Best nutrition and food for 25 year old

SteranceAbyss
SteranceAbyss Posts: 4 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hey all!

I’ve tried fitness pal before but trying again. But it’s a bit difficult to control what I eat when I’m not the one who buys the overal food of the house. Does anyone have any tips on what’s good to eat or focus on for a 25 year old?

Thank you
Keiran/SteranceAbyss

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  • lemurcat2
    lemurcat2 Posts: 7,887 Member
    A 25-y-o will have similar nutrition needs to people of other ages.

    What are your goals? What do you already know about nutrition? If the usual household options aren't to your liking, I'd supplement or offer to do the cooking/shopping.

    Here's a good piece on nutrition and what is known: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/03/science-compared-every-diet-and-the-winner-is-real-food/284595/

    Weight loss (if that's a concern) is about calories.
  • SteranceAbyss
    SteranceAbyss Posts: 4 Member
    onepebble wrote: »
    If you want to lose weight, then the place to start is to log what you are eating and stick to a reasonable calorie deficit.
    In terms of what to eat - there is no specific diet for a human based on age. If you have no medical reasons to eat a specific diet, then I think a variety of food is important (gives you the best change to get a good variety of nutrients). Lots of veggies and some fruit is good for most people, amongst other things.
    And at 25, if you don’t like what is purchased/prepared, then whats stopping you purchasing/preparing your own meals?
    Regular exercise is good for physical and mental health too.
    In summary, don’t overthink this, there’s no one perfect way to eat.

    I’ve been trying to log meals previous but it’s a bit difficult since some of the things in the app document either too many or not enough calories and then it turns into a guessing game in some parts but I’ll definitely start logging on the app soon.
    And I haven’t been able to buy food in the house because of affordability as all my money goes towards study and I have no excess so I have to basically accept what is given.
    Thank you!

  • SteranceAbyss
    SteranceAbyss Posts: 4 Member
    lemurcat2 wrote: »
    A 25-y-o will have similar nutrition needs to people of other ages.

    What are your goals? What do you already know about nutrition? If the usual household options aren't to your liking, I'd supplement or offer to do the cooking/shopping.

    Here's a good piece on nutrition and what is known: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/03/science-compared-every-diet-and-the-winner-is-real-food/284595/

    Weight loss (if that's a concern) is about calories.


    My goals are to lose four kilos and get a bit more muscle on me. I’ve been going to the gym and stuff but it’s like I hit a wall and the loss stopped. And I have offered but have been told it’s not my place, and buying my own food is difficult as I cannot afford it as all my money goes to study and rent so it’s creates difficulty.

    Thank you! I’ll give the website a look see
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    You can eat smaller portions of what is served. Carbs and fat are the most likely places you’re racking up calories, so reduce those portions by 25-50% of what you’re used to. Add in some fresh fruit and veggies and protein like chicken or eggs or tuna if possible to help satiety.

    This is very generic advice and I offer it based on the difficulties facing you in terms of logging and controlling the type of food served. This is the fall back position so you can still work toward your weight loss goals.
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