How do I stop eating 6,000 calories??
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Okay, I'm not sure if, in 11 pages, somebody told you, but those values are way, way wrong. I'm looking at your food diary for Monday, the 18th of June. Some problems I'm seeing:
1. 2 slices of bacon is not 270 calories. The bacon I get is around 40 calories a slice. That's turkey bacon. I don't eat it often. I've had some real bacon that is around 60 calories a slice. That's Hormel Center Cut (less fat, more meat).
2. 2 ounces of cheddar cheese is not 240 calories. That's 1/4 cup if shredded which is about a quarter of that.
3. Your coffee cream is probably right. Try 1% milk, it's what I use. Whole cream in coffee is not good. Especially if you're a coffee-holic like me, haha.
4. 6 slices of smoked turkey breast is 180 calories? It may be, I'm not familiar with the brand. Walmart has a 98% fat free turkey breast, deli sliced, 4 or 6 slices (depending on the cut, it's the same amount, if it's 4 the slices are thicker) is 50 calories and it tastes great. Buddig makes 90 calorie packs of turkey (and other deli meats) and those give you a lot. That's what I prefer to use. 58¢ a pack at Walmart.
5. Minor gripe, but try the Arnold or Nature's Own sandwich rolls. They're 100 calories instead of your 180 calorie white hamburger bun. White hamburger buns are tasty (kinda) but the whole grain sandwich rolls hold up better, and if your burger tastes great, the "wheat taste" won't get in the way. If anything, it'll put more focus on the burger.
6. Cut out the mayo if you can help it. That s*** is liquid calories.
7. 1 cup cooked spaghetti is not 600 calories. Ronzoni heart healthy pasta is much less and tastes great (IMO, it does have a different taste, but I love it).
8. Classico pasta sauce is pretty good. Prego Light Smart is 50 calories a serving and tastes fine. It is a sacrifice to not use Classico, but I think it's doable.
9. Garlic bread, or any bread really, is going to be high in calories. If you can avoid bread you can go far. Ditto for heavy ales and stouts. Think of them as liquid bread.
10. The snacks, well, they speak for themselves. Goldfish crackers and Cheese Nips/Cheez-Its make a decent snack. They're not low calorie, but you get a lot for a little, so that's cool. Yogurt makes a great snack. Popcorn is pretty low-calorie. Cheat the butter by using the calorie-free spray from Parkay. My wife likes to add chili powder, cayenne pepper, and Cajun seasoning. It's a little hot, but pretty good.
Good luck!
Excellent, useful, constructive, positive criticism. Thank you for posting something helpful. It is indeed easy to eat too much. Last week I got one of those new Bud Light Margarita cans at a baseball game - holy s**t, the whole can was 660 calories. NEVER getting that again!0 -
Yeah.... wow. I don't know what to say, except that, you know... dorritos, peanut butter m&m's, large beer, chocolate chip cookies... none of this is real food and all of it is high calorie. Of course cutting this stuff out of your diet is possible so of course it's possible not to eat 6,000 calories per day.
Glad you're here. Good luck!0 -
The best thing to do is to start slowly and start with small manageable goals. Make a commitment to track everything--use MFP on a Droid, iPhone, or iPod. Or do the old fashion way of writing everything down. This is the only way to be 100% accountable. Start with small goals like tracking the calories on everything you drink, and if that's a lot of sugar-sweetened beverages, then start cutting them out. Cut down to a few a day, then eliminate them. Stay away from diet Coke and go with water or Vitamin Water. Stay away from certain sweetners and high fructose corn syrup as much as possible.
Next tackle the food you eat. Start cooking more and making substitution for what you eat or certain ingredients. Use less sugar, less cheese, etc. Eat a variety of fresh foods, and try to go organic if possible. Try to get enough fiber whether you add it in or eat a lot of vegetables that are high in fiber. This will help you eat less. Whole pasta is also a good way to cut portion size down.
If you try to cut everything out in one day, then you won't stick with your plan, and your body may become your enemy from shock. Once you start managing what you eat a little better, start exercising as soon as you can. This will also help your appetite in the long run. Once again, start slow with walking and build up from there. Try to find activities you like whether it's classes at the gym, hiking, or sports. Find a physical goal that you are passionate about, such as being able to run a 5k, have a beach body, being able to play a whole game of whatever without getting tired, etc. My personal goal is being able to ride and race motocross. So far, I've worked hard in gym classes to lose weight and get in shape for this. It's something that I love and desire to do. I hope this helps.0 -
It's crazy how fast the calories add up, the largest part of the human complex is that we've decided that we "need" this, "this" being the food we eat, when in truth, we do not at all. I will say that this is the hardest thing to do in life. I myself Was eating about 3,600 calories a day. Which is quite a bit, and I was weighing in at about 323lbs when I started. I'm now under 300lbs and eat about 1,800 calorie a day. TO eat that much calories your weight or activity is going to be very high.
Others have shared the same advice I will. Start with 1-2,000 drop. Look to eat salads, egg whites, diet foods are okay at first but realize anything that says diet is loaded with chems, and sodium. However, for taking initial weight off high sodium isn't the worst thing but in the long run the goal should be to learn to eat what your body needs, not what you want, Eating regular foods in small portions is the goal. It's a process, that takes dedication, screw ups, blood, sweat, and tears.
After your 1-2,000 calorie drop every few days or week take another 100-200 off. Work yourself down into the comfort zone of eating 1,500 calories a day. If you find yourself wanting to up to a 2,100 calorie diet start focusing on more excercise. Remember everything is excercise, from adult relations, planting a garden, taking kids to the park, swimming, walking, raking the yard, cleaning the house. It isn't just about going to the gym and killing yourself it's about living a full active normal life. I've been going for a few months now, and about 1-2 years with little to no results or dedication. I will say the first 60 days are the worst, if you can stomach your way though the first 60 days you can change your life, and your outlook towards it.0 -
Hello,
I am new to this. I put it in most of what I ate today and it is around 5,744 (I cannot remember everything) but this program says my goal should be 1,530.
Is this right? I know I eat more than some other people but is 1,530 really manageable? I am not very active but now I think I should start! Please feel free to send me any advice.
Well if I was you, i'd cut out about 2,000 calories and start there. Jumping that low makes no sense from your starting point. Over time decrease them as you lose weight.
^I agree 100%. You can't go from 6,000 to 1,500 in a day. Gradually reduce or else you'll go crazy!! Btw I still think 1530 is really low... you seem like someone who would benefit from the group Eat More to Weigh Less here on myfitnesspal. It has worked well for me and countless others. You don't have to starve yourself to lose weight!!
Agree with both comments here.0 -
Eat small meals/snacks every three hours. Make sure there is protein in each. Walk, walk, walk and work up to working out... if you're not already.0
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It looks like you're on the right track. How has the past 4 days of sub-2000 calories felt?0
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I am training for the jerk Olympics as we speak!
If you took the time to look at my diary, I think you would notice that there's only like 3 meals in there and a bunch of drinks and snacks that I ate throughout the day. It's not like I'm shoveling in thousands of pounds worth of food. Maybe you should become a competitive jerk... looks like you'll do well.
But seriously, the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem.
I have three meals a day (usually) and snacks as well and have a very difficult time breaking 2000 cals.
it's most definitely a problem. 6000 cals has shock value for a reason.This has to be a joke, who eats over 5,000!calories??
As someone who is brand new to this site and just starting my journey - I would hope all replies to people looking for support be supportive or left unsaid. Consuming 5000 calories is very realistic. Shifting down from that intake takes courage and stamina. Best of luck to you in your efforts! I am sure you can do it! At first it might not be 1500 calories but don't lose heart or confidence in yourself!!
nice =/= supportive
shocked =/= unsupportive
honest feedback that this number is shockingly high =/= unsupportive
saying you can do it! good luck! will not teach a person self-control or impress upon them the seriousness of the situation they have gotten Themselves into.
Expressing the severity of it and explaining that this behavior cannot continue for the sake of their health is how a loving parent would handle it. But have a stranger say these same things and its suddenly counter productive.
Theres no excuse for 6K+
I like you. There's no excuse for sloth and gluttony and trying to persuade someone to make the choices that shouldn't even be choices is ridiculous.0 -
Yes it is manageable but it will be hard for the first couple of weeks or even months! Found low or no calorie foods -- like PICKLES (Dill, kosher!) to cut the hunger but not eat calories! DRINK LOTS OF WATER. I know You can do it! I am going through a similar situation! So, if you ever need support feel free to contact me! :flowerforyou:
Blogging also helps!0 -
I understand how 6,000 calories can be shocking to some, but it really is easier than you'd think, & no you don't have to be a morbidly obese competitive eater to do it. I logged a 7k day back in January, didn't intend to go that high really but I had given myself a free day. I know you're curious, so here you go:
Breakfast - a couple of breakfast burritos & coffee, 665 cals
Snack - 3 donuts, 540 cals
Lunch - Japanese buffet, 1741 cal (possibly overestimated, but who really knows with a buffet)
Dinner - Bar food - chicken nachos, fries, & lots o' margaritas, 2035 cals
2nd dinner (middle of the nite) - Soul food restaurant take-out, with dessert, 2097 cals
Total: 7078
It didn't make me sick & I didn't binge eat or drink. I just happened to choose very calorie-dense items all day, & we sat at the bar all evening so I ended up nursing several margaritas & grazing, then grabbing more food on the way home. Surprisingly, it didn't interfere with my weight loss. I saw a 4 lb temporary gain the following morning, but it came right back off through the week plus an extra pound.
This was a very atypical day, since I started losing weight I rarely exceed 4000 calories even on spike days. But before I started caring what I ate, I probably had days like this at least once or twice a month. So PBPanda I'm sharing this to let you know I can relate to your situation. In my example, I ate 3 restaurant meals (& drank) & that was why my intake skyrocketed.
Nowadays I try to avoid eating at restaurants more than once in a day, & in general I limit restaurant food to weekends. That alone makes a huge difference in keeping the calories in check. Maybe there are some guidelines you can impose upon yourself to still have days you can live a little, but not hit 6k?
ETA: Nice to see the words "sloth" & "gluttony" associated with eating >6k in a day. Way to be supportive, people. I've run nearly 400 miles so far this year, & I will let my sloth-y marathoner friends know they should get their acts together too. SMH0 -
I like you. There's no excuse for sloth and gluttony and trying to persuade someone to make the choices that shouldn't even be choices is ridiculous.
She was not looking for persuasion, which you would see if you read the thread. She is new at this and was trying to get a feel for whether 1500 calories of so was do-able. And if her diary and follow up posts is anything to go by, she has taken the suggestions on how to eat better and has adapted her intake.
I am not necessarily a believer in sugar coating advice or even that giving someone a 'kick up the backside' is not often warranted, but I really cannot see how this post could be construed as positive in any way shape or form.0 -
volunteer.
work at a soup kitchen.
Change your priorities.
you dont need that much food. there is a point when someone just starts eating recreationally and that shows that their priorities are truly sadly, 'making my own self happy because i dont care'.
I wish you determination.
How do you know I don't already do all of these things? It is extremely judgmental of you to assume that I don't do things for others just because I over eat. You don't need to dye your hair blonde or wear make up, but no one is telling you what to do in those areas of your life...0 -
Check the portion sizes on your selections. That is a heck of a lot of calories in one day.0
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I suggest checking http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/
and going by their calorie reccomendations.
This. Don't necessarily go by what MFP tells you...figure out what it is for yourself by looking at a couple different calculators. I like fitnessfrog.com too.
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I sent you a friend request!
To the people who are being judgmental, I'm betting that most of them didn't log a 'typical' day for them before they started here at MFP. Having looked at your diary for the day that you started, it looks like a pretty typical day for me before I became aware of what I was putting in my body.
Well done for the past couple days, as well! It really is just a matter of eating more protein/fiber to fill you up, and slowly weaning yourself off of all the sugar-filled foods that we tend to become addicted to. Not that you can't have them EVER, just in moderation. 0 -
Wow. Just... Wow... How do you eat 6000 calories in a day without getting sick?0
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To the people who are being judgmental, I'm betting that most of them didn't log a 'typical' day for them before they started here at MFP.
Well done for the past couple days, as well! It really is just a matter of eating more protein/fiber to fill you up, and slowly weaning yourself off of all the sugar-filled foods that we tend to become addicted to. Not that you can't have them EVER, just in moderation.
I agree. It would not be that difficult to reach 6000 calories if you are eating high calorie foods.You have taken on board the suggestions that people have made and there is a remarkable difference in your diary for the last few days. Good luck with your weight loss.0 -
You can't tell me you haven't had at least one day in your life where you ate a shytload of crappy food loaded with calories. You just weren't aware how many calories it really was because you weren't managing your intake at the time. It's easier to do than you think. If it were difficult, there wouldn't be so many people who have gained weight trying to lose it.Wow. Just... Wow... How do you eat 6000 calories in a day without getting sick?0 -
Wow, for a forum for people who are trying to lose weight, people are awfully judgmental. A few short months ago, I was depressed, and could probably have easily eaten 6 or 7 or even 8000 calories in a day. Food just tastes good, ok?
But LOOK how far she's come, people! As soon as she realised her mistakes, she righted them and now she's doing GREAT. Judging someone for their short-lived ignorance is not cool. Get over yourselves. You weren't all born skinny with perfect knowledge of nutrition.0 -
I only looked a few days, but here are my initial thoughts:
Cut fruit down to 2 servings/day - choose low sugar fruits (google it for lots of online info)
Cut cheese down to 1 serving/day
Cut nut servings down to 1/day (peanut butter included, it's delicious but also high in fat)
Cut starches (bread/pasta/rice/corn/potatoes/bananas etc.) down to 2 servings/day (for now!)
Increase veggies - eat the rainbow of them weekly
Eat plenty of lean protein, your body can only process 30g of protein at a meal
Cut out processed foods, sugars, etc. - grocery shop on the perimeter of the store, not down the aisles
Try cooking with coconut oil - it will actually help reduce your waistlline!
If you're using protein powder for meal replacement shakes, then have that actually replace a meal, not augment it
As always, the suggestions that people offer here are fantastic! Pick a few that you think you can live with, give them a try and see what happens!
Good luck!0 -
Oh, and I also guarantee you that I have logged my share of 6,000 calorie days in my lifetime. I will NEVER judge you...just really hoping you find what works best for you and your body/lifestyle. We're all on our own individual journies and come here to support each other.
Anyone that is tearing you down...you don't need 'em! :flowerforyou:0 -
i guess i am weird cause i am finding it difficult to eat 1210 a day............plus i am walking 4.6 miles........which burn like 500 calories........i eat till i am full............but i eat alot of protein.......i have bacon if i want..........i love salad.........veggies..........fruit...........i portion my meals when i have say ...........pasta.........i eat whole wheat and then use prego heart smart pasta sauce........i portion it out.............i am not reaching my 1200 even with that...........so i am on the opposite of the spectrum........i am 216 as of now and 5 10 .........my goal weight is 165.................0
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volunteer.
work at a soup kitchen.
Change your priorities.
you dont need that much food. there is a point when someone just starts eating recreationally and that shows that their priorities are truly sadly, 'making my own self happy because i dont care'.
I wish you determination.
How do you know I don't already do all of these things? It is extremely judgmental of you to assume that I don't do things for others just because I over eat. You don't need to dye your hair blonde or wear make up, but no one is telling you what to do in those areas of your life...
You asked how do I stop, I suggested a couple ideas. that's all. I still wish you the best anyway.0 -
6,000 calories in a day??? And you don't exercise??? And you are only 188lbs???
See this is the stuff that ticks me off. I have been eating under 2,000 calories a day AND exercising regulary for years and I can't even get under 200lbs, no where close!!!
I really would like to know why is it that some people can eat so much and not really gain much or nothing at all, while others like me have to basically starve and exercise to death just to drop a freakin pound! {yea, I'm pouting right now!}
i get puffy if i eat my recommended 1200 calories..........and i am 5 10 and 215 right now ...........i'm not judging just saying my personal experience0 -
Hello,
I am new to this. I put it in most of what I ate today and it is around 5,744 (I cannot remember everything) but this program says my goal should be 1,530.
Is this right? I know I eat more than some other people but is 1,530 really manageable? I am not very active but now I think I should start! Please feel free to send me any advice.
Well if I was you, i'd cut out about 2,000 calories and start there. Jumping that low makes no sense from your starting point. Over time decrease them as you lose weight.
I agree. Try checking out this
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/3834-eat-more-to-weigh-less
It has some good advicce about getting started, TDEE.
Good luck on your journey0 -
My trainer does, but he's active all day.0
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Good luck on your journey.0
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