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Weight Loss/Maintenance

Crimson76

(79 posts) Fri Sep 6, 2013, 09:45 PM Sep 2013

Need some help. [View all]

I am out of shape by about 80 pounds, doctor said I should get my calories down to around 1800. I am eating very healthy and have cut out soda completely. The problem is that I cant get up to 1800. For instance take today

Oatmeal-150
Turkey Burger-150
Whole Wheat Bread-180
Salad- 75
dress-120
Baked Chicken-110
Veggies-125
Brown Rice-150

I also drink 2 pure cranberry with seltzer a day, in addition to 8 glasses of water.

I can barely make 1200, much less 1800, and those are three very satisfying meals.

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Need some help. [View all] Crimson76 Sep 2013 OP

Are you losing or maintaining at this level of calories? N/T Big Blue Marble Sep 2013 #1

Healthy fats are your friend. noamnety Sep 2013 #2

agreed! MissMillie Oct 2013 #5

You could use some fruit in there wryter2000 Sep 2013 #3

Looking at your daily intake imho auntAgonist Sep 2013 #4