Am I eating enough???
Rosiev2014
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Sooooo...I’ve lost 45lbs in total, over the period of 2 years, will lose a bit, then pause for 6 months, lose more, pause etc etc. I’ve 20lbs more to go but for the first time I’m cutting out rice, pasta, potatoes and bread mostly! I’m eating LOADS of veggies, meat and a little bread each day. However, most days I am at or below 1200. Is this ok? I’m not aiming for a fast fix and don’t want to lose the little muscle mass I already have, but much to my great surprise I’m not actually missing all the bread, pasta, rice that I’ve cut out so it seems pointless just to include them again for the sake of upping my calories! Would someone mind taking a quick peek at my open food diary and see if I’m eating ok! I’m not feeling tired, haven’t noticed any skin problems etc etc! Should add I’ve been doing this for maybe 3 weeks, so haven’t been at 1200 for a very long time. Thanks in advance! Some of you know much more about this than I do!!!
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Where/how you got 1200 number?
Can't see your diary..(from phone app)
Edit... I can see your diary on web..
How did you set your goal? How much weight loss/week did you entered?
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Three weeks wouldn't be long enough for external damage to show. 1200 is likely way too low. The fatigue, hair loss and skin/nail problems didn't show up for me until about three months of undereating. By then the damage was done. Don't do what I did!
With 20 pounds left to lose, set your goals at, "Lose 1/2 pound per week," and don't choose Sedentary unless you are not working at all and have no chores at home. Almost no one needs to be set at Sedentary, and certainly if you are in school, working, or running a household it's unlikely you need to choose Sedentary.
As far as cutting grains, that's a personal choice. There are lots of ways to get more calories without grains, though I would have a hard time hitting my nutrition goals without some grains. They are a big source of Iron for me.
*edit, looking at your food page I see you're still having a couple servings of grains a day, that's what I do too. Since you are using a lot of "medium" "1 cup" etc, I'm guessing you aren't using a food scale? You may be eating more than you think - I hope so, because you're not even hitting the 1200 on most days.5 -
I got the number 1200 by putting in 2lbs a week loss, not sure tbh...most likely I should aim for 1lb a week rather than 2lbs.
My exercise levels vary from week to week, usually a couple of cardio sessions and 1 Pilates class as well as general housework/work activity.
I do mostly use a food scale, a general measurement eg, 1 cup is used when it is something like a cup of chopped peppers or a medium apple.
Now that you mention nutrition goals, I’ve looked at that...I should add some extra calories with calcium as I’m lacking in that!
Thanks for your help!0 -
Rosiev2014 wrote: »I’m not aiming for a fast fix and don’t want to lose the little muscle mass I already have,
In which case, adjust your goal to 0.5lb per week to continue a slow and steady deficit whilst getting more nutrition and preserving your muscle mass.
If you have 20lb to go then setting a 2lb/wk rate of loss is indeed looking for a “fast fix”.
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Haaaa...fair enough!!0
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your diary doesn't really indicate you are eating 1200 daily but closer to 1300 or more on average, which is good.
yes put your rate of loss at 0.5. if you select a lower exercise level then eat back the exercise calories on the days you exercise (or close to that day).
what has your rate of loss been over the last 2-3 months?4 -
I haven’t been losing over the last 2-3months, I’ve been on a year long stall...not intentional, just lost motivation!!!
I’ve upped my calories to 1400 with an occasional 1200 to compensate for days when I’m off plan (like this thurs for special dinner out!)1 -
Rosiev2014 wrote: »I haven’t been losing over the last 2-3months, I’ve been on a year long stall...not intentional, just lost motivation!!!
I’ve upped my calories to 1400 with an occasional 1200 to compensate for days when I’m off plan (like this thurs for special dinner out!)
good plan, I highly recommend a food scale and weigh everything you possibly can too.0 -
Weight everything.0
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I do! But thanks for the input!0
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