Meals Under 500 Calories

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  • GeorgiaWin
    GeorgiaWin Posts: 23 Member
    Can't find the-positive-place
  • GeorgiaWin
    GeorgiaWin Posts: 23 Member
    My Lunch: 201 calories total

    Daisy Brand - Low Fat Cottage Cheese 2% Small Curd, 1/2 cup (113.5g) 90cal
    Cherry Tomatoes - Fresh, 5 tomato 20 cal
    Cucumber - Peeled, raw, 0.75 cup, sliced 11 cal
    Jell-O (Jello) - Sugar Free Low Calorie Lemon-Lime Gelatin, 1 snack cup 10 cal
    Kroger String Cheese - Low Moistrue Part Skim Mozzarella Twists, 1 piece 70 cal

    And that keeps you satisfied for how long until the gnawing in your stomach starts? And not how long by drowning it with water to make it longer.

    What a horrible thing to say, why be so mean?!

    This is exactly why I left this site before. I have lost 72 pounds so far and I enjoy the tools on this site, but sometimes the attitudes do not mesh well. I just figured we could all bounce ideas off of one another.


    Feel free to join my group- I made it because the forums get so ugly. I rarely participate anymore. It's called the Positive Place. Here's the link: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/6100-the-positive-place

    Can't find this group, but would really like to join!
  • mcarter99
    mcarter99 Posts: 1,666 Member
    It's funny, my reaction was - all my meals are under 500 calories! I ate at a restaurant last night and had a big salad that was maybe 800 calories and felt so overstuffed after.

    I'm not so sure calorie count is what accounts for a lot of my fullness. I was having steel cut oats for breakfast that were around 175 calories for the serving. I picked up some flax meal and added 2 t. per serving and found it gave me heartburn. So the next day I cut my portion of the oat/flax mix in half and found I wasn't hungry again until like 1pm, 5 hours later! So I did that all week and found the same thing. But this serving was only 106 calories, so it was much LESS than the original. I think it's the fat in the flax that keeps me more satisfied (and can give me heartburn, eggs do, too).

    To the OP- Don't listen to the haters. This is a good blog. LOL, I mean thread.
  • That might work for you, but it wouldn't even last me an hour. A body needs more than that. Anybody's body, including yours.:smile:

    It works for me, and works for many. Especially a diabetic who has to eat 5/6 small meals a day to keep their sugar level at a manageable number. Not everyone is the same, this is for people 'wanting' to eat meals less than 500 calories. For me, I 'want' to eat meals with small amounts of calories, in order to maintain my sugar levels.

    If it is not for you, then don't do it. But, don't assume everyone is the same either. These are ideas and suggestions....for those wanting to try them.

  • To the OP- Don't listen to the haters. This is a good blog. LOL, I mean thread.

    This made me laugh :)
  • delilah47
    delilah47 Posts: 1,658
    That might work for you, but it wouldn't even last me an hour. A body needs more than that. Anybody's body, including yours.:smile:

    It works for me, and works for many. Especially a diabetic who has to eat 5/6 small meals a day to keep their sugar level at a manageable number. Not everyone is the same, this is for people 'wanting' to eat meals less than 500 calories. For me, I 'want' to eat meals with small amounts of calories, in order to maintain my sugar levels.

    If it is not for you, then don't do it. But, don't assume everyone is the same either. These are ideas and suggestions....for those wanting to try them.

    Take a chill pill. This would work for a snack for me, but certainly not a meal. I eat 3 meals and 3 snacks. Semantics.
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
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    My Lunch: 201 calories total

    Daisy Brand - Low Fat Cottage Cheese 2% Small Curd, 1/2 cup (113.5g) 90cal
    Cherry Tomatoes - Fresh, 5 tomato 20 cal
    Cucumber - Peeled, raw, 0.75 cup, sliced 11 cal
    Jell-O (Jello) - Sugar Free Low Calorie Lemon-Lime Gelatin, 1 snack cup 10 cal
    Kroger String Cheese - Low Moistrue Part Skim Mozzarella Twists, 1 piece 70 cal

    Not much protein there.

    Cottage cheese and string cheese contains protein. Define "not much".
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    My Lunch: 201 calories total

    Daisy Brand - Low Fat Cottage Cheese 2% Small Curd, 1/2 cup (113.5g) 90cal
    Cherry Tomatoes - Fresh, 5 tomato 20 cal
    Cucumber - Peeled, raw, 0.75 cup, sliced 11 cal
    Jell-O (Jello) - Sugar Free Low Calorie Lemon-Lime Gelatin, 1 snack cup 10 cal
    Kroger String Cheese - Low Moistrue Part Skim Mozzarella Twists, 1 piece 70 cal

    And that keeps you satisfied for how long until the gnawing in your stomach starts? And not how long by drowning it with water to make it longer.

    Well, I ate at noon and that was over 3 hours ago and I am not hungry. I just wanted to start a blog to share meals under 500 calories for those of us on a very strict and low calorie count. Sometimes you have to get inventive and you need other ideas too.
    This isn't a blog...

    I was not trying to make it into a blog, but I can see no matter what; the wrong impression is made from this forum. I was only trying to help others who needed ideas, including myself. Maybe if I do not post anything, the forum will just go away. I hope so, because this is to much drama from just trying to help gather ideas.

    OP whatever you do, CONTINUE.

    Ignore all those that continually gripe at you, because they are just not worth it. Some people think you have to stuff your face all day and do not understand that not everybody wants to live like that.

    For what it's worth, I consider your brekkie very tasty looking and am going to try it myself xxx
  • cateyjo
    cateyjo Posts: 108
    I'm with you!! Need variety.
  • kaddydaddy
    kaddydaddy Posts: 60 Member
    I just made up some homemade chili from dry beans, and according to MFP is 75-80 cal a cup! There's no shortage of flavor in this thing, and it's filling!


    Baked fish, with jasmine rice and veggies is another one you can fill up on without giving up much calories. I could eat a HUGE portion, and only spend a few hundred calories.

    Hope These are helpful!
  • Elen_Sia
    Elen_Sia Posts: 638 Member
    My egg salad:

    4 hardboiled large eggs
    Minced onion
    Minced garlic
    Ground black pepper
    ½ cup Fage 0% plain non-fat Greek yogurt

    313 calories
    6g carbs
    0g fiber
    20g fat
    34g protein
    241mg sodium
  • kshiraakshara
    kshiraakshara Posts: 119 Member
    I like making fattoush. I change it up a lot and use whatever veggies I have on hand but this is the recipe I started from:
    http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2009/09/recipe-for-fattoush-lebanese-crumbled.html

    I normally replace the lettuce with spinach, omit the sumac because I don't have any, and use less olive oil (more like 1/8 cup). Sometimes to make it more hearty I chop up some chicken or fish and mix that in as well. It's good with strawberries too.. really anything you want to throw in can work. As long as you don't go crazy with the olive oil or pita bread, it's easily under 500 calories for a very large serving.
  • Taneil27
    Taneil27 Posts: 253
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    My Lunch: 201 calories total

    Daisy Brand - Low Fat Cottage Cheese 2% Small Curd, 1/2 cup (113.5g) 90cal
    Cherry Tomatoes - Fresh, 5 tomato 20 cal
    Cucumber - Peeled, raw, 0.75 cup, sliced 11 cal
    Jell-O (Jello) - Sugar Free Low Calorie Lemon-Lime Gelatin, 1 snack cup 10 cal
    Kroger String Cheese - Low Moistrue Part Skim Mozzarella Twists, 1 piece 70 cal


    I would consider that more of a snack. I would be hungry way too soon!
  • gzlz007
    gzlz007 Posts: 1 Member
    interesting combo, I'm looking for stuff like this being a newbee keeping an eye on my calorie intake ...thanks :)
  • Ivythorn
    Ivythorn Posts: 11 Member
    I'd say 90% of my meals are under 500 calories, and most around 300. I do almost all my cooking/prep at home and that helps immensely. I focus on fiber & protein, and not having any processed foods. I allow my self the occasional splurge of ice cream, or a soda. I also snack between meals to keep my self from over eating... in fact it's time for a snack now. Good luck, and feel free to check out my food diary.
  • amy1612
    amy1612 Posts: 1,356 Member
    Last night I made braised salmon curry with sweet potato and cauliflower. Around 500 cals per serving, and was delicious!
  • Kathy53925
    Kathy53925 Posts: 241 Member
    My Lunch: 201 calories total

    Daisy Brand - Low Fat Cottage Cheese 2% Small Curd, 1/2 cup (113.5g) 90cal
    Cherry Tomatoes - Fresh, 5 tomato 20 cal
    Cucumber - Peeled, raw, 0.75 cup, sliced 11 cal
    Jell-O (Jello) - Sugar Free Low Calorie Lemon-Lime Gelatin, 1 snack cup 10 cal
    Kroger String Cheese - Low Moistrue Part Skim Mozzarella Twists, 1 piece 70 cal

    And that keeps you satisfied for how long until the gnawing in your stomach starts? And not how long by drowning it with water to make it longer.

    What a horrible thing to say, why be so mean?!

    This is exactly why I left this site before. I have lost 72 pounds so far and I enjoy the tools on this site, but sometimes the attitudes do not mesh well. I just figured we could all bounce ideas off of one another.


    The one change I would make is skip the string cheese and eat a bunch more cukes and tomatoes, or add a fruit. That 70 calories would be used better.
  • Kathy53925
    Kathy53925 Posts: 241 Member
    Dinner
    Tysons Grilled and Ready Seasoned Steak Strips - Steak Strips, 3 ounces 140
    Roundy's - Salted Butter - Sweet Cream, 0.5 Tbsp. (14g) 50
    Broccoli - Cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, 1 stalk, small (5" long) 49
    Cauliflower - Cooked, boiled, drained, with salt, 1.5 cup (1" pieces) 43


    Total: 282. I was stuffed. You can easily add a slice of wheat bread to it if you wanted and still be under 500 calories.
  • marulitta
    marulitta Posts: 1
    Lunch was Tuna salad (made with: 2 oz canned tuna, 1 oz. chobani plain yogurt, 1 T sweet relish, 0.2c diced red onion, o.25c chopped tomatoes, half an apple) and 1 slice whole grain toast (wheat, rye, pump or whatever your favorite is) - 250 calories total

    thats a great lunch! and you could also replace the toast with rice sometimes if you want, just to make an alteration.. :)
  • Kathy53925
    Kathy53925 Posts: 241 Member
    Chicken of the Sea - Chunk White Albacore Tuna In Water, 2 oz 50
    Heinz - Sweet Pickle Relish, 3 Tbsp 60
    Kraft - Miracle Whip - Light, 3 tbsp (15g) 60
    Bread - Whole-wheat, 2 slice 138
    Cucumber - With peel, raw, 0.5 cup slices 8
    Total: 316

    OR...eat the whole can on lettuce leaves if you want more. It's still under 400 calories.
  • Trutra
    Trutra Posts: 131 Member
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    Breakfast in a cup: 289 calories

    Coffee - Brewed from grounds, 1 cup (8 fl oz) 2cal
    Cherry Tomatoes - Fresh, 2 tomato 8cal
    Eggs Scrambled - Scrambled, 2 Egg Scrambled 140cal
    Carrots - Baby, raw, 1 medium 4cal
    Kraft Singles - 2% Milk American Cheese Slices, 1 Slice 45cal
    Aldi Breakfast Best - Original Pork Sausage Patties, 1 cooked patties (54g) 90cal

    The great thing is on a fast paced morning, this can be made in a microwave safe cup in the microwave. Put in the eggs, carrots and sausage, then microwave for one minute. Stir it all up and cut the sausage up, then add the tomatoes and the cheese, microwave for another minute and it is done! Tastes delicious. Sometimes I put salt and pepper on it, but not this morning.

    Have a great day, I was discouraged at first but realize; people need ideas as I do as well. So, I will continue posting these ideas as they come. Hope you enjoy.

    I am definitely trying this!
    My mum does a similar thing in a pan for the whole family, but i doubt it is under 500 cals lol
  • roachhaley
    roachhaley Posts: 978 Member
    That might work for you, but it wouldn't even last me an hour. A body needs more than that. Anybody's body, including yours.:smile:
    Wouldn't last an hour? are you saying you eat 6000 calories a day, then? you know, if you have to eat 500 cals every hour...
  • framingsammie
    framingsammie Posts: 144 Member
    Gonna come back later & contribute :)
  • obeserat
    obeserat Posts: 218 Member
    I had 2 poached eggs wrapped in a chapatti for breakfast 266 calories
  • reddevil29
    reddevil29 Posts: 169 Member
    Bump for later
  • xshalia
    xshalia Posts: 2 Member
    Roast chicken sandwich:

    - 2 slices of crusty bread (I used Woolies tiger loaf for those in Australia)
    - about 70g roast chicken, no skin, no stuffing
    - 1 tablespoon of ranch sauce (I use Paul Newman's Own)
    - about 12g of rocket (sometimes I change it up with shredded carrots or iceberg lettuce)

    Approx 350 cal. (24g protein) and very satisfying!
  • amy1612
    amy1612 Posts: 1,356 Member
    For lunch Ive made a salad our of a tin of tuna, rocket, and the leftover cauliflower and sweet potato from last nights dinner :)
  • imkegoal
    imkegoal Posts: 156 Member
    That looks lovely!

    This under 200 cals lunch works for me:
    I have a soup every day. half a carton of lentil soup orbean soup really does fill up and is only 175 calories (aprox) Initially I had 1 or 2 multigrain crackers at 20 cals each wth it, but I don't bother now. I have pineapple and strawberries at 3-4 ish as a filler before dinner.
  • sculptandtone
    sculptandtone Posts: 300 Member
    I like to throw about 2.5 lbs of boneless chicken thighs into the crock pot with 1/4 c. BBQ sauce and 1/8 C. water for 8 hours on low and then remove the chicken from the liquids ... shred... return some of the liquid to the chicken and then add almost 3/4 c. BBQ sauce to the lot divide it into about 8 servings for over filled sandwiches. Just throw the meat in a hamburger bun and have a side salad and it keeps me full for at least a few hours. Easy to make great to come home to after a long day at work. :happy:

    This sounds DELICIOUS!!!! I wonder if it will work with boneless, skinless, breasts....
  • leebaser
    leebaser Posts: 38
    Great topic...roasted veggies, grilled chicken breast, cup of strawberries...fav low cal meal of mine