Struggle to eat above 1000kcal, help?

bluemorpho1247

Im ok with it, but ive been told a lot that my lack of calories is bad for me...

However I always feel full of energy and Im not lethargic, I do eat the nutrients I need and still eat a lot, just of veggies, chicken and stuff with less calories.

If i HAVE TO up my calories, whats the best way to do this? Has to be a gentle raise as im used to 800-1000 a day!

First time Ive actually got results too, so maybe this is the right thing for me as an individual anyway as everyone is different?

Thanks

mydeloo78

Nuts, avocado, full fat butter/cheese/milk.

bluemorpho1247

thanks always been told to avoid cheese if i can?

UponThisRock

Nuts, avocado, full fat butter/cheese/milk.

This. Your fat intake is awfully low.

bluemorpho1247

oki doki, I was concentrating on getting the protein and fibre more i think, so will try to eat more of those! What type of nuts?

momof2winsplus

Have a couple of eggs for breakfast.

bluemorpho1247

Love eggs! Will add my veggies to that best of both

lisakyle_11

Nuts, avocado, full fat butter/cheese/milk.

This. Your fat intake is awfully low.

and nut butters... easy to use and have higher cals plus good fats.

bluemorpho1247

so a healthier peanut butter? Just not sure what with as bread should be avoided?

UponThisRock

oki doki, I was concentrating on getting the protein and fibre more i think, so will try to eat more of those! What type of nuts?

Whatever kind you enjoy eating. I'd recommend the Diamond Habanero BBQ flavored almonds

killagb

so a healthier peanut butter? Just not sure what with as bread should be avoided?

Why should bread be avoided?? :huh:

bluemorpho1247

great! BBQ is gorgeous, thanks guys

bcattoes

oki doki, I was concentrating on getting the protein and fibre more i think, so will try to eat more of those! What type of nuts?

Most nuts are good for you. Almonds, walnuts, pecans, peanuts, brazil nuts ... or go for mixed nuts, or nut butters. Also just adding a little olive oil to your cooking will up your calorie count in a healthy way.

bcattoes

so a healthier peanut butter? Just not sure what with as bread should be avoided?

carrot or celery sticks are very good with pb. As are apple slices. Or add it to oats.

bluemorpho1247

Its full of sugars, carbs and stuff, ive heard it on a lot of fitness programmes, peers, weight loss clubs etc.
However, i dont have much carbs in my diet so may be ok! Just chose the healthier options i guess

killagb

Its full of sugars, carbs and stuff, ive heard it on a lot of fitness programmes, peers, weight loss clubs etc.
However, i dont have much carbs in my diet so may be ok! Just chose the healthier options i guess

If it fits in your goals...not a thing wrong with it...unless you have a gluten tolerance issue.

bluemorpho1247

oki doki, I was concentrating on getting the protein and fibre more i think, so will try to eat more of those! What type of nuts?

Most nuts are good for you. Almonds, walnuts, pecans, peanuts, brazil nuts ... or go for mixed nuts, or nut butters. Also just adding a little olive oil to your cooking will up your calorie count in a healthy way.

Yeah when i started losing weight i switched from veg oil to olive oil Adds 100 kcal and olives are full of good stuff! Great suggestion Thanks again, will need to find nuts i like, not a fan!

janeinspain

so a healthier peanut butter? Just not sure what with as bread should be avoided?

If you want to avoid bread, just try the peanut butter with a sliced apple. It tastes really good.

About the nuts: go for whatever you like more, I really enjoy almonds and cashews for ex. Cheese has so many possibilities with very low carb content, but if you don't like it, just go for something different.

Greek yogurt is, again, a good suggestion - go for the higher fat content.

Add some olive oil to your salads - it brings very healthy fats to your diet and helps you up the calories.

I really think that upping those calories is a good idea. Strive to never go under 1200 cals/day.

bluemorpho1247

Its full of sugars, carbs and stuff, ive heard it on a lot of fitness programmes, peers, weight loss clubs etc.
However, i dont have much carbs in my diet so may be ok! Just chose the healthier options i guess

If it fits in your goals...not a thing wrong with it...unless you have a gluten tolerance issue.

Not that im aware of Tho, wheat in general sometimes gives me muscle pains, but not so much that i cant cope

Hollybot

Add olive oil to soups or pastas

bluemorpho1247

so a healthier peanut butter? Just not sure what with as bread should be avoided?

If you want to avoid bread, just try the peanut butter with a sliced apple. It tastes really good.

About the nuts: go for whatever you like more, I really enjoy almonds and cashews for ex. Cheese has so many possibilities with very low carb content, but if you don't like it, just go for something different.

Greek yogurt is, again, a good suggestion - go for the higher fat content.

Add some olive oil to your salads - it brings very healthy fats to your diet and helps you up the calories.

I really think that upping those calories is a good idea. Strive to never go under 1200 cals/day.

Thanks. When i did i gained 3lbs, and my fat % of body went up 10% !