Having trouble eating all my calories: Just not hungry

meliska13

I'm having the same problem. I didn't realize it until a few minutes ago when I looked at my summary. I've never hit my calorie goal once, I'm always under. I think my reason is because I upped my water intake so much, and watching what I'm eating and eating things with higher fiber, more filling, etc. I mean, I was at 850 for the day when I went to complete my day, and I had to go back and make sure I actually logged everything.

Viking1122

Let's all step back and realize that eating butter or oil just to make your calories is moronic. I have similar problems reaching my calorie goals and am always well below my allotted amount. Not all bodies are the same and not all metabolisms burn the same way. If your body is doing what you want it to (gain, lose, maintain) and you feel good then keep doing what you are doing! MFP is a template and we don't all fit exactly into it.
If you are cutting weight and obsessing about calories you do need to eat enough though. This is where calorie dense foods come in. Peanut butter, avocados, brown rice, baked potatoes with low calorie toppings (salsa)... There are tons of really great options out there!
After you reach your goal weight and you bump your calories back up to maintenance levels, this is when some trial and error will need to take place to get your caloric intake correct.
Be smart and use your instincts. Track your foods and do your best and you will be fine.

Oh and 94% fat free popcorn is like 350 calories for an entire big bag! A lot of salt but a great snack anytime. 13 cups! I am gonna have some now!

Good luck!

HeyNikkita

Listen to your body. If you're a relatively healthy human being, it will let you know when to eat more... or less...

WRONG!!!!

You just have to listen carefully.
(same with listening to God... it's hard to hear Him speak when your mind is poisoned, n'est-ce pas?)