Can't stop eating!!!

You're entitled to your opinion. I'm entitled to mine. You eat your way, and I'll eat mine. However, I'm more than willing to get my bloodwork done and compare it to someone who eats from ALL food groups at all times. As I've said many times, people need to get bloodwork done before and after trying something, to make sure it's doing its' intended job.

Also, anything I type on here is meant for normal, healthy adults. If someone is on any types of medications, they BETTER know to consult their doctor first to find out about complications like what you mentioned. I don't suggest a friend of mine eat the way I do, as he needs dialysis 3 times a week, and can't drink the necessary amounts of water needed.

If I'm so wrong in what I preach, then guys like Dr. Oz may get sued for talking about the slow carb diet too.

 

Healthy: low to moderate.

 

I would say somewhere near 2200-2400, as a rough guestimate.

However, to be honest, eating the way I do, I never count the calories. Eating the legumes and protein makes me feel full, so I have yet to bother with the counting. Which is not me pontificating about the way I eat. Just an observation. Since you mentioned you eat similarly to me, I would imagine you have the same "issue".

 

Precisely. Our O/P is 6'2", under 200# and has himself on a strict 1,800 or less calorie diet.

For the record, I am a 5'4", 140-145# female. Well muscled, but with a soft tummy. I don't look my weight unless you know what you're looking at. I, too, do not count calories. I eat what I'm hungry for. Interestingly enough, it's usually not simple carbs. My idea of a good breakfast is a Mexican omelet with a side of cottage cheese instead of potatoes and a warm tortilla. Dinner? A huge salad topped off with a grilled chicken hindquarter. I typically do not eat lunch because being "full" makes me tired. I might snack on a small bag of peanuts. I have no idea how many calories are in that mess.

For exercise, I run the dog around about three times a day and do upper body/core isometrics while driving.

 

As for the OP, I too said that unless he was an ectomorph, or cutting weight for an upcoming fight, he was too light. We agree with each other on this, without a doubt.

My apologies for not realizing you were referring to the OP, about the weight and height, and not yourself. I don't recall ever interacting with you on the forum, so I was unaware that you were a lady. Again, my apologies.

 

Quite alright. While female, there are those among us who would dispute whether I am a "lady" as I tend to get a li'l fired up on occasion.

The reason I asked for that clarification was for the benefit of those who would encourage our O/P to continue on his current path. Even an ectomorph needs to eat enough to maintain function. A healthy man has between 18-22% body fat. Even the greatest athletes maintain no less than about 10%. For women, it's between 22-26%. Very athletic women can be as low as 15%. Last time I was "taped" for the military, I came in at 23% despite being overweight according to the charts. I believe body fat content is far more accurate and important than BMI.

 

From Yahoo's Health section, here is a link for 7 items from Subway, Taco Bell, McD's, Panda Express, Chick-Fil-A, Dunkin' Donuts, and Burger Slut...I mean Burger King

These are real, real common spots that we drivers see all the time. I can't say I'm so happy w/Corporate Food out there but we gotta eat where we can park, for the most part.
It looks to me that adding mayo is the big NO, NO along w/the fries. Yikes.

http://health.yahoo.net/experts/eatthis/7-fast-food-meals-under-350-calories



Dunkin’ Donuts Egg White and Cheese Breakfast Wake-Up Wraps (2) w/ Small Black Coffee
305 calories
14 g fat (6 g saturated)
965 mg sodium

Dunkin’ might be known for its donuts, but the DDSmart Menu is the real reason to swing by this spot on your way to work. A couple of Wake-Up Wraps and a small black coffee will give you exactly what you need to stay energized through the morning. (In fact, if you don't if you don't mind 60 extra calories, opt for the whole-egg Wake-Up Wrap instead—yolks contain vitamins and minerals that are good for eye health.) This meal delivers 16 grams of hunger-fighting protein. You definitely won’t find that in two glazed donuts.

NOT THAT
Sausage, Egg & Cheese on Croissant
680 calories
46 g fat (18 g saturated, 0.5 g trans)
1,280 mg sodium Your Eat This, Not That! No-Diet Diet savings: 375 calories, 32 grams of fat, and a half day’s worth of saturated fat!
Bonus Tip: You can find dozens of h

That said,,,,I'm goin' for the biscuits and gravy at my local Braum's.

 

Thanks for a good idea- I never thought of that.

So in the interest of sharing, I'll post one of mine. I like to put the seat back while driving and use my core muscles to hold myself upright. Kinda like those folks who use an exercise ball instead of an office chair, only adapted to trucking.

 

If it comes packaged in a pretty plastic bags and contains more that 3 ingredients, run!