My vegetarian meal plan for today. Is it healthy?

[doll_parts85]

EDITTED

Kashi Go Lean crunch- 190 calories
Silk soymilk- 100 calories

Banana- 109 calories

Salad- 20 calories
Italian dressing- 80 calories

Apple- 81 calories
peanut butter- 190 calories

Veggie Sloppy Joe mix- 80 calories
2 Slices of bread- 140 calories
Broccoli- 25 calories
Fat free kraft singles cheese- 30 calories

Baby carrots- 35 calories
Cottage cheese- 120 calories

Total Calories- 1379

Total fat- 41

Total protein- 76


What should I change?

 

[Ham Murabi]

You forgot to list the bushel of buttered corn on the cob.

 

[Matthew Craig]

We Are Not Doctors Nor Nutritionists!!!

Get The Fuck Out Of Here!!!

 

[doll_parts85]

We Are Not Doctors Nor Nutritionists!!!

Get The Fuck Out Of Here!!!

stfu.

 

[Matthew Craig]

stfu.

Why don't you, you fat ugly self absorbed leetch.

 

[doll_parts85]

Why don't you, you fat ugly self absorbed leetch.

like you aren't self absorbed?

 

[doll_parts85]

 

[Matthew Craig]

like you aren't self absorbed?

Not nearly as much as you are, leetch.

 

[MelancholyBaby]

You may want to consider adding at least another 150 calories or so. I've really not seen meal plans under 1200 calories. You may want to swap out some of the pieces of bread with something a little more nutritionally valuable like a vegetable, depending on what kind of bread you eat. You may want to increase your protien intake, though. Typically eating a carboyhydrate without a fat or a protien will spike your blood sugar and then you'll feel hungry sooner. Whereas eating a carb with a fat or protien will help you feel full longer, making it that much easier to stick to your meal plan. The main thing is how you feel so listen to what your body is telling you.

Also make sure to watch your portion sizes. Not every apple is 80 calories so be sure to make sure your apple is the size referenced in your calorie charts. Actually get out your measuring cups and measure it out, you'll be surprised at how distorted our ideas of portions are and also you'll begin to learn by sight how much a serving of a food really is. Also put it all on a small plate so your plate looks fuller. And one more thing, don't think about just following your meal plan. Think about it as learning a new way of eating, a new way of life. Think healthy and not extreme.

I would advise you to make out some sample meal plans and show them to your doctor/nutritionist at your next visit.

Good luck!

 

[doll_parts85]

You may want to consider adding at least another 150 calories or so. I've really not seen meal plans under 1200 calories. You may want to swap out some of the pieces of bread with something a little more nutritionally valuable like a vegetable, depending on what kind of bread you eat. You may want to increase your protien intake, though. Typically eating a carboyhydrate without a fat or a protien will spike your blood sugar and then you'll feel hungry sooner. Whereas eating a carb with a fat or protien will help you feel full longer, making it that much easier to stick to your meal plan. The main thing is how you feel so listen to what your body is telling you.

Also make sure to watch your portion sizes. Not every apple is 80 calories so be sure to make sure your apple is the size referenced in your calorie charts. Actually get out your measuring cups and measure it out, you'll be surprised at how distorted our ideas of portions are and also you'll begin to learn by sight how much a serving of a food really is. Also put it all on a small plate so your plate looks fuller. And one more thing, don't think about just following your meal plan. Think about it as learning a new way of eating, a new way of life. Think healthy and not extreme.

I would advise you to make out some sample meal plans and show them to your doctor/nutritionist at your next visit.

Good luck!

maybe I could have two pieces of bread and some broccoli...hmm...

 

[MelancholyBaby]

That'd be an excellent choice.

 

[doll_parts85]

that'll be even less calories though...I don't know what else to add!

 

[doll_parts85]

maybe i could put some peanut butter on my apple...

 

[MelancholyBaby]

Not sure about vegetarian meal plans...but is yogurt something you can have? Some of the low calorie yogurt is delicious and it could work as a dessert besides being good for you. I love the yoplait boston creme pie. I wish I could help more but I really don't know much about being a vegetarian and what is allowed, etc.

Also, I'm not sure if you're doing any physical activity but when you are eating a low calorie diet it is best to try to get some physical activity. That way your body is made aware that today is an "active day" as my doctor called it and thus your metabolism won't slow down as much as it would if you were just eating a low calorie diet alone. If you do exercise you'll want to add some additional calories I'm sure or I imagine you'd feel pretty weak.

Good luck to you!

 

[doll_parts85]

Not sure about vegetarian meal plans...but is yogurt something you can have? Some of the low calorie yogurt is delicious and it could work as a dessert besides being good for you. I love the yoplait boston creme pie. I wish I could help more but I really don't know much about being a vegetarian and what is allowed, etc.

Also, I'm not sure if you're doing any physical activity but when you are eating a low calorie diet it is best to try to get some physical activity. That way your body is made aware that today is an "active day" as my doctor called it and thus your metabolism won't slow down as much as it would if you were just eating a low calorie diet alone. If you do exercise you'll want to add some additional calories I'm sure or I imagine you'd feel pretty weak.

Good luck to you!

Good idea! I have some yogurt in the fridge...yoplait light

 

[Lilith]

That's what I was going to suggest. It sounds nutritionally balanced with the exception of not enough calcium. You could always add lowfat cheese to the broccoli.

 

[doll_parts85]

That's what I was going to suggest. It sounds nutritionally balanced with the exception of not enough calcium. You could always add lowfat cheese to the broccoli.

that sounds good

 

[restlessnights]

that'll be even less calories though...I don't know what else to add!

Cheese, nut, seeds. Soy nut butter on one of those slices of bread. Do you eat fish? MelancholoyBaby was right about portion size. Too much peanut butter isn't a good thing, but a tablespoon of it with an apple is an excellent snack. It tastes good, it will add some protein to your diet and it will help keep you full longer.

Your meal plan doesn't sound like enough food. If I tried to stick to that plan, you would find me in the kitchen scarfing down cookies at about 9pm.

Do you have of your birthday money left? Weight Watchers Online would be a great way to spend the money. Weight Watchers has very sensible, nutrious meal plans. Have you tried it?

 

[doll_parts85]

Cheese, nut, seeds. Soy nut butter on one of those slices of bread. Do you eat fish? MelancholoyBaby was right about portion size. Too much peanut butter isn't a good thing, but a tablespoon of it with an apple is an excellent snack. It tastes good, it will add some protein to your diet and it will help keep you full longer.

Your meal plan doesn't sound like enough food. If I tried to stick to that plan, you would find me in the kitchen scarfing down cookies at about 9pm.

Do you have of your birthday money left? Weight Watchers Online would be a great way to spend the money. Weight Watchers has very sensible, nutrious meal plans. Have you tried it?

I don't have any money left

no I don't eat fishies

 

[Ham Murabi]

Kashi Go Lean crunch- 190 calories
Snickers economy 6-pack - 2,140 calories

Gallon of Herbie's Hi-Fat Chocolate Thunder Ice Cream - 4,240 calories

12-pack of Coca-Cola - 1,400 calories
Smores Family Pack - 2,000 calories

Caramel Apple- 581 calories

12 Krispy Kreme donuts with sprinkles - 1,800 calories


Total Calories- Seriously, who can count that high?

Total fat- Watch me waddle!!!!

Total protein- (must be a lot)


What should I change? I'm under my daily calorie goal...but thats a ton of food...

You are clearly on the right track.

 

[LinearMan]

Brenda, the best thing for you to do is to go to your local library and get a book regarding nutrition and vegetarian menu planning. This will tell you all that you need to know, including how much protein to consume each day, etc. It's free (just copy down what you need) and someone could take you over there.

 

[Guest]

Are you vegan, or just vegetarian?

Because if you're not vegan, I'd add some lowfat yogurt or cottage cheese. Regardless, add some nuts or toasted soybeans to that salad and some fruit or another vegetable to dinner. You can also make a kickass smoothie out of frozen blueberries and milk for a light snack in the afternoon (keeps your metabolism up).

No matter what you eat, you MUST get your caloric intake up. Keeping it this much lower than your BMR will actually make it HARDER to lose weight because your metabolism is slowing down. Eating less than 1300 calories puts your body into "starvation mode." It shuts down all nonessential functions to slow your metabolism as much as possible, and it really does put your health at risk.

 

[doll_parts85]

maybe i could have some cottage cheese with my baby carrots...

 

[doll_parts85]

Are you vegan, or just vegetarian?

Because if you're not vegan, I'd add some lowfat yogurt or cottage cheese. Regardless, add some nuts or toasted soybeans to that salad and some fruit or another vegetable to dinner. You can also make a kickass smoothie out of frozen blueberries and milk for a light snack in the afternoon (keeps your metabolism up).

No matter what you eat, you MUST get your caloric intake up. Keeping it this much lower than your BMR will actually make it HARDER to lose weight because your metabolism is slowing down. Eating less than 1300 calories puts your body into "starvation mode." It shuts down all nonessential functions to slow your metabolism as much as possible, and it really does put your health at risk.

just vegetarian...but I'm using soy milk just b/c its healthier than regular milk...but I'm using regular cheese.

 

[restlessnights]

I don't have any money left

no I don't eat fishies

Okay, then, nuts, seeds and low fat cheeses will help to get protein in your diet. You already eat tofu. What about tempeh and other soy products? If you were to add some sunflower seeds and low fat shredded cheese to your salad, you would stay full longer and get the variety you need in your diet.

What's the sad face for? You chose to spend your money instead of saving it. Next time you might decide to hang onto it for a while. It's good to have a little extra tucked away.