Could someone look at my diary please

lindy1608
lindy1608 Posts: 49
edited November 8 in Health and Weight Loss
I feel like I am eating an awful lot of snacks although am staying under calories. Could someone look and see if they think I have to much snacky and sugary food in my diaries? Also eat most of calories (dinner and snacks) between 7.30 and 10.30 in the evening....is this ok?

Any help appreciated xx

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  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Could you set your diary to public?
  • lindy1608
    lindy1608 Posts: 49
    Sorry thought it was!! Public now! X
  • rockerbabyy
    rockerbabyy Posts: 2,258 Member
    I feel like I am eating an awful lot of snacks although am staying under calories. Could someone look and see if they think I have to much snacky and sugary food in my diaries? Also eat most of calories (dinner and snacks) between 7.30 and 10.30 in the evening....is this ok?

    Any help appreciated xx
    the timing of your meals really doesnt matter as far as weight loss goes - and snacks can be good :)
    EDIT:
    i would say you should try to have more blanaced meals - protein, carb, and fruit or veggie with each, that might keep you from snacking so much.
    i also noticed your calories are a bit low, try to net 1200 each day :)
  • Quickster34
    Quickster34 Posts: 209 Member
    all calories are not created equal, Jamie Eason has excellent articles on he subject on bodybuilding.com

    but in general your numbers look fine, with the exception of your protein, I dont see how it is that low, MFP sets a VERY low protein goal. depending on your individual goal you should aim for 0.7 to 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight for a general lean muscle mass. although i cant see your sugar which i would imagine would be a little high due to the fruit and similar snacks.

    timing will make a difference if you are trying to loose weight, you will want to eat most of your complex carbs around your workout time since your body will readily burn them. and you want to spread out protein throughout the day from your first meal to your last to ensure your body has what it needs.

    with your snack question you could easily adapt your meal routine into a 5-6 small meal a day plan if you wanted which allows for "snacking" but will make them healthy and balanced , it also wouldnt be a huge shock for you since it doesnt look the your main 3 are that large as is. just a thought

    Good Luck!
  • lindy1608
    lindy1608 Posts: 49
    I go to the gym in the evening so eat most calories when I come back. Sugar is always high....even without meringues (which are my sweet treat!!) is this going to stop weight loss?? Wish this was easier....trying so hard!!
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    After a quick study of your diary, I see a drastic bacon shortage. You need to work on this. Also, there isn't any whiskey either. Whatsa' matter with ya?? Get with the program.
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    A bit more bacon would certainly help with the low protein, lol!

    Do you not eat meat? Eggs and cheese are an easy way to add protein, and I love to snack on roast soy beans or almonds - again, more protein....
  • MariaAlbinaxoxo
    MariaAlbinaxoxo Posts: 290 Member
    You should add your sugar intake to your diary so you know exactly how much sugar you're taking in. If you're only a few over it's not a big deal ! :) I personally don't really care about my sugar intake. I'm more concerned with my fat and carbs (and calories, of course.)
  • callikia
    callikia Posts: 226 Member
    I agree - up that protein level! it will keep you fuller longer and you won't feel the need to snack so much, especially on sweets. When I started out someone told me, "Don't you dare eat another carb without eating some protein with it!" *lol*
  • asgard825
    asgard825 Posts: 1,516 Member
    Lindy-- one piece of advice I give ( and I'm not a pro at this believe me) is to add tracking of SUGAR to ur diary-- everything I've read has sugar intake limited to 25-30 on a daily basis-- allot of the diet or fat free products are loaded with them--

    Just advice -- good luck to u
  • monicanicoletta
    monicanicoletta Posts: 176 Member
    I think your protein is too low and carbs too high (some days close to 200, thats a LOT for someone trying to lose)...make protein high (take your weight, and thats how many grams of protein you should have).
  • andrejjorje
    andrejjorje Posts: 497 Member
    LOL.
    I'm even more surprised that you found all those snacks and sweets in the database.
    After a quick study of your diary, I see a drastic bacon shortage. You need to work on this. Also, there isn't any whiskey either. Whatsa' matter with ya?? Get with the program.
  • louisee294
    louisee294 Posts: 140 Member
    After a quick study of your diary, I see a drastic bacon shortage. You need to work on this. Also, there isn't any whiskey either. Whatsa' matter with ya?? Get with the program.

    HA! I concur.
  • JoniBologna
    JoniBologna Posts: 653 Member
    For the record, I have never stopped having sweet treats or chocolate, of course in moderation, and I have been successful. However, I definitely try and keep it as balanced as possible.
  • dia77
    dia77 Posts: 410 Member
    I think the level of the sugar is way to high. Personally ,I try to stay around35 gr, and I will have it mostly from veggies and fruits. Also ,the level of proteins is low. I believe that you should be around 70 . You might want to have around 20 gr of proteins in the morning ( that will speed up your metabolism).
    Try to have the bulk of the carbs in mid day - when you are still moving , the carbs will transform in energy and not in fat.
    As for snacking after 8 pm , try an apple, or a hand full of almonds.
  • dia77
    dia77 Posts: 410 Member
    LOL.
    I'm even more surprised that you found all those snacks and sweets in the database.
    After a quick study of your diary, I see a drastic bacon shortage. You need to work on this. Also, there isn't any whiskey either. Whatsa' matter with ya?? Get with the program.
    funny:))
  • KareninCanada
    KareninCanada Posts: 962 Member
    Just for the sake of knowing more about what you're eating, I'd add sugar and sodium to what you're tracking, since there is a lot of packaged food on there. And I'd say like others did, try to add more calories in the form of protein and get yourself up to the 1500 or so that MFP is recommending for you.

    :smile:
  • lindy1608
    lindy1608 Posts: 49
    I am following diet chef at the moment so the meals are all through that therefore can't really change carb level at the moment. I am adding two portions fruit and veg, yoghurt and jelly and a few treats. Will maybe try to cut out meringues and add nuts or cheese or something. Maybe some quorum slices to add protein. Got a real goal for end of march....don't want to mess up. Bar cutting out meringues don't know how to keep sugar down....don't really want to cut fruit as I only have 2 or 3 pieces a day. I find this all so complicated why can't it be as easy as counting calories
  • melbellkid
    melbellkid Posts: 72
    It really doesn't look too bad-I would definately add more protein in also...and I have to ask...what is a flump? I have never heard of that :).
  • lindy1608
    lindy1608 Posts: 49
    It's a marshmallow sweet. 30 calories no fat.....although reading posts above think the days of meringue and flump snacking are over :(
  • ncbill
    ncbill Posts: 76 Member
    I thought it looked pretty good. What is the minimum calorie count for the day? Could your body be trying to conserve food? You can get extra protein for almost the same calorie count with Greek Yogurt, and it's tasty. Also you may want to add some light lifting each pound of extra muscle burns an extra 5 calories an hour 120 free calories a day :)
  • rjt1000
    rjt1000 Posts: 700 Member
    you're eating more than 4x as much carbs as protein. That's a horrible balance. Cut your carbs back to 150 and up the protein. Make sure each of your meals contains protein (keeps you from feeling hungry an hour later) and fiber (makes you feel full right now so you eat less). No more than 25 g of carbs per meal, and get your carbs from whole grains, veggies, not from sugar/starch.
  • rjt1000
    rjt1000 Posts: 700 Member
    It's a marshmallow sweet. 30 calories no fat.....although reading posts above think the days of meringue and flump snacking are over :(

    30 calories, no fat. No nutrition either. Just 30 calories of sugar. Calories from fat aren't your enemy. Useless calories such as sugar calories (marshmallows!!!!!) are your enemy. That treat is same as just eating sugar out of the sugarbowl. It has no fat calories either.
  • Lozze
    Lozze Posts: 1,917 Member
    You need to eat more. You have days where you're not eating 1200 calories and that doesn't include your exercise. You need to eat at least 1200 calories NET to keep your body going. Your body is a machine so take care of it!

    Maybe I missed it but I didn't see much fruit and veg.
  • TXBlonde81
    TXBlonde81 Posts: 78 Member
    Try snacking some during the day rather than at night. Eating throughout the day might keep you from over doing it at night.

    You are more than welcome to look at my diary for ideas on items you could snack on.
  • lindy1608
    lindy1608 Posts: 49
    On back of all the comments today I went and bought almonds, cashews and quorn slices to up protein and down sugar. Fingers crossed!!
  • lindy1608
    lindy1608 Posts: 49
    Ok now calculated food for tomorrow adding in nuts and quorn and I'm over my fat allowance!!!! No win here!!! Think I will stick to calories and hope for the best!
  • KareninCanada
    KareninCanada Posts: 962 Member
    Don't panic too much about the fat in the nuts... just don't go crazy and eat handfuls of them all day. ;)
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