Help I Need Suggestions on How to Get Enough Calories!

kerr2010
kerr2010 Posts: 219 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I'm looking for people willing to go through my diary and give me some tips.

Last time I was on myfitnesspal I was consuming 1200-1400 cal/day and had no problems meeting this goal.

Now, my goal is to lose slowly and build good habits. I am breastfeeding so I need to reach between 1800-2000, plus eat back a 500 calorie deficit. This is hard for me to do by making healthy choices. I mean I could eat the 500 calories I am missing though junk, but that is not a wise decision.

Also, with a new baby and toddler, there is the added challenge that I don't have a ton of time to eat multiple snacks throughout the day.

So, I am asking for your help. Thanks in advance.

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  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    Have you considered cheese?
  • thefewsteps
    thefewsteps Posts: 201 Member
    potatoes, nut butters, nuts, quinoa, dried fruit (or fruit in general), oatmeal, add oil to your dishes, avocado, protein powder...
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Add just a little bit more to each meal. Two tablespoons of peanut butter instead of 1.5, two eggs instead of one, a slice of cheese and maybe some grilled chicken or turkey on the bagel sandwich for lunch, an extra ounce or two of chicken or steak with dinner, regular milk instead of skim. It's not going to be much more volume of food, but will add more calories and nutrition.

    I'd also suggest tracking your protein.
  • ahmadfahmy
    ahmadfahmy Posts: 214 Member
    coconut oil, almond butter, whole milk, cheese, eggs, avocados, beef, salmon.
  • kerr2010
    kerr2010 Posts: 219 Member
    Thanks everyone. Good suggestions. I will try tomorrow.
  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
    Drink whole milk. Add in some chocolate syrup for some extra calories. It goes down very easily and really packs a calorie punch.
  • DonnaRe2012
    DonnaRe2012 Posts: 298 Member
    add some eggs to your breakfast. also add some kind of protein to your lunches.
  • whitecapwendy
    whitecapwendy Posts: 287 Member
    It looks like you are meeting your goal. I see that 500 calories have been deducted for breast feeding. If those weren't deducted you would be over 1800
  • Klem4
    Klem4 Posts: 399 Member
    hardboil some eggs and store for a quick snack, cheese, greek yogurt, granola, trail mix, nuts, avocado, all fruits, protein bars (im obsessed with quest bars). I was ravenous when I was breastfeeding! good luck!

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