MyFitnessPal says I'm likely not getting enough nutrition?? (veggies, Alli, overweight)

[jghorton]

I'm getting older (68) and have been 20+ pounds overweight for the past few years (pushing 250 at 6'3 without a huge amount of overhang). I've never been a dieter, or a food-junkie, but, the belly has been hanging-out further than I would like.

For about 5-6 weeks, I've been eating healthy, low calorie foods (high protein where possible) - working at a 1480 calorie daily goal ... and seem to be losing the belly.

-- I'm also losing some weight (10-12 pounds) and feel good, yet, often find myself done for the day at about 1000 calories. MyFitnessPal says I'm likely not getting enough nutrition. (I don't know about that, but, I do know I'm not getting enough exercise).

I'm not particularly hungry or binge eating. Should I continue to eat, for the sake of eating or ???

[photobuff42]

Look at the actual nutrition information that my fitness pal generates and see if you are indeed lacking certain nutrients.

[jghorton]

Originally Posted by photobuff42

Look at the actual nutrition information that my fitness pal generates and see if you are indeed lacking certain nutrients.

Seems like I'm falling short on Carbs and Protein, but, am getting most of my vitamins from a diet suppliment / multi-vitamin

[Luckyd609]

Originally Posted by jghorton

I'm getting older (68) and have been 20+ pounds overweight for the past few years (pushing 250 at 6'3 without a huge amount of overhang). I've never been a dieter, or a food-junkie, but, the belly has been hanging-out further than I would like.

For about 5-6 weeks, I've been eating healthy, low calorie foods (high protein where possible) - working at a 1480 calorie daily goal ... and seem to be losing the belly.

-- I'm also losing some weight (10-12 pounds) and feel good, yet, often find myself done for the day at about 1000 calories. MyFitnessPal says I'm likely not getting enough nutrition. (I don't know about that, but, I do know I'm not getting enough exercise).

I'm not particularly hungry or binge eating. Should I continue to eat, for the sake of eating or ???

Choose whole, unprocessed foods from all the food groups. Focus on veggies, lean proteins and good oils. Do not be afraid of olive oil, avocados and nuts and nut butters. Sweet potatoes are nutrition powerhouses, as is broccoli, spinach, kale, and blueberries.
Quinoa, faro, bulgar, oatmeal and beans (all kinds - black, pinto, kidney, white, garbanzo) are great additions to get nutrients and minerals and help keep you feeling full.

[aneye4detail]

Originally Posted by Luckyd609

Choose whole, unprocessed foods from all the food groups. Focus on veggies, lean proteins and good oils. Do not be afraid of olive oil, avocados and nuts and nut butters. Sweet potatoes are nutrition powerhouses, as is broccoli, spinach, kale, and blueberries.
Quinoa, faro, bulgar, oatmeal and beans (all kinds - black, pinto, kidney, white, garbanzo) are great additions to get nutrients and minerals and help keep you feeling full.

This is great advice. Sadly, most people will see it and think yuck, I want cake. At this moment in time, because I'm feeling very irritable and cranky which I think is part of my cycle, all I want is cheesecake.
Everything you mentioned, I can see how that can scare many people. Sad to say, IMHO at least, quinoa, oatmeal, sweet potatoes and kale do not taste good and I'd rather be fat than have to eat them.


Just playing devil's advocate though. I really do think it's great advice.