Eating Eggs on Low Calorie Diet

clairem1122

Hi all
I'm back to counting calories again. Im generally eating 1200 on non gym days and 1400 on gym days (I weigh 10 stone 6Ibs and am 5'1 height).
I noticed I've started losing my bum, which was the only part of me I didn't actually mind! I've been doing my usual exercise but it's disappearing. If only the rest of me would disappear as quickly!!!
My question is, I think I need to up my protein within my calorie limit. And one way I would like to have eggs for breakfast. But I really struggle to fit that into my calorie intake, especially scrambled where it's more than one egg!
How do people manage to incorporate eggs into their morning on a lower calorie diet?

TavistockToad

2 scrambled eggs is about 150 cals, not sure why that's a lot out of your day?

eating more protein wont stop you losing your bum though. you're losing mostly fat, and i'll come off where it wants.

WinoGelato

Eggs are about 70 cals/ each. I'm not sure why it would be hard to fit 2 or 3 even in a day, even on a lower cal diet. Look at the total day and see if there is something else that can be taken out for about 150-200 cals. A lot of people find pre logging helpful to know what exactly they can fit into their day.

For what it's worth I'm 5'2 and started at 153 lbs and lost all my weight eating between 1600-1900 cals. Plenty of room for eggs, and I'm now maintaining around 120 eating 2000-2200 cals/day.

It's entirely possible you could eat more and still lose.

Shells918

I'm on a 1200 calorie diet and I have eggs every day. I use the boxed eggs bc they're easier and they are great for scrambling. Btw, they are 98% egg whites so a lot of protein. With 2 slices of bacon and my coffee and low fat half n half, my breakfasts are just over 200 calories with 6-8 carbs coming from my coffee sweetener and whitener.

melissa6771

I usually do one large egglands best egg, 3 egg whites, scrambles with 1/2 oz mozzarella, that's 151 calories, then add one deserving of bran buds and 3 oz 1% milk. 276 cal for the whole meal. 28 protein, 13 fiber. My favorite breakfast by far. I even add 2 slices of microwaved bacon for only another 50 cal and it adds 7 more protein.

BodyzLanguage

Think it depends whether you're frying them or not. You probably shouldn't if you need to keep cals down. But as the above have stated, slotting 2 eggs into your current macros shouldn't be a problem. As for your behind, unfortunately once you're in a calorie deficit weight will be lost. It just seems you're more inclined to loss fat there first which is a shame.

cee134

When I ate eggs in the morning, I would boil my eggs (not as good) which means they aren't fried and much healthier, and easier to deal with in the morning.

cee134

If you're concerned about protein, consider a protein shake. Although I'm not sure how protein is going to help any specific body part.

dmt4641

As others have said, two eggs is not that many calories as long as you don't fry it in lots of butter. I just use a mist of oil on the pan. I'm eating two eggs right now as I type this.

Are you strength training? You can't control where your body loses fat, but you can control where you gain muscle. Try Strong Curves or any structure strength program with squats, lunges, hip thrusts, RDLs, etc. and you can build up your glutes with muscle. But in the end, there is a limit to how much you can change your body shape so learn to accept what you have.

SezxyStef

I eat eggs all the time...whole eggs.

never hindered my weight loss....

Wolfena

You could always use egg beaters, or instead of two or three whole eggs use one whole egg and just the whites of the others to cut back the calories from the yolk

kristen6350

I really like using Egg Beaters. I work in an office, 5 days a week, 7am-4pm. I pre-cook "Egg Muffins" on Sunday for the 5 days, using Egg Beaters and a variety of veggies. Put 2 in a sandwich bag and have a 100 calorie filling breakfast ready for my work week.

SingRunTing

Eggs are high calorie?? I'm confused...

jessicarobinson00

I personally think eggs are the best bang for your buck: I usually have 1 piece dry toast with 2 over easy eggs pan-fried in non-stick spray: 195 calories. Filling, high in protein, and low in calories..I say fit it in and shave something elsewhere.

KetoneKaren

All of the above.

Although egg yolks have more protein than egg whites, they are also high in fat and calories. So using 1-2 whole eggs plus several egg whites gives you lots of protein without more fat & calories than you want. Depending on the size of the eggs, a couple of whole eggs plus 3 egg whites is about 210 calories and provides about 23g of protein.

CoachJen71

Another egg whites fan here!

JoshuaMcAllister

It shouldn't really be an issue even on a low cal diet. There are ways of reducing calories from scrambled eggs.
I usually have a ratio of 5 white to 2 yolk but more commonly 4 whites to 1 yolk.
Use 1 cal spray when cooking rather than butter, if you are a fan of milk and butter through, look at lower calorie options to what you are using now.

almostanangel21

I'm in the egg-substitute camp. Scrambled with veggies, one piece of whole-grain toast with no-sugar jam. In fact, that's what in front of me now because I'm about to go hit the weights. Nonfat Greek yogurt is also good.

ptipton520

A single poached egg on a toasted english muffin; scrambled (use a smaller skillet); hard boiled; french toast. Lots of ways. Eggs are no longer are enemy - as posted earlier - they are a big bang for the buck. I always have a hard boiled egg as a mid-morning snack.

BeccaBollons

I often have poached eggs, no extra kcals from adding fat, and super tasty. I can't imagine eating just egg whites - the yolk is by far my favourite part!

Gallowmere1984

I've had days when I consumed nearly a dozen eggs, running a 1450 kcal intake. I fail to see the problem.

KassiesJourney

I usually have 2 eggs either scrambled or over medium on a cup of spinach or sometimes wheat bread.

RebeccaNaegle

Eat 2 or three eggs, but throw away the yolk for two of them. Just eat one yolk. One egg white without the yolk is only 17 calories, which is mostly protein. So, if you did three eggs, (only one yolk though) Youd only be eating around 100 calories. It is what I do, and I only eat 1200 a day.

RebeccaNaegle

kristen6350 wrote: »

I really like using Egg Beaters. I work in an office, 5 days a week, 7am-4pm. I pre-cook "Egg Muffins" on Sunday for the 5 days, using Egg Beaters and a variety of veggies. Put 2 in a sandwich bag and have a 100 calorie filling breakfast ready for my work week.

I've done this and its a good idea but got old to me fast.

DebSozo

You can hard boil and slice them for garnishes on salads. Poached eggs, fried, scrambled, soft boiled, etc are all easy to make. Plus you can use them as binders for veggie and meat omelets and stir fry. Yum.

DebSozo

KassiesJourney wrote: »

I usually have 2 eggs either scrambled or over medium on a cup of spinach or sometimes wheat bread.

Have you ever added fresh chives and cheese to the spinach and scrambled egg? Nom.

TarahByte

I had exactly what @jessicarobinson00 has for breakfast this morning. I even added jalapeno ketchup because I just like it. I'm 4'11" and my maintenance calories, according to MFP, are only 1300 so I have to work out some every day because I just freaking like eating. Also my formerly flat butt has gotten bigger because I do squats and other forms of weight training.

jgnatca

It's tough sticking to a 1,200 calorie a day diet. To keep the grumblies at bay I did not skimp on breakfast, had a small snack ready in the late afternoon before dinner, and kept my lunch light - salad or soup.

If you must reduce the calorie load on your eggs, you may eat egg whites only, and try cooking them without any oil/fat.

You may try poached, or a microwave scramble.

SLLRunner

cee134 wrote: »

When I ate eggs in the morning, I would boil my eggs (not as good) which means they aren't fried and much healthier, and easier to deal with in the morning.

I don't agree that boiled eggs are healthier than fried eggs, it's all about preference. Everything in moderation.

That said, I love eggs and usually have them on the weekends to make French Toast made with my homemade bread. Mmmmmmm!

SLLRunner

RebeccaNaegle wrote: »

Eat 2 or three eggs, but throw away the yolk for two of them. Just eat one yolk. One egg white without the yolk is only 17 calories, which is mostly protein. So, if you did three eggs, (only one yolk though) Youd only be eating around 100 calories. It is what I do, and I only eat 1200 a day.

This is a great idea when you're trying to get high protein and eat less calories. I used to use Egg Beaters too, which were pretty good.

melaniehubbard

I eat 2to3 whole eggs microwaved and then apply hot sauce or salsa.