Nutritious foods to increase calorie intake

nadinab

Hey all,

I am pretty new to MFP and I find myself discovering new things about weightloss daily. Recently I have learned that I am not eating enough calories, so even though I am consumind 1200-1300 a day, my exercise reduced this net almost everyday. I only realized this when I stopped loosing weight over the past couple of weeks. I eat quiet nutritious food and never feel hungry. I have read on another thread that avocado and peanut butter [can you suggest a brand? someone on another thread mentioned "sanitarium - no added salt or sugar]) can quickly add calories.. but would appreciate any other ideas (nutritious food only haha.. I know that cake and the like can increase it but this is not my intention).

Also, what would recommend as a pre and post workout snack?

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AmyRhubarb

Yep, avocados and nuts or nut butters are great, calorie dense foods that are good for ya. As for brands, check the label, and the fewer ingredients the better!

Using olive oil or coconut oil in cooking or salad dressings can help bump up your calories and healthy fats with just a tablespoon or two.

TonyStark30

You can go two ways with this, either eat nuts or oils to top up your calories, or just eat something bad. One keeps you 'healthy', one stops you going off the wagon. What ever works for you.

caribougal

sweet potato is a great post-workout snack.

olives, nut butters, avocado. You can hide avocado in lots of things... smoothies, dressings, dips

ReyneDrop

I swear by milk. Many people say 'don't drink your calories' but if you are undereating and aren't hungry, why stretch out your stomach? As long as you don't have a casein allergy or intolerance to lactose, switching to 3 cups of (skim) milk instead of 2 cups water gives you 250-260 calories, 1/3 of your daily need for potassium, pretty much all of your calcium needs, and 25-26 g of protein!