Why is it so hard to consume all my calories?

WhatitisLiz
WhatitisLiz Posts: 26 Member
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My calorie goal is at 1610 a day. Does that seem high to anyone else? I eat good and I don't go hungry. When I do feel hungry I eat. Every day I log my food and I am under my calorie goal, have not hit it once. Anyone else have this problem? Is it really a problem? If so, please share.

Also, I am new here, so any friend requests and extra motivation are certainly welcome. :-)

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,956 Member
    My calorie goal is at 1610 a day. Does that seem high to anyone else? I eat good and I don't go hungry. When I do feel hungry I eat. Every day I log my food and I am under my calorie goal, have not hit it once. Anyone else have this problem? Is it really a problem? If so, please share.

    Also, I am new here, so any friend requests and extra motivation are certainly welcome. :-)
    Eating foods that aren't calorie dense is the issue. Eat foods with higher "good" fat content, like avocados, nuts, peanut butter, etc.

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  • giggles7706
    giggles7706 Posts: 1,491 Member
    That's just about right at my calorie goal. Being more mindful and eating more vegetables and lean meats can make it a bit difficult but you just have to add in a few things here and there. Some olive oil, some peanut butter, a handful of almonds....Maybe an after dinner dessert?

    Edited to add: By dessert, I don't mean ice cream or anything. Haha. I love to have a frozen banana with some peanut butter drizzled over it as a dessert a little while after dinner.
  • charlotte12660
    charlotte12660 Posts: 7
    Making your goal is hard, I have more days that I don't reach mine (1100) then I do. I am at least with in 100 to 250 calories from it.

    You can change it if you are a long way from reaching it (400-600 calories away) at least that's what I would do.

    I had sleeve surgery so portions are small. I have to really watch what I eat to make that goal. I try to eat food very high in protein and very few sugars. I found reading labels helps me choose which food to eat for calories and protein. I am not perfect I eat junk food and fast food and on those days I am well over calories and everything else lol.

    Don't get discouraged you will get the hang of it :) It just takes time like all good things do.

    You will do fine just keep positive.
  • naomi8888
    naomi8888 Posts: 519 Member
    I asume you're eating a greater voume of food if you're now eating healthy foods as opposed to junk. If you have 100 lbs to lose I wouldn't stress about eating too little.

    A word of caution though - if you are trying to eat 100% healthy and live off fruit and veg alone I think you're setting yourself up for failure. Take it slow and ease into it. Good luck.

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