3500 calories a day meal ideas
cpark842
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I know this might be a long shot, but I'm needing help with meal ideas. Been getting sick of my previous menu items. I'm trying to put on another 10 lbs. Anyone have ideas, I'm open for suggestions. Currently sitting at 180.9 and can't seem to break the barrier. I have no problem eating the same meals for lunch and dinner. I also am taking a weight gainer to help with calorie intake...
Let's hear it people!!
Let's hear it people!!
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Salmon, pasta, green beans, pesto and a load of grated cheese.
Peanut butter & banana Bagels
Sausage pasta bake & garlic bread
Anything with added cheese/nuts & seeds/a glass of full fat milk.2 -
Spaghetti and garlic bread...
Man, I could eat so much spaghetti if I had 3500 calories to work with.
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quiksylver296 wrote: »Spaghetti and garlic bread...
Man, I could eat so much spaghetti if I had 3500 calories to work with.
Me too... with pounds of grated cheese on top...2 -
what are your current/previous meal items that you are getting tired of?
what are your goal carb/protein/fat?
can you open up your diary?0 -
What do you like to eat?
For my main meals, I typically base my meals around a protein source... chicken, pork, beef, salmon, white fish, shrimp, scallops etc. Add a carb/starch and then a vegetable.
For example:
Ground meat/meatballs with pasta and rapini
Scallops with risotto and roasted broccoli or cauliflower (this is pretty time consuming so not a great fast meal, but dayum it's yummy)
Chicken cutlets with lemon sauce with rice/potatoes and zucchini
Grilled salmon with rice and bok choy
Fish tacos with guac, cabbage slaw, rice, beans and chipotle mayo
etc...
Adding cream, butter, oils to your dishes as well as using medium or higher cut fats of meat can help boost the cal count for the dishes. My dinners tend to be on the lighter/leaner side because I am cooking for my whole family, so I just eat more of it.
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Pasta bagels ribeyes mashed potatoes lasagna alfredo etc etc2
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Might help to start adding in some shakes after every meal if you're having trouble finding something that suits your needs. I like Wendler's recipe of 2 cups of whole milk, 3 scoops of protein powder, a banana, and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter.0
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I'm drooling. Want calories to play with.4
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A large pizza can be around 2500 calories. Wash down with a protein shake of whole milk peanut butter and whey.
That's a 3500 calorie meal for you.3 -
I'm also trying to gain. I've been doing good around 3000 cal intake per day but now the scale isn't moving up anymore lol. I'm looking to increase my cal intake but need more high cal meal ideas...0
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I'm also trying to gain. I've been doing good around 3000 cal intake per day but now the scale isn't moving up anymore lol. I'm looking to increase my cal intake but need more high cal meal ideas...
add a serving or two of ice cream and that will be 250 to 500 calories more per day1 -
Sorry every body busy work week. Every body saying good stuff. My macros at 50% carb 20 protein and 30 fat. But I don't think that's accurate as I stopped gaining weight. I'd like to keep it as clean as possible.
Meals I'm sick of, ground turkey red potatoes with asparagus. Beef stroganoff. Tilapia ha ha I mean I could eat those, just need new ways of cooking it if y'all have any suggestions0 -
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Hi there!
I'm a thin girl - 112 lbs and need to gain healthy weight to improve my balance and overall health! 3500 calories a day is the goal. I currently take a bunch of supplements, have a fiber rich diet, walk 4 -6k steps per day, and drink tons of water and it's not cutting it! Any suggestions for a woman who is recovering from a a three year sickness/infection, struggling to survive and is now ready to thrive!
Lady Lee0 -
I know this might be a long shot, but I'm needing help with meal ideas. Been getting sick of my previous menu items. I'm trying to put on another 10 lbs. Anyone have ideas, I'm open for suggestions. Currently sitting at 180.9 and can't seem to break the barrier. I have no problem eating the same meals for lunch and dinner. I also am taking a weight gainer to help with calorie intake...
Let's hear it people!!
My rice pudding my help out to make use brown rice quick cook cook 2 cups of rice as on "box or bag u need a big pot to cook all melt a stick of butter low heat add 4 cups milk to melted butter slowly in another blow beat 6 eggs add a half a cup of sugar mix all that put the egg n sugar in the milk n butter wisk together add the 2 cups of cooked rice keep wisk'ing u can also add a half a cup of raisins keep at low heat for 20 to 30 minutes keep wisk'ing - let cool eat !0 -
Do you really need meal ideas? I would just add a huge slice of cheesecake or a milkshake everyday.
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Hello. I have goals to gain myself. Started at 200. Now at 213.5, heading to 225. Intake goal is 3700, I normally hit 4000 daily with 280 protein. My main source of intake , besides my Musclemeds gainer, is Johnny Marzetti. Easy to make and meal prep for the week. I get a 5 lb log of lean ground beef. 2 boxes of Barilla protein enhanced butterfly pasta, and a large bottle of Ragu or such. Cook it all, mix in large bowl, and put in tupperware. Makes about 8 containers. 1 cup is about 450 calories, 30-40 protein and safe levels of fat and carbs. Im a truck driver so I dont even heat it up. Take it out of lunchbox, eat and estimate amount. Eat with raw baby carrots as a side.1
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What kind of macros are you looking for? What proteins are your preference ? Any budget or cooking skill restrictions?0
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livingleah wrote: »Hi there!
I'm a thin girl - 112 lbs and need to gain healthy weight to improve my balance and overall health! 3500 calories a day is the goal. I currently take a bunch of supplements, have a fiber rich diet, walk 4 -6k steps per day, and drink tons of water and it's not cutting it! Any suggestions for a woman who is recovering from a a three year sickness/infection, struggling to survive and is now ready to thrive!
Lady Lee
Do u have a juicer? If so do carrot0 -
I have a nutribullet. Are you suggesting I drink more carrot juice?0
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livingleah wrote: »Hi there!
I'm a thin girl - 112 lbs and need to gain healthy weight to improve my balance and overall health! 3500 calories a day is the goal. I currently take a bunch of supplements, have a fiber rich diet, walk 4 -6k steps per day, and drink tons of water and it's not cutting it! Any suggestions for a woman who is recovering from a a three year sickness/infection, struggling to survive and is now ready to thrive!
Lady Lee
Drink milk instead of water0 -
Sorry every body busy work week. Every body saying good stuff. My macros at 50% carb 20 protein and 30 fat. But I don't think that's accurate as I stopped gaining weight. I'd like to keep it as clean as possible.
Meals I'm sick of, ground turkey red potatoes with asparagus. Beef stroganoff. Tilapia ha ha I mean I could eat those, just need new ways of cooking it if y'all have any suggestions
It's not macros that make you gain, it's calories.
If you want it to be clean then tough, suck it up... or add in more calorie dense 'junk' to hit your goals.1 -
Thanks, I'll try that0 -
I hate this post
I only can have 1950 kcals 2 -
I'd eat mac and cheese 5x a day.0
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midlomel1971 wrote: »I'd eat mac and cheese 5x a day.
I'd eat a jar of peanut butter a day...3 -
I love halo top now that ive found it but boy would i destroy some B&J's Chunky Monkey.0
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Probably not recommended but I've been eatting a ton of steak super burritos and steak tacos. Lots of grilled steak and chicken.
Definetly not healthy but I eat a whole can of fried Corned beef mixed with a cup of rice and 1 scrambled egg. It's about 1200 calories for just that one meal.
Ill usually eat 1 lb bacon burgers as well.
My arteries must love me1 -
I've had multiple admissions for anorexia nervosa so have had to gain significant amounts of weight, so I thought I'd share my 3500 cal meal plan that I had in hospital (eventually it was bumped up to 4000):
Breakfast - 700 calories - 3 weetabix or 50g cereal, 200ml ss milk, piece of fruit or cup of juice, two slices of toast (or two crumpets or one hot cross bun or one croissant etc) with spread (chocolate spread or peanut butter or butter+jam or butter and one egg for the two slices)
Lunch - 600 calories - sandwich made of 2 slices bread or a large wrap etc with a 100-150 cal filling, plus a snack or cold dessert item such as a rice pudding or cereal bar or crisps (150-200cals), and a piece of fruit
Dinner - 600 calories - protein, veg and carbs, however you like! PLUS another 400 calories for a dessert such as a hot pudding or lots of ice cream.
Morning and afternoon snack were 400 calories each and were meant to be a snack type item (200 cals) and 200ml milk and a piece of fruit.
Evening snack was 400 calories and was 200ml milk and then something like a 3 weetabix/50g cereal and a couple biscuits or a piece of fruit, or a hot chocolate.
If you prefer 'healthier' things, snacks could be hummus and carrot sticks etc. Snacks were basically just names for 'anything goes'! Also if snacks seem heavy, dinner could be bigger, or have a large dessert at evening snack. Dessert could be eaten with dinner and then night snack could be smaller, etc. Hope this helps!0 -
Trying to gain weight myself. For my breakfast, i have a shake which consists of 1400+ calories. Milk, bananas, peanut butter, honey, maple syrup, ground oats, cacao powder and ice. One of my snacks id have during the day is yoghurt with mixed nuts, sunflower seeds and dark chocolate chips, its over 1000 calories. Before bed id have a bowl of granola as well with milk, its about 450 calories. Theyre some ideas for you if that helps
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