Any advice for someone who is bad at this?
sashataylor1997
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Hey guys, I need some advice. I have a very fast metabolic rate and have only just managed to get to my target healthy weight. I really don't want to loose weight again so I was wandering if you had any diet plans/meals that hit all the nutritional needs. Thank you!!! 
P.s I am a lactose intolerant vegetarian.
P.s I am a lactose intolerant vegetarian. 0
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add four tablespoons of peanut butter to a cashew milk/banana/cacao smoothie. 600+ calories
black beans, edamame rice bowls w/ or w/o tofu
plenty of delicious vegan/vegetarian calorie dense meals you can find. Just do some googling0 -
Shakeology? They're protein shakes and they have vegan options...0
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Oooohh sounds tasty! Thank you 0
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sashataylor1997 wrote: »Hey guys, I need some advice. I have a very fast metabolic rate and have only just managed to get to my target healthy weight. I really don't want to loose weight again so I was wandering if you had any diet plans/meals that hit all the nutritional needs. Thank you!!! P.s I am a lactose intolerant vegetarian.
Some great higher cal options are avocado, nuts and seeds, nut butters. Grains can be pretty calorie dense, like quinoa, barley, rice, pasta, and can easily be mixed with veggies and a vinaigrette (made with olive oil or something similar to add more calories if you need it).
Do you feel like you are short on a specific nutrient that is causing you to ask about nutritional needs? As long as you are eating a varied diet of enough calories, you are probably fine nutritionally. Do you have reason to think you're not?0 -
sashataylor1997 wrote: »Hey guys, I need some advice. I have a very fast metabolic rate and have only just managed to get to my target healthy weight. I really don't want to loose weight again so I was wandering if you had any diet plans/meals that hit all the nutritional needs. Thank you!!! P.s I am a lactose intolerant vegetarian.
Some great higher cal options are avocado, nuts and seeds, nut butters. Grains can be pretty calorie dense, like quinoa, barley, rice, pasta, and can easily be mixed with veggies and a vinaigrette (made with olive oil or something similar to add more calories if you need it).
Do you feel like you are short on a specific nutrient that is causing you to ask about nutritional needs? As long as you are eating a varied diet of enough calories, you are probably fine nutritionally. Do you have reason to think you're not?
Ooh sounds good. I am a bit concerned because so far I have been pretty rubbish at reaching my calorie goal because I don't know enough about this to do it properly. I feel very tired and am having various blood tests done, but I was hoping a healthy balanced diet would help me.0 -
sashataylor1997 wrote: »sashataylor1997 wrote: »Hey guys, I need some advice. I have a very fast metabolic rate and have only just managed to get to my target healthy weight. I really don't want to loose weight again so I was wandering if you had any diet plans/meals that hit all the nutritional needs. Thank you!!! P.s I am a lactose intolerant vegetarian.
Some great higher cal options are avocado, nuts and seeds, nut butters. Grains can be pretty calorie dense, like quinoa, barley, rice, pasta, and can easily be mixed with veggies and a vinaigrette (made with olive oil or something similar to add more calories if you need it).
Do you feel like you are short on a specific nutrient that is causing you to ask about nutritional needs? As long as you are eating a varied diet of enough calories, you are probably fine nutritionally. Do you have reason to think you're not?
Ooh sounds good. I am a bit concerned because so far I have been pretty rubbish at reaching my calorie goal because I don't know enough about this to do it properly. I feel very tired and am having various blood tests done, but I was hoping a healthy balanced diet would help me.
So if you are just trying to get more food in you in general, my unprofessional opinion is go for all of the above! Make the smoothie. Snack on nuts and seeds. Have some pasta and veggies in garlic & oil. As a vegetarian, make sure you are getting enough protein, like in beans and nuts, soy foods (tofu, edamame, etc.) and most whole grains have some protein too. Do you eat eggs? If so, they can be a great addition for some extra protein, fat, and nutrients too. Then when you get back your blood work, ask for a referral to a registered dietician if you can, and have them help you figure out how to eat a balanced diet taking into consideration your food restrictions.
Good luck!0 -
And just wanted to add...
The basics of a "balanced" diet is making sure you are getting enough of the three macro-nutrients: carbs, protein, fat.
As a vegetarian, you are most likely getting plenty of carbs, so focus on getting fat and protein into your diet. If you are logging here on MFP, you can see the totals for the three macros, and if one or both are way under you can see your progress on getting those numbers up.0 -
drink a gallon of milk a day0
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And just wanted to add...
The basics of a "balanced" diet is making sure you are getting enough of the three macro-nutrients: carbs, protein, fat.
As a vegetarian, you are most likely getting plenty of carbs, so focus on getting fat and protein into your diet. If you are logging here on MFP, you can see the totals for the three macros, and if one or both are way under you can see your progress on getting those numbers up.
You have been so helpful thank you! I do eat eggs. I have recently discovered baked avocado and eggs for breakfast. I do eat a lot of carbs and protein is something I do worry about. I eat a lot of peanut butter. (4 slices of brown bread and peanut butter every day) and I hope this will help with protein and fats. Thank you so much. I wish you luck with your journey 0 -
First, calculate your BMR and daily calorie needs (there are several calculators online). If you want to maintain your weight, you need to eat exactly that number of calories every day. I'm a vegetarian too, and I've found that simply adding in an extra protein shake or bar helps a lot with keeping protein up. There are plenty of vegetarian protein powders out there if you can't use whey. Try hemp protein, pea protein, soy protein, etc. There are also protein bars called "No Cow Bars" that are completely vegan and absolutely delicious. Other than that, just make sure you have some protein at every meal. So things like tofu, meat substitutes, beans, quinoa, nuts, and eggs (if you eat them). Adding in some healthy fats will also help to keep calories up if you find you're eating below your recommended calories. Try cooking foods in olive oil or adding an avocado to some meals.
I've been a vegetarian for almost 12 years - and was a vegan for 8 - so I know how hard it can be to find protein sources with such a limited number of foods that you can eat. Let me know if you have any questions, I'd love to help!0 -
Capt_Apollo wrote: »drink a gallon of milk a day
missed that "lactose intolerant" part0 -
vega makes a bunch of plant based stuff high in protein - protein powders, bars, etc - I love their chocolate protein powder - mix w/ your fave non-dairy milk, a banana, and your favorite nut butter in a smoothie!0
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kgabriele1993 wrote: »First, calculate your BMR and daily calorie needs (there are several calculators online). If you want to maintain your weight, you need to eat exactly that number of calories every day. I'm a vegetarian too, and I've found that simply adding in an extra protein shake or bar helps a lot with keeping protein up. There are plenty of vegetarian protein powders out there if you can't use whey. Try hemp protein, pea protein, soy protein, etc. There are also protein bars called "No Cow Bars" that are completely vegan and absolutely delicious. Other than that, just make sure you have some protein at every meal. So things like tofu, meat substitutes, beans, quinoa, nuts, and eggs (if you eat them). Adding in some healthy fats will also help to keep calories up if you find you're eating below your recommended calories. Try cooking foods in olive oil or adding an avocado to some meals.
I've been a vegetarian for almost 12 years - and was a vegan for 8 - so I know how hard it can be to find protein sources with such a limited number of foods that you can eat. Let me know if you have any questions, I'd love to help!
Wow! Such fantastic advice! Realistically I need to gain about half a stone to be in the clear and my doctor recommended 2500 calories a day. I am finding it hard to reach 1500 so any advice is very valuable! I noticed a difference in my weight when I stopped eating dairy. I love pulses so a pack those in where I can. I am not an experienced cook and am on a student budget so its very tricky, but your advice seems doable thank you 0 -
Capt_Apollo wrote: »Capt_Apollo wrote: »drink a gallon of milk a day
missed that "lactose intolerant" part
Yeah, kinda kills the GOMAD idea.
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Lol. Again "extreme bmr hardgainer",who eat 1000 cals/daily. Isnt funny.0
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