I need more calories!! Help!

adjones5
adjones5 Posts: 938 Member
edited September 25 in Food and Nutrition
I have trouble eating enough calories everyday. I know it will damage my metabolism if I eat too little for a period of time but I just don't have an appetite and I when I do feel hungry I get full very quickly. Anyone know any healthy high calorie foods or have any tips?

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  • uubulldawg06
    uubulldawg06 Posts: 102 Member
    peanut butter is a great way to boost your calories. its taste good with apples, on whole wheat toast, or just by the spoonful.
  • elvb
    elvb Posts: 423 Member
    Nuts! I buy almonds when I remember to while I'm out shopping. High in calories and good for you!
  • Jacquelyn913
    Jacquelyn913 Posts: 300 Member
    All natural peanut butter, or just any nuts in general (unsalted). Protein shakes are pretty good too.
  • Elzecat
    Elzecat Posts: 2,916 Member
    maybe add a little healthy fats, like avocados, nuts...? mm and yeah peanut butter is another great idea!
  • christina_michelle
    christina_michelle Posts: 225
    both above as well as avocado.
  • ashleyk_xox
    ashleyk_xox Posts: 158 Member
    Nuts. You can add them to your cereal or salad. Peanut Butter. Avocados. Bananas. Olive Oil.
  • amydcarlson
    amydcarlson Posts: 136 Member
    Have pretzels smeared with peanut butter and Nutella...It tastes like peanut butter Twix! :love:
  • mermaid1972
    mermaid1972 Posts: 1
    nuts are definately good. Also you can eat bars higher in carbs before you train and it helps up your calories. The Power Bars and Winners bars are around 200-230 calories, and they are light because they are designed to eat before a long run when you dont really want much in your stomache. I use them before my long run and it is amazing to see the difference in performance.. Good luck
  • momsey
    momsey Posts: 2
    It is worth the investment to see a nutritionist for an accurate evalutation of your current caloric intake and what you need to increase your calories in a healthy way. You may need more calories to fuel your energy requirements for working out (endurance or strength training), and I would not take the risk of figuring it out for myself. Too many fads with nutrition and supplement advice lead to mistakes, which could make you more vulnerable to an injury. Insurance may even cover the visit., It is important to have enough calories but, it needs to be distributed in a health way.
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