In need of calories

sweetiev

To anyone out there with suggestions I need to reach my calorie goal more so everyday because my body just does not like being way under 1200 even though I feel satisfied and not hungry. What would be the easiest way to add the calories without the carbs and fat. I have been a low carb person for the last 2 yrs because my body does not do well with that many. Open to any suggestions!

Crystals422

Nuts, celery with all natural peanut butter, or some fruit.

kylakesgal

Hi there....unsalted almonds are great, greek yogurt, raw veggies. I love kashi go lean cereal, it's low in calories but has great protein in it about 30 carbs per serving. I was having a terrible time reaching my 1200 calories but lately have no problem getting them in since I've been exercising more. Good luck:)

clahut

Nuts or pulses. I really like reduced fat houmous - great with carrot sticks.

incircles_lp2

I WISH I had this problem. I have such a hard time just staying at 1200 calories/day! I live a pretty active lifestyle though, so that might be a big part of it. I suggest eating nuts, eggs, or pasta to get some more calories during the day. You have to balance all the essentials. You gotta have some carbs!

llkilgore

You aren't going to like it, but the only way I can hit my calorie target is by regulating carbs. Not enough and my appetite dwindles away to nothing, and If I don't watch it, I forget to eat and end the day hundreds of calories short. The wrong, or even too much of the right sort of carbs will trigger rebound hunger and I'm either miserable or go over my budget for the day.

What I've been doing for the last month or so is planning out everything I need for the rest of my menu - non-starchy veggies, meat, etc. - and then adding good complex carbs - whole grain products, sweet potatoes, etc. - in quantities just large enough to hit the target. When I get it right, and most days I do, I have a good healthy appetite at meal time without ever being ravenous, and I'm not tempted to snack between meals.

kacylaine

I love 2 things for extra calories: Muscle Milk (the chocolate is the best) and my peanut buttter banana smoothie--put one whole banana, 2 tbsp peanut butter, and a half cup of vanilla yogurt in the blender. It feels like you're indulging in a milkshake. If it's too thick, you can thin it out with a little milk. That's one serious calorie punch smoothie, but healthy!

ladyprincess99

Kacy, I will definitely be trying out the smoothie sounds Delicious.

Giovanni_P

if you have a health food store near you, (or a section in your regular store) look for a fresh almond butter grinder. It should be loaded with fresh roasted almonds. Grab a container, flip the switch, and fill the container. Almond butter packs about 130 calories per tablespoon, (Fred Meyer, Kroger stores) and about 3.5g carbs. Not to mention it tastes delicious, and studies prove that eating almonds lowers depression.
The health benefits of almonds also include getting relief from constipation, respiratory disorders, cough, hearth disorders, anemia, impotency, and diabetes. It also helps in hair care, skin care (psoriasis), and dental care
I'm definitely gonna try kacylaine's smoothie recipe, but with almond butter instead : )