i'll preface by saying i originally posted this in the calorie counters section, but i thought maybe it would be a better idea to get some advice from the vegetarians over here......also keep in mind that i am not a strict vegetarian. honestly, i eat this way for health benefits rather than animal rights, so please dont hate on me. thanks.


i try to limit myself to about 1400 calories for the whole day. i've been a bit curious if i'm distributing the calories well throughout though.

breakfast 300
snack 100
lunch 400
snack 100
dinner 400
snack 100

i try to leave 3 hours between any meal/snack to properly digest.

my protein is most vegetarian... tofu, textured veg protein, sometimes egg whites and sometimes fish.

i dont eat dairy except for fat free plain yogurt.

i don't eat processed carbs like breads and pasta, or even rice and potatoes. i try to get my starches from whole grains like bulgur wheat, or even corn or peas.

the foods that i am eating are mostly low in calories, but i'm eating alot of them. keep in mind, i've always had a problem with portion control, and i am rarely hungry.

but i guess since i am not starving and miserable, i feel like i'm not effectively losing weight. does anyone have any suggestions?? i'll include what i ate today for a reference.


B-apple, 1/2 c yogurt, 1/2 c bulgur; 1 sliced tomato and 1/2 cucumber sliced with mustard - 271 calories

S-1 c spinach and 3 mushrooms, sliced w mustard, 100 calorie micro popcorn -150 calories

L-1 c TVP, 1/2 c corn, 1 c diced tomatoes, 1 onion, garlic sauteed served over 3 cups romaine, 1/2 chopped cucumber with dressing (2 tbsp guacamole, 1/4 ff plain yogurt, bit of vinegar) 324 calories

S-chai tea with splash of soy milk and 1 splenda - 30 calories

D-2 bowls of pumpkin soup -400 calories

S- 1 pumpkin cake square and 1 pumpkin cheesecake treat - 190 calories

side note: the pumpkin soup turned out to only be 700 calories for the whole batch. is that possible?? i'm just confused. i feel like i'm eating too much. any advice would be great.


edit: also i would like to add that i do exercise, at least 5 times a week. so i guess i'm wondering if my calorie intake is sufficient. i don't seem to be losing 1-2 pounds a week. originally i started on south beach back in september and i lost 10 pounds real fast, and the next 2 months i've been lose a very very small amount.

ok thanks!

I said it on your other threads, I'll say it on this one.

YOu're expecting too much, too fast.

There's nothing wrong with your rate of loss, given your weight. There's nothing wrong with what you eat. Just be patient. You didn't gain the weight overnight, you're not going to lose it overnight.

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hey hey easy... im just getting a second opinion...