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Can't eat all the calories
pwh300
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I'm sticking to 1000 to 1200 calories to lose.
Keeping track I average 800 to 1000. It tells me to eat more but I'm full. Any suggestions
Keeping track I average 800 to 1000. It tells me to eat more but I'm full. Any suggestions
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Open your diary. It is really hard to offer suggestions when we can't see what you are currently doing.0
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Damn I wish I had that problem. I'm hungry so often.
What are you eating??0 -
I've the same problem ( well.. i'm eating about 3500 calories, but .. i find it hard to hit my goals)..
try drinking your calories.
depends on what macros you're falling behind, make a fruit smoothie or a protein shake with peanut butter .. you'll see your calories going up quickly!0 -
If you are over weight you can and have eaten more than 1000 calories. Eat a slice of pizza before bed, job done.
Maybe try more calorie dense foods, switch from light milk to full cream for example
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What are you eating?
Are you weighing your food?
1. You may be eating more than you think you are if you're not weighing your food.
2. Most people can only handle a few days of low calorie diets. If you are exceeding this, go back to 1 or it's possible you are hungry but ignoring the cues.
If you have to lose weight, you know you can eat more than 800 calories. If you truly are eating 800 calories then just Get two tablespoons of peanut butter and slap it on a piece of toast. That's 190 for the peanut butter and another 80 or so for the bread.0 -
calorie dense foods can be your best friend when you're trying to eat more. These are foods that pack a lot of calories into just a small amount, so they boost your calories quickly without putting a lot of extra food in your stomach.
This is a generic list and it's definitely not comprehensive, but anything here can be included in a balanced diet (as long as there are no allergies, medical conditions, obviously):
avocado
cheese
full fat dairy
Greek yogurt
ice cream
peanut butter (or other nut butters)
dark chocolate
less lean cuts of meat (including beef, pork, sausage, etc.)
seeds (chia, flax, sunflower, etc.)
nuts
olive oil
coconut oil
butter
beans and lentils
protein shakes, bars, and smoothies
hummus
beef jerky
cornbread
tuna
full calorie condiments
full calorie sauces & dressings
sour cream
guacamole
whole grain pasta
rice
bacon
whole eggs
quinoa
fruit and fruit juices
pretzels
bananas
scones
muffins (bran, blueberry, banana nut, etc.)
potatoes (sweet, red, gold, purple, white, etc.)
dried fruit (raisins, apricots, plums, dates, etc.)
granola
coconut
salmon
edamame
olives
honey
molasses0 -
Eat foods that are calorie dense.0
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I'm sticking to 1000 to 1200 calories to lose.
Keeping track I average 800 to 1000. It tells me to eat more but I'm full. Any suggestions
How did you get fat if you can't eat more than that?
Chances are you aren't logging correctly and are eating a lot more than you think. If you already are and your logging is accurate, go see a doctor because that means something is likely medically wrong with you.-2 -
Peanut butter.0
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Buy a food scale!!! That will (probably) solve all of your problems.0
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chanellecherington wrote: »I'm sticking to 1000 to 1200 calories to lose.
Keeping track I average 800 to 1000. It tells me to eat more but I'm full. Any suggestions
How did you get fat if you can't eat more than that?
Chances are you aren't logging correctly and are eating a lot more than you think. If you already are and your logging is accurate, go see a doctor because that means something is likely medically wrong with you.
Although I wouldn't have put it quite that way, the question (the first sentence) is legitimate, at least IMO.
As for the second part: I agree with that too.
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Yes you can! I believe in you.0
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I encourage juicing, it provides calories, but most importantly nutrients to your body!-1
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juicing does not provide any more nutrients than real food does, though I love homemade juices with a meal.stronghealthywoman wrote: »I encourage juicing, it provides calories, but most importantly nutrients to your body!
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Juicing provides no more nutrition or calories than eating those foods before you mush them all up. Actually, people who are having trouble meeting their calorie goals would do better sautéeing those veggies in a bit of butter or olive oil. Or roasting them with olive oil and garlic.0
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I am the same way. I got fat because I ate junk food and fast food. When I cut that out as an option I have trouble getting to 1,000 cal.of healthy food a day. Except on the weekends when I can add a few alcohol calories in to boost my stats. LOL0
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chanellecherington wrote: »I'm sticking to 1000 to 1200 calories to lose.
Keeping track I average 800 to 1000. It tells me to eat more but I'm full. Any suggestions
How did you get fat if you can't eat more than that?
Chances are you aren't logging correctly and are eating a lot more than you think. If you already are and your logging is accurate, go see a doctor because that means something is likely medically wrong with you.
This..
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One issue *could* be that you went to all "diet" foods. Salads, low fat dressing, etc. Cleaned up your diet, only eating "healthy", low fat low carb and everything you "know" you have to do to lose weight.
Problem is, that's not a healthy way to eat.
Lose the low fat, low whatever, diet, lite, sugar-free, etc nonsense.
Have a cheeseburger. It will help you reach your calorie goals.0 -
cosmo_momo wrote: »Buy a food scale!!! That will (probably) solve all of your problems.
Yep! Start with a food scale. Weigh everything you are eating to determine how much you are truly eating. I bet it's higher that you think.0 -
diannethegeek wrote: »calorie dense foods can be your best friend when you're trying to eat more. These are foods that pack a lot of calories into just a small amount, so they boost your calories quickly without putting a lot of extra food in your stomach.
This is a generic list and it's definitely not comprehensive, but anything here can be included in a balanced diet (as long as there are no allergies, medical conditions, obviously):
avocado
cheese
full fat dairy
Greek yogurt
ice cream
peanut butter (or other nut butters)
dark chocolate
less lean cuts of meat (including beef, pork, sausage, etc.)
seeds (chia, flax, sunflower, etc.)
nuts
olive oil
coconut oil
butter
beans and lentils
protein shakes, bars, and smoothies
hummus
beef jerky
cornbread
tuna
full calorie condiments
full calorie sauces & dressings
sour cream
guacamole
whole grain pasta
rice
bacon
whole eggs
quinoa
fruit and fruit juices
pretzels
bananas
scones
muffins (bran, blueberry, banana nut, etc.)
potatoes (sweet, red, gold, purple, white, etc.)
dried fruit (raisins, apricots, plums, dates, etc.)
granola
coconut
salmon
edamame
olives
honey
molasses
I love it when ppl share helpful lists.. thanks!
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Milk, cheese, bacon, etc. Easy to drink and eat and full of good calories. I don't recommend 400 calories of cheese or bacon, but a glass of milk and an ounce of cheese as snacks somewhere in your day should be pretty easy to work in. If you like nuts, a handful of nuts have lots of calories and lots of good stuff in.0
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Very confused by the responses here… If you're full, why would you try to eat more (isn't that often how people become overweight in the first place, by ignoring internal cues)? And why would you try to eat more calorie-dense foods if you are not hungry and are trying to lose weight? You're going to force down some PB "just because", even if you're full & trying to lose weight? According to the principles of CICO, a higher calorie deficit would produce more weight loss more quickly, even if that deficit isn't sustainable, right?
I suspect that the OP is perhaps not tracking accurately...0 -
TiffanyR71 wrote: »Very confused by the responses here… If you're full, why would you try to eat more (isn't that often how people become overweight in the first place, by ignoring internal cues)? And why would you try to eat more calorie-dense foods if you are not hungry and are trying to lose weight? You're going to force down some PB "just because", even if you're full & trying to lose weight? According to the principles of CICO, a higher calorie deficit would produce more weight loss more quickly, even if that deficit isn't sustainable, right?
I suspect that the OP is perhaps not tracking accurately...
Because, if the OP is tracking accurately, they are risking depriving their body of nutrients by eating below 1200 calories, which over time can lead to muscle loss, exhaustion, loss of hair, and many other health concerns.0 -
Yes, ok - got it - "over time" 1180 calories a day will undoubtedly have catastrophic effects, but 1205 won't... Regardless of what someone's caloric needs are.0
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TiffanyR71 wrote: »Yes, ok - got it - "over time" 1180 calories a day will undoubtedly have catastrophic effects, but 1205 won't... Regardless of what someone's caloric needs are.TiffanyR71 wrote: »Yes, ok - got it - "over time" 1180 calories a day will undoubtedly have catastrophic effects, but 1205 won't... Regardless of what someone's caloric needs are.
Where are you getting this? OP clearly said that she was averaging 800 to 1,000.0 -
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