Gah! Moan time

hbunting86
hbunting86 Posts: 952 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Mini moan time.

I've had a real full-on day, done heaps of exercise and have consequently lots of calories left.

I'm meeting a friend for a drink later, so that will use a few (just vodka, lime and soda and only one as I'm up at 5:30am for a run) - any ideas how to use up a few more?

I don't obsess either way about 'eating back' exercise calories - sometimes when you're full you're full. It's also that TOM so I'm already pretty bloated and grumpy (hence the moan).

Hmmm ideas folks please!

Replies

  • abrantner
    abrantner Posts: 90
    Peanut butter on crackers or a handful of nuts.
  • babyworms
    babyworms Posts: 1,304 Member
    Protein shake? When i have excess calories i make up an awesome shake with a banana, chocolate protein powder, and a cup of no fat milk. It's delicious and uses up about 300 of my extra cal!
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Stealing from a friend "Peanut Butter + Spoon"

    I did this tonight :D
  • Eleanorjanethinner
    Eleanorjanethinner Posts: 563 Member
    Fries with your drink! Mmm... fries...
  • hbunting86
    hbunting86 Posts: 952 Member
    Haha annoyingly I can't STAND peanut butter!!!

    There are so many lovely looking recipes on here, and people usually say nuts in terms of using up cals, but I just can't stomach them :( wish I could.

    If I had avocado in, that'd be a sure fire hit. I have to head out anyway, so I could pick up a protein bar/shake as I need one for the morning anyway. If I'm getting more serious about exercise I REALLY need to learn to plan more! Haha
  • abrantner
    abrantner Posts: 90
    Bummer about the peanut butter... What about cheese?
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Oooohh I could see that making things harder! I love pistachios and peanuts xD
    I would stock up on avocados then! I eat them plain to get in calories too, so high in potassium so you get a little bonus there :]

    Good luck! Protein bar is a good on the go option :]
  • PsiChi
    PsiChi Posts: 157
    If youre not trying to gain weight being under your daily macros is a good thing..
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    MFP has a built in deficit. Should be trying to get close to your calorie goal every day.
  • Crystalchaos72
    Crystalchaos72 Posts: 531
    Hard boiled eggs or scrambled. Cottage cheese, cheese, avacado. Not all together oif course...lol
  • ChrisStoney
    ChrisStoney Posts: 479 Member
    Oh I thought this was about some othe moan....
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Hard boiled eggs or scrambled. Cottage cheese, cheese, avacado. Not all together oif course...lol

    Hmm could make an interesting omelet! xD
  • Meggles63
    Meggles63 Posts: 916 Member
    Nachos!
  • hbunting86
    hbunting86 Posts: 952 Member
    Thanks :)

    I've been doing contract window cleaning at holiday homes so it's really intense cleaning for like 8hrs per day... suffice it to say I'm tired!

    Going to treat myself to a nice risotto and glass of wine tonight with it being Friday... but other than that I'm just too exhausted to do anything at all. Will stock up on avocado and I like the idea of eggs and cheese too :)
This discussion has been closed.

Categories