1000calc deficit

gmcivor7104
gmcivor7104 Posts: 8 Member
edited November 19 in Food and Nutrition
Its my first day and I've logged everything but somehow ended up with a 1k cal deficit. I know this is too much and I want to avoid a "starvation mode" obstacle. Any tips appreciated

Alsoa major part is probably starting my meals so late in the day. Breakfast was 11am- noon-ish and "lunch" 5pm-ish

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  • Poisonedpawn78
    Poisonedpawn78 Posts: 1,145 Member
    Careful of some database entries that are incorrect for foods as well. double check the correct values to make sure you are selecting the right things.
  • Muscleflex79
    Muscleflex79 Posts: 1,917 Member
    what is your calorie goal that you could be 1000 calories short and still have eaten a couple meals ??
  • gmcivor7104
    gmcivor7104 Posts: 8 Member
    Muscleflex79 wrote: »
    what is your calorie goal that you could be 1000 calories short and still have eaten a couple meals ??

    2400cal was the recommended from app
  • gmcivor7104
    gmcivor7104 Posts: 8 Member
    Poisonedpawn78 wrote: »
    Careful of some database entries that are incorrect for foods as well. double check the correct values to make sure you are selecting the right things.

    Yeah I'm sure there are a few.mistakes but for most part it is spot on. Been able to double check apps stats vs the package
  • gmcivor7104
    gmcivor7104 Posts: 8 Member
    TeacupsAndToning wrote: »
    Did you weigh all of your food? You might not be as far out as you think.

    Yeah everything is weighed and matching my diary entries. Only sketchy one would be the eggs as I was sure which to pick. Also I didn't mention they were over easy in a teaspoon of oil
  • gmcivor7104
    gmcivor7104 Posts: 8 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    Starvation mode is a myth. But if you're that far under your goal regularly, you may start missing out on vital nutrition. Try adding in more calorie dense foods - nuts, oils, full fat dairy etc.

    Ahhh gotcha that is helpful. Had a few snacks matching those but small quantities. Can probably increase a bit.
  • williamrtracey
    williamrtracey Posts: 1 Member
    Ive been eating late in the day try to eat breakfast at noon or 1pm and eat a luchable that has around 300 cals and then a lunch from 300-400 cals so some toast with eggs or sommin then I have a big dinner around 1000 cals. And for me atleast rice makes me feel really stuffed. Just had a sweet and sour with rice for dinner and i feel really full.
  • ASH2038602
    ASH2038602 Posts: 215 Member
    Oatmeal, hardboiled eggs, lunch meat (careful of the sodium though) cottage cheese, peanut butter, nuts etc. If you are snacking on veggies have some hummus or mashed avocado with them.
  • Blitzia
    Blitzia Posts: 205 Member
    Oil is actually very calorie dense, so if you aren't logging oils then you are eating more calories than you think. Are you logging everything? Drinks? Creamer in your coffee? Dressing in your salads? Etc. What are your stats? (Height, weight, gender.) The big issue I see is just that if your maintenance level is 2900 or higher (as suggested by your calorie goal of 2400) I would guess that you would feel famished at 1400 calories, which makes me suspect that you ate more than that.

    Otherwise, you won't wreck your weight loss with one day of undereating, but you can have some malnourishment effects if it continues long term.
  • gmcivor7104
    gmcivor7104 Posts: 8 Member
    Blitzia wrote: »
    Oil is actually very calorie dense, so if you aren't logging oils then you are eating more calories than you think. Are you logging everything? Drinks? Creamer in your coffee? Dressing in your salads? Etc. What are your stats? (Height, weight, gender.) The big issue I see is just that if your maintenance level is 2900 or higher (as suggested by your calorie goal of 2400) I would guess that you would feel famished at 1400 calories, which makes me suspect that you ate more than that.

    Otherwise, you won't wreck your weight loss with one day of undereating, but you can have some malnourishment effects if it continues long term.
    Well the 1k deficit was after calorie from working out. 5' 10" at 260lbs male, and I do feel a little week but not totalu drained. And I have logged all besides the oil used frying eggs, which was.only a teaspoon
  • gmcivor7104
    gmcivor7104 Posts: 8 Member
    ASH2038602 wrote: »
    Oatmeal, hardboiled eggs, lunch meat (careful of the sodium though) cottage cheese, peanut butter, nuts etc. If you are snacking on veggies have some hummus or mashed avocado with them.

    That sounds good ty
  • gmcivor7104
    gmcivor7104 Posts: 8 Member
    williamrtracey wrote: »
    Ive been eating late in the day try to eat breakfast at noon or 1pm and eat a luchable that has around 300 cals and then a lunch from 300-400 cals so some toast with eggs or sommin then I have a big dinner around 1000 cals. And for me atleast rice makes me feel really stuffed. Just had a sweet and sour with rice for dinner and i feel really full.

    I was scared of having a large meal so late in day but I suppose if I'm that far under it couldn't hurt
  • jazziekins
    jazziekins Posts: 6 Member
    Many nutritionist stress eating 30-60 minutes after a work out. Depending on the output -- even a small meal. This has been said to help replenish energy stores and help the body heal from the work out. Personally, if I eat something after a workout, I have found I am in control of the decision and can choose healthier options rather than waiting and then eating due starving for food -- Hello Taco Bell and Nacho Bell Grande with a large Cherry Pepsi.
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