Here is my menu from the last few days. I eat if I am hungry but Calories are not very high. I started calorie counting last monday and I have lost 8.1 lbs since then. Will I stop losing weight soon? Could I lose more weight for a jump start and then start adding in more calories? I hope you can understand what's down there.
Thanks!
March 15th, 2009
calories consumed: 789; calories burned: 131
Most sources will tell you to eat at least 1200 calories a day. It looks like you need more fruits and veggies to me. You may also want to check that your protein levels are high enough. I started like you did last summer with lots of processed items. I started switching to more and more whole foods and had greater success. Each must find her own path though. Good luck.
Last edited by Thighs Be Gone; 03-15-2009 at 09:23 PM.
Usually everyone looses a lot of weight at first, eventually it will probably slow to approx. 1-2 lb/ week. If you read the sticky notes at the top of the calorie counter forum, it would probably suggest that you eat 1400 calories or so. If you're eating when you're hungry, what you could add are some additional healthy fats, such as nuts, avocados, or olive oil.
I eat a lot of processed foods right now...getting use to counting calories. I have been checking out a lot of recipies on line to make my own. I ran out of Fresh veggies so I didn't have any today. But I normally eat a whole bag of Organic Broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots at one sitting.
I have more calories left for today I will have some baby carrots and apples.
Thank you.
I think with under 1,000 calories consumed everyday your body probably thinks you're starving. You actually burn less calories when not eating much. If your body thinks there is a food shortage, it'll hold onto to every calorie it gets in order to survive. Try upping your calories to maybe 1300-1400.
I remember at the beginning of my "journey" I was so motivated, so mentally ready, and so thrilled that I was actually doing it that I had very little appetite. For the first several weeks I ate under my calories almost every day. I simply was not hungry. I listened to my body because for so many years I ate a lot when I wasn't hungry and gained an enormous amount of weight. Sadly, the newness of my eating plan wore off and the hunger did return. Now I have days were I figure, then re figure, and rearrange foods so I can get every single calorie in and I still "think" I'm hungry. That's when I start adding in tons of veggies to fill the void.
So, my advise is not what many would recommend, but I'm saying enjoy this new found motivation and low hunger levels while it lasts, because if you are anything like me...it won't last long!...<smile>
trying to get started counting calories, seems the most sensible way for long-term success. I desperately need help! is there a book or anything someone can recommend with meal plans, etc for the first couple of weeks?
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