Can't eat enough to reach my calorie goal?

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  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Could you make your diary public so that we can see what you ARE eating, and make some suggestions as to what you could do to improve it? Since you are asking the question I'm guessing you have a concern about it.
  • jimmmer
    jimmmer Posts: 3,515 Member
    Eat food with more calories.

    which foods have calories?

    Cheese on toast. With plenty of tabasco (just in case that wasn't already implied.....)
  • kdeaux1959
    kdeaux1959 Posts: 2,675 Member
    People are being snarky because this question gets asked so often, that it becomes impossible to answer each person individually. Don't take it personally.

    I'm on a 1230 cal a day plan, and yes, I do have trouble reaching that goal sometimes. The problem is usually that I have eaten a ton of fibrous vegetables and those have a lot of volume for the relatively low caloric value.

    A lot of people think that to "eat healthy" they have to mostly consume salads, fresh fruits, and very lean meat. This is a good start, but not something we can keep up forever. Expand your food horizons and I'm sure you will find the limit easier to reach. Carbs and fat are not your enemy, they are just fuel.

    If you still have a hard time reaching your goal after that, invest in some good quality protein powder. I rely on this to fill the gaps in my diet on days when planning has been less than stellar, or I had a huge burn at the gym. It helps.

    Excellent
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    Eat nuts. Or chocolate. Or both.
    Pie. Lots of pie.
    A glass of orange juice.
    Bread.
  • coolvstar650
    coolvstar650 Posts: 97 Member
    Add extra healthy oils like Olive, Macadamia, or Avocado to your veggies. A couple of tablespoons add a lot of calories and you heart will thank you! :)

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