January 2014- Let's record what we are eating!

[stephk]

Yes they are fine, just check the label. I think the 20g protein is miscalculated however you are right it shouldn't be below 40g.

[Junie]

What do you mean by OK eleena2014? Normally they are high on sodium but I think most people aren't watching that anymore. I'm certainly not. They tend to be low in fat and sometimes protein depending on if they contain meat. How did you track the protein? As depending on what type of cheese and how many chicken nuggets you ate I would guess that you got more than 20g of protein when you include the minimal amounts of protein found in everything else you were eating.

I use myfitnesspal which is free and is really easy to use. You can use it on the PC and as an app on your phone.

I think your day looks great. I think Atomic says she would like to see everyone stay above 1500 cals for the most part depending on how much you have to lose. But some days I am under as well.

Yesterday I had
12:00 pancakes with syrup, coffee

18:00 a small piece of fish, cheese ravioli, garlic baguette, and a few chips

Totals: 1,395 cals 48g fat 46g protein
I should also mention that my totals are probably always a bit higher in terms of cals because I eat a few gummy bears or a marshmallow or 2 every day but am too lazy to track it

[SamS_TTCPink]

Today:

11am brunch with friends - had a BLAT (bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato) sandwich and a large hot choc.

2pm low fat iced coffee

7pm homemade vegetarian tikka masala and a cup of rice.

+ half a bottle of white wine

And I'm now really hungry!! 😕

1700cals 60g fat 55g protein

[eleena2014]

I think if I went over 1300 I wouldn't lose anything.I am using my fitness pal so I don't know what I've done wrong

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[eleena2014]

The cheese slice was a lo lo fat one says 2.8g of protein on label

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[SamS_TTCPink]

my Fitness Pal can be wrong with some things so it's more of a guide. The ability to scan barcodes can help with the accuracy though. 😊
I don't think you've done anything wrong! It takes a while to work out LE and what gets you in your totals for the day, but keep at it, you'll get there. And this thread is great for ideas. 👍

[stephk]

I think rather than dwell on one day, just try your best to eat enough going forwards. You don't want to lose O. 40g protein is the minimum you should aim for. It does take time to transition into the diet and it will get easier. Why do you think you won't lose weight if you eat 1500 cals? Are you doing exercise?

[Junie]

Homemade tikka masala sounds so yummy!

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[stephk]

Ok you would think on the day I will likely O (or the day before) I wouldn't cheat. Well sadly that ain't possible....
7.15am 2 coffees with whole milk
12.45- strawberries
1.00pm - Waitrose chargrilled vegetable soup, essential Waitrose side salad, Waitrose chargrilled vegetables, 2 slices of seeded bread and Lurpak
4.30pm - will share a bottle of veuve cliquot with my friend
7.30pm - another bottle of veuve and a sushi takeaway

Approx 2500 cals, 68g fat and 100g protein.... Not good and I have beat myself up in my head which is worse, but I can't miss out on sushi and champers!

[eleena2014]

I don't excersise. I'm only 9.stone 1lb so don't need to loose a lot at all but I do find I don't lose weight easily. Just confused about getting enough protein if we can't eat a lot of meat. I scanned everything I ate yesterday too.I did get slightly confused on the part where u have to put in how much u had.

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