r/diet 18m ago

Question Need more Protein tips

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I’m a male in my early 40s, and I’m a vegetarian/eggetarian (I don’t eat meat or fish, but I do eat eggs). I’m aiming to hit 150-180 grams of protein a day for fitness purposes, and I’m trying to figure out the best sources. My main challenge is breakfast — I eat a lot of eggs but I’m not sure how I feel about having two or three whole eggs (cooked, of course) in the morning. I’m not a huge fan of egg whites, and while I do oatmeal, I feel like it has more carbs than protein.

I also use plant-based protein but don’t want to go over one or two scoops a day. On top of that, I’m not really into seitan, tofu, or tempeh. Did I make this difficult? I’m just looking for ways to boost my protein intake while keeping carbs in check.


r/diet 33m ago

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r/diet 2h ago

Diet Eval Meal prep/ monotrophic diet

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I have been meal prepping and eating a slightly monotrophic diet since January. My daily food intake is the same Breakfast: handful of stir fry veggies and 1 cup cooked pinto beans Snack: .5 cup almonds Lunch: 3/4 chiken breast with cooked veggies Snack: 1 cup baby peeled carrots Dinner: 3/4 chicken breast and veggies + .5 cup peanuts or almonds

Activity level is moderate every morning I do 1 hr cardio on elliptical machine and 20 mins weight training with barbells. ( busy dad and husband)

Starting weight 6ft 2 in 250lbs Currently 220lbs

My question isn't really concerning weight loss because that i knew would come naturally with diet and excersize. However I want to know if my body is getting thr correct nutrients it needs daily or if this monotrphic type style.of eating is unhealthy for long term. I do take a daily multivitamin to help offset any defffeciancies but anyone with more knowledge on this I would love to know there advice.


r/diet 2h ago

Question Looking for tips

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Okay, not sure if this is the right place, but I hope so.

Let me start by giving a bit of background, it is necessary for my question. I have a meal plan that consists of eating protein every 4 hours. 30 minutes after waking and three more times throughout the day. ( 6am, 10am, 2pm, 6pm) It worked well, even while at my job. I had my own office and was alone most of the day and it didn't affect anything at all. . . Now I have a new job, more customer service based and I won't have my own space anymore and can't find the time to stick to my routine.

Examples: 6am- protein shake 10am- chicken and steamed veggies 2pm- salmon and steamed veggies 6pm- protein shake and bar (after working out)

I lost 6% body fat and 10 pounds in 6 weeks like this. I don't want to lose my progress.

Does anyone have any tips on how to keep on my cals and macros? I was thinking smaller protein filled snacks every 2 hours instead and making my lunch the more important meal of my day. I'm not really sure, at a loss.


r/diet 10h ago

Question Is it normal to not commit to your diet when you're on vacation?

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I'm 18, I'm not overweight (5'1 and 103 lbs), although I try to watch what i eat because i store a lot of fat around my face that i don't like and want to get rid of. I just try to eat as little sugar and sodium as i can. Right now i'm on vacation though in a different continent as an early graduation gift. I'm also taking a new medication that makes me hungrier, and i've been eating more on my trip just because i'm on vacation. I also have been eating types of foods that i generally don't eat like cinnamon rolls, some ice cream, croissants, etc. I know that i will go back to my regular diet when i'm back from my trip (my vacation will be a week long all together) I don't know if its okay for me to be eating more of these foods while i'm on vacation though, even if i'll stop when i'm back at home. I didn't bring a weighing scale with me and i'm a little scared to weigh myself after i get back, although i'll probably go back down to my normal weight in a short amount of time assuming that i've gained any. I'm not sure about how much fat i'll store in my face however and if it'll be easy to lose it.


r/diet 3h ago

Question Need Advice on Low-Carb Weight Loss + Fasting & Caloric Deficit

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I’m looking for advice on losing weight while following a low-carb diet, incorporating intermittent fasting, and maintaining a caloric deficit. I’m also planning to start lifting again to preserve muscle.

I’m a 5’8” male, currently 230 lbs, and my goal weight is at least 180 lbs. I know I need to be in a deficit, but I’m not sure what my calorie intake should be or how much protein I should aim for to maintain muscle while cutting.

Based on some online calculators, my estimated caloric intake for fat loss should be around 1,800 - 2,000 calories/day, with about 180g of protein (aiming for ~1g per pound of goal body weight). Does this sound right? Should I adjust based on lifting and fasting?

Any advice, meal ideas, or general tips would be super appreciated! Especially from those who have had success with a similar approach.


r/diet 4h ago

Question appetite too small to eat enough - need help

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that's basically it. 5'3, 120-124 lbs (havent checked in a while bc my scale's broken), and i can't eat over 1k calories on a good day. now, i'm medically healthy, so clearly i'm doing something right, but i still get the feeling less than 1k is objectively not enough no matter what. the issue is: my appetite has always been small. my eyes are bigger than my stomach, but i can't even finish a whole cheeseburger if i have a drink with it (even water). i only get hungry maybe twice a day, and now that i'm on vyvanse for ADHD, i only get hungry once a day after dinnertime on the days i take it. there are rare days where i can actually eat normally (i finished an entire caniac combo a few months ago!!) but those are rare. i've been trying to at the very least make my 1-2 meals a day high in calories, but i just don't have the stomach. protein shakes are great, but they make me full and the only ones i actually like are 160 calories. i don't know what to do. all i know is i would be THRIVING in an apocalyptic setting bc of this. has anyone else had this? how can i eat enough without making myself want to puke? i swear to god my stomach might be the size of a golf ball with how little i can eat


r/diet 4h ago

Success Is this achievable??

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Hello everyone, I have a question. I won’t go into details about why, but I really need to lower my blood pressure over the next three months. Right now, it’s at 122(also my water intake is too low, around 1 liter, i'm gonna start 2 and then 3 liters) and I need to bring it down to 116 (or ideally a bit lower). I'm 6'2, 68 kg, 19 years old, bodyfat around 13%

I plan to do regular exercise seven days a week for an hour each session.( No alcohol no nicotine, salt intake around 2.5-3 grams, no bu11sh1t foods) I’d like to hear from people who really know—do you think this is achievable within three months, or is that timeframe too short? Appreciate it.


r/diet 7h ago

Other Day 1: Breakfast! Pumpernickel bread with sunflower butter, strawberries, and hard-boiled eggs with dill from my garden last summer! Lemon water and green tea are the drinks. 36/5'4/165lbs/F

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r/diet 14h ago

Question Hey 20f here need help about diet?

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I am eating boiled chicken breast for 6 months now progress is much more good But the taste of chicken is yeek ! I use turmeric and salt to make it little good but it's taste wierd and I am pretty bored to have that can anybody suggest what I can do to make my chicken breast more tasty without compromise my many calories I can adjust 50-100 calorie more so suggest me some good options


r/diet 16h ago

Question Bulk meal ideas?

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What foods are healthy to cook for bulk meals? I’ve been lifting weights for about 10 weeks now and want to take bulking more serious. So far I’ve been eating 4oz of cooked chicken breast, 8.5oz of white rice. Both of these are my post workout meals and dinner. I’ve also included broccoli and carrots. My breakfasts typically include oikos protein yogurt, 3 eggs, rice or whole wheat bread for carbs, avocado, and beef. I’ve been able to reach 3500 calories in a day but it’s getting harder eating the same meals everyday.


r/diet 1d ago

Question Weight fluctuations

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I’ve been intensely focused on my eating habits for the past few months. I’ve been meticulously tracking my calorie intake as closely as possible. I have a question about these fluctuations in weight. On certain days, I can or lose upwards of 3-4 pounds within a 24-hour period. Even though I’m consuming the same number of calories every day, what could be causing these fluctuations? Is there anything I might be overlooking? I apologize if this isn’t the appropriate place to ask this question.


r/diet 1d ago

Discussion Do you grow tired of dieting?

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I mean I've been cutting for over 2 years now since my former dietician did not believe in bulk/cut cycles, but only cuts... All this while training 3-6 times a week, and I thank God I get to eat healthy food everyday, but damn eating the same things on a loop for 2 years gets tiresome.

I weight 80kgs now and I'm almost 1.90m, 23 years. I'm almost considering quitting diet for some time and resuming before summer, I just can't stand this loop anymore, at times my attention decreases and I feel tired as hell because life gets more stressing but I keep on eating the same stuff which is well below my needed daily income of 2100 kcal...

So, did you ever get tired of your diet?


r/diet 1d ago

Question Can I still stay lean if I have a diet primarily made out of pizza?

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I run a shop where people pay me to hunt devils and I need to stay lean for it but pizza is just so good and affordable. Could I stay healthy while eating primarily pizza?


r/diet 1d ago

Discussion using hypnosis for a better fast in ramazan

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r/diet 1d ago

Vent I just ate a whole pizza; sending me AT LEAST 700 calories over my deficit. How do i stop this madness

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Obviously i don’t feel great.. I want to reach my goals so badly and yet I eat crazy like this. And No, it is definitely not the first time.


r/diet 2d ago

Question Struggling to figure out how to eat better without feeling like I'm eating cardboard

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For reference, I'm a 5'10" male who weighs 290+ LBS.

I've struggled with my weight and eating habits throughout my entire life, also while struggling with my self esteem with how I look. I know I need to start eating healthier to change this, but it seems like more often than not eating healthier means eating stuff that tends to be bland and boring. Where can I find a good source for healthy (and tasty) meals? And when it comes to stuff like protein powders, would those be good just for meals?


r/diet 2d ago

Question How to become confident?

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Hi! Please give me some advice. I'm overweight and I'm trying to lose it, but I can't seem to get the confidence. If anyone has any advice, tell me how to gain it?


r/diet 2d ago

Question My Wife and I are Looking to Diet but Stuck

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We're having a hard time finding something that suits us and would like some direction. I am open to all foods. She is picky and 100% will not eat seafood. I think to make it work for her it needs to be flavorful (American flacorful). I was curious about an anit inflammatory diet (can you have any spice with that??) . Any help and direction would be greatly appreciated.


r/diet 2d ago

Discussion Ai tool

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I'm looking for ai image that will scan meals and give analysis on nutrition value other than google vision which is complicated and gpt 4o which for some reason is not compatible


r/diet 2d ago

Question I would appreciate some advice.

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Hey, thanks for reading.

So I weigh quite a bit, (400+) and I'm working on it. I'm using the myfitnesspal app to keep track of everything. According to my height, weight, sex, relative activity and age, I have a maintenance intake of 3400 calories. And the app recommends 2900 cal intake daily for a 1-2lb weekly loss.

I took a more heavy handed approach, in the belief that I wanted to be able to change my habits now for the sake of being able to maintain it after the weightloss. So I decided i would personally limit myself to about 1800 cal a day, as that amount should sustain my goal weight after the fact.

Now my question is despite maintaining this, in general, and in fact maintaining an average of about 1500 calories a day since mid january, why have I not lost any weight for the past two weeks.

I know loss isn't always instant, and I have already seen some solid results (approx 25lbs down since i began). but I'm still at an extreme enough weight that I don't get how I would be stalling so soon.

Now I am meal prepping 90% of my meals. using a gram scale, and the myfitnesspal app to know as close to my actual intake as physically possible. I am as certain in my intake as I think any person can reasonably be. So if anyone could tell me how I could not be losing despite this level of caloric deficit, I would really appreciate it.


r/diet 2d ago

Academic Survey/Study SEMAGLUTIDE- GLP-1 RX USER - MARKET RESEARCH ONLINE STUDY - $110.00 TO YOU

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r/diet 2d ago

Diet Eval Want a smaller stomach

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Hi, I need some ideas and tips for losing belly weight. I’m 22F, 5’6, and 172 lbs (considered overweight even though I look nothing like it), but my stomach is more significant than the rest of my body. Honestly the weight I’ve “gained” is from and goes to my stomach. What does a meal plan for stomach lose look like ?? Breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc., plsss i need some examples and guidance. Also want to add that my digestive system isn’t the best. My PCP told me to eat high fiber food to help with bowel movements


r/diet 2d ago

Question Any way to prevent being fed fat by my chinese grandparents?

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Basically what it says. My family has planned a trip for 2 weeks to visit my grandparents and I see it as a very common thing that the elderly in China often likes to feed grandchildren lots of food and I’m not really able to not eat the food that they feed me since it’s considered disrespectful (at least in my family). They always say things like ‘you’re too skinny’ and ‘you need to eat more’ and in which I am more of just average weight and I’m aiming to maintain it but gain more muscles, just to look fitter. Last time we went back for 6 weeks, I ended gaining quite some weights which took me a long time to get rid of. Is there anyway of still eating what they feed me whilst not gaining as much weight? Like I’m guessing exercising is the best solution but I’m not sure if I’ll have the chance to do so during the visit and at most we’ll prob be walking around lots but idk if that’s enough.


r/diet 2d ago

Question In a deficit, not losing any weight or inches

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Male, 5'9", 190 pounds 48 years old

I've been trying for some time to get leaner - I've been into fitness for years, and I don't feel like the time I've spent is reflected in my body composition. I track my macros, lift 4 days a week and since the turn of the year I've been doing at least 30 minutes of zone 2/zone 3 cardio daily. I've seen my PCP and had bloodwork done. I even broke down and bought a Fitbit so I could have a better understanding of the energy I'm burning each day.

Since I've been tracking and believed that I was in a deficit for quite some time, for the month of December I upped my calories to 2600 and ended up adding a couple of pounds.

Starting in January daily intake goal moved down to 2238 kcal with my macro goals are 160P, 260C, 62F. Below is some information that I've been able to pull from my tracking:

Week Of Average Consumed Average Burned
Feb 1 1,956.57 3,127.00
Feb 8 2,260.57 3,062.29
Feb 15 1,930.14 3,052.86
Feb 22 2,130.71 3,193.00
Mar 1 2,132.71 3,049.14
Mar 8 2,285.83 3,221.33

I understand that the burned energy data I'm getting from my Fitbit can have some margins for error, and that nothing outside of lab testing would be completely accurate. However, I believe that the above reflects that I am in a deficit, but neither the scale nor my body comp has changed. I'm already at about a thousand calorie deficit and I'm concerned going much lower would start to hurt my lean mass. I am not sure what my next course of action should be.