Help!! But don't be negative please...

ThisIsMe_sbd

I am eating around 1300-1500 calories a day. But I am working out lots. Running 6X a week burning between 300-500 calories each run (I change it up from elevation intervals at a fast walk or I just run at 0%) + I play soccer or volleyball 3X a week. I make healthy choices but I am not losing weight. I have lost 20 pounds since Nov 15th, 2011 - but nothin since Dec 30th...

SO I think I need to eat more... But I am seriously stuffed after eating. How do I up my calories in a healthy way when I am eating healthy foods that fill me already??

PS: I am 205 pounds, 5'4", 31 years old, female, hoping to get to 145 pounds...


Not looking for the "your eating to little" or other negative comments - just support and advice please!!

Thank you

karenhs2

I don't know how attached you are to running, I realize that many who run are really attached to it. But you might consider switching out some of that cardio for weights. The female body seems to be able to adapt to cardio very easily. Training with heavy weights might put the right kind of stress on your body to make it change.

It does sound like you may need more calories. How many times are you eating a day? Are you getting plenty of Omega 3s? If not, adding some could help you in multiple ways including increasing your calories easily.

One more thought, there was a thread about a different way to use MFP that was supposed to be helpful for plateaus. If you search for the term Olivia, I think it would bring it up.

karenhs2

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/408674-the-olivia-method-the-cool-new-way-to-set-up-your-mfp-go

This is what I was referring to, the Olivia method. I have it bookmarked if/when I hit a plateau. I haven't yet. Another suggestion is circuit training. I have been using the 30 Day Shred this month which is one type of circuit training and I believe it has really revved up my metabolism. i am where you started at around 220 and I wouldn't be surprised to hit a block around 200.

ThisIsMe_sbd

Sorry I should of added that after each run I do lift weights and do squats and lunges - my whole routine is about 15 - 20 minutes..

GrandmaJackie

I am eating around 1300-1500 calories a day. But I am working out lots. Running 6X a week burning between 300-500 calories each run (I change it up from elevation intervals at a fast walk or I just run at 0%) + I play soccer or volleyball 3X a week. I make healthy choices but I am not losing weight. I have lost 20 pounds since Nov 15th, 2011 - but nothin since Dec 30th...

SO I think I need to eat more... But I am seriously stuffed after eating. How do I up my calories in a healthy way when I am eating healthy foods that fill me already??

PS: I am 205 pounds, 5'4", 31 years old, female, hoping to get to 145 pounds...


Not looking for the "your eating to little" or other negative comments - just support and advice please!!

Thank you

I just looked at your diary and it looks great! I heard if you zig zap your calories intake every day it helps! People tell me all the time I NEED TO EAT MOR but when I DO I gain a couple pounds. So you need to do whatever works for you, honey!

Pebble321

If your dilemma is how to get more calories in without feeling stuffed, then I have 2 suggestions:
- plan your meals and snacks so you don't end the day with lots of cals left.
- ditch "diet" foods and eat more calorie dense food - full fat yoghurt (natural), avocado, nut, olive oil dressing etc.

And a comment - don't automatically assume that everyone on MFP is going to be "mean". If I see something saying "don't be negative, I'm actually more likely not to answer - but I'm not feeling that contrary today!)

GrandmaJackie

I am eating around 1300-1500 calories a day. But I am working out lots. Running 6X a week burning between 300-500 calories each run (I change it up from elevation intervals at a fast walk or I just run at 0%) + I play soccer or volleyball 3X a week. I make healthy choices but I am not losing weight. I have lost 20 pounds since Nov 15th, 2011 - but nothin since Dec 30th...

SO I think I need to eat more... But I am seriously stuffed after eating. How do I up my calories in a healthy way when I am eating healthy foods that fill me already??

PS: I am 205 pounds, 5'4", 31 years old, female, hoping to get to 145 pounds...


Not looking for the "your eating to little" or other negative comments - just support and advice please!!

Thank you

I just looked at your diary and it looks great! I heard if you zig zap your calories intake every day it helps! People tell me all the time I NEED TO EAT MOR but when I DO I gain a couple pounds. So you need to do whatever works for you, honey!

nailed479

Definitely switch it up a bit!!! And maybe ad another small snack to rev up your metabolism

rrgrove

bump

jlhill7

Try adding so nuts and avocado.

Elleinnz

To get more calories add some healthy fats - coconut oil, olive oil, salmon, nuts, peanut butter, avocado and also eggs, bananas....and eat full fat yogurt, mayonnaise instead of the fat free stuff - with a few teaspoons of these foods you can add a good 300 to 400 calories a day

edit.....yep - just checked your diary - the easiest way is to replace all the low fat, fat free options in your menu with full fat options...and eat more nuts - add some salmon instead of turkey etc....

Another good option is to make your protein smoothie with some coconut milk / cream and a tablespoon of peanutbutter...

Nikkie_too

If you want to increase your calories without taking in a higher volume of food, try working in some more calorie-dense foods. Peanut butter, nuts, avocados, butter, olive oil, cheese.

Also, drinking more water might help. As part of a challenge I drank a gallon (about 4L) per day for a week. The first couple of days I felt like I'd float away, but it turns out my body really liked it. I kept up 3-3.5L for a few weeks, and I'm working my way back up to that now. Try getting 10-12 glasses a day for a week and see if your body likes it.

It can't hurt to try eating more, and it likely wouldn't do you any good to eat less. You'll find something that works for you. You're eating well, moving well and sounds like you're feeling good. The weight *has* to give it up at some point.

Oh, and have you taken measurements? Sometimes it's nice to see progress that way once every month or two. Occasionally the scale lies!

Good luck!

LabRat529

Hi Stacy. I just took a look at today's diary. Looks like you make some smart choices. Here's some simple suggestions that will get your calorie intake up without adding volume to your diet.

1) Eat whole eggs and not egg whites. Unless you've got a reason to fear the cholesterol, the egg yokes will add a healthy source of fat calories to your diet.

2) Toss a table spoon of extra virgin olive oil into your protein shake at lunch. You shouldn't really taste it, and it's not going to add volume, but it will add some fantastic fats.

3) Eat a few nuts, avocados, and other high fat foods (I know others have suggested it too). The beauty of fats is that they're 9 calories per gram, and if you consume fats that are high in poly and monounsaturated fats, you're lowering your cholesterol and doing good things for your heart and brain.