Consistently under calorie recommendations?

aimlac

How do y'all manage to satisfy your daily calorie recommendations? I'm within my carb limit, meeting my protein goal, and getting enough micronutrients, but I'm only averaging about 750 calories per day. I've tried to incorporate higher-fat meats and nuts, but I'm lactose intolerant, so all dairy is out, and cooking methods can only add so much fat. Should I continue to eat even when I'm not hungry, or is there something else I should do to up my calorie consumption?

BobTheSCV

750 kcal is probably on the low side of things. You'll have a hard time getting the micronutrients you need off that little food.

Your food diary is private, so I can only make random guesses as to what to add:

Eggs are pretty great (approx. 75 kcal each). Very nice macros, and packed with nutrients. I usually scramble two for breakfast, and hard boil two more for a snack later in the day.

Avocado is mostly fat, 240 kcal per fruit, and negligible carbs. Good potassium source too.

dawlfin318

Have you tried adding coconut oil (unrefined, solid at room temp.) ? You can put it in your coffee to add calories in the form of fat. I have read that 80% of your calories should come from healthy, natural fats. I add a tablespoon- seems weird to add that amount of fat but if you don't you may be in starvation mode and lose less body fat if you do not increase your calories.

dawlfin318

and "fat bombs" are great too.

BitterGrace

I have this issue too, and I agree that fat bombs are the best way to add some. I need to break down and make more fat bombs.

x_Minerva_x

Try making flaxseed buns (they are high in calories,) and taste AMAZING with an over medium egg and a bit of mayo.

Seriously, they're addicting and help make you regular. Here is the recipe I used (they come out fluffy on the inside ! ) I think it might be worth mentioning however, that I substitute olive oil, for coconut oil, and only season them with a bit of powdered onion. Also, I use iodized sea salt, not table salt.

http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=1036471