[Jewels]

Before I started trying to lose weight I hardly ate, most of the time I would have one meal a day and I didn't feel as hungry as I do now. I'm eating 3 meals and 1-2 snacks a day, I feel satisfied right after I eat but a hour or so later and I'm starving again. I don't get it Oh, and I'm drinking tons of water, nothing else.

Here's what I had yesterday, for an example.

breakfast- I know that's not much for breakfast but I can't eat more than that, hopefully once my body gets used to eating I'll be able to increase the amount.

2 scrambled eggs with onion, bell pepper and celery

lunch
whole wheat pita stuffed with a can of tuna, tomato, light mayo, spinach, onion and banana peppers.

dinner
turkey burger on a whole wheat bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, light mayo, and
oven baked fries

snacks
pretzel crisps
greek yogurt w/strawberries

[QuilterInVA]

I see no dairy and no healthy oils, not enough fruit. There's lots of carbs. Protein keeps us feeling full and satisfied. Carbs leave us wanting more in an hour or two. I'd need a lot more food than that to feel full. You need more vegetables, too.

[beerab]

How many calories is that adding up to? How many carbs also if you happen to have the number?


Could you switch from a whole pita to a half and then add a side salad to that meal? That'll give you a lot more bulk

Instead of your pretzel snack how about some almonds? Good fats and fiber keep you fuller.

I wouldn't add more fruit- I think you have plenty- strawberries are a good fruit to consume

[summerlove]

I'd try and add fruit to your breakfast (an orange or an apple can make all the difference)

How many calories are in this greek yogurt? In my experience it's soo high in fat and cals!

Your menu looks really good though!

[astrophe]

1) You just started. You have been waking up a long dormant metabolism

2) I see no qty on those items, so can't help you with the calorie level and see if it is too low, right on, or over

3) I see a lot of bread/pretzel stuff. I don't know about you, but in me, wheat flour stuff like that gets me jonesing for MORE wheat flour stuff like that.

4) Are you drinking the water with meals or apart from meals?

5) I don't think dairy is anything but optional. Baby cow milk is for baby cows. We all could wean. But I'm not seeing healthy fats -- so if you aren't including them in oils, nuts, dairy might be an easy way to stick on a fat to bump up the satiety.

HTH!
A.

[Jewels]

Originally Posted by QuilterInVA

I see no dairy and no healthy oils, not enough fruit. There's lots of carbs. Protein keeps us feeling full and satisfied. Carbs leave us wanting more in an hour or two. I'd need a lot more food than that to feel full. You need more vegetables, too.

The yogurt is dairy, and it has fruit, but I do see what you're saying. I also had a slice of cheese on the turkey burger. I don't drink milk. I did use EVOO to sautee the vegs for breakfast, just a tiny bit though. Thanks for your input, I'm new to this so all the advice is helpful!

[Jewels]

Originally Posted by beerab

How many calories is that adding up to? How many carbs also if you happen to have the number?


Could you switch from a whole pita to a half and then add a side salad to that meal? That'll give you a lot more bulk

Instead of your pretzel snack how about some almonds? Good fats and fiber keep you fuller.

I wouldn't add more fruit- I think you have plenty- strawberries are a good fruit to consume

It's roughly 1300 calories. No clue on the carbs.

Originally Posted by summerlove

I'd try and add fruit to your breakfast (an orange or an apple can make all the difference)

How many calories are in this greek yogurt? In my experience it's soo high in fat and cals!

Your menu looks really good though!

The greek yogurt is 100 calories, 0 fat. It's Athenos brand, single serve if you're wondering.

Originally Posted by astrophe

1) You just started. You have been waking up a long dormant metabolism

2) I see no qty on those items, so can't help you with the calorie level and see if it is too low, right on, or over

3) I see a lot of bread/pretzel stuff. I don't know about you, but in me, wheat flour stuff like that gets me jonesing for MORE wheat flour stuff like that.

4) Are you drinking the water with meals or apart from meals?

5) I don't think dairy is anything but optional. Baby cow milk is for baby cows. We all could wean. But I'm not seeing healthy fats -- so if you aren't including them in oils, nuts, dairy might be an easy way to stick on a fat to bump up the satiety.

HTH!
A.

The quantity is all just a single serving, except the eggs (2) and tuna (2).

All the bread yesterday was not planned that way, the turkey burgers were a last minute thing because my chicken wasn't thawed out in time. So normally, I would not have that much bread.

I'm drinking water with meals, and throughout the day.

As for healthy oils, I do use them when I cook...just didn't add them on my list. I guess I should have.

I'm with you on the dairy


Thanks for the advice everyone, it's exactly what I was hoping for! Now I know what I need to do differently!

[ncuneo]

1300 cals...well that's not much for your weight. You'd probably do fine around 1600. I also think you'd enjoy some more veggies in your plan to create more volume.