My calorie goal is 1240, but I have trouble getting there!

servilia

:huh: :noway:

sdailey4

Drink your calories then, protein shake made w/milk instead of water. NUTS!!! Avocado... put cheese on your food...

I have had the same problem. Here's an idea of how I get my calories in...

Breakfast: 2 eggs, bacon, grapefruit or peanut butter sandwhich on wheatberry bread (100 calories per slice) or a protein shake made w/milk cherry yogurt and chocolate protein mix
snack, fruit, nuts, yougurt, cheese, etc
lunch, fish sticks or fish, or chicken w/fruits or veggies or both
snack same as above
dinner:typically includes a whole grain pasta otherwise I don't think I could get my calories in...but if I'm short I add cheese to whatever it is, or for one of my meals it's "unhealthy" so I get enough calories in,

I'd rather get my calories in then keep my metabolism down so if I need a treat to get me there I do it. I am typically in the gym 6 days a week so after my exercise calories I am supposed to be over 2000 calories so I shoot for 1700-1800 and it has given me more energy to get thru my day and the gym and I have seen better loss then before

mdelcott

Also Im sorry but you also said that you workout 3 or 4 times a day!! This excessive working out and low cal eating sounds a little like an eating disorder to me. Just my 2 cents

MaximalLife

My calorie goal is set at 1240 a day. However, by the time I finish dinner on most days, I'm only up to 800 or 900. That includes three meals and two snacks. I finish the day full, but I'm worried that I'm not getting enough calories. I've been eating a lot of turkey products (ground, bacon, etc), chicken, and vegetables since I'm staying away from white carbs. Do I need to eat more red meat and dairy products?

And yes, I do try to stick to a low-carb plan.

What is so hard?
Eat a burger, peanut butter and jelly sandwich or something - anything to get your calories up.

It's not like we suddenly forgot how to eat.

Rude.

Its not overly rude, its true!!! 1200 calories a day is NOTHING!! and seriously how can 3 meals and 2 snack equal 800 calories!!??? are the main courses water?!

Some people are very thin skinned, but this is an open forum, so the issue is how to get calories up - not whether or not being direct is rude.

Forget that.

High calories was not a problem for any of us gaining weight, so how can it be an issue now?
Just eat.
Fry some fish or chicken, eat cheese and crackers....the list is endless.

Good Luck !

heathersmilez

My calorie goal is set at 1240 a day. However, by the time I finish dinner on most days, I'm only up to 800 or 900. That includes three meals and two snacks. I finish the day full, but I'm worried that I'm not getting enough calories. I've been eating a lot of turkey products (ground, bacon, etc), chicken, and vegetables since I'm staying away from white carbs. Do I need to eat more red meat and dairy products?

And yes, I do try to stick to a low-carb plan.

What is so hard?
Eat a burger, peanut butter and jelly sandwich or something - anything to get your calories up.

It's not like we suddenly forgot how to eat.

Rude.

Perhaps but this thread gets posted multiple times a day, EVERYDAY and there is a reason why people were overweight to begin with, from eating too much! Therefore it's hard for those of us who have a healthily lifestyle to listen to people who were eating 3000+ cals a day and now can't hit 1000. Just making a point in defense of the person who wrote the comment you have deemed to be rude - I'm not personally attacking the op.

jennifer2977

Wow, one would think that posting on here would bring support and encouragement. Not sarcasm and rudeness. Probably the last time I post on here.

Thanks to those who answered kindly, it's very appreciated.

I don't think that most people were being rude, but you were kind of shooting down everything we suggested. It's easy to fill 400 calories if you eat a few items that are full fat.

djkshdfd

Wow, one would think that posting on here would bring support and encouragement. Not sarcasm and rudeness. Probably the last time I post on here.

Thanks to those who answered kindly, it's very appreciated.

I don't think that most people were being rude, but you were kind of shooting down everything we suggested. It's easy to fill 400 calories if you eat a few items that are full fat.

:drinker:

Pocket_Pixi

Wow, one would think that posting on here would bring support and encouragement. Not sarcasm and rudeness. Probably the last time I post on here.

Thanks to those who answered kindly, it's very appreciated.

Really? I haven't seen sarcasm or rudness on here. Most people are trying to help you get your calories up. Open your diary up and show people what you are eating, the easiest way to get advice on food is to show people exactly how much and what you are eating.

nnapieralski

whoops....three or four times a week. Sorry!!!!

Also Im sorry but you also said that you workout 3 or 4 times a day!! This excessive working out and low cal eating sounds a little like an eating disorder to me. Just my 2 cents

servilia

I have to roll my eyes when I see these topics. Really?? People have a hard time eating? How did they get overweight in the first place?

sarah829522

Smoothies in the AM - you could add protein powder to it, even two scoops if you're already doing 1 scoop. Add a banana along with the berries.

KXanthos

Nuts are great! Pistaccios, almonds, peanuts...they'll add calories and they are a great source of protein. I'd caution you against low carb diets though, I've done low carb several times and while I do lose quickly, I also gained it back quickly. Low carb is a GREAT way to lose, but it doesn't provide the education you need to keep it off....

kjh1204

I actually have the same problem most days. I now usually snack on oat cakes with avocado as that really boosts the calories but is still healthy and fully of good fats, or nuts for the same reason. Do you like oily fish? Having some trout or tuna instead of red meat will help.

djkshdfd

I have to roll my eyes when I see these topics. Really?? People have a hard time eating? How did they get overweight in the first place?

Amen. Like I said earlier, just add something in that you used to eat before that led to your intial gains. That's what I do on big exercise days to get enough calories.

:drinker:

rileamoyer

Wow, one would think that posting on here would bring support and encouragement. Not sarcasm and rudeness. Probably the last time I post on here.

Thanks to those who answered kindly, it's very appreciated.

Don't take rudeness personally, some folks just don't realize it is hard to read the written word and understand intent. Please open your diary so folks can see what you are doing and offer some real suggestions. If you like milk, drink some, Eat other kinds of nuts. Make sure you eat several snacks during the day (I eat 6 times a day), there are lots of ways, just sometimes it is hard to think of them. Have dessert, it won't hurt if you just have a small portion. The way you are eating now needs to be the way you are willing to eat the r est of your life (only in slightly different portions). If you think of it that way it becomes a little easier. Good luck hun.

sdailey4

Perhaps but this thread gets posted multiple times a day, EVERYDAY and there is a reason why people were overweight to begin with, from eating too much! Therefore it's hard for those of us who have a healthily lifestyle to listen to people who were eating 3000+ cals a day and now can't hit 1000. Just making a point in defense of the person who wrote the comment you have deemed to be rude - I'm not personally attacking the op.


Actually not everyone who is over weight has been eating over 3k calories a day, some have made it by on 500-700 w/ binge days of even 1200 and the body stores every single bit of fat that is taken in b/c it is fighting for survival. So please don't assume you know where everyone is coming from

LorinaLynn

Mix vanilla protein powder with chocolate milk. Around 300 calories and about 35g of protein. And deeeeeelicious!

nnapieralski

And no, this isn't a plea for attention. I was hoping that people who respond positively and actually help me to do better. And most of you guys have. Thank you. But for those who have been rude, belittled my asking for help, or questioned what I'm saying....it's that kind of attitude that makes people reluctant to ask for help in dieting and weight loss.

I've been doing perfectly okay on my own....guess I'll have to stick to that.

beckipercy

Happens to me quite often actually. Never sure how it has happened, but it does. SO, I just treat myself

Have something like wotsits or walkers sunbites, not overly bad for you, but not great either. Or make your calories up with drinks, hot chocolate or fresh fruit juice?

wonca

If you're still having problems adding the calories and need another suggstion, try a couple protein bars thrown in with your snacks and meals. The one's I eat at 400 calories each, but I know there are one's out there around the 200 calorie mark.

eve7166

I totally feel your pain... I use to eat BAD food which I no longer eat... and eating salads with chicken I can not seem to make my calores... i eat a yogart for bf about 190 calories... and eat two salads or chicken with some veggie for dinner and a pudding for snack..averg about 1100 calories.. yesterday i even drank half a sprite to get some cals in abd went over on sugar! ahhh

SergeantSunshine_reused

My calorie goal is set at 1240 a day. However, by the time I finish dinner on most days, I'm only up to 800 or 900. That includes three meals and two snacks. I finish the day full, but I'm worried that I'm not getting enough calories. I've been eating a lot of turkey products (ground, bacon, etc), chicken, and vegetables since I'm staying away from white carbs. Do I need to eat more red meat and dairy products?

And yes, I do try to stick to a low-carb plan.

What is so hard?
Eat a burger, peanut butter and jelly sandwich or something - anything to get your calories up.

It's not like we suddenly forgot how to eat.

Rude.

Its not overly rude, its true!!! 1200 calories a day is NOTHING!! and seriously how can 3 meals and 2 snack equal 800 calories!!??? are the main courses water?!

I'm not saying it's not true?!!?!!!! I'm saying the way he said it was rude!~!!!?!?!?!!!! -___-

Yes I expect everything anyone ever says to me to be sugar coated a delivered with a hug! And possibly a kitten.

sdailey4

And no, this isn't a plea for attention. I was hoping that people who respond positively and actually help me to do better. And most of you guys have. Thank you. But for those who have been rude, belittled my asking for help, or questioned what I'm saying....it's that kind of attitude that makes people reluctant to ask for help in dieting and weight loss.

I've been doing perfectly okay on my own....guess I'll have to stick to that.

I got this same kind of response when I asked for help it was mixed, and I have added the healthy fats as some have suggested. My friend that I started this journey w/me came from the side of eating 5000 plus calories a day, and has dropped 20lbs to my 15 and she dropped it in about 3 weeks vs my 3 months b/c I am trying to repair my metabolism from years of being told by my dad that I was too fat and didn't need to be eating (whatever it was regardless of its nutritional content) and constantly told I was doing everything wrong. I would accomplish many days not eating or drinking until dinner...and now being a stay at home mom that influenced my son who is almost 5 into a similar eating pattern which is one of the biggest reasons I am striving so hard to change it. So just keep your head up high take the good advice given and leave the rest where it is...

ladyraven68

Treat yourself - Have a glass of wine.

Pocket_Pixi

I'm not saying it's not true?!!?!!!! I'm saying the way he said it was rude!~!!!?!?!?!!!! -___-

Yes I expect everything anyone ever says to me to be sugar coated a delivered with a hug! And possibly a kitten.

Kittens would be nice... maybe even a puppy.

allysabee

I think the best advice would come if your diary was open for people to look at and make suggestions.

SergeantSunshine_reused

But to answer your question:

This situation is a bit harder since you do not like so many foods. But I think I can help you! Since I have had to do the same a few times.
Do you like squash, and what other veggies do you normally eat? Garlic? Do you like any other sort of nuts? Do you have protein powder?

FearAnLoathing

I have to roll my eyes when I see these topics. Really?? People have a hard time eating? How did they get overweight in the first place?

That is an ignorant thing to say. Do you belive in starvation mode? I gained 100 pounds and I was not over eating that might have been YOUR problem but not everyones

servilia

I'm not saying it's not true?!!?!!!! I'm saying the way he said it was rude!~!!!?!?!?!!!! -___-

Yes I expect everything anyone ever says to me to be sugar coated a delivered with a hug! And possibly a kitten.

Kittens would be nice... maybe even a puppy.

My kitten had better be ribbon wrapped or I might wail and cry.

servilia

I have to roll my eyes when I see these topics. Really?? People have a hard time eating? How did they get overweight in the first place?

That is an ignorant thing to say. Do you belive in starvation mode? I gained 100 pounds and I was not over eating that might have been YOUR problem but not everyones

So you gained weight from the calories in the excessive air you breathed? Or too many calories in water? I'm confused.