Eating enough calories

mandik19

I'm having a hard time eating all my calories. I can eat almost all of my calories throughout the day, but when I get home I workout. Some nights I earn back almost 300 calories. I don't really feel like eating after I workout so I don't know what to do about reaching my goal of 1200 calories a day. Does anyone else have this problem?

EDBENAGLIO

look 300 should not hurt you if you are hungry eat if not don't but try to keep it as close to 1200 as pos.

btw i do to eat back my workout cals.

calequestrian

I am having the same problem. I have my oatmeal in the morning, mid morning I have turkey bacon, then I have lunch and then I eat a meal before I leave work actually, but when I get home and work out I earn back calories, but I have found that I am hungry but don't want to eat after 7pm. So I loaded up on apples and almonds for the evenings. I get full fast.....

stormieweather

I suggest adding a little bit to each meal, ie: 50 calories to breakfast, lunch and dinner would be 150 calories. It's not a bad idea to leave about 1/2 or 1/3 of your exercise calories as a cushion against errors (in estimating food or exercise). Note: 7 almonds is about 50 calories based on 28 almonds = 1 oz = 170 calories.

When I work out intensely, I'm friggin ravenous afterwards, plus I need the burst of energy beforehand. So one thing I do is eat half a protein bar (Think Thin - all natural) before my workout and the other half about a half hour afterwards.

beautymkt

hi, unfortunately, you will need to eat something after your workout. try a little at a time. healthy carbs, a protein shake i find is great after a workout. it's high in protein and calories. i have worked out in the evenings as well and found that my body was wanted food. now i work out in the mornings. however, it's still the same result. i don't know why your body isn't asking for it. hope this helps. good luck

coxy1968

I do not tend to eat back my work out calories as usually when i get back its 8-8.30pm so a little bit late for me to eat however I am going to the gym on Saturday morning for an hour of cardio and I am out on the town on saturday night with friends so the calories that i gain as a bonus will come in handy for my drinks in the evening.

erickirb

I'm having a hard time eating all my calories. I can eat almost all of my calories throughout the day, but when I get home I workout. Some nights I earn back almost 300 calories. I don't really feel like eating after I workout so I don't know what to do about reaching my goal of 1200 calories a day. Does anyone else have this problem?

If you know you are going to workout estimate the burn and eat the cals during the day, spaced out. You don't have to eat more food to eat more calories, just make different food choices. Eat higher fat versions of the food you eat (milk, yogurt, cheese, salad dressing) eat nuts, seeds, and/or dehydrated fruit as a snack. Add olive oil to soups and sauces. Add avocado to salads and sandwiches. Eat nut butters with fruit, replace 1 glass of water with a glass of juice.

beautymkt

i like that idea of eating a little more calories each meal.....if you know you will be working out that night.

Beebs33

I've always been told that breakfast should be your biggest meal. I have not been able to accomplish that yet but I try. Right now lunch is my largest meal. Many people split their meals evenly. I am one for eating a lighter supper because by end of day I'm not really hungry for a huge meal after eating 4 times already. But that's just me. Right now I'm not taking in enough calories so who am I to give advise. But I do know what I need to do now.

Good luck!

hpsnickers1

I suggest adding a little bit to each meal, ie: 50 calories to breakfast, lunch and dinner would be 150 calories. It's not a bad idea to leave about 1/2 or 1/3 of your exercise calories as a cushion against errors (in estimating food or exercise). Note: 7 almonds is about 50 calories based on 28 almonds = 1 oz = 170 calories.

When I work out intensely, I'm friggin ravenous afterwards, plus I need the burst of energy beforehand. So one thing I do is eat half a protein bar (Think Thin - all natural) before my workout and the other half about a half hour afterwards.

I have the same issue. I eat something light about a half hour or so before exercise (could be some protein or a piece of fruit) and I'm soooo hungry after. Like the almonds idea. Look for high calorie but nutrient dense foods. High protein is very filling so I'd be looking for something along those lines. Peanut butter is good for this. 2 tbsp at 200 calories. The fat in it is the good kind.

hpsnickers1

I am having the same problem. I have my oatmeal in the morning, mid morning I have turkey bacon, then I have lunch and then I eat a meal before I leave work actually, but when I get home and work out I earn back calories, but I have found that I am hungry but don't want to eat after 7pm. So I loaded up on apples and almonds for the evenings. I get full fast.....

You can eat after 7pm. You can eat anytime you want. Eating something with high protein before bed kicks in the HGH (human growth hormone) which burns fat through the night. Our bodies burn calories 24/7.

Check out this post: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/179790-how-late-is-too-late-to-eat-at-night

young1726

look 300 should not hurt you if you are hungry eat if not don't but try to keep it as close to 1200 as pos.

btw i do to eat back my workout cals.

300 cals will hurt you if your limit is 1200 per day. If you're allowed 2000 per day, then no 300 will not necessarily hurt you! But if you're 1200 allowed 1200 and not eating your 300, then you're only consuming 900 calories a day! Definitely not enough for your body to replenish itself.

Try just eating a tbsp of peanut butter and a glass of milk. That's a pretty healthy way to add a lot of calories! And it's yummy...and in my opinion...not too heavy on the tummy in evening.

hpsnickers1

I'm having a hard time eating all my calories. I can eat almost all of my calories throughout the day, but when I get home I workout. Some nights I earn back almost 300 calories. I don't really feel like eating after I workout so I don't know what to do about reaching my goal of 1200 calories a day. Does anyone else have this problem?

If you know you are going to workout estimate the burn and eat the cals during the day, spaced out. You don't have to eat more food to eat more calories, just make different food choices. Eat higher fat versions of the food you eat (milk, yogurt, cheese, salad dressing) eat nuts, seeds, and/or dehydrated fruit as a snack. Add olive oil to soups and sauces. Add avocado to salads and sandwiches. Eat nut butters with fruit, replace 1 glass of water with a glass of juice.

I try and do this. If I know I'll be exercising I try and eat more during the day. It also kind of forces me to exercise when I get home so I have more calories for dinner.

MrsSanthoff

Such a great post, I have the exact same problem! I like a lot of these ideas, eating more during day, logging workout before you actually do it and/or eating healthy cal loaded snack after. Great comments! Thank you!