Calories

[JoyfulJayne]

Hi Everyone

I’m looking for great ways to keep to 1400 calories a day

Hope everyone is doing well

[Activity2004 Administrator]

Hi and welcome to the group, JoyfulJayne . Thank you for introducing yourself.

Has your doctor suggested that you eat a 1400 calorie diet? If not, please talk to them before you start any new diets/exercise/medication to be on the safe side of things and you won't get sick or worse. Please let us know what they say soon.

[JoyfulJayne]

The dietician I was referred to by the doctor told me to try and stick to 1400 calories a day

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to JoyfulJayne]

Okay. Did you get a list of what you can/can’t eat or drink for the diet? Are you counting carbs.?

[JoyfulJayne in reply to Activity2004]

Recommended a balanced diet. 5 fruit/ veg ...6 carbs .. 2 protein ... 1 dairy... none or 1 sweet thing a day .. Plenty of water .. 1400 calories a day

[Zest]

Hi JoyfulJayne

Hope you enjoy participating here - there are some calorie counted meals here, that have been put together for the BBC Food website, and they were done by various chefs (the Thai fish cakes are by the chef Tom Kerridge) and there are lots of others there by different chefs - might be worth a look - each meal is calorie counted at 400 calories (more accurately it says 'All of these recipes contain between 300-400 calories per serving' but it takes the work out of it a bit - but there are calorie trackers available - e.g. Myfitnesspal amongst others, free and easy to use.

bbc.co.uk/food/collections/...

Have a look at our various pinned posts and topics too, and see what interests you.

Wishing you success with your goals.

Zest

[JoyfulJayne]

Many thanks 🌈

[JoyfulJayne]

How do I save your post ?

[Zest in reply to JoyfulJayne]

I think you can only save a post that someone has done, rather than saving a reply. I hope that makes sense.

Zest

[sarag2020]

I made portobello mushroom pizzas the other day for 321 calories. Very tasty and filling

[HealthBuddyMelissa]

Get a food tracker app if you have a smart phone. Measure all of your food according to the portion sizes on the labels of food. Drink only water

[JoyfulJayne in reply to HealthBuddyMelissa]

Thanks .. I’m using my Fitbit app which is working well ...

[JoyfulJayne in reply to HealthBuddyMelissa]

Yes sounds good . I’m using Fitbit

[Marthaclemat]

Lower your carb intake to 30% -45% of your diet and substitute all white carbs (white bread/white rice white potatoes) for healthier options. Eat more fill-you-up protein in the form of eggs and oily fish and meat. Snack on berries and full fat Greek yoghurt and nuts.

[Omgtired]

Hi Jayne,

Just a few tips that I do to stay under 1500 calories. And sometimes I find myself under, but it’s important to always stay over 1200. I find myself feeling really tired and grumpy if I don’t!

I don’t know your circumstances, or reason for a change to diet, but I find it really important in sticking to my plan, to not restrict myself too much. So I will have a treat, I just make sure i stay within my calorie allowance for the day.

I usually start my day with protein porridge with Fresh fruit on top, I also use a small amount of chocolate (usually dark) and it seems to curb my sweet tooth cravings. I also have some Zero calorie syrups. I also have protein pancakes, that are delicious but not as filling so I only have these on days where I don’t feel very hungry or I’m not working out.

This fills me up enough to have quite a late lunch, and if I do snack, I tend to just have a banana but it doesn’t happen often.

For lunch I only need something light and to tide me over for a few hours until I get to tea time. I often make myself a healthy big breakfast for my lunch, using bacon medallions and chicken sausages, egg, spinach, a few cherry tomatoes and mushrooms. I grill/poach what I can, and use a spritz of a light oil for anything else. Or I’ll have a salad with some seasoned grilled chicken.

I usually have about 800-900 calories left for dinner. So I don’t have to be too careful. I always have a lean cut of meat, a smaller amount of carbs than I’d usually have and plenty of steamed veg. Often coming in between 400-600.

Then if I do fancy a snack later in the evening I can have one without the guilt.

I try to eat more veg than fruit as my 5 a day because of the sugar content of fruit. And I always prefer to steam it. It’s just so much tastier.

I have found plenty of low calorie alternatives to takeaways as long as you don’t mind cooking from scratch.

I also work out a minimum of 5 times a week and on those days I will have a protein shake too.

I’m trying to lose weight for myself, not any health reasons, and I’m only borderline overweight (Size 12) so happy to just be losing 1lb a week. And this is just what works for me. Obviously your circumstances will be different and it’s great that you have had a referral for help. My post it only showing how I manage to stay within my calorie deficit. It might not work for everyone.

Good Luck!

[JoyfulJayne in reply to Omgtired]

I think you’re right about eating enough . It’s a danger zone when I suddenly feel really hungry .. thanks for your tips x do you make your own pancakes ?

[Omgtired]

I actually use the slender blend ones just for ease. But there are plenty of recipes online to make them from scratch.

I’ve just had a calorie counted take away and I don’t even feel guilty! as long as I know I have something to look forward to, I always stick to my plan. It’s the only thing I haven’t quit by the weekend (embarrassingly)

[JoyfulJayne]

Ooh what’s a good takeaway to choose when you’re counting ? .. or do you go for anything !

[Omgtired]

I usually go for chain restaurants as their nutritional info is usually on their website. Tonight I had Nandos, you just have to choose wisely. If I have Chinese I usually have steamed dumplings, boiled rice and chicken in black bean or chicken curry, I avoid anything battered or in a very sweet sauce. My fitness pal gives a rough guide to most dishes. I always make my own curries at home. I actually don’t need massive portions anymore, I seem to fill up really quickly after eating like this for nearly six weeks which helps! The first week I was constantly hungry!

[JoyfulJayne in reply to Omgtired]

Thanks that’s helpful

[daveh121]

Our son who works for the US Forest Service doing trail work eats at least 10,000 calories a day. That is what it takes to keep him going.

It depends on your activity level.

Dietitians and fad diets make me mad.

Eat like your great grandparents, in moderate amounts.

I hope everything goes well.

[JoyfulJayne]

Sound advice .. yes I’m fed up of actual diets ... this is lifelong healthy eating for me ..