is it okay to only eat oatmeal?
right now there's a pandemic as you all know...i lost my job as a result and have no income, so i am trying to be scarce with the little money i have left (i also don't want to ask my parents for help) not only that, but i don't want to be at the grocery store if i don't have to be. anyways, what i realized is that this is great for my diet. i was wondering if it would be fine to eat oatmeal twice a day as my meal and nothing else (i usually include half an apple, and a small tbsp of natural peanut butter with a little bit of chia seeds. no added sugar and not instant oatmeal) would this help me lose weight as my calories would be so low? (roughly 1000 calories a day max - 5'5 21 yr female 128 lbs - and is this sustainable? i have barely been active since all of this because it's been bad weather so even going for walks isn't the best option right now. i am doing small at home workouts and that's it so i feel like i really don't need that much food for energy anyways.what do you guys think? looking for advice from fitness experts
oatmeal made me feel ill, i don't get used to it. and made want to puke. but after eating it, i don't feel hungry fast. but it made me diarrhea
foods don't burn fat, but there are some people trying to sell that idea. our bodies are in balance. if we eat more calories than we use, we gain weight. if we eat fewer calories than we use, we lose weight. people who stay the same weight eat more than they use on some days, and less than they use on other days... but it averages out over time. eating fewer calories than needed, will burn fat. see more... dear riaan
<br/>if you are generally overweight then it is a good idea to use an energy-reduced, low-fat, high-fibre diet (click on 'diet' at the top of this page, 'weight loss', ‘balanced diet’ and then on 'slimming diet' for a copy of such a diet), but there is no specific diet that will only make you lose weight on your tummy. doing targeted exercises like situps and some cardio exercises (e.g. brisk walking, cycling, swimming, skipping, etc) to assist overall weightloss, will help to tighten the muscles of the tummy and improve your appearance.
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<br/>dietdoc dear marv<br>because this is just as much of a problem as losing weight, i wrote a number of articles on the subject of gaining weight. click on &#39;diet&#39; and &#39;view old diet & food site&#39; and read the articles on &#39;to gain weight i & ii&#39;. this info should help you. it is also a good idea to join a good gym and ask the instructor to work out a programme that builds muscle - mainly weight training and you can try one of the protein supplements - ask at your chemist.<br>good luck<br>dietdoc According to a common rule of thumb, if something having less than 50 calories is consumed by you while fasting, then there is nothing to worry about as you will remain in the state of fast.


Coffee does not contain any calories itself, thus you can easily take black coffee while fasting if you want to take it. In fact, most of the calorie-free drinks can be consumed while fasting. However, diet drinks containing artificial sweeteners are not recommended by some dietitians. a low carb diet basically focuses on meat (hopefully lean protein like chicken or pork) with high fiber, low starch vegetables like leafy greens. avoid grains and avoid root vegetables, as these are high in starch. of course, avoid sugary snacks, as well. see more... beetroot and dates. i had it when my haemoglobin level went down during pregnancy. within few few weeks it was back to normal. 
have 2 dates and 2 beetroot (in any form) daily. dear jm<br>caffeine does not slow down weightloss. in fact it can raise your basic metabolic rate slightly because it is after all, a stimulant. so i think that has happened here is that you had very dramatic weightloss during the first 2 weeks, but that you have now slowed down to a steady loss rate. it is perfectly normal to lose about 0,5 kg per week and slow, but steady weightloss is preferable to a rapid loss which can lead to just as rapid a regain. so stick to your diet and persevere. if you feel up to it, try and do some physical activity like going for a walk once a day for about 30 min. start slowly and then increase how fast and far you walk as you lose more weight and get fitter.<br>hang in there<br>dietdoc hello during pregnancy u can eat wt u want but it's also essential to eat right for u and ur growing baby. a well balanced diet filled with all the essential minerals and nutrients is very important. you have to be well hydrated as with water fresh fruit juices butter milk milkshakes etc eat lots of ghee diary products this helps in increasing ur baby s weight . eat lots fruits and vegetables lentils whole grains include high fiber foods so u will have a good iron content with nutrient value. avoid eating or drinking citrus fruits as it can give u acidity. do not eat papaya pineapple as they contain high estrogen levels r bad for ur baby. keep physically active by walking stretching etc so u have fresh oxygen to ur blood. eat a well balanced diet. eating more, smaller meals instead of 3 big meals can help. exercise more-depending on what you have or if you go to a gym. you could always run on a treadmill, the eliptical machines are good. core secrets by gunnar peterson (he works with a lot of celebrities) is a good workout system dear veggie<br>you can purchase an excellent book called "versatile vegetarian recipes" by hilda lategan (contact hilda on mwhildal@mweb.co.za or phone; (012) 546-6410. the recipes in this book all feature the fat and energy contents so that you can select the low-fat, energy-reduced ones for your diet. remember that doing regular exercise is also important when it comes to losing weight - join walk for life or a good gym.<br>good luck<br>dietdoc