Very Under Calorie Goals

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chubswonky
chubswonky Posts: 195
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There are some days when I'm just genuinely not hungry (this is rare for me, but I'm noticing it more often) and I will be several hundred calories under my recommended amount, which is already quite low.

Will this hinder the weight loss process? Should I try to get as close to the goal as possible? I'm afraid that I'm not eating enough some days.

Any suggestions? Or information?

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  • CassieLEO
    CassieLEO Posts: 757 Member
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    What about eating some Nuts? Some almonds or something like that? You dont need to eat a ton of them to get some good calories and heart healthy fats into your diet! 16 nuts (160 calories I believe) is one serving of Almonds, and that is hardly anything!
  • chubswonky
    chubswonky Posts: 195
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    That's definitely a good idea! Thank you! :)
  • BunnyDVP
    BunnyDVP Posts: 71 Member
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    According to my doctors and my nutrionists it is VERY important to eat at least 1200 calories a day. They all stress that the body will go into "starvation mode" and hold onto fat and use lean body mass instead.

    My Personal Trainer also backs this up. I have to be very careful since I have had gastric bypass surgery to make sure that I eat the required number of calories a day.

    Try to eat nuts and fiber as much as your can. Drink milk (if you can tolerate it and like it).

    Good luck to you.
  • flutterqueen04
    flutterqueen04 Posts: 278
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    You don't have to "eat" all your calories, what about drinking? Maybe get some healthy 100% juices to sip with your meals and snacks. It will help you get your calories and some added nutritional/vitamin benefits. Think V8's, Juicy Juice, Milk, OJ. Just make sure they are not too sugary :)
  • chubswonky
    chubswonky Posts: 195
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    Oooh very good idea! Thank you! Or I could even just make some smoothies at home! :)
  • chubswonky
    chubswonky Posts: 195
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    haha i just took it a step further and immediately thought *CHOCOLATE MILK!* hah

    Thank you for the help :)
  • flutterqueen04
    flutterqueen04 Posts: 278
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    Haha, no problem. Just don't over do it on the chocolate milk!! (but if it gets you to drink more milk then go for it! Just remember all things in moderation :bigsmile: ) I love me some chocolate milk too!! :love:

    Smoothies are another good option. You can use the plain greek yogurt to get a good amount of protein with it :)

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