EATING BMR CALORIES

frannyannemum

Hi,

I am am mum of a 2 year old and a nearly 4 year old. My eldest has severe learning difficulties. Whilst I am sure I am not the only one out there in this position, I do find it really difficult to eat my BMR calories (which is set at 1456 a day). I have three proper meals a day but do try and fit in a workout early morning so only want something small for breakfast. My hubby works very long hours (normally 5.30-6.00 morning to 7.00 evening) so we don't normally sit down and having dinner until after the boys are in bed(about 8.00ish). I don't like having a really big dinner as it sits in my stomach for the rest of the night. I have tried eating dinner when my children do but because my youngest is a pain eating my meal is normally cold by the time I get to enjoy it.

I don't really want to get into the habit of snacking just to make up the calories.

Any suggestions would be gratefully received.

:happy:

gooiyw

Actually, if your snacks are healthy, I think its better to eat smaller meals and many snacks.

frannyannemum

Thank you, think I will get some grapes and blueberries today :happy:

EmRobo

Hello

I am the same as you my 4 year old has special/additional needs (will pm you )

Re food etc, the days I know I will do a big work out I have decided to make things which are healthy but have lots of calories, so tea tonight is macaroni cheese (homemade) so the cheese etc will bump up the calories, plus I will have more than 90g of pasta

I am also trialling something new this week and trying to have lots of small snacks (fruit) etc, and I also eat the nakd bars which are good for a snack and decent on calories

missprincessjenny

I think it is better to do 5 or 6 small meals through out the day. Than three large meals. You need your BMR calories just to perform bodily functions. You subtract from your TDEE to lose weight.