How do you get to 1500 calories

xoalyssaox
xoalyssaox Posts: 318 Member
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How do you get to 1200-1500 calories?

I cannot figure out how to do this without at least one serving of bread and one of pasta each day? Thanks!
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  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    What's wrong with bread or pasta?
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    How do you get to 1200-1500 calories?

    I cannot figure out how to do this without at least one serving of bread and one of pasta each day? Thanks!

    And the problem with that is what exactly? Unless you have grain intolerances, it does you no harm. Eat lots of fruit, meat and veg and allow yourself grains and bread and pasta as well as ocassional treats. Balance!
  • MelMena
    MelMena Posts: 152 Member
    Make it whole grain bread and pasta and you are good. Don't be afraid to eat bread or pasta.
  • steviegreeks
    steviegreeks Posts: 35 Member
    Bread rocks.
  • fitnessfashionista17
    fitnessfashionista17 Posts: 16 Member
    eat brown rice, quinoa or beans instead. And if you need extra calories you should have almonds or walnuts or some other type of nut.
  • dreanance
    dreanance Posts: 246
    Or baked potato/sweet potato? Nuts? Nut butters on fruit? Advacado? Brown rice? Farro? Quinoa? Oatmeal? Fruit? Dried fruit? Yogurt? Cottage cheese? Beans?
  • HMVOL7409
    HMVOL7409 Posts: 1,588 Member
    It is easier than one thinks. 3 main meals 300-400 cals each and 2 inbetween meal snacks around 150.


    Edit: To add, we eat 100% Whole Wheat bread or sweet potatos everyday. Bread and pasta are not the devil. (Unless you're intolerant)
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I regularly eat breads, pasta, rice and potatoes. Yum.
  • Fergie21
    Fergie21 Posts: 46 Member
    Erm slightly confussed. I eat alot of pasta, rice and bread, should i not be eating it? ;/
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    I would eat 1 box of oreo cookies.......that would do it.
  • skittles8810
    skittles8810 Posts: 67
    I eat 100% whole grains. I make mine from scratch so I know what's in it. I eat lots of veggies and fruits too. I have my off days, but lots of mine come from protein and carbs. I bike mega miles so I need the carbs!
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    What's wrong with bread and pasta?? (unless you have intolerances) I don't have much bread but I have pasta every single day, probably 99% of the time. I also find it hard to stay UNDER 2000 a day! Still losing.
  • xoalyssaox
    xoalyssaox Posts: 318 Member
    I don't know thats why I am asking. I love it, but I always see people saying to just eat fruits, veggies and meats..
    Erm slightly confussed. I eat alot of pasta, rice and bread, should i not be eating it? ;/
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    Depends on the day.
    If I lift im all about breads and pasta.
    1200-3k is easy if you have the right Protein and fat settings.
    Then just fill with natural carbs.
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    I don't know thats why I am asking. I love it, but I always see people saying to just eat fruits, veggies and meats..
    Erm slightly confussed. I eat alot of pasta, rice and bread, should i not be eating it? ;/
    It's fine. If thats the reason you asked the question, just discount it as you were probably attacked by the Low Carb brigade.
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
    check out my diary - I do not eat bread or pasta -- think outside the box my friend, there's a whole world of food out there, it's not that hard.
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    I don't know thats why I am asking. I love it, but I always see people saying to just eat fruits, veggies and meats..
    Erm slightly confussed. I eat alot of pasta, rice and bread, should i not be eating it? ;/

    I'd ignore those people tbh.
    Sure, if that's what they're happy doing and it works for them, then that's great! :smile: Yet I love pasta way too much to give it up and I'm still getting results (so would most people, as long as their within their calorie goal) so no reason to change it. Do what works for you!
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    What do you mean? I just eat whatever I want lol... I don't see what's wrong with pasta and bread.
  • spngebobmyhero
    spngebobmyhero Posts: 823 Member
    if you want examples on how to get to or beyond 1500 calories without bread or pasta, take a look at my diary. I'm gluten, grain, legume free. I have a gluten intolerance and many do without realizing it. It makes me feel terrible and the grains and legumes give me gas, which is super unpleasant and unnecessary.
  • pumalama
    pumalama Posts: 140 Member
    the best is pasta with baguette bread in the same meal :)
  • Pspetal
    Pspetal Posts: 426 Member
    You can definitely eat pasta, bread, or any other carb. I'd go crazy otherwise! Having been brought up on an Indian diet, I cannot eat veggies without rotis (unleavened bread) or rice without lentils. As long as you aren't eating just bread or just pasta and getting your 20-30% of protein per day, you're doing ok! Don't stress out about it. Everyone's bodies respond to different foods...
  • graelwyn
    graelwyn Posts: 1,340 Member
    Personal choice really. I do not eat bread or pasta if I can help it as I seem to get issues with wheat these days.
    I do, however, eat baked potatoes, sweet potatoes, brown/wild/red rice, quinoa and rice noodles.
    I also eat a lot of greek yoghurt with seeds and pb2 mixed in which adds calories.
    Cottage cheese, fish, fruit, rice cakes, some chocolate. I have no issues hitting 2000, let alone 1500.
  • quiksandy
    quiksandy Posts: 246 Member
    You are kidding, right? I have no problem eating up to my calories and I eat 1850 a day. Many times I even go over. I just snack constantly and it all adds up. And yes, I eat pasta and bread. Heck, the other day I ate Oreos and Beef Jerky for dinner. Bread sounds healthy in comparison!
  • Musikelektronik
    Musikelektronik Posts: 739 Member
    How do you get to 1200-1500 calories?

    I cannot figure out how to do this without at least one serving of bread and one of pasta each day? Thanks!

    So what? Look, I've lost 14 lbs. in the last 7.5 weeks, eating bread and/or pasta every day. I even eat Red Baron frozen pizza, for cryin' out loud.
  • aproc
    aproc Posts: 1,033 Member
    How do you NOT get to 1500 calories if you want to? I have days where I don't have many carbs and go over 2000. Eat bigger portions, more meals throughout the day, add some calorie/nutrient dense foods like nut butters, nuts, avocados, etc.
  • harlanJEN
    harlanJEN Posts: 1,089 Member
    There are lots of food choices - not difficult at all to eat 1500 calories a day.

    Nuts
    Nut Butter
    Cheese
    Greek Yogurt w/ berries
    Protein bar
    Scrambled Eggs
    Bacon
    Tuna

    Just off the top of my head - some quick "go to" foods that are protein-rich, healthy fats

    And Carbs - they are not bad. Everything in proportion. For ME - grain carbs are a trigger and tend to push out other foods. So, I steadfastly try to get my protein in that I need and then let the other macros fall in where they may. I'm a NUT for nut butter and nuts - so I always have plenty of healthy fats. Full fat or reduced fat cheese - that is filling, protein rich. 1 oz. is a serving size.

    Please educate yourself on nutrition and food choices - there are TONS of good foods out here and we must fuel our bodies.

    Peace out.

    Jen
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/harlanJEN
  • Salasel
    Salasel Posts: 69 Member
    1500 divided by 5 is only 300 calories per meal.
    For Breakfast: Nonfat Greek yogurt with a little granola or perhaps a egg white omelet with spinach grilled chicken and feta. I’m also a fan of naked smoothies.

    AM Snack: Protein shake or a Cliff bar or Peanut butter and apples or Peanut butter on a banana

    For Lunch: Leftovers if you cook a healthy dinner the left overs make a great lunch the day after it also helps with portion control. Or a salad from Subway.

    PM Snack: Protein shake or a Clif bar or Peanut butter and apples or Peanut butter on a banana

    Dinner: Grilled fish, Chicken or even a small steak (bison is awesome) . With mashed cauliflower or a baked sweet potato. Whole fresh foods are your friends and they can be very tasty


    Good luck
  • marie_2454
    marie_2454 Posts: 881 Member
    I'm not sure what you think is wrong with bread or pasta, but I eat at least 1,500 calories and don't eat very much bread or pasta (not a big sandwich or pasta person). My diary is open so feel free to check it out if you want :)
  • Saruman_w
    Saruman_w Posts: 1,531 Member
    I really see no problem here... if you're able to eat bread or pasta and it fits daily goal.. then why not eat it? As long as you're meeting your goals you should still lose weight.
  • toriaenator
    toriaenator Posts: 423 Member
    if i have calories left, i eat a massive bowl of greek yoghurt with peanut butter, cereal, fruit, or whatever i feel like adding :D

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