What do you use your remaining calories for?

EmRobo · April 2012

If you had 500-800 calories left what would you use them on?

Most days I don't have many left, but the days I do zumba I can have 800-1000 calories left, but I don't want to just use them on sugary and sweet things which are unhealthy.

runnercheryl · April 2012

I wouldn't ever have that many spare, but usually I'll add a few extra potatoes to a meal, or an extra portion of vegetables. I DO have sugary things as well, though - chocolate biscuits make up around 300 of my calories if my meals are already too big to add to.

mrsmangomum · April 2012

I try to plan all of my meals around the total calories I'll have after my workout so I can spread them throughout the day if I'm going to work out in the evening. And then I HAVE to workout.

sjohnny · April 2012

Beer. A good Imperial Stout will have about 400 calories.

Atarahh · April 2012

I just look at them and how pretty they are.

) I may eat back 100-200 exercise calories. Scared to go further than that. Or a light sandwich or snack. Maybe a freeze pop or smart ones dessert.

Zichu · April 2012

Sometimes I have the same problems as you. If I have had a day where I have burnt quite a lot I have trouble eating all of my calories back.

You could try eat some unsalted nuts? High in calories, good fats and has some protein. I had 50g of cashews yesterday and it was almost 300 calories and it wasn't exactly filling, so if you are looking for a snack or something that isn't too filling try nuts.

You could also try dividing those calories up and spreading them throughout the week. So if you have like 500 calories to spare, just add 100 calories to the next 5 days, that way you won't feel pressured into eating a lot in one day when you just aren't that hungry. I've overeaten once and it's not nice. I struggled trying to eat back my exercise calories, you feel bloated, sweaty and I just couldn't do it lol.

alexisguardian · April 2012

I often use mine on a smoothie. I put in a litte bit of ice cream, then load in the fresh and frozen fruit. That way I manage my sugary cravings, but the fruit is actually good for me.

shovav91 · April 2012

Eat peanut butter with EVERYTHING. It's healthy and delicious!

rml_16 · April 2012

Chocolate cheesecake.

BeetleChe13 · April 2012

It depends on what my macros looks like. If I have any fat left over, I fill that up first with peanut butter or almonds. Carbs, I go for a warm bowl of oatmeal. (Helps me fall asleep too.) I had a 900 calorie deficit yesterday that I just couldn't come back from though.

76tech · April 2012

martini
scotch
beer
wine
cheese

i am not a good influence. people should probably not listen to me.

tistal · April 2012

I loan them to my kids.

BrienJD · April 2012

Eat peanut butter with EVERYTHING. It's healthy and delicious!

Especially with a hershey bar or snack size miniatures!!!!!! (Uh oh...craving setting in!)

mes1119 · April 2012

food?

megsmom2 · April 2012

I take a moment and decide what would really satisfy me RIGHT NOW and then have that, making sure to keep portions reasonable of course. A mug cake with some chocolate chips and berries is very yummy...and still easy on the diary bottom line.