Help with calorie counting diets.

nightshadeinferno · August 2020

I just started trying to lose weight. I started last week at 234 and I am a 5ft 3 in female. I was in the Army but have been out for 10 years. I steadily gained weight until I got to where I am now.

I bought low calorie foods and have been keeping track. My problem is this. Even though I eat 3 meals and 2 snacks per day, I cant seem to go above 800 calories. Is this ok? I dont eat bread or pasta because I have celiac disease. Im mainly eating chicken and tuna and a ton of veggies. Ive lost 8 pounds in 4 days. I think I have gone from one extreme to the other but I dont know how to fix it.

harper16 · August 2020

The minimum a sedentary female should be eating is 1200 calories a day.

So, no eating 800 calories a day is not alright.

You need to eat more. Try adding nuts and avacado to your diet.

Ddsb11 · August 2020

I find it hard to believe you’re eating 800 calories if you’re having 3 meals and 2 snacks. No offense.

You need to weigh your food with a food scale to see what you are actually eating. Then we can evaluate moving forward.

missysippy930 · August 2020

It’s impossible to get proper nutrition at that amount of calories. Peanut butter, Greek yogurt, fruit. You’re putting your health at risk. Add a little to each meal and snack.

ALZ14 · August 2020

Just because you are counting calories does NOT mean you only eat low calorie foods. You need to eat more, a minimum of 1200 calories a day.

Yogurt, nuts, meat, cheese, peanut butter, other nut butters, fruit, veggies, and (gasp) even some pizza or cookies are all okay (in moderation). Most of us allow calories for our favorite foods that are “bad” because without eating these foods every now and then we would completely abandon our goals because we were miserable.

cmriverside · August 2020

Maybe buy the fattier cuts of meat. Chicken thighs, salmon, eggs, ground beef, heck - any beef and you'll be up there in calories.

Have butter and sour cream on your potato. Bleu cheese or Ranch dressing. Butter on the vegetables. Cream instead of black coffee.

I have to agree with the person above who thinks you're likely eating more than you think, but if you've eliminated fatty foods, don't.

spiriteagle99 · August 2020

When you entered your stats in MFP, what was the calorie goal that was given? You shouldn't be trying to lose more than 1% of your weight each week, so no more than 2 lbs a week. Most people don't find that much of a limit very sustainable over the long term. Feeling deprived leads to binges or just quitting the weight loss effort entirely. Find a way of eating that you can sustain over the long haul, not just for a few days.

KiwiAlexP · August 2020

Are you eating any carbs? If not, try adding in a potato, gluten free rice, quinoa etc

StevefromMichigan · August 2020

I agree with what others are recommending. 1,200 calories a day should be the minimum. Less than that over an extended period of time can lead to serious health issues that you don't want or need. As others have mentioned, try to add some higher calorie foods to your diet. Salmon is a good meat source of healthy calories if you like it.

Help with calorie counting diets.

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