Just.Not.Hungry

gaelicstorm26
gaelicstorm26 Posts: 589 Member
edited November 22 in Food and Nutrition
I need ideas for small amounts of food that are fairly high in calories and must be moderate/low carbohydrate (Type II diabetic).

I'm having some serious problems with a medication I need to take (need to take this specific one-switching is not an option) suppressing my appetite. Today, for example, I've eaten 950 calories and I should be eating 1600. I need to do this the right way but this medication is seriously interfering. Sometimes I end up eating 1-2 ounces of cheese to help get my calories up. Some days I'm not able to close my diary because I get that warning about calories. It's very frustrating and quite frankly, I find it difficult to force myself to eat. If I can find some ideas of small things, that would be helpful. Cheese and peanuts are the two I try now. I need some variety.

Ideas?

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  • Barbs2222
    Barbs2222 Posts: 433 Member
    I saw you're post and I came here to say cheese. Sorry I have nothing but cheese. I personally love cheese. All kinds. Anyway I'll post even if I'm no help so this gets bumped.
  • gaelicstorm26
    gaelicstorm26 Posts: 589 Member
    Haha...thanks! I <3 cheese as well. I like that it packs a nice calorie punch in a small package and it's just ridiculously delicious.
  • Barbs2222
    Barbs2222 Posts: 433 Member
    I read something about Burrata the other day. I've never had it but I'm going to look for it next time I go shopping. Sounds heavenly :smiley:
  • klrenn
    klrenn Posts: 245 Member
    Are you worried about meeting your vitamin/mineral needs as well? My first thoughts are avocado, any nuts, olives, sweet potatoes (I know not low carb, but if you cook it with olive oil and pair it with some protein, will that be ok?)
  • klrenn
    klrenn Posts: 245 Member
    Barbs2222 wrote: »
    I read something about Burrata the other day. I've never had it but I'm going to look for it next time I go shopping. Sounds heavenly :smiley:

    I just had Burrata for the first time when I was in New York last week...absolutely delicious...similar to fresh mozzarella, but creamier...

  • catt952
    catt952 Posts: 190 Member
    make a smoothie
  • gaelicstorm26
    gaelicstorm26 Posts: 589 Member
    klrenn wrote: »
    Are you worried about meeting your vitamin/mineral needs as well? My first thoughts are avocado, any nuts, olives, sweet potatoes (I know not low carb, but if you cook it with olive oil and pair it with some protein, will that be ok?)

    Oh yes, sweet potatoes are a great food for diabetics because of the fiber and nutritional value. That's a good idea...maybe I could try out some lightly salted sweet potato chips. Thanks! A new idea!

  • gaelicstorm26
    gaelicstorm26 Posts: 589 Member
    catwils1 wrote: »
    make a smoothie

    I do that sometimes as well. I think I'm just getting bored with my go-to smoothie recipe. I generally use berries as they are lower in carbohydrates. But thanks, another good idea! There is an apple pie smoothie recipe I've been curious about...

  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    edited August 2015
    gaelicstorm26 wrote: »
    catwils1 wrote: »
    make a smoothie
    I do that sometimes as well. I think I'm just getting bored with my go-to smoothie recipe. I generally use berries as they are lower in carbohydrates. But thanks, another good idea! There is an apple pie smoothie recipe I've been curious about...
    Sometimes I like to add one tablespoon of coconut oil to my smoothie (120 calories).
    ==
    My regular smoothies is low carb: rice protein powder, soy milk, cucumber, lots of romaine lettuce, dash of cinnamon and 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,431 MFP Moderator
    edited August 2015
    Red meat, nuts, cheese, avocado, cooking foods in oils, quest protein bars/protein powder, eggs or fatty fish.
  • crystalewhite
    crystalewhite Posts: 422 Member
    Barbs2222 wrote: »
    I read something about Burrata the other day. I've never had it but I'm going to look for it next time I go shopping. Sounds heavenly :smiley:

    It's amazing, and probably a good thing I have a hard time finding a good quality one close to me. My husband and I can destroy a ball at dinner.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Cheese and nuts.

    Are you sure you're not eating more than you think though? I can't imagine being full on 900 calories.
  • _benjammin
    _benjammin Posts: 1,224 Member
    Almonds and peanut butter.
    And now I'm hungry.
  • gaelicstorm26
    gaelicstorm26 Posts: 589 Member
    edited August 2015
    Francl27 wrote: »
    Cheese and nuts.

    Are you sure you're not eating more than you think though? I can't imagine being full on 900 calories.

    I'm sure. I weigh everything and log it in a notebook before transferring to MFP.

    This particular medication causes what is called an "anorectic effect". The medication is Metformin, just so no one thinks I'm trying to be secretive. No worries, I am under the care of a doctor and specialist. I know it sounds weird, but there are days I'll easily not eat from 9 PM until noon the next day and not realize it, because I'm simply not hungry.

    This morning I was a little hungry. Eggs and bacon to the rescue.

    My concern is wanting to do this the right way, i.e., the sustainable way.
  • chey282
    chey282 Posts: 96 Member
    What about yogurt, Greek or regular? I love mine with granola and the chobani flips are delish!!! I have the same issue but I'm not on a medication that suppresses my appetite, I have to be reminded sometimes to stop and eat. Part, probably a large part of my weight issues!!!
  • extra_medium
    extra_medium Posts: 1,525 Member
    You can pack an insane amount of calories in with a few spoons of peanut butter throughout the day.
  • 257_Lag
    257_Lag Posts: 1,249 Member
    extra_medium wrote: »
    You can pack an insane amount of calories in with a few spoons of peanut butter throughout the day.

    Yup, just thinking that!
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