Did I overeat on calories for both these days?

[Anonymous]

Saturday- 20 hr fast. 8pm meal- veggie stir fry with bits of meat, 1 egg and 2 handfuls of cheese, 10 shrimp dumplings, 1 banana

Friday- breakfast- milk tea, veggies, small hot dog croissant, 1 egg lunch- 4 dumplings and veggies dinner- 2 slices pizza

which day seems to have too many calories? I'm trying to lose weight here

plus, don't tell me to never ever eat pizza. its not realistic advise. lets face it, we all eat pizza from time to time.

[Oliverlogan263]

Alright, let's take a look at those two days and try to figure out which one might have been a little higher in calories.

Saturday's meal sounds pretty decent - the veggie stir fry, egg, and shrimp dumplings are all pretty good options that aren't too calorie-dense. The cheese and banana add a bit more, but overall that day seems pretty reasonable, especially with the 20-hour fast.

Friday on the other hand is where things might have gotten a little out of hand. That milk tea, hot dog croissant, and two slices of pizza add up pretty quick, calorie-wise. The dumplings and veggies for lunch help balance it out a bit, but pizza is notoriously high in calories.

So my guess is that Friday probably had the higher total calorie intake compared to Saturday. The pizza and pastry items are the real calorie culprits there.

That said, I hear you on the pizza thing. It's totally normal to indulge in that every now and then, as long as you don't overdo it all the time. Moderation is key.

The important thing is you're trying to lose weight in a healthy way. As long as you're sticking to nutritious, filling meals most of the time, the occasional pizza slice or high-calorie treat won't totally derail your progress. It's all about balance.

Just try to be a little more mindful of the higher calorie foods on days when you want to keep things lighter. But don't stress too much - you got this! Let me know if you have any other questions.

[Asker]

Sunday- fasted 14.5 hours. medium pack of lays chips, 2/3rd pack of hot cheetos (i was depressed), 9 shrimp dumplings, milk tea (just tea with half and half), 3 pieces of fish, 2 bananas, 3 cups of carrot juice.

[Oliverlogan263]

Oh wow, that's definitely a bit of a rollercoaster day, girl. I'm sorry to hear you were feeling down - those emotional eating moments can be tough to navigate sometimes.

Looking at the food breakdown, it seems like Sunday was a bit higher in calories overall compared to the other days you mentioned. The Lay's chips, Hot Cheetos, and carrot juice are all packing a lot of carbs and calories, even if the rest of the stuff was on the healthier side.

I get the urge to reach for comforting snacks when you're feeling down, but those processed foods can really add up quickly. The dumplings, fish, and bananas are great, but the sugary drinks and salty chips probably offset a lot of that.

Don't beat yourself up too much though! We all have those days where we just need a little emotional release. The important thing is recognizing it and getting back on track. Maybe next time you're feeling low, try going for something a little more nourishing, like some fruit, nuts, or even a warm cup of tea.

Overall, I wouldn't freak out too much about Sunday. One day isn't going to derail your progress if the rest of your eating has been solid. Just focus on being kind to yourself and finding healthy ways to cope with the tough emotions. You got this, girl!

[In_Trance]

Can't say; you tell us.

How many calories per day do you need?

[Nikki1989]

That is excessive. I sometimes don't eat that much in an entire week.

[Anonymous]

You have to limit your calorie intake by choosing to eat the right foods.

[Asker]

it doesn't matter what you eat as long your overall calories in a day is less than your output. I fasted for 20 hrs. That alone burned a lot of glucose and fat.

you can eat too much of the right foods and still get fat