help with diet

desperatelytrying

Hi everyone,
I'm new to this site and am trying to eat healthy. I always have loads of calories left over. Can anyone help with this?

also I love love love chocolate and finding it very hard to stay of it. does anyone know any bars low in fat and high in calories, curley wurleys aren't too bad.

think my dairy is open- if anyone would like to comment or give me advice that would be great. Thanks

desperatelytrying

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Natihilator

does anyone know any bars low in fat and high in calories, curley wurleys aren't too bad.

Why would you want something low in fat but high in calories? Are you trying to gain? Dark chocolate with a lower sugar content is healthiest.

Looking at your diary, you need to eat more. Perhaps more for breakfast - oatmeal, fruit and yogurt, or eggs and toast?

desperatelytrying

I am never near my calorie intake. so am trying to find foods higher in cals and lower in other food groups.

I find it very hard to eat anything in the morning. made little flapjack things last night with oats, peanut butter, flaxseed and hiney so going to eat them in the morning

Firefox7275

You will eat peanut butter and ground flaxseed but not cocoa, why? Sugar is harmful to the body, whether it comes from a Curly Wurly or honey, natural cocoa is packed full of antioxidants and minerals.
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/sweets/5471/2

Try eating more fruits and vegetables (nine servings a day in the full rainbow), reduced fat dairy (three servings a day), healthy fats (oily fish/ nuts and seeds/ avocado/ olives/ coconut/ cocoa), protein at each meal and snack because your intake is quite low: you are not consistently hitting the minimum and often not having any until the evening. The body cannot store spare protein so will break down your muscles if needs be, that will make you flabbier and reduce your metabolism.

Eating breakfast is largely a matter of retraining yourself, if you can drink liquids you should be able to move onto a thin homemade smoothie or yoghurt. If you are not willing to do this you really need to overhaul all your other meals to make up the shortfall in nutrients. Sugary/ junky/ processed/ nutrient poor foods should comprise no more than about 10% of daily calories.

Chief_Rocka

There's no special advice to give other than you need to eat more. Lunch looks like a good place to add some calories.

desperatelytrying

I didn't really mean to make a big deal about a bar. was just wondering if anyone had any nice ideas for a treat now and again.

I am finding it hard to come up with foods without going over my numbers.
also trying not to eat bread as it doesn't agree with me.

could people give me a few suggestions on lunch ideas?

Chief_Rocka

I didn't really mean to make a big deal about a bar. was just wondering if anyone had any nice ideas for a treat now and again.

I am finding it hard to come up with foods without going over my numbers.
also trying not to eat bread as it doesn't agree with me.

could people give me a few suggestions on lunch ideas?

Nothing wrong with what you're already eating, just eat more of it.

bcattoes

I am never near my calorie intake. so am trying to find foods higher in cals and lower in other food groups.

I find it very hard to eat anything in the morning. made little flapjack things last night with oats, peanut butter, flaxseed and hiney so going to eat them in the morning

But fat has the most calories per gram so if you want calories, eat fat. It's good for you. I find cocoa roast almonds will satisfy a chocolate craving AND they are high calorie. Also high in healthy fats, but that's what makes them so tasty.

Blue Diamond butter toffee almonds are also great for a sweet fix.

desperatelytrying

I can't seem to find foods that will use up most my cal's but not go over my other food groups. I'm trying to work out tomorrows plan and because I've planned a roll for lunch finding it very hard to come up with a dinner that will fit into my numbers

alpine1994

I didn't really mean to make a big deal about a bar. was just wondering if anyone had any nice ideas for a treat now and again.

I am finding it hard to come up with foods without going over my numbers.
also trying not to eat bread as it doesn't agree with me.

could people give me a few suggestions on lunch ideas?

Tuna salad on top of crackers (I like the Starkist Tuna Salad Lunch To Go kit) and a piece of fruit on the side and maybe pretzels or protein bar

Ham or turkey roll ups and a side salad with lots of veggies (cuke, tomato, green/red peppers, broccoli, shredded carrots) and light or homemade dressing. I make a balsamic vinaigrette with EVOO, balsamic vinegar, a little brown sugar, a little minced garlic, salt and pepper. YUM.

light/low sodium soups with a side of veggies and hummus

leftovers from dinner last night.

alaskaang

Probably the easiest way to up your calories would be to add meat to your soup that you eat for lunch, or add a side salad with some good homemade dressing and a few nuts. I would also suggest changing your macro settings to allow for more protein and fat in your numbers.

desperatelytrying

Probably the easiest way to up your calories would be to add meat to your soup that you eat for lunch, or add a side salad with some good homemade dressing and a few nuts. I would also suggest changing your macro settings to allow for more protein and fat in your numbers.

how do I know what I could change my protein and fat too?
I have a lot of weight to loose. Am just under 13 stone and 5 ft 3.
I want to get down to at least 10st.

desperatelytrying

anyone?

bcattoes

Probably the easiest way to up your calories would be to add meat to your soup that you eat for lunch, or add a side salad with some good homemade dressing and a few nuts. I would also suggest changing your macro settings to allow for more protein and fat in your numbers.

how do I know what I could change my protein and fat too?
I have a lot of weight to loose. Am just under 13 stone and 5 ft 3.
I want to get down to at least 10st.

The average healthy adult can safely eat 25-30% of their calories in protein and this will help you keep more muscle as you lose weight. If you exercise heavily (bodybuilder or athlete) you could possibly benefit from even more protein, though I would suggest checking with a doctor before going much over 30%.

If you have any diseases, syndromes or other medical diagnoses you should talk to your doctor about what would be a safe level for you.