I've been tracking for the last week on MFP to get ready for weight loss goals in January. Every day I am under on calories but over on Fat, Carbs and Protein. WTF am I supposed to be eating?
Also, I usually pass my carbs for the day by lunchtime. Good ideas for more protein/fat options for lunch or breakfast?
Currently:
Breakfast: 1 slice wheat toast, 1TBS natural PB, water Snack: Tea, fruit (satsuma orange or grapes usually) Lunch: Handful of nuts and cheese w/crackers, or a veggie burger (no bun, but still carby)
I don't really like eggs but I can do breakfast burritos with eggs and salsa if I plan ahead and they are ready to microwave. I have also experimented with just nuts for lunch to cut carbs. It works hunger wise to eat ~2oz (300-350 calories worth) but my coworkers comment that I'm going to get gout and/or scurvy. Is there something equally filling that's easy to pack for a week? I am terrible at forgetting my lunch if I have to bring it daily.
I'm always waaaaaaaay over my percentages every day. I still lose weight. As long as I'm under calories it works for me. I find mfp percentages to be way off for what eating works for me.
I don't pay a lot of attention to the percentages on MFP because I've found they're way over. For me, I try to make sure I get enough protein and fat to support my activity levels, and by staying within my overall calories I just feel better and more satisfied that way.
For me, the type of carbs and sugar makes a difference. I might go 'over' what MFP thinks I should have, but I feel a lot better if I'm eating beans and fruit versus spending my calories on chips, bread and candy.