finding it difficult to up cals in a healthy way!

LauriesTrying2BeFit

im trying to eat at least 1200cals but finding it difficult with how active i am! after exercise all week the most im getting is around 900-1000. the usual way i up cals is through sweets and bad carbs etc, what can i eat to up cals in a healthy way so my body doesnt store fats and i start losing weight!

pshearer7777

Nuts are usually pretty great. Almonds have a fair amount of calories per serving but they are super good for you. Even eating a half of peanut butter sandwich wouldn't be too bad.

wellbert

I posted something similar recently. The consensus was: peanut butter and avacados.

Genie30

And bananas. Maybe with the peanut butter lol!

oneIT

Wow! I wish I had these types of problems. This only becomes a problem for me when I try to eat more than 2500.

Susay2942

I have the same issue.. Add an Ensure drink for between meal snack. They now have a good assortment of flavors and multivitamen mixes. When I notice I am having a long day and have missed some calories I have one and it makes all the difference!

littleblonde200

im having this problem. Im always under 1200 and i have around 500 more in calories. Im not gonna get no where near that amount today. and i dont want to undo all my hardwork with bad foods.

Dtrmnd86

Peanut butter, almonds, (nuts are always a good choice), avocados, pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds)...

LauriesTrying2BeFit

well im having my last meal soon and still have 1200cals i need to eat and iv not even done my evening workout on bike yet which is usually 300cals so think ill have to get some peanut butter!

nina4w

Apples with peanut butter is a personal favorite!

kapeluza

-Grab spoon
-Grab peanut butter jar
-Open peanut butter jar
-Put spoon inside pb jar
-scoop
-put spoon in mouth
-swallow
-KAPOW, 200 calories.

Pandorian

Nuts, nut butters, avocado, healthy oils (olive, coconut), real butter, whole cream, whole milk as opposed to skim, full fat (and flavour) miracle whip/ mayo, full fat salad dressings... just shift some of your current low fat options to full fat versions to get extra and healthy calories.

psuLemon

Wow! I wish I had these types of problems. This only becomes a problem for me when I try to eat more than 2500.

i know the feeling (i am between 2600-3000).



Cooking foods in olive oil helps too (1 tbsp = 120 calories). Also, just like you train your body to get stronger, you need to train your body to eat more. Eat more frequently, i found eating 7 x a day has helped me.

heykatieben

Flaxseed oil, the kind with omega 3, 6 & 9 - from Whole Foods. Coconut butter is awesome... nuts... I agree, you probably want healthy fats.