re: Question for the OT workout baws

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Where would you recommend I get the extra calories from?

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I don't eat breakfast

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Well there you go

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so could adding something like a cheese stick during breakfast be good?

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Why just a cheese stick?

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I honestly am not going to get up to cook eggs or anything like that so not really an option

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Why not?

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Last 3 days:
840 calories
880 calories
1400 calories

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Dam are you concerned with how you want to look, or a number on the scale. You will lose numbers on the scale but will look like an hiv patient if you keep this up

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Last 3 days:
840 calories
880 calories
1400 calories

I haven't been hungry during this time.

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See a doctor?

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People who become obsessed with the scale get real unhealthy really quick.

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Thumbs up

Are you a man? At 24 years of age, eating 1,000 calories per day, I don't know how you're functioning very well.

Eventually you will need to add fat to your diet so it can be used by the brain as glucose.

I'd rather you have that as a fuel than the proteins you are consuming

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Are you a man? At 24 years of age, eating 1,000 calories per day, I don't know how you're functioning very well

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Yes and functioning fine. I actually feel better than before I stopped eating fried foods and stuff. I guess I should point out that I have family history of diabetes so I saw a doctor to get some tests run just to see where I was at. My body doesn't produce quite as much insulin as it should and my cholesterol was a little higher than they would have liked to see. That's when I started eating a better diet (about 6 weeks ago).

My fitness has improved a lot. As in I can probably run double the distance at the same pace I could in February. I also play basketball 2-3 times a week as well as go to the gym about 3 days a week.

I'm going to try to increase my caloric intake some, but I don't think I'll be able to get above, say, 1600 or so a day because I really do get full from what I eat.

There's nothing wrong with skipping breakfast like you are doing so ignore anyone who may tell you otherwise. Aim for 1500-1700 calories a day like I said. As another poster mentioned you need to up your fats, this is vital for testosterone and hormone function.

To get in some healthy fats when cooking you can add a bit of olive oil, eat some avocado or hummus with your veggies, or have a pb&j before you go to bed.

You're doing well eating lean meats you just need to clean up some area's and you'll be good to go.

Exactly. My clothes tell me real quick what reality is......my jeans are tight these days:/

I'll also second what someone said on lifting. If the OP is looking to lose in the short term, do NOT lift much. Without the proper fuel, it'll backfire and lifting makes you ravenous.

My thing has always been focus on a lifestyle that can be consistent. Carb counting to that degree will fade and the resulting rollercoaster of plans is not good.

He is trying to be in ketosis.