I’m trying to lose weight and was told that hwo I eat about 800-1000 calories a day is too low and lowers my metobolism which will prevent weight loss. I’ve looked up some meal plans and can’t really afford stuff like chicken breast, steak, or salmon every week. So that is why I’m wondering how I can eat 1500 calories a day. Are there some alternatives that I can do?

Also I’d like to ask, say I exercise and burn say 500 calories would I have to eat those calories back or no? I ask cuz I’ve been told yes and told no.

  • chrischryse@lemmy.worldOP
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    3 months ago

    Yeah I usually do my best to eat vegetables and fruits whenever I can at least. And I’m trying my best to cut back on sugar it’s hard lol but I’m getting there.

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      3 months ago

      Liquid sugar is the worst, IMHO.

      Things like soda, fruit juices, energy drinks,etc are way too easy to consume without realising just how much.

      It’s very easy to consume ¼ of a pound of sugar a day in just a few drinks.

      Drink water.

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        3 months ago

        Yep water and matcha are my go tos for drinks.

        And yeah I agree about the liquid sugars def considering trying to make natural juices at least

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      3 months ago

      cut back on sugar

      One type of snack/dessert I do: get a slice of high-fiber bread (toasted, or not), and put a bit of honey or jam on it. Much better than a pastry, bc I can control exactly how much sugar is there.

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      3 months ago

      I feel you, sugar is hard. I find it easier to eat a tiny bit of something sweet like once a week than to cut it altogether. My cravings are too strong when there’s no vision of fulfilling them at least a bit :)