I’m trying to lose weight and was told that hwo I eat about 800-1000 calories a day is too low and lowers my metobolism which will prevent weight loss. I’ve looked up some meal plans and can’t really afford stuff like chicken breast, steak, or salmon every week. So that is why I’m wondering how I can eat 1500 calories a day. Are there some alternatives that I can do?

Also I’d like to ask, say I exercise and burn say 500 calories would I have to eat those calories back or no? I ask cuz I’ve been told yes and told no.

  • chrischryse@lemmy.worldOP
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    1 month ago

    I do eat beans and lentils on occasion maybe I should try more? I’ve tried tofu never cared for it lol.

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      1 month ago

      Eggs. They’re the most perfect source of protein and they can be prepared a dozen different ways. They’re also dirt cheap. A large size egg is like 80 calories and 6 grams of protein. So $2 in eggs will get you 60 grams of protein a day and just over half your calories per day.

    • DerisionConsulting@lemmy.ca
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      1 month ago

      I have seen people eat it straight out of the package before, which is absolutely disgusting.
      Not everyone will like every food, even when prepared correctly.