"I can't eat all my calories omg what do"

ceiswyn wrote: »

4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »

are you supporting someone eating under 1000 cals/day long term? Or that it is ok to not know what they are eating at all?

Nope, and nothing I have written suggested that either of those was the case. Only that some people do actually have difficulty eating all their daily calories. It is a real thing that actually happens. Is that such a difficult concept?

Nope, I completely understand why it happens, but when you said:

ceiswyn wrote: »

So... if someone who used to eat 4000 calories manages to 'kid themselves' in this way so successfully that now they actually can't eat more than 1000 calories, you think that is a bad thing... why?

it sounded like you didn't think it was a bad thing to be eating 1000 calories and/or be unable to accurately track intake. As long as it is clear that isn't your claim.

I was just going to add as well, surgical bands would make it difficult.
But otherwise if you are a food lover, which I'm assuming you like to eat if you're here, even clean foods can easily add up to 1200.
Some days I'm just under, but it's on purpose. Never by accident. I could accidentally go over on any given day if i didn't pay attention.
Then again I've never understood people who say they "forgot to eat".

deannalfisher wrote: »

FrugalMomsRock75 wrote: »

That's TWENTY OUNCES OF CHICKEN AT ONE SITTING. Are you insane? Not everybody sits down and eats five servings of chicken. Or any chicken.

if they have specific protein goal they may....at 2200 cal a day, I can easily eat 13-14g between lunch/dinner in chicken and still have wide variety of other protein to fill out my goal for the day

Uh. Your math is very skewed. 13-14 g is very little compared to TWENTY OUNCES. A serving of 100g is only about 110 calories. 13 g is only a half ounce. That's miniscule. Multiply that by 40, and that's how much this person had in one sitting. That's 100 g of PROTEIN in one meal. Before adding anything else...

lizery wrote: »

EbonyDahlia wrote: »

What is the aim of these posts exactly? Is it attention?

Just because someone else's struggles are different from yours doesn't mean that person is just posting for attention.

Perhaps people would like suggestions of high cal foods that they can tolerate/like etc. Or maybe people are looking for people who can relate.

People have reduced appetite (or opportunity to eat) for all kinds of reasons.

You don't understand this predicament? Ok.

You don't need to let it bother you that different people have food/diet/health issues and priorities that vary from your own.

Totally going to second this! Every person's metabolism and appetite is different then someone else's. And depending on what food you were eating, 1200 cal can feel like a lot and be a lot of food.

I think a huge misconception is that my fitness pal is just for people who are losing weight or trying to maintain after they've lost weight. I've been on the site since 2011 and I know that it's also for people who are trying to gain weight or just are already living a healthy lifestyle and are tracking calories and macros. I have never once used this website, and I started when it was just a website not an app as well, for losing weight. I am a pretty thin person who has a high metabolism and has a very hard time gaining weight and I only ever use this site to help me track my macros and make sure I'm hitting my calorie goals because I weight lift.

I don't think it's fair to assume that just because people are asking for a different kind of help than other people (people who are asking for a diet help), that they are only wanting attention. this site is for everyone no matter what their current issue or goals are.

Those posts make me laugh as well and wonder. Seriously, 1200 is difficult to reach? Just grab a handful of nuts for an extra 300 cals and you're done. It's not rocket science. Simple maths.

I sometimes have a hard time meeting my 1200 cals a day. I don't restrict any food, and try to make proper choices for my health, like eating celery sticks for crunch instead of a bag of chips.
I am a single mom, work 2 jobs and run a house. I TRY to eat 3 meals a day and 2 to 3 snacks.... but sometimes, there isn't enough time, or after a very exhausting day, I dont feel hungry. I just want my bed.
I believe sometimes meeting minimum calorie goals can honestly be a challenge. Just as some eat when stressed, some people like myself, can't stand food when stressed.
I also have food allergies which limits what I can eat. For those who don't have a problem meeting calorie goals, and think its an attention thing, please don't judge. It is part of someones journey and maybe they need help to learn how to eat the right foods to reach their goals. I actually reached out and asked how to meet my cals in a healthy way, and a MFP friend suggested nuts or nut butters. Something I didn't think of. And now use that when I need to up the calories. We are all here supporting and learning. Whether its a similar journey as yours or not.
Best of luck to everyone ☺

Hi, someone who has difficulty hitting 1200! I eat low calorie but filling foods so I don't snack much. It's not hard to do (not that I encourage it).
Also to the "how did you get fat" people: uh maybe because a cheeseburger at McDonalds is 500 calories minimum, and a grilled chicken sandwich at McDonald's is just over 300. Making smarter choices and not eating cause you're bored cuts out a lot of calories.
Tonight my dinner was 700 calories, I had lunch and snacks, and just barely hit 1200, and I burned 300 calories today so even then I'm at 900 calories when you cut out when I burned. And I'm not gonna make myself sick eating when I'm already full.

fatgirlandrobin wrote: »

Hi, someone who has difficulty hitting 1200! I eat low calorie but filling foods so I don't snack much. It's not hard to do (not that I encourage it).
Also to the "how did you get fat" people: uh maybe because a cheeseburger at McDonalds is 500 calories minimum, and a grilled chicken sandwich at McDonald's is just over 300. Making smarter choices and not eating cause you're bored cuts out a lot of calories.
Tonight my dinner was 700 calories, I had lunch and snacks, and just barely hit 1200, and I burned 300 calories today so even then I'm at 900 calories when you cut out when I burned. And I'm not gonna make myself sick eating when I'm already full.

The point is there is no reason to pick low calorie foods - you can eat healthily/clean/better (whatever term you want to describe your eating patterns) but pick more calorie dense options...

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Timshel_ wrote: »

FrugalMomsRock75 wrote: »

[That's TWENTY OUNCES OF CHICKEN AT ONE SITTING. Are you insane? Not everybody sits down and eats five servings of chicken. Or any chicken.

Something is wrong there because 588 calories of chicken is about 8 ounces. 20 ounce would be over 1200.

It is 666 calories @ 555 grams on USDA database, somehow Cole's show 80 calories less than USDA data. Then again the chicken fat percentages can be different depending on the data sample of the country. Keep in mind this is raw boneless & skinless & raw data. There is no place where you get 1200 calories off 20 ounces of raw chicken breast unless you deepfry yours.

FrugalMomsRock75 wrote: »

subcounter wrote: »

happilymegan wrote: »

subcounter wrote: »

happilymegan wrote: »

When you eat clean foods 1200 calories can be a lot.

Awkward moment when my dinner calories were 1500+ calories, and its all clean

I mean each to his/her own but seriously, somedays I eat 3800 calories depending on how heavy I workout, and never thought it was difficult to fill it. I get it with people that has been skinny all their lives and hates food though, not so much with others.

Not awkward at all. You're likely eating a lot of fat too. But if you aren't and you take the lean protein, and veggies route as many do starting out then 1200 calories can be a lot. I used to to do this diet when cutting weight for rowing and I was seriously stuffed.

This is a sample of my dinner from yesterday, Korean Dak Galbi I've made I had to keep potato a bit on the low side as I didn't have calories to spare this time, I am cutting right now.
Each to their own though I mean, my aunt hates food, and I can't imagine her eating 1/5th of what I eat.

That's TWENTY OUNCES OF CHICKEN AT ONE SITTING. Are you insane? Not everybody sits down and eats five servings of chicken. Or any chicken.

My dinners usually look like that. Keep in mind, I am 6'3" and muscular, and do heavy cardio & lifts. My nutritional input can be different from yours.

These threads are a test/game... whats the prize??

EbonyDahlia wrote: »

Seriously, you see these posts every day

"Hi, I'm Sharon, I used to weigh 300lbs and consume 4000 calories a day but now I'm on a diet I can't force myself to eat 1200 calories, I'm full after 800 - 1000"

I don't think so. What is the aim of these posts exactly? Is it attention? I mean, a snickers bar is 250 calories. 20g peanut butter is 130 calories. A Caesar salad with dressing is 800 to 1000 calories. You can't eat a salad?

I'm not singling anyone out, I just don't get it.

I don't think most people are posting just for attention. Some people are but not most people.

Sometimes they are having trouble with logging correctly and are really eating much more than they think. For awhile they will still lose weight because they are eating less just not as low as they think.
I think the problem is often people go on a "diet". They restrict too much. They have heard carbs, fats and sugars are bad. They buy low fat or no fat products. They eat only egg whites, plain chicken breast and salad. They avoid fruit. They think they can not eat a lot of things like whole eggs, full fat dairy, bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, oils, or regular condiments. A low carb and low fat diet doesn't leave a lot of calorie dense foods. They get frustrated.
Then there are people who are on a medication or have a medical condition impacting their appetite. They struggle to eat when they don't feel like it.

EbonyDahlia wrote: »

I eat low carb. No bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, grains, sugar of any kind. Only meat, veg, dairy etc. I would consider my diet very clean - no junk. I have 0 problems hitting 1500 calories a day. I could eat twice that if I wanted to.

I actually have trouble if I'm low carb because I lose the will to eat food.