if I start including more fish in my diet, will I gain?

soleilxo

I hardly have any protein in my diet so I am thinking of eating fish (I fish), jus never eat it because its high in calories. Also, are there any types of fish that are low in calories?

Angiesolomon

Fish is generally lower in calories then red meat.

Eat cod, sea bass, monk fish and most white fish to your heart's content!

Oily fish such as mackerel and kippers should be eaten with more moderation as they are higher in calories and fat.

Dave198lbs

unless you bread it and fry it, fish is actually low in calories

slim104

Eat lots of tuna, low cals, high protein, 0 carbs, 1g fat in a whole tin. Mix with anything.
I'm having bulgur wheat and tuna pilaf for dinner tonight.

lyttlewon

unless you bread it and fry it, fish is actually low in calories

Exactly. I eat fish all the time.

cmriverside

Eat lots of tuna, low cals, high protein, 0 carbs, 1g fat in a whole tin. Mix with anything.
I'm having bulgur wheat and tuna pilaf for dinner tonight.

Careful with how frequently you eat Tuna. It's recommended to eat no more than 5 ounces (one tin) per week. Tuna is at the top of the food chain, and has high Mercury levels.

hooperkay

fish is low calorie, unless you eat like a couple of pounds at one time.. lol.. tilapia is good and 4oz is like maybe 100 cal.

Devlyn_P

Fish is awesome!!!!!! High calories? Fish from fast food restaurants don't count nor that microwaveable junk.

Grilled fresh snapper, cod, halibut, salmon and tuna are excellent sources of protein and low in calories.

Last but not least, SASHIMI!!!

saustin201

I eat fish almost every night. I love fish. It's low in calories compared to red meat. I ate 6 oz of cod last night and it was only 180 calories and has tons of protein.

slim104

Eat lots of tuna, low cals, high protein, 0 carbs, 1g fat in a whole tin. Mix with anything.
I'm having bulgur wheat and tuna pilaf for dinner tonight.

Careful with how frequently you eat Tuna. It's recommended to eat no more than 5 ounces (one tin) per week. Tuna is at the top of the food chain, and has high Mercury levels.

It seems that this is more applicable to pregnant women/ nursing mothers and children. But i agree, it does have a higher level of mercury than other fish, dependant on the type of tuna. The bigger the tuna, the higher levels of mercury. So i believe anyway.

Di3012

I eat fish most days, it is a marvellous source of food. It is not high in calories.

bluebird321

I eat primarily fish for my protein and it has helped me lose weight plus it is a great source of other nutrients and has helped to get my good cholesterol way up.

NoAdditives

Eat lots of tuna, low cals, high protein, 0 carbs, 1g fat in a whole tin. Mix with anything.
I'm having bulgur wheat and tuna pilaf for dinner tonight.

Careful with how frequently you eat Tuna. It's recommended to eat no more than 5 ounces (one tin) per week. Tuna is at the top of the food chain, and has high Mercury levels.

Canned tuna is also high in the chemical BPA, which has been known to cause reproductive problems, among lots of others. It's no longer safe for use in baby products.

NoAdditives

Eat lots of tuna, low cals, high protein, 0 carbs, 1g fat in a whole tin. Mix with anything.
I'm having bulgur wheat and tuna pilaf for dinner tonight.

Careful with how frequently you eat Tuna. It's recommended to eat no more than 5 ounces (one tin) per week. Tuna is at the top of the food chain, and has high Mercury levels.

It seems that this is more applicable to pregnant women/ nursing mothers and children. But i agree, it does have a higher level of mercury than other fish, dependant on the type of tuna. The bigger the tuna, the higher levels of mercury. So i believe anyway.

It should be a concern for everyone. The type of mercury found in fish (and water sources) gets stored in the brain after it is ingested and it is almost impossible for the body to flush it out.

cmay89

salmon salmon salmon.... 21g of protein for 4 oz and only 99 cal. I just plop it on my George Foreman grill and eat it sans seasoning or cooking oils and then just mix it in with whatever else I have for dinner or lunch.

Zichu

I usually eat fish about once or twice a week.

Just remember, you simply can't gain weight by eating within your BMR. So if you fit fish into your diet without going over your calorie goal you aren't going to gain v.v

Not even a Big Mac meal is going cause weight gain if it fits in your calorie goals

rextcat

sushi

orishp

This seems like an odd question to me

I loooooove fish, salmon with garlic and lemon baked at 350 F for 15-20 min, yum!!!

I also love scallops, in a pan with oil spray with garlic and lemon over some mix greens, one of my favorite no carb meals

On days that I don't want to cook and want to go out I usually go to a japanese restaurant for sashimi, mouth watering!!!!

LorinaLynn

If you've habitually not been getting enough protein and you start getting the right amount, you might see a drop in weight.

You're only going to gain if you go over your maintenance calories.

josyjozy

Eat lots of tuna, low cals, high protein, 0 carbs, 1g fat in a whole tin. Mix with anything.
I'm having bulgur wheat and tuna pilaf for dinner tonight.

Careful with how frequently you eat Tuna. It's recommended to eat no more than 5 ounces (one tin) per week. Tuna is at the top of the food chain, and has high Mercury levels.

It seems that this is more applicable to pregnant women/ nursing mothers and children. But i agree, it does have a higher level of mercury than other fish, dependant on the type of tuna. The bigger the tuna, the higher levels of mercury. So i believe anyway.

It should be a concern for everyone. The type of mercury found in fish (and water sources) gets stored in the brain after it is ingested and it is almost impossible for the body to flush it out.

from http://www.nrdc.org/health/effects/mercury/tuna.asp

If you weigh: Don't eat more than one can every:
White Albacore Chunk Light
20 lbs 10 weeks 3 weeks
30 lbs 6 weeks 2 weeks
40 lbs 5 weeks 11 days
50 lbs 4 weeks 9 days
60 lbs 3 weeks 7 days
70 lbs 3 weeks 6 days
80 lbs 2 weeks 6 days
90 lbs 2 weeks 5 days
100 lbs 2 weeks 5 days
110 lbs 12 days 4 days
120 lbs 11 days 4 days
130 lbs 10 days 4 days
140 lbs 10 days 3 days
150+ lbz 9 days 3 days
Source: Food and Drug Administration test results for mercury and fish, and the Environmental Protection Agency's determination of safe levels of mercury.

So I have half a tin in my lunch almost everyday - and I fall in the last category so I'm not too far off.



Edit - can't seem to format the table that link has it.

Mom0fTwo

I just had filet of sole and for 2 small pieces it was 90 cals and 19g of protein....so eat it up!!!!

AmyW4225

I eat salmon twice a day, usually, and I am steadily losing every week!

stupidloser

If you want something high in protein and low in fat and other chemicals, try a protein shake. They are engineered to have everything you want and nothing to little of things you don't want.

aegisprncs

I suggest always going the fresh fish route, grilled or the like. I am biased cuz I hate canned tuna and a give tablespoon that to my dog at her dinner time. She absolutely loves it tho and its great for her coat. :blushing:

almc170

I eat fish several times a week. It's low in calories and a great source of protein.

mermx

So easy to cook also, you can pop it in the microwave cooked in just a few minutes if you are short on time

graelwyn

Are you a model or something, op. Whoever is in the profile pic has a distinctly model like appearance.
And I am surprised anyone would think they would gain weight from fish unless eating it from a local chippy or in vast quantities. I eat fish every other day.

RedWeb

Most baffling thread ever. Fish high in calories ?

Jeesh.

mcarter99

I hardly have any protein in my diet so I am thinking of eating fish (I fish), jus never eat it because its high in calories. Also, are there any types of fish that are low in calories?

Isn't it kind of hard to have hardly any protein? Do you eat any produce? I don't eat much meat but I get plenty of protein from other sources. You might be eating more than you think.

But like everyone said, fish is good for you and low cal. The higher calorie fishes are even better for you because they're rich in omega-3s.

misskerouac

Fish is not high in calories.


No one particular food will make you gain weight if you calories in are less than your calories out.

130annie

Salmon is higher in fat...But it is a healthy fat.....omega 3.....Most people get enough omega 6 ---but not enough 3...