Calorie Goal

joybenyah
joybenyah Posts: 20 Member
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I'm having a hard to time meeting my calorie goal. Any suggestions? I get full quick, so I don't eat enough apparently.

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  • sanfromny
    sanfromny Posts: 770 Member
    Have you tried eating higher content healthy calories like peanuts? When I need to make my goal I get a serving of peanuts or cashews, that usually gives me an extra 200-250 cals
  • joybenyah
    joybenyah Posts: 20 Member
    No, I haven't tried that. Non salted, right?
  • sanfromny
    sanfromny Posts: 770 Member
    I get mine lightly salted...no ill effects. The servings size is equivalent to approx. a handful. Not enough to over fill you, but quick easy way to get cals
  • zippyjojo
    zippyjojo Posts: 22 Member
    I cannot imagine having difficulty reaching my goal!! :smile:
  • kissedbythesunshine
    kissedbythesunshine Posts: 416 Member
    I'm secretly jealous of these "I can't eat all my calories" people. I eat and enjoy every single one of mine.
  • brandybarnes63
    brandybarnes63 Posts: 2 Member
    Lol
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member

    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
  • joybenyah
    joybenyah Posts: 20 Member
    Thank you @diannethegeek
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    joybenyah wrote: »
    Thank you @diannethegeek

    It's part of the stickied "must read" posts at the top of the Food and Nutrition board. If you haven't had a chance yet, definitely check out the stickied posts at the top of each forum section. There's some good stuff there.

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