What do you eat when you have calories left over?

Cobb_66
Cobb_66 Posts: 65 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I've got quite a few hanging about wanting to get eaten by the end of today, and I was curious: What do you guys do?
Do you indulge in an otherwise sinful dessert because you have the calories available? Or do you just eat a lot of low calorie healthy things? Or high calorie healthy things even?
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  • katy4399
    katy4399 Posts: 136 Member
    Truthfully I have a hard time eating them at all. I don't want to eat just for the sake of using them, BUT I am only at 1,200 calories and I should eat them. If it's enough I will eat some ice cream :)
  • Learnin2LuvMe
    Learnin2LuvMe Posts: 465 Member
    Always something sweet for sure,I have a huge sweet tooth and always throw it into my calorie intake!!
  • CMXL
    CMXL Posts: 54 Member
    I have the same problem. I don't know how to eat over 1200 without making unhealthy choices that up my sugar and fat levels lol. Or alcohol.
  • badmediakarma
    badmediakarma Posts: 33
    Depends. If I am hungry I have a snack (yogurt, peanut butter, etc). If I am craving something sweet I will have a Skinny Cow. If I'm not really hungry but want to get some calories in I drink a glass of milk.
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    If I had extra, I'd eat whatever I felt like. But I would eat them up.
  • nlkoelle
    nlkoelle Posts: 23 Member
    I'm at 1490 calories, and always have leftover calories for the day because of exercise. I choose not to eat them, but sometimes throw in a low carb/high fiber or protein bedtime snack to help my morning blood sugar. It's nice to have the 'cushion'. Though honestly I often have over 1000 calories remaining. (I'm exercising 30 min 2x per day.)

    Looking forward to seeing everyone's responses as well.

    -Nikki
  • hookandy
    hookandy Posts: 278 Member
    It feels so "wrong" but the occasional beer and a few nuts go down a treat!
  • mes1119
    mes1119 Posts: 1,082 Member
    I don't eat anything unless I'm hungry. But if I must, I eat something healthy that I'm craving. I save my bad meals for the weekend if I have done well all week.
  • tradingfoods
    tradingfoods Posts: 64 Member
    i know we should eat them but if i am feeling good and not going hungry i sometimes just don't use them
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Yummy doesn't have to be sinful. I love a glass of chocolate milk at bedtime. There's also some amazingly delicious protein bars.

    I don't like to leave any more than 100 calories untouched.
  • caitmarshhh
    caitmarshhh Posts: 69 Member
    I'm having this problem right now! I'm going to have calories left over at the end of the day, but if I snack too much I'll go over on sodium. Maybe I'll have a banana or something? hmm...
  • kaiteboo
    kaiteboo Posts: 141 Member
    I like to have my version of dessert! Silhouette dessert yogurt or plain vanilla yogurt with added nuts and fruit! One of my fav combinations is vanilla yogurt with a spoonful of natural crunchy peanut butter, pecans, and a little bit of granola or oatmeal. Taste like a peanut butter oatmeal cookie :)
  • TotalTiger
    TotalTiger Posts: 74
    If I've been good and drunk all of my water and I have calories left, I have a glass of wine.
  • Porcelain1981
    Porcelain1981 Posts: 51 Member
    Running into the same problem.

    On non excercise days: I get used to eating only so much (it's a lot of food by the way, just healthy so doesn't count for a lot of calories), so on exercise day's if I haven't planned an upgrade in calories throughout the day I'm getting stuck with a gap at the end.

    I don't want to eat more and stretch my stomach, nor do I want to have to resort to non-clean foods. Being the weekend it's allowed me to have a few drinks, but not an everyday solution.

    I eat 10 almonds as a snack, but might need to get some more varied nuts/sweet dried fruits in??


    Anyone have some suggestions for high calorie snacks that are loaded with nutrients but not a lot to eat? Preferably non-dairy/wheat?
  • ajh1014
    ajh1014 Posts: 80 Member
    I know that they're high in sugar, but Fiber One Oats & Choc Chips really help with the sweet tooth. I also really like Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches. Cold hurts my teeth, so I have to eat them really slow.
  • christinerush
    christinerush Posts: 155
    I was wondering the same thing as I too have heap of calories left at the end of the day because of exercise and then it tells me Im not eating enough and will store fat! Do I really have to eat all those extra calories when Im not hungry?
  • Volleyballgal
    Volleyballgal Posts: 12 Member
    Veggies! Fills you up, good calories.
  • DorothyR87
    DorothyR87 Posts: 113
    If I'm craving something sweet I will have a little bit of something otherwise I save those calories as roll overs for when I go over. I'm sure it doesn't really work that way but I like to think it does and then I don't feel so bad if I go over.
  • vbonina
    vbonina Posts: 19 Member
    I try to eat nothing, but usually give in to an apple or banana.

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  • sondra216379
    sondra216379 Posts: 174 Member
    Usually peanut butter
  • spinqueen72
    spinqueen72 Posts: 406 Member
    I have a protein shake...double scoop
    Greek yogurt
    dark chocolate almonds
    english muffin with Adam's all-natural no salt added creamy peanut butter, or an apple with the p.b.
    veggies with hummus
    half serving of oatmeal with a tblsp of apple butter
    But that's just me..lol
  • jerber160
    jerber160 Posts: 2,607 Member
    ANYTHING I'M HUNGRY FOR. that way I don't feel like I'm dieting. ritz crackers with fontinella cheese is a favorite. but only 4-5 and I try to stay around a half ounce of cheese-sliced thin...maybe some thin sliced pepperoni too. rice cake with peanut butter.....lately I've been trying to get extra fruit like a banana in.. popcorn....
  • AmyM713
    AmyM713 Posts: 594 Member
    I like using extra for apple slices and peanut butter, a banana/peanut butter milkshake, and if i wasn't super hungry I might just enjoy a glass of wine to unwind from the day.
  • bademasi
    bademasi Posts: 180 Member
    I find that almond butter on crackers can put back calories for me. I am allergic to peanuts or I would eat peanut butter. But, this is healthy. Also, sunflower seeds are healthy.

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  • floweringcurrant
    floweringcurrant Posts: 112 Member
    I eat a tablespoon or two of almond butter because it's calorie dense, healthy, very delicious, and I don't have to think about making a meal, stuffing myself full when I'm not that hungry, etc. An avocado is great, too!
  • CalJur
    CalJur Posts: 627 Member
    Depends. If I'm not hungry nothing. I eat when I'm hungry only. Sometimes I will have carrots or just drink water.
  • keependuring
    keependuring Posts: 16 Member
    Don't eat anything!! I save them, so that if I have a few more calories on the weekend or a glass of wine, I am still ok for the week. As long as you have eaten enough protein for the day, SAVE THEM :).
  • Jujubie
    Jujubie Posts: 130 Member
    Milk! I used to deink about 8 glasses a day and cut most of it out but I really appreciate it when I have calories left over.
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    I've got quite a few hanging about wanting to get eaten by the end of today, and I was curious: What do you guys do?
    Do you indulge in an otherwise sinful dessert because you have the calories available? Or do you just eat a lot of low calorie healthy things? Or high calorie healthy things even?

    The other day I had quite a few calories left actually, I ended up eating two hard boiled eggs and two further oranges plus another 100ml of milk. I will not eat junk as that will just make me crave more, I really don't want to go down that road anymore.
  • Jessicaruby
    Jessicaruby Posts: 881 Member
    if i am hungry i will eat if not then i dont. but if i am hungry and have left over calories i usually eat eggs, peanut butter toast or just peanut butter (i am addicted as you will see if you look at my diary :happy: ). i love protein shakes or if i am craving something sweet i eat a hersheys dark chocolate bar (180 calories of pure heaven i swear! :wink: )

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