Suggestions for another 700 calories/day

vinaythanawala

Hi there,

I'm trying to gain weight/muscle, from 148lbs to 155 pounds, over the next few months. My target net calorie intake is 2,500 to reach my ideal weight; however, at the end of the day (and eating a lot) I'm still 700 calories short.

Do you have any suggestions on a high calorie, yet healthy, afternoon snack?

Thank you.

Jschrolms

There are plenty of things to do, depending on when your workout is, if you want an afternoon snack that is about and hour or 2 before your workout.
Get Brown Rice for Low GI carbs (can buy in a quick cup pack which has 125g per serve)
Piece of Chicken Breast ( Pre Cooked from the night before)
Any form of low sugar sauce to go with and that will get you another 500 or so calories

DrikusO

Consider buying a good mass-gainer supplement. These supplements are easily mixed and contain the perfect ratio of macro nutrients for muscle building. There are plenty out there and they usually have about 550 calories per serving, mixed with 400ml Fat Free Milk gives you the perfect 700 calories you are looking for. Adding this to your existing meal plan should be easy.

I have too consume 2600 calories to gain 0.5kg per week and it was also difficult for me to eat that much, especially since you have to eat healthy, and I usually fell 800 calories short. I supplemented my diet with a muscle mass gainer shake and have seen great results.

learningSL

Raw almonds. 100g is 576 calories, 49g of fat, 22g of carb (12g fibre), and 21g of protein.

ChampCrucial

You can make a protein shake. I made one that is about 1400 calories. It makes 2 servings so its perfect.

1.5 cup, Milk - Reduced fat, 2% milkfat
1.0 oz(s), Light & Fit Yogurt - Vanilla
3.0 tbsp, Peanut Butter Creamy 2tbsp
1.0 tbsp, Spices - Cinnamon, ground
1.0 banana, 1 Med
1.0 cup slices, Apples - Raw, without skin
4.0 tbsp(s), Syrups - Chocolate, fudge-type
1.0 Scoop, Super Advanced Whey Protein Powder - Chocolate Peanut Butter
2.0 oz(s), Old Fashioned Oatmeal

Protein 68g Carb 168g Fat 47g

This is just my preference and it fits perfectly with my needs. Fee free to make your own. I JUST made this in the recipe section. Calvin's New PB Smoothie if you can search it. Don't dog me on the macros or anything. Hope this helps

kylefoxk612

I am very active with weight gaining, running and swimming so i have to be averaging 3.2k calories, my stomache cant hold that much food. So like some have said, shakes are by far the best, for people who dont know, if you want to put the weight ob dont go for the highest calorie foods, eat healthy i.e olive oil 100g/843cal.
For my shakes,

Peanut butter - 50g/331cal
Brambles - 50g/22cal
Oats - 100g/389
Milk - 150g/70cals
Olive oil - 50g/412cals
Whey protein - 25g/100cals

Total- 1314 cals

I love olive oil so for those who dont i suggest 10grams.
But all fats are healthy to but you can mix it up also half it etc

If you just eat bags of nuts for high calories your body will burn it fast and for when you do exercise or even sleep it want have slow releasing carbs to keep your body going, also do not use weight gainer powder there more or less 100% sugar.

shapefitter

Eat fat. It's not rocket science.

albdusty

Hemp seeds: 100 g = 621 cals, 30 g of protein, lots of omega 3, 6 and 9, potassium, very low on carbs.

FitForL1fe

Milk, bread, almonds, peanut butter, steak, potatoes, ice cream, pizza...plenty of great options to pick up an extra 700 cal/day :bigsmile:

Mass gainers seem like a pretty expensive way to purchase maltodextrin and whey.

vardanr

If u r indian.. Then just eat 2 vadapaavs.. One vadapav will give u whipping 400 cal..

kshadows

Beer. Pizza. Peanut butter.

erickirb

I would suggest drinking more calories, as they are much less filling then solid ones.
(Juice, milk, protein shakes, smoothies, weight gain shakes, etc)
Try adding olive oil to soups, sauces, salads
handful of nuts and seeds throughout the day
avoid diet, low fat, and lite foods
peanut butter
ice cream
full fat dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt, etc)

ValGogo

Peanut butta jelly time!!!!

Brolympus

There are about 500 calories in a protein shake made with skim milk. It takes about 1 minute to drink it. That should be your added meal.

I would also add, that you should make that protein shake a casein shake and take it directly before bedtime if you aren't already doing so. Super important to remain in an anabolic state the entire time you are asleep when trying to build muscle, casein is much slower digesting than whey.

JoRocka

ice cream + oreos = over 500 calories.

lporter229

Trail mix. My favorite is mixed nuts, raisins and chocolate chips. Those calories add up fast.
Greek yogurt with granola
hard boiled egg, tomato and avocado salad (mix with a little oil and vinegar)

McGristy

FAT BOMBS: Raw Virgin Coconut Oil, Natural Peanut Butter, Unsweetened Cocoa, and a little Splenda. Freeze in cubes and nom when you need to increase calories and healthy fats/protein at any point. There are many recipes for it online

sullus

Couple slices of pizza.

Negative_X

Hi there,

I'm trying to gain weight/muscle, from 148lbs to 155 pounds, over the next few months. My target net calorie intake is 2,500 to reach my ideal weight; however, at the end of the day (and eating a lot) I'm still 700 calories short.

Do you have any suggestions on a high calorie, yet healthy, afternoon snack?

Thank you.

As long as you're hitting 1 gram of protein per lb of body weight... and you have enough carbs for the day.

I personally make up any caloric deficit w/ natural, no sugar added, peanut butter. (or almond butter) Your body will appreciate the extra fat.

Keep it simple.

mitch16

Avocado, Baby

allanakern

protein shake is a quick way to drink a lot of calories and protein

Catter_05

Nuts, smoothies, nut butters, avocado, basically healthy fats and carbs
Fat bombs = yummy!

mangogirl272727

Peanut butter is the correct answer. Full fat greek yogurt, trail mix, and granola are also good options.

Blacklance36

Beer. Pizza. Peanut butter.

Yeah, I was thinking a bottle of red wine too.

MityMax96

Hi there,

I'm trying to gain weight/muscle, from 148lbs to 155 pounds, over the next few months. My target net calorie intake is 2,500 to reach my ideal weight; however, at the end of the day (and eating a lot) I'm still 700 calories short.

Do you have any suggestions on a high calorie, yet healthy, afternoon snack?

Thank you.

More than welcome to view my diary
I am taking in 3200 - 3500 on my workout days

AllTheNoms

Truffle Shuffling my way out of this thread....y'all are making me hungry!

jeffreydmunoz

DOLLAR TREE! I buy Jennie-O Turkey Burgers there with there Nature Own Honey Wheat Bread then their 40 oz bag of Pampa Long Grain Rice and their Eggs and big gallon of Water and sometimes their Soymilk.. All packed with CARBS and PROTEIN. The Jennie-O Turkey Burger alone packs 21 PROTEIN..the size of the patty itself is 1/3 lb. It has only has 220 sodium, NO sugar, and 22 TOTAL FAT..the calories also are 260!

tziol

you can supplement your diet with weight gainer - from single serving you will get 500-600 cals or eat one more chicken kebab a day etc.

EmotionalEater84

NUTS!

vinaythanawala

thanks!