This is coming up higher on FitDay, in the 1400+ range without adding the vegetables,any extra cooing oil for the meats, or the cheese with the second snack because I wasn't sure about that.

Other feedback: You definitely need more veggies in your day. That might help your other problem. How about replacing all the vegetable juice with some veggies?

Low glycemic fruits would also be a good addition. I know you have diabetes, so does DW. Things like fresh or frozen berries are actually good for you in moderation and would be yummy with that yogurt. Just a thought

yes, what veggies do you like?

have you tried roasted veggies?
i used to HATE green beans, but roasted frozen or fresh green beans are awesome! little evoo, seasoning, and even my kids like them :)

oh im not adding back fruit at all..its like a high no no on my list.. i stuck 3 cups of popcorn into my diet and it caused major issues..and yes..that sample menu i gave you up there was definitly higher than my 1081 calorie day..but thats only 1400 calories..and apparently i need 2000 something??

Is this right?
 

Okay so im worried im not eating enough calories in the day. Based on fitday, they say that i need to eat 2071 calories a day if i want to lose weight.. cause apparently i burn 3054 calories just in every day normal sedentary life..Can someone check this for me using another calorie calculator..cause i want to make sure this is right..cause if it is..im eating about 500 calories less most days then that 2071...

http://health.drgily.com/basal-metab...calculator.php

According to this one, you burn 2140 calories per day living a sedentary life. If you consume less than that, you will lose weight.

according to this chart i found. popcorn is 55, but why couldn't you have some of the low glycemic fruits like cherries? berries aren't listed, but i've read they are also low on the chart. cherries are listed at 22. apples are 38.

http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_...#axzz1F0h2e5yr this is a glycemic chart

I did it on my phone weight loss calculator app and it said with your height/weight/gender you need 2769/day sedentary with a BMR of just over 2000. I have used this calculator as a tool for my own weight loss and it seems pretty accurate for me.

ok, i guess you can have fruit, it's just you're on phase 1 on sb. i thought you were saying you can't because of diabetes or something.

Also, to put things in perspective, I eat about 1500-1600cal per day and lose and I'm much shorter and lighter than you are now. If you start out too low, you'll have nowhere to drop from. I AM not sedentary, but my workouts are a mile walk 4-5 times a week, a 2-3 mile run once or twice a week, and occasional weight lifting and ab stuff at home.

Have you been losing weight at the calories you are consuming? At what rate (how many pounds per week)?

All calculators are only estimates and do not take into account lean mass and body fat percentages.

I would start at the amount suggested then see if you lose weight. If you don't after, say two weeks, I would go down by 100 calories each week until the scale starts moving. At your weight, I would avoid going below 1600-1650 for now.

PHG - I merged these three threads together as they are all pretty much the same question. Hope this helps with an answer.

PHG: you seem to be consistently losing weight, and it seems like you do not feel deprived, and have enough energy. If you were not eating enough calories I think you would be experiencing physical hunger and feel tired a lot. If you feel satisfied, have energy, and are losing weight, I would stick with what you are doing and not question things so much. The time to become obsessed is when you don't feel physically well, or you are not losing weight.

Agree with Mmckellan. Relax! This is an easy plan - just follow the Food Lists, try not to fret and it will happen. It's happening already.

sorry :( im just totally crazy freaked out about doing something wrong.. ive tried so hard to lose weight before in the past and in turn , i did it the wrong way.. i have a tendancy to go to extremes if i dont watch it..binging was how i got to this size and now i dont want to starve myself to get lower..i have a history of eating disorders..hence why the fear and anxiety..

Take a deep breath, follow the plan, be patient and it really will work :) I tried for 40 years before I got here. You can do this.