth
Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
Turkey Bacon
Turkey Pepperoni
Hard Boiled Eggs
Smoked Salmon
All Whites
Tofu
Frozen Edamame
Salmon
Shrimp
Lobster
Laughing Cow Cheese - Queso Fresco, Pepper Jack, French Onion
Cottage Cheese
Wensleydale Cranberry Cheese
Parmesan Reggiano
Goat Cheese
Boar Head Muenster
Athenos Fat Free Feta
Starkist Buffalo Tuna Creations
Real Good Foods Protein Pizza

Fruit/Veggies:
Fuji Apples
Tart Green Apple Crunch Paks
Avocado
Spinach
Riced Cauliflower
Zucchini Zoodles
Mushrooms - Baby Bellas
Enoki Mushrooms
Shishito Peppers
Rainbow Carrots
Butternut Squash
Cucumber w/ Dressing
Clementines
Blueberries
Strawberries
Grapes
Grapery Cotton Candy, Moon Drop Grapes
Pineapple
Pomegranates
Peaches
Ranier Cherries
Watermelon
Sour Pickles
Kalamata, Green Olives

Breads:
Bagel Thins
Wasa Crispbread
Pop Cakes
Thin Slim Protein Sesame Bagel
Great Low Carb Company Protein Bagel
Flatout Flatbread
Special k granola
Fiber One Cereal
Morton Bread

Condiments:
Raw Honey
Matcha Powder
Truffle Oil
Green Apple Balsamic
Jalapeño Olive Oil
Sesame Oil
Whole Foods Jalapeno Hummus
Buffalo Wild Wings Blazin Sauce
Taco Bell Diablo Sauce
El Yucateco Hot Sauce
Sriracha/Soy Sauce Mix
Capella Flavor Drops
Torani SF Syrup
Unsweetened Baking Cocoa
Apple Butter
Chobani Meze Dip Chili Lime
Green Mountain Farms Greek Whipped Cream Cheese

Drinks:
Powerade Zero
Diet Snapple Raspberry Tea
Peach Fruit2o
Wtrmln Water
Blueberry Iced Coffee With 4 Equal
Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso Light
Tazo Passion Tea
Celestial Seasonings Sugar Cookie
Doppio Espresso w/ Protein Shake

Restaurant Meals:
CPK Green Salad w/ Fruit & Walnuts
Spicy tuna roll
Naruto Sushi Roll
Hawaiian Tuna Poke Bowl
Tofu stir fry w/ brown rice
Egg white omlette w/ vegetables
Whole wheat pasta salad
Grilled chicken from good Italian place
Strawberry salad from merrick park
Caprese salad from pizza rustica
Muscle Maker Grill Chicken Godfather
Tostones
McDonalds Grilled Chicken Patties

Frozen/Ready-Made Meals:
The Quesadilla Store Mushroom/Spinach Goat Cheese Quesadilla
Garden Lites Spinach Souffle
Amy's Organic Mushroom Risotto Bowl
Progresso Light Lentil Soup
Eden Organic Canned Lentils
Morningstar Grillers Crumblers
Boca Burgers
Gardenburger
Chicken Meatballs
Grilled Chicken from Local Deli
Shredded Jerk Chicken - Fresh Direct
Lemon Herb Salmon Filet - Fresh Direct
Chicken Salad w/ Feta & Artichokes - Fresh Direct
Turkey Chili w/ Beans - Fresh Direct
Egg Salad - Fresh Direct
Fresh Direct Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Trader Joes Edamame Tofu Bites
Pretzel Lean Pockets
Trader Joes Panang Curry
Trader Joes Soy Chorizo

Prepared Meal:
(Tofu w/ sesame seeds, buffalo sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic, salt, olive oil)
Egg white omlette
Tofu stir fry
Greek salad
Caesar Salad
Fruit & nut & gorgonzola salad
Veggie burger
Turkey bacon & muenster sandwich
Whole wheat ravoli
Frozen burrito
Frozen dinner
Chobani/Half Luna Bar
Veggie burger, bagel thin, spinach, onion, hot sauce, American cheese
Flapjacked w/ cocoa, ice cream
Flapjacked w/ apple butter, ice cream
Wasabi Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Spaghetti Squash Lo Mein
Microwave apple w/ cinnamon
Ricotta Cheese w/ Honey & Strawberries
Ricotta w/ Protein Powder, Matcha, Grapes, Strawberries, Pomegranate, Peaches
Seared Tuna with Wasabi/Soy Sauce
Black Bean Pasta Alfredo
Protein Nachos
Ground Vegetarian Taco Meat
Protein Powder French Toast
Turkey Pepperoni Chips
Protein Powder Zero Carb Waffles
Overnight Proats (Quaker Oats, Protein Powder, Greek Yogurt, Almond Milk, Fruit)
Kale Salad w/ Green Apple Balsamic, grapes, apples, goat cheese, walnuts
Stuffed Peppers w/ Ground Crumbles
Carrots w/ Hummus or Greek Dip
Deli Chicken, Blue Cheese, Buffalo Sauce w/ Cauliflower Rice
1/2 Cup Turkey Chili w/ Cauliflower Rice
Flatout, Smoked Salmon & Laughing Cow
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  • Holly23bgs
    Holly23bgs Posts: 51 Member
    Thank you! I've been looking for list of things like this that I actually want to eat! I am vegetarian so I feel like its really easy to get too much carbs on a vegetarian diet unless you really pay attention.
  • bellaa_x0
    bellaa_x0 Posts: 1,062 Member
    AlliHeathe wrote: »
    I have recently lost 101.8lbs. I've been doing 1,050-1,150 calories per day, and total carbs at 60-89g max. I also don't eat red meat, and tend to lean toward vegetarian foods. This is technically the fourth time I've gotten to this weight, but I believe this time will be the end. I've been doing this since January 2015, so it's about to be 2 years of healthy eating, which is a record for me. Since high school (2008), I've been keeping a list of healthy low carb or low calorie foods I've utilized in my diet.

    that is extremely low and unnecessary... you really shouldn't be eating below 1200 calories/day.
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    I found this helpful.
  • angelxsss
    angelxsss Posts: 2,402 Member
    kommodevaran wrote: »
    I found this helpful.

    This post is sort of different than what that post was describing though, because she includes name brand items that aren't a "duh" sort of thing, which actually is super helpful. I know the "tuna, hamburger, goat cheese, kalamata olives" generic foods are also there, but the name brands are the most helpful.
  • marigold125
    marigold125 Posts: 4 Member
    Thanks for the list. I'm trying to go lower carb for health reasons. You've given me some new options to think about.

    As a short person, I can understand the calories you are eating per day. I eat 1200 per day and don't feel hungry. When I hit maintenance, I'm sure it would be around 1600 max.
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
    AlliHeathe wrote: »
    bellaa_x0 wrote: »
    AlliHeathe wrote: »
    I have recently lost 101.8lbs. I've been doing 1,050-1,150 calories per day, and total carbs at 60-89g max. I also don't eat red meat, and tend to lean toward vegetarian foods. This is technically the fourth time I've gotten to this weight, but I believe this time will be the end. I've been doing this since January 2015, so it's about to be 2 years of healthy eating, which is a record for me. Since high school (2008), I've been keeping a list of healthy low carb or low calorie foods I've utilized in my diet.

    that is extremely low and unnecessary... you really shouldn't be eating below 1200 calories/day.

    Actually, yes it is, I used to suffer from eating disorders and eat 300-800 a day for years, so my metabolism is shot. It is the only way I've lost, and obviously it worked as I am now only 5lbs overweight, when I was 107lbs overweight when I started. And, when I maintain, it only works at 1400-1600, which I have successfully done 3 months. Everybody has different metabolisms. My doctors have confirmed that it is not too low for my metabolism.

    The point of my post wasn't to have people critique me, as I've been extremely successful on my own. It was to help others by providing foods I've found helpful in my weight loss journey. That is it.

    Good list and congrats on your success.

    I do think this additional info about your ED and resulting metabolic issue would be good to have in your opening post as there are many folks that try to mimic those who have had success and may try dropping to 1100 calories a day when it would be incredibly unhealthy or at least unsustainable for them to do so. I know it's too late to emend the original post but just something to consider in future threads.

    Again, congrats on your recovery.
  • bellaa_x0
    bellaa_x0 Posts: 1,062 Member
    AlliHeathe wrote: »
    bellaa_x0 wrote: »
    AlliHeathe wrote: »
    I have recently lost 101.8lbs. I've been doing 1,050-1,150 calories per day, and total carbs at 60-89g max. I also don't eat red meat, and tend to lean toward vegetarian foods. This is technically the fourth time I've gotten to this weight, but I believe this time will be the end. I've been doing this since January 2015, so it's about to be 2 years of healthy eating, which is a record for me. Since high school (2008), I've been keeping a list of healthy low carb or low calorie foods I've utilized in my diet.

    that is extremely low and unnecessary... you really shouldn't be eating below 1200 calories/day.

    Actually, yes it is, I used to suffer from eating disorders and eat 300-800 a day for years, so my metabolism is shot. It is the only way I've lost, and obviously it worked as I am now only 5lbs overweight, when I was 107lbs overweight when I started. And, when I maintain, it only works at 1400-1600, which I have successfully done 3 months. Everybody has different metabolisms. My doctors have confirmed that it is not too low for my metabolism.

    The point of my post wasn't to have people critique me, as I've been extremely successful on my own. It was to help others by providing foods I've found helpful in my weight loss journey. That is it.

    regardless, you are 26 years old... your metabolism is not "shot." you can't break your metabolism. unless you are working with a dietitian, regular primary care doctors are not trained in nutrition and aren't helping you by telling you to eat less than 1,200 calories/day or that it is necessary.
  • JustLikeJordin
    JustLikeJordin Posts: 129 Member
    This is great; thank you!! Are the Real Good Foods pizzas available anywhere other than online for bulk? Also are the Eat Me Guilt Free and Doughbar products tasty? I've seen here and there and am thinking of trying. Thanks again!!
  • AlliHeathe
    AlliHeathe Posts: 128 Member
    JustLikeJordin wrote: »
    This is great; thank you!! Are the Real Good Foods pizzas available anywhere other than online for bulk? Also are the Eat Me Guilt Free and Doughbar products tasty? I've seen here and there and am thinking of trying. Thanks again!!

    Yup I've rotated between orders of the EMGF and Doughbar stuff = they're both great! The pizzas are not available for much less, but they're really small. I got my coworker to split the order with me, maybe you could find a friend or family to do the same?
  • bellaa_x0
    bellaa_x0 Posts: 1,062 Member
    artemisabauer wrote: »
    joshperson195 wrote: »
    bellaa_x0 wrote: »
    AlliHeathe wrote: »
    bellaa_x0 wrote: »
    AlliHeathe wrote: »
    I have recently lost 101.8lbs. I've been doing 1,050-1,150 calories per day, and total carbs at 60-89g max. I also don't eat red meat, and tend to lean toward vegetarian foods. This is technically the fourth time I've gotten to this weight, but I believe this time will be the end. I've been doing this since January 2015, so it's about to be 2 years of healthy eating, which is a record for me. Since high school (2008), I've been keeping a list of healthy low carb or low calorie foods I've utilized in my diet.

    that is extremely low and unnecessary... you really shouldn't be eating below 1200 calories/day.

    Actually, yes it is, I used to suffer from eating disorders and eat 300-800 a day for years, so my metabolism is shot. It is the only way I've lost, and obviously it worked as I am now only 5lbs overweight, when I was 107lbs overweight when I started. And, when I maintain, it only works at 1400-1600, which I have successfully done 3 months. Everybody has different metabolisms. My doctors have confirmed that it is not too low for my metabolism.

    The point of my post wasn't to have people critique me, as I've been extremely successful on my own. It was to help others by providing foods I've found helpful in my weight loss journey. That is it.

    regardless, you are 26 years old... your metabolism is not "shot." you can't break your metabolism. unless you are working with a dietitian, regular primary care doctors are not trained in nutrition and aren't helping you by telling you to eat less than 1,200 calories/day or that it is necessary.

    Plus, the only way to "rebuild" your metabolism is by eating more. I do find this list helpful, but agree that advocating for a 1,000 calorie diet is unhealthy and harmful to this community.

    I'm sure that her doctor is more informed about her body and how she needs to track her intake than you. Take a seat, bro.

    aggressive much?
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    artemisabauer wrote: »
    joshperson195 wrote: »
    bellaa_x0 wrote: »
    AlliHeathe wrote: »
    bellaa_x0 wrote: »
    AlliHeathe wrote: »
    I have recently lost 101.8lbs. I've been doing 1,050-1,150 calories per day, and total carbs at 60-89g max. I also don't eat red meat, and tend to lean toward vegetarian foods. This is technically the fourth time I've gotten to this weight, but I believe this time will be the end. I've been doing this since January 2015, so it's about to be 2 years of healthy eating, which is a record for me. Since high school (2008), I've been keeping a list of healthy low carb or low calorie foods I've utilized in my diet.

    that is extremely low and unnecessary... you really shouldn't be eating below 1200 calories/day.

    Actually, yes it is, I used to suffer from eating disorders and eat 300-800 a day for years, so my metabolism is shot. It is the only way I've lost, and obviously it worked as I am now only 5lbs overweight, when I was 107lbs overweight when I started. And, when I maintain, it only works at 1400-1600, which I have successfully done 3 months. Everybody has different metabolisms. My doctors have confirmed that it is not too low for my metabolism.

    The point of my post wasn't to have people critique me, as I've been extremely successful on my own. It was to help others by providing foods I've found helpful in my weight loss journey. That is it.

    regardless, you are 26 years old... your metabolism is not "shot." you can't break your metabolism. unless you are working with a dietitian, regular primary care doctors are not trained in nutrition and aren't helping you by telling you to eat less than 1,200 calories/day or that it is necessary.

    Plus, the only way to "rebuild" your metabolism is by eating more. I do find this list helpful, but agree that advocating for a 1,000 calorie diet is unhealthy and harmful to this community.

    I'm sure that her doctor is more informed about her body and how she needs to track her intake than you. Take a seat, bro.

    That could be the case, but many doctors are completely under-informed on nutrition. It isn't really taught in medical school, so there are doctor who are fantastic resources for weight loss/nutrition/calorie intake and doctors who give terrible advice.
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    edited December 2016
    The list is good but 1,000 calories a day is not enough. You will get many comments about that.

    Anyway I will add to the list:

    Skinny Cow Ice Cream products
  • artemisabauer
    artemisabauer Posts: 4 Member
    edited December 2016
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    artemisabauer wrote: »
    joshperson195 wrote: »
    bellaa_x0 wrote: »
    AlliHeathe wrote: »
    bellaa_x0 wrote: »
    AlliHeathe wrote: »
    I have recently lost 101.8lbs. I've been doing 1,050-1,150 calories per day, and total carbs at 60-89g max. I also don't eat red meat, and tend to lean toward vegetarian foods. This is technically the fourth time I've gotten to this weight, but I believe this time will be the end. I've been doing this since January 2015, so it's about to be 2 years of healthy eating, which is a record for me. Since high school (2008), I've been keeping a list of healthy low carb or low calorie foods I've utilized in my diet.

    that is extremely low and unnecessary... you really shouldn't be eating below 1200 calories/day.

    Actually, yes it is, I used to suffer from eating disorders and eat 300-800 a day for years, so my metabolism is shot. It is the only way I've lost, and obviously it worked as I am now only 5lbs overweight, when I was 107lbs overweight when I started. And, when I maintain, it only works at 1400-1600, which I have successfully done 3 months. Everybody has different metabolisms. My doctors have confirmed that it is not too low for my metabolism.

    The point of my post wasn't to have people critique me, as I've been extremely successful on my own. It was to help others by providing foods I've found helpful in my weight loss journey. That is it.

    regardless, you are 26 years old... your metabolism is not "shot." you can't break your metabolism. unless you are working with a dietitian, regular primary care doctors are not trained in nutrition and aren't helping you by telling you to eat less than 1,200 calories/day or that it is necessary.

    Plus, the only way to "rebuild" your metabolism is by eating more. I do find this list helpful, but agree that advocating for a 1,000 calorie diet is unhealthy and harmful to this community.

    I'm sure that her doctor is more informed about her body and how she needs to track her intake than you. Take a seat, bro.

    That could be the case, but many doctors are completely under-informed on nutrition. It isn't really taught in medical school, so there are doctor who are fantastic resources for weight loss/nutrition/calorie intake and doctors who give terrible advice.

    Okay, but my point is that there is a higher probability that she already has been to a nutritionist. I'm not disagreeing with you on the point that some doctors are not up to snuff on nutrition. However, other than the information that she has provided here in this forum, her doctor is probably going to have a better understanding of what her needs are, regardless of what some people on the internet with limited information is saying. It is absolutely possible to mess with your metabolism, as it is affected by your hormones. For instance, my metabolism is completely screwed up and basically at a standstill because I have a hormonal disorder that causes me to make more testosterone than I should. I have to eat less than what's considered normal because of my disorder. There's no reason to jump down her throat over 400 calories.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    edited December 2016
    hmmm, many of those foods wouldn't be considered "low carb" by many standards. You say you make them "fit" your macros, and I believe you. Portion size is everything, I guess. Dried fruit, for example. Not really low carb. Pineapple... many of those fruits, the fruit leather (!)...sushi rolls. I know you don't claim that they all are low carb, but as organized, I guess it's: Eater beware.

  • kimny72
    kimny72 Posts: 16,013 Member
    edited December 2016
    artemisabauer wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    artemisabauer wrote: »
    joshperson195 wrote: »
    bellaa_x0 wrote: »
    AlliHeathe wrote: »
    bellaa_x0 wrote: »
    AlliHeathe wrote: »
    I have recently lost 101.8lbs. I've been doing 1,050-1,150 calories per day, and total carbs at 60-89g max. I also don't eat red meat, and tend to lean toward vegetarian foods. This is technically the fourth time I've gotten to this weight, but I believe this time will be the end. I've been doing this since January 2015, so it's about to be 2 years of healthy eating, which is a record for me. Since high school (2008), I've been keeping a list of healthy low carb or low calorie foods I've utilized in my diet.

    that is extremely low and unnecessary... you really shouldn't be eating below 1200 calories/day.

    Actually, yes it is, I used to suffer from eating disorders and eat 300-800 a day for years, so my metabolism is shot. It is the only way I've lost, and obviously it worked as I am now only 5lbs overweight, when I was 107lbs overweight when I started. And, when I maintain, it only works at 1400-1600, which I have successfully done 3 months. Everybody has different metabolisms. My doctors have confirmed that it is not too low for my metabolism.

    The point of my post wasn't to have people critique me, as I've been extremely successful on my own. It was to help others by providing foods I've found helpful in my weight loss journey. That is it.

    regardless, you are 26 years old... your metabolism is not "shot." you can't break your metabolism. unless you are working with a dietitian, regular primary care doctors are not trained in nutrition and aren't helping you by telling you to eat less than 1,200 calories/day or that it is necessary.

    Plus, the only way to "rebuild" your metabolism is by eating more. I do find this list helpful, but agree that advocating for a 1,000 calorie diet is unhealthy and harmful to this community.

    I'm sure that her doctor is more informed about her body and how she needs to track her intake than you. Take a seat, bro.

    That could be the case, but many doctors are completely under-informed on nutrition. It isn't really taught in medical school, so there are doctor who are fantastic resources for weight loss/nutrition/calorie intake and doctors who give terrible advice.

    Okay, but my point is that there is a higher probability that she already has been to a nutritionist. I'm not disagreeing with you on the point that some doctors are not up to snuff on nutrition. However, other than the information that she has provided here in this forum, her doctor is probably going to have a better understanding of what her needs are, regardless of what some people on the internet with limited information is saying. It is absolutely possible to mess with your metabolism, as it is affected by your hormones. For instance, my metabolism is completely screwed up and basically at a standstill because I have a hormonal disorder that causes me to make more testosterone than I should. I have to eat less than what's considered normal because of my disorder. There's no reason to jump down her throat over 400 calories.

    It's possible she is one of a very few people that would be okay with that amount of calories, but it's important to make clear to the average person reading a thread like this that for the vast majority of people (even short sedentary women with hormonal disorders) eating such a low calorie diet is unnecessary and unhealthy.

    OP, I'm glad you found what works for you! I'm not a big fan of categorizing foods, and would drive myself nuts trying to work off a list, but different strokes :)
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    edited December 2016
    artemisabauer wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    artemisabauer wrote: »
    joshperson195 wrote: »
    bellaa_x0 wrote: »
    AlliHeathe wrote: »
    bellaa_x0 wrote: »
    AlliHeathe wrote: »
    I have recently lost 101.8lbs. I've been doing 1,050-1,150 calories per day, and total carbs at 60-89g max. I also don't eat red meat, and tend to lean toward vegetarian foods. This is technically the fourth time I've gotten to this weight, but I believe this time will be the end. I've been doing this since January 2015, so it's about to be 2 years of healthy eating, which is a record for me. Since high school (2008), I've been keeping a list of healthy low carb or low calorie foods I've utilized in my diet.

    that is extremely low and unnecessary... you really shouldn't be eating below 1200 calories/day.

    Actually, yes it is, I used to suffer from eating disorders and eat 300-800 a day for years, so my metabolism is shot. It is the only way I've lost, and obviously it worked as I am now only 5lbs overweight, when I was 107lbs overweight when I started. And, when I maintain, it only works at 1400-1600, which I have successfully done 3 months. Everybody has different metabolisms. My doctors have confirmed that it is not too low for my metabolism.

    The point of my post wasn't to have people critique me, as I've been extremely successful on my own. It was to help others by providing foods I've found helpful in my weight loss journey. That is it.

    regardless, you are 26 years old... your metabolism is not "shot." you can't break your metabolism. unless you are working with a dietitian, regular primary care doctors are not trained in nutrition and aren't helping you by telling you to eat less than 1,200 calories/day or that it is necessary.

    Plus, the only way to "rebuild" your metabolism is by eating more. I do find this list helpful, but agree that advocating for a 1,000 calorie diet is unhealthy and harmful to this community.

    I'm sure that her doctor is more informed about her body and how she needs to track her intake than you. Take a seat, bro.

    That could be the case, but many doctors are completely under-informed on nutrition. It isn't really taught in medical school, so there are doctor who are fantastic resources for weight loss/nutrition/calorie intake and doctors who give terrible advice.

    Okay, but my point is that there is a higher probability that she already has been to a nutritionist. I'm not disagreeing with you on the point that some doctors are not up to snuff on nutrition. However, other than the information that she has provided here in this forum, her doctor is probably going to have a better understanding of what her needs are, regardless of what some people on the internet with limited information is saying. It is absolutely possible to mess with your metabolism, as it is affected by your hormones. For instance, my metabolism is completely screwed up and basically at a standstill because I have a hormonal disorder that causes me to make more testosterone than I should. I have to eat less than what's considered normal because of my disorder. There's no reason to jump down her throat over 400 calories.

    I could be missing something, but I'm not seeing any indication in the OP that she's been to a nutritionist (and nutritionists themselves can be an issue, since the term can mean virtually anything in the US -- maybe you mean a RD?). She specifically cited her doctor signing off on this calorie level, but didn't say anything about another professional.

    It could be right for her, I'm not saying that it isn't. I'm just pointing out that a doctor signing off on a nutritional plan isn't a guarantee that it is appropriate or healthy -- it's going to depend a great deal on what *additional* training a doctor has had in the area of weight loss and nutrition because doctors don't automatically get this training.

    Nobody is jumping down her throat to point out that this is potentially problematic. In fact, even if it's right for her, if it leads people reading this post to think they should adopt the same plan (without professional consultation) to get her results, it could wind up being harmful -- which is all most people are saying. A sub-1,200 calorie diet with professional help is one thing, a sub-1,200 calorie diet adopted because you see someone mention it on the internet is another.
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    I have recently lost 101.8lbs. I've been doing 1,050-1,150 calories per day, and total carbs at 60-89g max. I also don't eat red meat, and tend to lean toward vegetarian foods. This is technically the fourth time I've gotten to this weight, but I believe this time will be the end. I've been doing this since January 2015, so it's about to be 2 years of healthy eating, which is a record for me. Since high school (2008), I've been keeping a list of healthy low carb or low calorie foods I've utilized in my diet.

    that is extremely low and unnecessary... you really shouldn't be eating below 1200 calories/day.

    Actually, yes it is, I used to suffer from eating disorders and eat 300-800 a day for years, so my metabolism is shot. It is the only way I've lost, and obviously it worked as I am now only 5lbs overweight, when I was 107lbs overweight when I started. And, when I maintain, it only works at 1400-1600, which I have successfully done 3 months. Everybody has different metabolisms. My doctors have confirmed that it is not too low for my metabolism.

    The point of my post wasn't to have people critique me, as I've been extremely successful on my own. It was to help others by providing foods I've found helpful in my weight loss journey. That is it.

    regardless, you are 26 years old... your metabolism is not "shot." you can't break your metabolism. unless you are working with a dietitian, regular primary care doctors are not trained in nutrition and aren't helping you by telling you to eat less than 1,200 calories/day or that it is necessary.

    Plus, the only way to "rebuild" your metabolism is by eating more. I do find this list helpful, but agree that advocating for a 1,000 calorie diet is unhealthy and harmful to this community.

    I'm sure that her doctor is more informed about her body and how she needs to track her intake than you. Take a seat, bro.

    That could be the case, but many doctors are completely under-informed on nutrition. It isn't really taught in medical school, so there are doctor who are fantastic resources for weight loss/nutrition/calorie intake and doctors who give terrible advice.

    Okay, but my point is that there is a higher probability that she already has been to a nutritionist. I'm not disagreeing with you on the point that some doctors are not up to snuff on nutrition. However, other than the information that she has provided here in this forum, her doctor is probably going to have a better understanding of what her needs are, regardless of what some people on the internet with limited information is saying. It is absolutely possible to mess with your metabolism, as it is affected by your hormones. For instance, my metabolism is completely screwed up and basically at a standstill because I have a hormonal disorder that causes me to make more testosterone than I should. I have to eat less than what's considered normal because of my disorder. There's no reason to jump down her throat over 400 calories.

    I could be missing something, but I'm not seeing any indication in the OP that she's been to a nutritionist (and nutritionists themselves can be an issue, since the term can mean virtually anything in the US -- maybe you mean a RD?). She specifically cited her doctor signing off on this calorie level, but didn't say anything about another professional.

    It could be right for her, I'm not saying that it isn't. I'm just pointing out that a doctor signing off on a nutritional plan isn't a guarantee that it is appropriate or healthy -- it's going to depend a great deal on what *additional* training a doctor has had in the area of weight loss and nutrition because doctors don't automatically get this training.

    Nobody is jumping down her throat to point out that this is potentially problematic. In fact, even if it's right for her, if it leads people reading this post to think they should adopt the same plan (without professional consultation) to get her results, it could wind up being harmful -- which is all most people are saying. A sub-1,200 calorie diet with professional help is one thing, a sub-1,200 calorie diet adopted because you see someone mention it on the internet is another.

    exactly.

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