Can't take in enough gosh-darn calories!

blackbeltfairy

I don't know why, but as soon as I started watching what I ate, I can't take in enough calories! I usually come in about 200 cals below my recommended (almost 1400).

Then, if I decide to do something silly like exercise... for just a half hour walk and a half hour exercise tape, I'm going to have to eat 600 extra calories!

Today I have an extra 800 calories I need to eat. How on earth am I supposed to do that while eating healthily? I'd have to eat 10 apples to make up that deficit!

I'm not big on grains, other than pasta, so that's out. I'm eating more than enough food... I'm always full (sometimes TOO full), but MFP says otherwise.

Help! I know this is essential, but I can't find a way to do it without resorting to the bag of Mini-Eggs we have in the cupboard.

blackbeltfairy

I don't know why, but as soon as I started watching what I ate, I can't take in enough calories! I usually come in about 200 cals below my recommended (almost 1400).

Then, if I decide to do something silly like exercise... for just a half hour walk and a half hour exercise tape, I'm going to have to eat 600 extra calories!

Today I have an extra 800 calories I need to eat. How on earth am I supposed to do that while eating healthily? I'd have to eat 10 apples to make up that deficit!

I'm not big on grains, other than pasta, so that's out. I'm eating more than enough food... I'm always full (sometimes TOO full), but MFP says otherwise.

Help! I know this is essential, but I can't find a way to do it without resorting to the bag of Mini-Eggs we have in the cupboard.

havingitall

eat nuts or nut butter. They are higher in calories but have good nutrients

blackbeltfairy

I didn't even think to pick up the bag of Tamari almonds!

Mmm... seriously, if you haven't given them a try, they're the best nuts I've ever eaten.

MattySparky

Ditto... PEANUT BUTTER (natural unsalted is best)... average 1 tablespoon = 100 cals... you do the math... cram 4 tablespoons in your mouth and wash it down with a glass of milk and you'll have taken a huge chunk out of your remaining cals. It sounds silly but what else are you going to do?

blondie_girl14

i wouldnt freak out, so what if you dont eat all of ur calories today, its not a big deal :happy:

jennbarrette

Try drinking a glass of milk with a couple meals each day. Lots of good nutrients, and some extra calories.

blackbeltfairy

I like the peanut butter idea. Rather than eating spoonfuls, though, I think I'll whip out my old friend celery.

I wish I could drink milk... but dairy products are a no-go for me. Lactose does nasty things to me.

Thanks for all the suggestions, everyone!

pepprmnt3

You have to make sure that u eat otherwise u r putting your body in starvation mode and that is not healthy. Make sure that you eat and drink the water. Make sure that you dont go below 1200 calories otherwise you really should be watched by a doctor. Eat I do and love it cause I have not given anything up that I like I just do it in moderation, I drink wine, eat cookies and really noticing a difference. A diet is not supposed to be frustratin it is to get u in a better way Good luck

blondie_girl14

well spoken pepprmnt3

Iceprincessk25

I DESPISE you people that have a hard time eating all your calories! :laugh:

Ugh.....that is so frustrating to hear! I so wish I had your problem!

SummerBaby73

I have the same problem. I can't seem to get in my daily calories. Yesterday I had 300 plus cals left. But I wasn't to worried as long as I was over 1200 I was fine!

Falcon

try slicing up a large bananan 105 cals, 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, 100 cals, 1/4 cups of almonds 160 cals

total amount of cals 365
lots of protein and potassium goodness

kerrilucko

first off, this whole not eating grains thing REALLY frustrates me. eating healthy, whole grains is very important. They are higher in calories too, which would help you: pick up some whole grain crackers and much away on them. Add cheese to your day too, lots of calcium and higher in calories. meats are good additions too. Increase all your portion sizes ever so slightly so that you don't even notice that you're eating more, but it's reflected in your calorie intake.

Consistently eating too few calories is really harmful, and can make weight loss difficult.

HealthierMamasita

*gives iceprincess the 233 cals I have left*