I like to keep my meals around 400 each so that I can play around with snacks the rest of the day. Because I am Type 2 diabetic I need to eat more frequently.
I track online with fitday. Each day counted between midnight and midnight, no matter what time I am awake. (hubby works nights on weekdays and days on weekends. If I don't stick to his schedule, I don't get to see him much.) Everything but water gets counted, including a multivitamin. As long as I have burned more calories than I have taken in, it's a good day. As for a carb/fat/protein balance, I try for 40/30/30, but have not had any luck. Always end up with carbs and fats too high, and not enough protein. I like being able to look at averages and histories and see if any trends are forming that I can change. I've been doing it for about a month now, and have lost almost 10 pounds.
I like this thread, it's interesting to see what other people are doing.
I have a little calendar that I keep in my purse where I write down everything that I eat. I mark my weight and total calories in there too. In the back in the notes section, I have lists of things I can eat and how many calories they are at fast food places and restaurants that we frequent, so that I always know what I can eat and I don't have to be the diety girl. (I spend most of my time with 3 college boys.) I also keep calories counts for wine and beers that I like, margaritas, etc, so I can plan for nights we go out, again, without being diety girl.
I eat 3 meals a day, and I get 1 or 2 snacks, and normally, dessert. I keep a high number of calories for dinner so that I can eat what everyone else is eating. I cook dinner probably 4 out of 7 days, so I can manage the calorie counts and know my serving sizes, and the boys will never know the difference.
I stay between 1250 and 1500, usually with a daily goal of 1350, but mostly a weekly goal of under 10000.
I don't eat back exercise calories - I consider that a seperate deal. In fact, I try not to even look at the calorie counter thing on the treadmill or bike and set different exercise goals every month.
I keep track of my calories on my iPhone with LoseIt. I eat back lots of my workout calories, but I try to underestimate how much I work out to be sure. I also try to save up calories for when I will be with friends, and always eat at least 1200 calories, if not more. I shoot for 1350-ish/day, not counting workouts. In general, if I have the calories for it, I'll eat it. If I am out to eat and can't find a calorie count, I put in all the ingredients I think are there, then add a tablespoon of oil (or two) on my phone for good measure. It's been working so far.
I feel more full if I can up the protein and fat (I shoot for 20% of my calories from each, a little more from protein if I can manage. I eat a very minimal amount of meat.) I eat the same thing every day for a week. Usually oatmeal for breakfast, some soup or other vegetarian dish for lunch with fruit and maybe a yogurt, then a huge salad of some sort for dinner.
In the last six weeks I have lost 5 pounds. I have recently started weight lifting to go along with my running in hopes of building muscle to make myself more efficient and stronger.
If I am out to eat and can't find a calorie count, I put in all the ingredients I think are there, then add a tablespoon of oil (or two) on my phone for good measure.
I do this too to account for heavier fat restaurant cooking. I think sometimes I might be overestimating, but I would rather do that than not account for it.
If I am out to eat and can't find a calorie count, I put in all the ingredients I think are there, then add a tablespoon of oil (or two) on my phone for good measure. It's been working so far.
This is a really good idea. I never thought about it. Thank you! I love this site, you learn such great new things all the time!
