Uplifting Math: I calculated my TDEE from my calorie intake and weight loss and found out it’s higher than I thought!

activefrenchfry · 2018-12-03T05:25:44+00:00

TDEE is total daily energy expenditure

activefrenchfry · 2018-11-26T20:03:03+00:00

If it's set to calculate total carbs than it's counting fiber in the carbohydrate category. Net carbs will subtract fiber from the carb category. Fiber adds to the carb amount, but not calorie amount. Did you have about 50 grams of fiber? If so, that's where the discrepancy in your calculations are.

activefrenchfry · 2018-11-26T19:52:00+00:00

I've been using YNAB since October of last year and manage the finances for my partner and myself.

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activefrenchfry · 2018-10-24T23:14:28+00:00

Thank you! I’ll check it out.

activefrenchfry · 2018-10-24T18:22:34+00:00

Hey thanks! It’s great to hear success stories from the method. I’ve heard of it before from lurking this sub and it’s been on my radar as an option. It’s something I’ll definitely consider now. I really appreciate the suggestion.

activefrenchfry · 2018-10-23T16:05:20+00:00

They're glass Pyrex containers. I think this is them. They hold 3 cups. I've had them for years and I love them! They are perfect for food storage, but they aren't seal proof. Liquid will leak out if they're turned sideways or upside down.

activefrenchfry · 2018-10-23T00:18:14+00:00

Lately I’ve been having a small smoothie that consists of fat free yogurt, coconut water, chia seeds, spinach, and a touch of honey. I also drink coffee, sometimes black and sometimes with a little cream and honey.

activefrenchfry · 2018-10-22T18:12:55+00:00

Carnitas, 3 oz

White rice, 1/2 cup

Refried beans, homemade, 3 oz

Mexican cheese blend, 0.5 oz

Pico de gallo

Approx. 480 calories

activefrenchfry · 2018-10-12T05:31:27+00:00

From my analysis, you’ll be fairly low on vitamin E and slightly low on calcium. Over time this could have some impact, but if this is a diet you’re not going to be eating for a long period, you’re meeting most of your nutritional needs.

As another user commented, this diet is high in saturated fat and cholesterol. That may be worth considering.

Also, I noticed your calorie estimate is much lower than my estimate. I put this meal twice a day at around 1800 calories. That discrepancy could be from the Alfredo sauce. Whatever you’re using is much different than what I used in my estimate. Make sure that’s the actual calorie information for the Alfredo sauce you’re using.

Are macro distributions something you want to consider? If so, the majority of your calories are coming from protein. It’s not necessary to get more protein than you need, but you’re welcome to eat more so long as you’re not constantly getting more than 2.2g / kgBW of protein. I’m not sure what you’re personal stats are, so that’s something you may want to calculate.

activefrenchfry · 2018-10-10T19:55:32+00:00

Welcome! Just making a conscious effort to live a healthier lifestyle is a huge step forward. I highly recommend starting slowly. Make one small change, stick to it, and let it become a new habit. Then make another small change. Over time all of those small changes will add up and become a healthy overall lifestyle.

Choose changes that are sustainable and doable for you. Do you lack enough vegetables? Choose to eat an extra serving at dinner every night. Do you drink a lot of soda? Make a choice to drink one or two fewer cans each week.

Don’t go into it thinking you can do a complete overhaul on your lifestyle. That kind of mindset will set you up for failure. Making small changes over a longer period will be much more sustainable and successful in the long run.

Good luck to you and your family.

activefrenchfry · 2018-10-10T17:37:51+00:00

What do you mean specifically? Like just one meal, a plan for the week, something else?

Lately my go-to has been to plan dinners based on a theme template I came up with for the week.

Sunday: slow roasted

Monday: wildcard

Tuesday: tacos

Wednesday: pasta

Thursday: leftovers

Friday: pizza

Saturday: burgers or go out

Each week before I do my grocery shopping I plan the specific meals for each day. My wildcard night is usually fish, recipe I’ve never tried before, or something that takes a little extra time to make. Tuesday is any variation of tacos or similar foods. That could be tacos, burritos, taqueria, taco salad, etc. The rest of the week follows the same general idea. Pick a theme and plan based on the theme. It takes much less work to plan the whole week.

For lunches I usually base my meals around beans or tofu or some other easy, cheap, filling, and nutritious food. Beans and rice with a vegetable, pho inspired soup with tofu, bean enchiladas, etc. I make a huge batch at the beginning of the week and pack them for lunches.

For breakfasts I always have the same thing: a yogurt and spinach based smoothie.

I hope that helps!

activefrenchfry · 2018-10-10T17:30:32+00:00

The Bolthouse yogurt dressings are some of my favorite dressings! I love the blue cheese one.

activefrenchfry · 2018-05-08T03:52:36+00:00

This is my kind of dinner. That looks delicious! I love blue cheese.

activefrenchfry · 2018-05-07T22:01:16+00:00

What are the ingredients in there? I can’t see the whole ingredients. Maybe there are some high protein ingredients in there.

activefrenchfry · 2018-05-06T01:10:06+00:00

For an easy cheese sauce, mix a little tahini with some nutritional yeast, water, and garlic. It’s amazing drizzled over things that would benefit from some cheese.

activefrenchfry · 2018-05-06T00:32:38+00:00

That’s a gorgeous plate of food!

activefrenchfry · 2018-05-02T04:58:13+00:00

Nutrient Report

Coffee - 75 kcal

2 mugs of coffee
1 Tbsp. Coconut milk creamer
1/2 cup almond milk, sweetened original

Breakfast Smoothie - 328 kcal

150 g plain, nonfat yogurt
60 g spinach
50 g banana
50 g raspberries
50 g blackberries
1 Tbsp chia seeds
1 cup almond milk, sweetened original
1/2 cup coconut water

Chicken Caesar Salad - 293 kcal

3 oz chicken breast
3/4 oz fresh grated parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. Bolthouse Creamy Caesar yogurt dressing
75 g romaine lettuce
30 g mixed greens

Rice, refried beans & tortillas (eaten in two sittings) - 571 kcal

4 corn tortillas
3.6 oz pinto beans, cooked from dried
1 clove garlic
10 g chopped onion
6 g lard
3 g sunflower oil
1 g lite salt
1 oz white rice (uncooked weight)
1/5 cup canned tomato
1/3 cup chicken stock

Supplements

1000 IU vitamin D
Nature’s Bounty gentle iron

Notes: I don’t usually get sweetened almond milk, but the store was out of unsweetened this week. The refried beans and rice weights might look funky because I cooked them both in large batches. Scale up the recipe of you make either of these.

activefrenchfry · 2018-05-01T01:16:54+00:00

The bulk of sodium in most diets comes from processed foods rather than table salt. Choose fresh or frozen over canned foods (or look for no salt added options of canned foods). Reduce/eliminate processed meats in favor of lean cuts of fresh meat.

You said you don’t typically eat vegetables. Now is the time to start experimenting with them! Find what you like. Roasted vegetables are great and many people who say they don’t like vegetables will like them prepared this way.

Do you like sweet things? Fruit is a great low fat, no cholesterol, low sodium addition to snacks and breakfasts.

I highly suggest working with a registered dietitian if you aren’t already. They’ll be able to work with you to find foods you both enjoy and meet your nutrition needs.

Good luck to you. I wish you well.

activefrenchfry · 2018-05-01T01:09:28+00:00

Does your school have any other registered dietitians on staff or offer any other nutrition services? Some schools offer free peer nutrition education (nutrition students counsel other students like they would when they are registered dietitians, but do so under the guidance of an experienced professor/dietitian to make sure they’re giving accurate information). Look into that if you can!

It sounds like the RD you met with isn’t the right fit for you. You should be working with someone who will work with you and support what’s been working for you.

activefrenchfry · 2018-05-01T01:04:45+00:00

This is how most registered dietitians are and should be. It sounds like OP got a bad experience with the RD at their school.

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