Too many calories left at the end of the day, Help!
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I work out very often. Probably 5-6 times a week. Sometimes 2x a day. Yesterday was the first day I haven't been able to do anything in about a week.
It sounds like you're doing great! If you have a lot of weight to lose, then losing high numbers isn't necessarily a bad thing. And it sounds like you're making smart food choices.
Definitely continue to avoid any products with added sugar. I would recomend not force feeding yourself, especially not with sweets. I find the more processed carbs I eat (and especialy the more added sugar), the more I end up craving them later. It's best to just stick with whole foods. If you ever start developing symptoms of over training (eg constant fatigue), then you can start eating more real foods like fruits veggies, lean meats, nuts. Don't start adding in juice or high carb snack pack type things. But if you feel good and you're losing weight, keep it up.0 -
I looked at your diary for the week and you are doing pretty well. You just need to add in more protein. And morning seems to be your lightest meal...and should be your biggest really.
Eggs, nuts, peanut butter, almond butter, greek yogurt, milk, protein shakes. Any of those things added to your diet should help you along just fine. Keep up the hard work and just remember that food is fuel for your muscles and your body. If you keep that in mind it tends to help when you are deciding what to eat and if you should eat. Keep tracking accurately and learning as you go along.0 -
Here is my normal work-out routine.
Oh wow! You are working out on those calories! What type exercise are you doing? Cardio every day? Weights? Both?
I try and do 30 mins on the elliptical everyday. Then I'll mix some weights and normally 2 mins of crunches. At the end of my work-out I go in the Sauna for 10-15 minutes. 2 Days a week I have a personal trainer that does mostly strength training with a little bit of cardio. I try and push myself everytime on the elliptical and so far I'm I've gotten down to 3.5 miles on average for my 30 min run. I try and get around 6-7 mins on the first mile, 13-14 on the 2nd, and 22-24 on the 3rd. For weights, I just go and do various stuff around the gym. I try and do 3 sets 30 reps of crunches then go to the sauna and do 30 more while I'm in there. I'm just starting out on the exercise so I may need help there too =P0 -
You are doing a lot of exercise. Which is great! You just need to be sure you are eating enough that your body is not using your muscles for fuel instead of the fat you want to lose.
Check out this group. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/955-feed-the-furnace-burn-the-fat
There is some great info on there that might help you a bit! The founder of the group HelloItsDan has a lot of knowledge to share as well.0 -
I try not to drink too much OJ in the morning because of the sugar. And for the oats, I've recently switched to whole grain oats and I really don't like them. I force myself to eat them over the apples n cinnamon that I was eating. But I guess I could try and eat just a little bit more. I am crunched for time in the morning, which is why I normally eat pretty light for the morning. But other than that, I eat often. I've been trying to eat bananas and grapes as snacks, I never found nuts too filling. Maybe I should try some nuts now and give me some extra protein. I've never had a protein shake, what would you guys recommend?
A couple of hours after breakfast I'll usually eat a small handful of walnuts or almonds with a stick of sargento 2% sharp cheddar and it's filling to me. A couple of hours later I'll have some grapes or pineapples or something before I eat lunch.0 -
Great! I'll check into them!0
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A couple of hours after breakfast I'll usually eat a small handful of walnuts or almonds with a stick of sargento 2% sharp cheddar and it's filling to me. A couple of hours later I'll have some grapes or pineapples or something before I eat lunch.
Ya I try and eat about every 2-2.5 hours with snacks like bananas, grapes, etc. But grapes aren't too high on calories =P0 -
Ya I try and eat about every 2-2.5 hours with snacks like bananas, grapes, etc. But grapes aren't too high on calories =P
True, you can combine them with something else. Pineapples are a little higher but not by much. Another one would be apples with peanut butter, I do reduced fat but you could do regular peanut butter and get more calories from it. The V8 Fusion is another option, I may have already said that, can't remember lol, that will add on calories.0 -
You are pretty low on your protein....especially with the amount of exercise you are doing. So aim for snacks that are higher in protein rather than the fruit options. Nuts, yogurt, cheese, chicken breast, eggs....they will feed your muscles.
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I usually have around 500 left on a daily basis. Unless it's a family get-together or something. But I don't make myself eat if I'm not hungry. I watch my other intakes as well. (sodium, sugars, fats, etc) But I eat full meals, not just snacks. My boyfriend is more of a snacker than an eater. So he's kind of going through the same things.0
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Did you gain the weight by artificially eating more than you were hungry for? Were you on a medication that increased your appetite that has now been discontinued? It seems like if you ate enough to get a weight problem in the first place, not being hungry enough shouldn't be an issue.
I am hesitant to eat when not hungry because of an artificial goal that assumes I am calculating my metabolic rate and exercise precisely. It's not as easy to calculate as 1/8 cup of oatmeal.0 -
From what I've noticed on this site, a lot of people seem to be rather insistent about promoting and creating bad underrating habits. Personally I lose weight on 2500 calories a day, and I maintain on 3000 calories a day. Boggles my mind when I see people not eating enough.So what you guys are saying is that I should in fact eat to my daily cap everyday? And in that case, what if I work off 600 calories from working out, would I still need to eat 600 more calories to make up for the workout? Thanks for everyone's responses so far! I LOVE PEANUT BUTTER! =D
See, i would say noooooooo to this, because i think it creates bad over eating habits.
Honoring a calorie target with a deficit factored in creates bad over eating habits?
And the misinformation continues to spread....0 -
I am in the camp of, don't worry aboutit. So you don't eat those calories. Your body knows what it needs..... We need to listen to our bodies sometimes. I don't believe in forcing yourself to eat back your exercise calories.....0
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Did you gain the weight by artificially eating more than you were hungry for? Were you on a medication that increased your appetite that has now been discontinued? It seems like if you ate enough to get a weight problem in the first place, not being hungry enough shouldn't be an issue.
I am hesitant to eat when not hungry because of an artificial goal that assumes I am calculating my metabolic rate and exercise precisely. It's not as easy to calculate as 1/8 cup of oatmeal.
I gained weight over many years of non existent physical activity and awful eating habits. No medication, just eating too many unhealthy things with no exercise.0 -
I'm going to try and add some more protein to my diet. It seems that is what I am missing the most. Thanks for everyone's input, its much appreciated, and don't hesitate to post more!0
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I just want to point out, a man shouldn't be eating less than 1800 calories a day. 1200 is only for a woman.0
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I just want to point out, a man shouldn't be eating less than 1800 calories a day. 1200 is only for a woman.
I talked to my PT tonight, and he told me to try and eat about 1500-1600 a day.0 -
Plan ahead. Don't let them pile up at the end of the night if you don't like having the remainder a one big meal .
Winner. (Assuming you've already worked out how much to be eating)0 -
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, 1800 is the minimum. I've read other sites that say 1500, but I personally never go below 1800. I figure the ACSM should know what they're talking about. :laugh:I just want to point out, a man shouldn't be eating less than 1800 calories a day. 1200 is only for a woman.
I talked to my PT tonight, and he told me to try and eat about 1500-1600 a day.0 -
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, 1800 is the minimum. I've read other sites that say 1500, but I personally never go below 1800. I figure the ACSM should know what they're talking about. :laugh:
Can you show me a link that says this? Everywhere I've read says between 1300-1600 minimum.0 -
i too have had this same problem. a pack of peanuts also has 400 calories, which is easier to carry around then a jar of peanut butter i also have been eating LOTS of fruit throughout the day... which adds up and keeps me eating... which makes it easier to eat the LARGE meals im having to eat to keep up with my calorie intake. im in week 3 of insanity and the first 2 weeks was only neting about 800 calories a day. i didnt even know it was that low until downloading mfp... it really opened my eyes to how much damage i was doing. im now up to about 1300 net which is still low, but im slowly working my way up to my 1700 i need! i am currently averaging my calorie burn, but will have a hrm tomorrow!! woo hoo glad i work at a chiro/pt supply company...DISCOUNT!!! id love to have someone look at my diary and give me some tips...im kinda doing this alone.. not much support... family still eats WHATEVER they want and i make my own meals... ive been doing alot of healthy choice meals... is this even good for me? 0
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According to this I should be at 2700 to maintain. So If I want to lose 2 pounds a week that would put me at around 1700. I guess that is doable.0 -
I've lost about 60 lbs. since Feb. and hit a plateau that left me feeling really bad about myself. Then I realized I was only eating about 700 calories a day. When I upped my calorie intake, I started losing again. Now I try to keep it at about 1600 calories a day and I lose about 2 lbs. a week. Try adding a protein bar or two. I have found that they help with my hunger and cravings, plus add calories to my day.0
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I've lost about 60 lbs. since Feb. and hit a plateau that left me feeling really bad about myself. Then I realized I was only eating about 700 calories a day. When I upped my calorie intake, I started losing again. Now I try to keep it at about 1600 calories a day and I lose about 2 lbs. a week. Try adding a protein bar or two. I have found that they help with my hunger and cravings, plus add calories to my day.
Good job! And thanks for the advice! That seems to be the general consensus. I'm going to add some eggs to my breakfast and see how much that helps me.0 -
A couple tablespoons of almonds... Apple with peanut butter.. Tuna with whole grain crackers.0
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I don't know what you're on about. I just looked at your diary. You didn't even log for a week. in the last few days you've only been under once, and you; were way over in the w/end? I can't see that you are having any problems eating your calorie goal, maybe you're under by 100 cals or so some days but thats nothing to worry about?0
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I don't know what you're on about. I just looked at your diary. You didn't even log for a week. in the last few days you've only been under once, and you; were way over in the w/end? I can't see that you are having any problems eating your calorie goal, maybe you're under by 100 cals or so some days but thats nothing to worry about?
Because at the end of the day I always eat something to bring it up... And I've stated I've only started MFP a week ago
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If we could trust our bodies to always signal appropriate levels of hunger then we wouldn't have ever been overweight.
Hunger and cravings are two entirely different things. I doubt you'll find anyone who has become overweight from eating only when they are legitimately hungry.
I disagree because we don't stop feeling hungry for about 10-20 minutes after we are full and yet most keep eating until they don't feel hungry/feel full. It's no good only eating when hungry if you then eat too much when you are. I have done it!0 -
dricen, welcome btw!
A few things I'd day, from my experience.
1) WHEN you eat is totally irrelevant. It doesn't matter if you eat more cals at the end of the day, or if you skip breakfast, or if you eat 1 meal or 6 in a day. Just make sure to hit that calorie target.
2) You don't have to drink just neat water. Tea/coffee/soda/juice/milk/fruit/veg etc all count towards your daily fluid intake.
3) As others have said, protein is a must.
4) A few weeks back i didn't lose anything for a week. I looked back at my diary and realised my net cals were <1000. I bumped up my food, and started losing again. Never underestimate how important it is to actually eat enough!
5) The most important thing, as far as i am concerned, is to not overcomplicate this! Cutting this, changing that, etc. Exercise often, which you are, hit your NET calorie target, get your protein, and to quote the ever-reliable Sidesteal:Stop micromanaging crap that doesn't matter
Good luck! 0
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