Holy heck, am I undereating by that much?!?!
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Hey Guys,
So I just signed up for Fitbit and MFP. Well anyways it says I am supposed to eat 1880 calories a day before exercise.(and thats after setting that I want to lose 2lbs per week).
After my hours of Insanity not it says I gained an extra 600 calories today (today was pure cardio and cardio abs).
So at the end of the day I have 1313 calories left over to hit my target..... how in the heck can I eat 2500 calories in one day without some form of junkfood...I dont have that much time to devote to eating!
Yesterday I had 720 calories, today ~1200.
Just for an FYI this is what I ate today:
Breakfast = Wheat English muffin + a morning star veggie patty
Lunch = 6" Double Turkey + chesse on wheat sandwich from Subway + a bag of Jalapeno chips
Dinner = 1 chicken breast, 1 cup steamed white rice and 2 cups of steamed broccoli
Snack = 3.5 cups Air popped popcorn
Any suggestions?
thats a ton of food to eat in one day if its health food. Id have to eat 80 cups of broccoli to get there lol
Here are some suggestions for you that have been good for me.
1/4c....or 28g of nuts is 200 cals. For me that fills my palm....not much. They are good fats. (NOT Peanuts)
Buy raw and toast at home...no salt. .. Almonds, walnuts, pecans.
Eat full fat yogurt if you can eat dairy.
I usually eat 2 chicken breast depending on the size... usually about 7-9 oz worth of chicken.
If you like eggs... try 100% whites... egg whites instead of or with veggie burger.
Try a protein bar... or a piece of fruit.
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Drink milk.0
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I'd add in a small snack - like a protein shake you can sip at during the day? That could add about 200 calories. What about adding some light cheese to your breakfast sandwich?
I ignore my fitbit calorie count and only log in MFP. I aim for being around 200 calories of my goal each day, and going over one day. It's worked so far for me!0 -
i have noticed a lot of topics from people stating they think their calorie amount is listed as too high.
i am not a nutritionist or anything, it does seem like a lot though.
maybe you should seek a professional opinion to make sure you are eating the correct amount?
although if you are working out a lot, that may be the correct amount of calories.0 -
But my question....does that seem high? It all seems so counter intuitive to losing weight.
You probably didn't put on your weight in a month or two- so you weren't eating that far above your calorie goal before. Just enough that it added up over the days and months of non-activity.
Take a moment and log in a whole day of what you used to eat- all of it. You can erase the entries (assuming you are on a computer and not a phone) once you're done entering them all. Take a look at what your normal day used to look like- I can almost guarantee you used to eat far over what you're trying to eat now.0 -
who said you have to skip the junkfood??
I eat pizza at least once a week..........
candy here and there, some beers, some booze.............its all a numbers game.
with a deficit like that you will do more harm than good long term, you will lose weight undeoubtedly, but it will be more than just body fat.0 -
But my question....does that seem high? It all seems so counter intuitive to losing weight.
No - it sounds pretty spot on ..... I use a Bodymedia Fit - similar to the FitBit
On days I exercise (lifting heavy, or kickboxing) my TDEE according to Bodymedia is around 2900 to 3200 - I try and eat between 500 and 750 calories less than that (daily deficit), and I have lost 4kg's (8lbs) since Easter.....
I am 5'9 - and weigh 214lbs
One of the most informative posts on MFP - Well worth working through this information to understand your personal numbers:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/538381-in-place-of-a-road-map0 -
But my question....does that seem high? It all seems so counter intuitive to losing weight.
You probably didn't put on your weight in a month or two- so you weren't eating that far above your calorie goal before. Just enough that it added up over the days and months of non-activity.
Take a moment and log in a whole day of what you used to eat- all of it. You can erase the entries (assuming you are on a computer and not a phone) once you're done entering them all. Take a look at what your normal day used to look like- I can almost guarantee you used to eat far over what you're trying to eat now.
wow wow wow....i just did that...a typical day....and i was pushing 3500 calories easy (including soda and what not).....whoa....thanks a bunch, you guys rock.
I am headed to the store now, will post up what I got when i get home!0 -
Add nuts, healthy oils and dairy.0
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PEANUT BUTTER!!! ALMONDS!!! AVACADO!!!
I wish my problem was not eating enough! Sheesh!
LOL! I'm so with angela on this one
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Ya i think for lunch (i go to subway everday), Ill start getting a foot long. That will double my lunch calories to 700 (if I get cheese) and just split the meal up. Eat one half, then an hour later eat the other half.
Ill have to eat maybe some cheese and fruits in the morning. Ill have to start adding in potatoes or something with dinner.
That just seems like an absurd ammount of calories to have to eat....Im just plain no that hungry
Thats way too much sodium..probably a days worth in just subway.....eat a bunch of healthy snacks....try eating six 300 calorie meals through out the day.....having your stomach shrink will help when you get to you goal weight.....eating a foot long in one hour will keep it stretched out0 -
Lots of great advice on the Eat More to Weigh Less group:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/3834-eat-more-to-weigh-less0 -
Oh great idea, forgot about the replenishing drinks. I am gonna get some protein mix. Throw in a protein shake between meals. That will pop another 300 calories. per drink.
IMHO unless you are not getting enough protein or heavy lifting to put on muscle protein mix and protein shakes would be a waste of calories and a waste of money for you.
That is one of the reasons I like chocolate milk so much because it's cheaper and works just as well for recovery as any protein shake.
My 2 cents.0 -
Hey Guys,
Thanks for all the advice. I seem to have been doing this weight loss *kitten* backwards.
I also joined the eat more to lose more group and found a lot of great reading.
From there I calculated my TDEE (5'9", 293 lbs, 31 years old, male) and its
TDEE: 3942 CALORIES!. (Insanity 6 days a week)
BMR: 2550.66 Calories
So my goal will be 2800-3000 calories on the days I work out, and 2500 on the days I dont. That sounds crazy high
I went to the store and picked up a bunch of stuff:
4lbs of Protein Powder
Lots of Chobani Greek Yogurt (non-fat)
Peanut butter
Planters low sodium peanuts (one of my vices )
Low Sugar Grape jam
Cheeses (to sprinkle on my steamed veggies and have with my breakfast)
Sweet potatoes
Bananas
Apples
Strawberries
Lean Pork
Ground Chuck
More chicken
Low sodium soups
Wheat bread
Gonna up the calorie count and see how things go!0 -
Hey Guys,
Thanks for all the advice. I seem to have been doing this weight loss *kitten* backwards.
I also joined the eat more to lose more group and found a lot of great reading.
From there I calculated my TDEE (5'9", 293 lbs, 31 years old, male) and its
TDEE: 3942 CALORIES!. (Insanity 6 days a week)
BMR: 2550.66 Calories
So my goal will be 2800-3000 calories on the days I work out, and 2500 on the days I dont. That sounds crazy high
I went to the store and picked up a bunch of stuff:
4lbs of Protein Powder
Lots of Chobani Greek Yogurt (non-fat)
Peanut butter
Planters low sodium peanuts (one of my vices )
Low Sugar Grape jam
Cheeses (to sprinkle on my steamed veggies and have with my breakfast)
Sweet potatoes
Bananas
Apples
Strawberries
Lean Pork
Ground Chuck
More chicken
Low sodium soups
Wheat bread
Gonna up the calorie count and see how things go!
Sounds great! Glad you joined the group too- great bunch of folks there PS- if lightly salted peanuts are a vice for you, then you're going to do just fine lol . 0 -
Breakfast, day 1 down:
Morning Star - Original Sausage Patties-Veggie Patties, 1 patty
Thomas' Hearty Grain Whole Wheat English Muffin - English Muffin 100% Whole Wheat, 1 whole wheat muffin
Chobani Greek Yogurt - Strawberry-Banana Low-Fat, 6 oz
Kraft Deli Fresh - Mozzerella Cheese Slice, 1 slice0 -
Oh great idea, forgot about the replenishing drinks. I am gonna get some protein mix. Throw in a protein shake between meals. That will pop another 300 calories. per drink.
Great tips guys.
But my question....does that seem high? It all seems so counter intuitive to losing weight.
Add peanut butter and cooked oatmeal or fruit and yogurt or any number of things to your smoothies/shakes to add calories to them! The skies the limit when it comes to protein shakes.0 -
Hey Guys,
Thanks for all the advice. I seem to have been doing this weight loss *kitten* backwards.
I also joined the eat more to lose more group and found a lot of great reading.
From there I calculated my TDEE (5'9", 293 lbs, 31 years old, male) and its
TDEE: 3942 CALORIES!. (Insanity 6 days a week)
BMR: 2550.66 Calories
So my goal will be 2800-3000 calories on the days I work out, and 2500 on the days I dont. That sounds crazy high
I went to the store and picked up a bunch of stuff:
4lbs of Protein Powder
Lots of Chobani Greek Yogurt (non-fat)
Peanut butter
Planters low sodium peanuts (one of my vices )
Low Sugar Grape jam
Cheeses (to sprinkle on my steamed veggies and have with my breakfast)
Sweet potatoes
Bananas
Apples
Strawberries
Lean Pork
Ground Chuck
More chicken
Low sodium soups
Wheat bread
Gonna up the calorie count and see how things go!
2500 still seems too low....even for a non workout day. I eat 2260 and I am not a tall man. See how you do on that number, but if you aren't losing, I would up to at least TDEE -20% Also, I would probably eat more for breakfast.....actually, I DO eat more for breakfast! You can check out my diary if you want ideas.0 -
damn i just finished dinner....off to go forage for some more food.
I have been suffering the same problem. I started eating more meals more often. "snacks" are basically 300-400 calorie meals. So basically that means I am eating 6 to 7 meals a day and I still seem to need to forage to fill in the extra calories.
I would eat junk food to fill some of that in but that stuff is so high in fat it throws the numbers way off. It is more challenging than I thought it would be. It is like walking a tight rope trying to end the day with a complete goal and the numbers balanced.0 -
Hey Guys,
So I just signed up for Fitbit and MFP. Well anyways it says I am supposed to eat 1880 calories a day before exercise.(and thats after setting that I want to lose 2lbs per week).
After my hours of Insanity not it says I gained an extra 600 calories today (today was pure cardio and cardio abs).
So at the end of the day I have 1313 calories left over to hit my target..... how in the heck can I eat 2500 calories in one day without some form of junkfood...I dont have that much time to devote to eating!
Yesterday I had 720 calories, today ~1200.
Just for an FYI this is what I ate today:
Breakfast = Wheat English muffin + a morning star veggie patty
Lunch = 6" Double Turkey + chesse on wheat sandwich from Subway + a bag of Jalapeno chips
Dinner = 1 chicken breast, 1 cup steamed white rice and 2 cups of steamed broccoli
Snack = 3.5 cups Air popped popcorn
Any suggestions?
thats a ton of food to eat in one day if its health food. Id have to eat 80 cups of broccoli to get there lol
I dont really think thats a lot of food...I'd add more snacks throughout the day0 -
OP - Great job taking charge of your health and doing it the right way.
MFP members - You guys are AMAZING! All of the support, the fantastic advice and encouragement you give other members is worth its weight in gold. Good job!0 -
omg are you serious? so easy to eat those calories...peanut butter, tuna, chicken breasts, oats, whey protein, 1% or 2% milk, eggs, bacon, whole grain bread and pastas, bananas....and that's all the healthy food that came to me0
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Don't feel like you have to eat all the calories you burn. I am typically about 700-1500 calories in the minus on the days that I exercise. Just keep tracking and if you feel famished eat some healthy foods but don't feel like you have to eat all the calories you are burning. Many of the calories counts are figured out by the amount of heat or energy is expelled by each piece of food. Each of our bodies will have different metabolic rates. When I ride my bike for 30 miles plus it says I burn 2500 calories and if I ate that and the 1578 calories I want to keep myself to if I don't exercise I would turn into a balloon. Listen to your body and just keep tracking even if you have a day that you binge don't worry so much about the amount of calories just track it so you are aware of what you did eat and get back on the wagon the next day. Consistancy is the key to understanding your body and how much food you will actually burn when you exercise. Also as you get in better shape you will actually use food more efficiently and burn a few less calories per minute of exercise than you did when you weren't in wonderful shape but your body will burn more calories when it is just sitting there because you will have more lean muscle mass. Good luck and keep going.0
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Just for an FYI this is what I ate today:
Breakfast = Wheat English muffin + a morning star veggie patty
Lunch = 6" Double Turkey + chesse on wheat sandwich from Subway + a bag of Jalapeno chips
Dinner = 1 chicken breast, 1 cup steamed white rice and 2 cups of steamed broccoli
Snack = 3.5 cups Air popped popcorn
I suggest add more dairy & protein rich foods especially in your breakfast such as eggs & milk. Also add higher calorie items like avocado & nuts that are a good source of healthy fats & can make excellent snack foods, just don't overeat them.0 -
omg are you serious? so easy to eat those calories...peanut butter, tuna, chicken breasts, oats, whey protein, 1% or 2% milk, eggs, bacon, whole grain bread and pastas, bananas....and that's all the healthy food that came to me
This doesn't come so easily to a lot of people, including new ones to this lifestyle change. Most of us have spent years, even our lifetime eating the "wrong" foods and gaining weight. Hard habits are hard to change but we're doing it one meal at a time. I have been doing this since November 2011, and STILL have to ask someone (or Google) what healthy foods that are high in calories.0 -
i eat every 2 hours during the day... and greek yogurt is AWESOME! Throw in some natural granola....and its like a dessert...it funny ow it works out...when you are doing what you think is great to loose the weight, you are actually sabatoging yourself by not eating enough... I have been there this week too! Peanut Butter is a great friend...as well as eggs and avocados.....0
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Mike--how many calories are in that breakfast?
Here's a typical breakfast for me (when I eat breakfast instead of a workout and then an 800 calorie or so lunch):
1/2 c. oats
1 c. milk (I use almond)
1 c. berries
1 scoop vanilla protein
*all mixed together. Total calories: 420.
And that's IF I decide against having my egg concoction on the side that consists of egg whites (and a whole egg now and then), peppers, spinach, and chopped broccoli, topped with cheese.
If I can do it, you can do it. We didn't get into this position (needing to lose weight) by having any trouble putting away the food. If I can sit down and eat a footlong subway, you can too. Whole wheat, turkey breast, and whatever fixin's you like, and don't cheat me out of my cheese!!
I have no problem eating my 1800-2500 calories a day, and I'm a 145 pound 5'2'' chick...
ps. The jar of peanut butter and the biggest spoon I can find are my two best friends.0
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