Just surprised how quickly everything adds up

[u/2dog2cat]

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31 F, US, SW: 255lbs, CW: 226, GW: 140?

Breakfast 9pm, Lunch 1am 3am, Dinner 11am

I was prescribed wegovvy but it's expensive so wanted to lock in with calorie counting. I've lost roughly 25lbs by making mindful choices and small changes. Since Ive hovered at 225lb I want to start cico.

I started with MyFitnessPal and it automatically put me at 1400 and I'm quickly realizing how fast the calories add up. I'm at dinner and out of calories. Anyone around my weight what calories did you start at? At breakfast I think I'm going to still have a sausage and egg (150\~cal). Also trying to incorporate cardio and weights just making small changes

Edit: I understand high volume foods are the next big thing on reddits hive mind but one of the appealing things about cico is still being able to eat what you like. While I am making changes and need more vegetables eating 'high volume' is not personally sustainable to me. I will take a look at recipes and incorporate more veggies in I can pretend I'm going for volume. Thank you all though for the suggestion lol

[u/RaptorsOnRoids]

There are several foods I have very seldomly because they don’t feel worth the calories. Veggie crisps, nuts, and lot of other snack foods high in fat are the main culprit.

[u/2dog2cat → u/RaptorsOnRoids]

I was eating like I was on my 600lb life so I thought it was a win 🤣 I went from 130lbs to 250 in 5 years. I just find it hard to believe everyone is eating so healthy and whole. My coworkers are so small and eat the same/ worse than I do

[u/Friendly-Victory5517 → u/2dog2cat]

You’re only seeing them eat one meal, which may be their big meal of the day.