Anyone else on a diet and struggling?

Tink2

onlyroz wrote: »

That's exactly what the people on the show say...

Yes but I actually know I'm not, my OH prepares my food

ab.da54

Quasar wrote: »

all your pains and aches sound just like general body inflammation which too much refined carbs, screwed up sleep patterns and lack of minerals/vitamins and other micronutrients help maintain.

General body inflammation would not entitle someone to disability related benefits, health issues need to be more significant than general inflammation.

ab.da54

Tink2 wrote: »

Yes but I actually know I'm not, my OH prepares my food

How has your food intake been today, Tink2? Have you found keeping to calories easier, today?

Tink2

ab.da54 wrote: »

How has your food intake been today, Tink2? Have you found keeping to calories easier, today?

Yesterday I counted, I had

1614 calories
65.5g protein
183.3g carbs
66g fat
19.5g fibre

So far today had 2 spready cheese and jalapeño sandwiches

Dinner will be sole with salad and salad dressing

Not sure on tea yet

ab.da54

Tink2 wrote: »

Yesterday I counted, I had

1614 calories
65.5g protein
183.3g carbs
66g fat
19.5g fibre

So far today had 2 spready cheese and jalapeño sandwiches

Dinner will be sole with salad and salad dressing

Not sure on tea yet

Another thought but, on the days you do watch what you eat, are you eating enough?

I read somewhere that, if you don't eat enough, this builds up, and then, your body craves anything and so you will 'overeat' for a while but it is because you haven't always had enough to eat in the preceding days, if that makes much sense??

Another thing I read is that, on average, women will spend 31 years of their lives, dieting. It sounds so simple, losing weight, and yet, so many people struggle because it isn't as simple, it seems.

nickyhutch

ab.da54 wrote: »

Can I just say, based on what you have put for your week day menu example, you are still having plenty of carbs.

Although it is good for you, oatmeal porridge is high in carbs.

I can't see where your menu is low carb, unless you just mean you are eating less carbs than you previously were.

I'm aware of that and yes that's what I meant.

mummyroysof3

Some good a advice on here thank you

ab.da54

nickyhutch wrote: »

I'm aware of that and yes that's what I meant.

Aah, thank you. I wasn't sure by your post but eating less than previously has worked really well for you.

Tink2

ab.da54 wrote: »

Another thought but, on the days you do watch what you eat, are you eating enough?

I read somewhere that, if you don't eat enough, this builds up, and then, your body craves anything and so you will 'overeat' for a while but it is because you haven't always had enough to eat in the preceding days, if that makes much sense??

Another thing I read is that, on average, women will spend 31 years of their lives, dieting. It sounds so simple, losing weight, and yet, so many people struggle because it isn't as simple, it seems.

I admit at the start I wasn't eating enough some days, I was going to bed hungry cause I wanted to keep my calories low and I do think that's what caused me to have a month off (I still lost weight)

Now I've decided to just eat a little more on the days I'm more hungry and less on the days I'm not so hungry so my calories can be anywhere from 1200-1800 whereas before they were regularly 1200 and some days as little as 1000

paulineb_2

Tink2 wrote: »

I admit at the start I wasn't eating enough some days, I was going to bed hungry cause I wanted to keep my calories low and I do think that's what caused me to have a month off (I still lost weight)

Now I've decided to just eat a little more on the days I'm more hungry and less on the days I'm not so hungry so my calories can be anywhere from 1200-1800 whereas before they were regularly 1200 and some days as little as 1000

What is the figure you calculated the last time you worked out your TDEE x the physical activity factor.

I dont know how tall you are and I know you are limited in the exercise you can do, but 1200 cals is still pretty low, if you have days where you do only eat 1200 cals.

Id struggle on that. Its not enough. My advice would be as I said before, try and cut down on the junk food (which you have said you are doing), up what you are eating in veg, couple of pieces of fruit a day. Eat good fats. Swap potatoes for sweet potatoes a couple of times a week, keep a food diary, not just what you are eating but how you are feeling when you eat the food as well, make sure you drink plenty of water.

Also, theres no need to eat by the clock. If lunchtime is generally midday and you dont feel hungry, eat it later on.

I also agree with the person who said that sleep or lack of it can also be a factor in not losing weight.