my calorie count to lose weight just dropped 100 cals... yikes

I am so nervous that now i willnto be able to maintain 1550 cals.  I had started on jan 2 wtiha goal of 1650 cals and i have met it almost everyday.  I have lost 13 pounds, but now i am a little iffy about having to go 100 below that.  Any tips on cutting out hidden calories?

that daily treat. keep it to once a week

Replace more beverages with just plain water. Your average glass of fruit juice has about 100-150 cals, and milk has 120. So just cutting out one glass of that a day will save the 100 calories.

you could just burn an extra 100 calories on some form of exercise and keep eating 1650 :)

Wow! 1550 calories would be hard for me.  I eat 2250 and find it difficult to stay under that. 

I would guess low fat, lean proteins like chicken, egg whites or fish.  I know an egg-white omlette with veggies and fat-free cheese fills me up and can be under 150 - 175 calories. 

I know I found that cutting carbs helps me too.  I'm not saying eliminate them, just watch how much you have.  I know that a trainer has recommended I cut down to 100 - 150 carbs per day to help lose weight and it is hard. Almost everything except pure proteins have them.

Good luck! 

Eat more low cal veggies! They will fill you up.  I would recommend celery, cauliflower, broccoli and spinach.  Do you like spicy food?  Try cooking a vegetarian indian dish.  The spicy rich sauces + veggies will fill you up and keep you slim.  Also try a half a cup (dry) of plain instant oatmeal topped with 1/3 of banana and cinnamon for breakfast.  It doubles when it cooks and is under 200 cals.

I went from 1400 to 1300 this month :(

It gets easier as time goes by, at least it did for me. What helps is I have an active job, so I can eat more those days, but I've been able to keep pretty close to my limit on my off days too.

Original Post by peacelovehominy:

that daily treat. keep it to once a week

 I have a small dessert every day :P, I can't eat dinner and not have a little something sweet after.

Original Post by vicereine:

Original Post by peacelovehominy:

that daily treat. keep it to once a week

 I have a small dessert every day :P, I can't eat dinner and not have a little something sweet after.

you know what tastes like a treat for me but is REALLY good?

 

prunes. i swear by them! i alway end up finishing the 6oz. bag when i buy em!

be sure to get your milk!

 

but if i were you, i just do some more excercises to have those extra 100 cals! :)

I 2nd burning off an extra 100 cals a day. thats only like 15 minutes biking, 10 minutes running or elliptical, half hour walk or so.... not too much work.

I eat 1300-1400 a day, and I feel satusfied. Just make sure you get in at least 400 calories worth of really low cal stuff thats nice and filling (Veggies are great!!), some fibre (also very filling) and protein. It will keep you full and content to eat less. 

If you have snacks daily, try replacing them with sugar free jello.  A nice sweet treat and only 10 calories for one of the pre-packaged cups.  A nice treat and just a FEW calories.

 

Definitely go for high fiber and high protein to make you feel fuller longer. Jello is a great treat for very little calories. Drink a LOT of water! I used to hate water but I made myself keep drinking it and now I love it! I mean I crave the stuff. It really helps me too. I'm female and weigh about 190lbs but I have been eating only 1500 cals for about two weeks. The water really helps - Trust me! Well, I'm off to get some water - Good luck!