I am having a problem eating my calories

stimpy6298
stimpy6298 Posts: 76
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Since I have started using this site and monitoring what I eat I can not bring myself to eat that much. I used to think that 1200 was nothing but now that I watch what I eat it seems like so much plus when they add on 400-600 calories from what I burn in exercise a day. I am ending every night with 600-800 left over. I don't want my body to go into starvation mode but what can I do to make it closer to what it wants me to eat.

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  • stimpy6298
    stimpy6298 Posts: 76
    Since I have started using this site and monitoring what I eat I can not bring myself to eat that much. I used to think that 1200 was nothing but now that I watch what I eat it seems like so much plus when they add on 400-600 calories from what I burn in exercise a day. I am ending every night with 600-800 left over. I don't want my body to go into starvation mode but what can I do to make it closer to what it wants me to eat.
  • mgullette
    mgullette Posts: 401 Member
    Since I have started using this site and monitoring what I eat I can not bring myself to eat that much. I used to think that 1200 was nothing but now that I watch what I eat it seems like so much plus when they add on 400-600 calories from what I burn in exercise a day. I am ending every night with 600-800 left over. I don't want my body to go into starvation mode but what can I do to make it closer to what it wants me to eat.

    Handful of nuts, protein shakes, a couple ounces of cheese. Those all add up fast.
  • acy1
    acy1 Posts: 5
    it's hard not to want to get those extra calories in, but it does slow down your weight loss efforts
    your body needs at least 1200 calories a day to do so.
    i know , I've been there :smile:
    there's always a light at the end on a tunnel
    fresh fruit, nuts, protein is key to building muscle
  • TrailRunner
    TrailRunner Posts: 140 Member
    I had a big workout feeling like I could go on forever and logged it in and yippee I get to eat a huge dinner I was so excited.

    I'm laughing now oh the irony. lol happy happy joy joy lol

    I think these workouts are shortening the oxygen to the brain. Lots of laughs today.

    Anyhoo, that's the beauty of it don't you think?

    Today I finally got it.

    Enjoy!!
  • TrailRunner
    TrailRunner Posts: 140 Member
    what can I do to make it closer to what it wants me to eat.

    eat more guilt free.
  • stephaneyh
    stephaneyh Posts: 53
    I just don't stress about the extra calorie allowance that exercise gives you. I consider them my make it through the night rewards. If I'm hungry after supper and I have a calorie 'bank' because of my exercise during the day, then I eat, if I'm not hungry because supper was satisfying enough, I don't eat and just don't use the extra calorie bank.

    I have trouble with reflux during the night depending on how late I eat and what I eat, so, I don't purposefully eat just because I have extra calories available for consumption.

    I like to wait and see what I'm having for supper and how many calories it'll absorb before I start eating up my exercise calorie bank.

    But, I understand that there's no such thing as 'carry over' on calories, either!
  • TrailRunner
    TrailRunner Posts: 140 Member
    hmm, I've found that walking and or running sometimes makes me burp alot. Seriously, from that it seems to rid me of any acids or reflux if that makes sense.

    If I go a long time without steady walking my stomach acid will start doing its thing.

    I will say it is essential to eat. If you burn 200 in a workout and dont replace it the reverse affect will happen.

    There may not be any calorie carry over but there is a "burn carry over" . After working out , the next day your body is going to continue to burn at a higher level the normally. So it will not only burn the 1200 calories but more. Otherwise you could end up weak, loosing muscle, starve mode.

    I hope that helps
  • yellow_pepper
    yellow_pepper Posts: 708 Member
    Wish I had that problem... :grumble:

    Breakfast: SlimFast Shake (190), 1/3 packet of Special K2O (10)
    Lunch: Chicken Curry (360), 8-oz coffee with skim milk (35), Madeleine cookie (80)

    I'm already at 675 - more than halfway through my calorie recommendations without exercise, and it's not even 1:00 PM!
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    What kinds of food are you eating now?? I can do 1,200 calories in my sleep. :laugh: :embarassed:
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    What kinds of food are you eating now?? I can do 1,200 calories in my sleep. :laugh: :embarassed:
    I know! With the way I'm feeling today, 1200 will be gone before 2!! lol:blushing:
  • wanttobeslim
    wanttobeslim Posts: 4
    I didn't know that your body would reverse itself if you ate less than 1200 calories. Not that I would ever have that problem. Wow, I'm learning already.
  • stimpy6298
    stimpy6298 Posts: 76
    Here is my menu for today, I tried really hard too.

    Breakfast
    Special K 1 1/4 cup
    Skim milk 1 cup

    Lunch
    Grilled cheese sandwich (made at home)
    Water 8oz

    Dinner
    Fish sticks(serving size says 6 but I don't think I ate that much before)
    Seasoned fried (baked) 22 fries
    Water

    Snack
    White rice 1 cup
    Butter 1tbsp
    Sugar 2 tsp.

    Total
    Cal 1260 Carb 153 Fat 54 protein 41
    Goal
    Cal 1734 Carb 238 Fat 57 protein 65
    Remaining
    Cal 474 Carb 85 Fat 3 protein 24

    Of course I also take in my 8 glasses of water a day.
  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
    Here is my menu for today, I tried really hard too.

    Breakfast
    Special K 1 1/4 cup
    Skim milk 1 cup

    Lunch
    Grilled cheese sandwich (made at home)
    Water 8oz

    Dinner
    Fish sticks(serving size says 6 but I don't think I ate that much before)
    Seasoned fried (baked) 22 fries
    Water

    Snack
    White rice 1 cup
    Butter 1tbsp
    Sugar 2 tsp.

    Total
    Cal 1260 Carb 153 Fat 54 protein 41
    Goal
    Cal 1734 Carb 238 Fat 57 protein 65
    Remaining
    Cal 474 Carb 85 Fat 3 protein 24

    Of course I also take in my 8 glasses of water a day.

    hunny where are your fruits and veggies?? Add a cup of berries to breakfast, a big salad to lunch and maybe some broccoli or green beans to dinner. I'd add in more snacks too. yogurt, crackers and cheese, some nuts, fruit, veggies and dip, etc etc etc
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