Calorie Intake

mybabya15

I can't seem to eat enough anymore and I don't know why. I only get about 700-900 calories a day then to add exercise I'm just in a bad spot. Anyone have any ideas to help increase my appetite?

ApexLeader

what are you eating? not all food has the same caloric density

AllTehBeers

At the very least, for a short, sedentary person, one should be eating 1200 plus exercise. It's hard to know anything without stats/background/exercise plan ect..

GymMum8

Just had a quick look at your diary. You need to eat at least 3 meals a day. I eat 6 smaller meals a day. There are times I'm not hungry, but will eat something. As I know I'll only end up starving later in the day, and make some bad choices.

Smoothies are good for breakfast if you don't feel like actually eating. I do a great breakfast one up. It's around 400 calories, but feels you very for ages. Salads with a little protein eg. Tin tuna, small amount of chicken is something light for lunches, adding a healthier/homemade dressing adds a few calories as well.

Feel free to ask any questions you have.

Mel

mybabya15

what are you eating? not all food has the same caloric density

I'm eating fruit for breakfast fruit for a snack usually a sandwich for lunch, beans and an ounce tortilla chips, and then whatever is made for dinner (as I still live at home).

mybabya15

Just had a quick look at your diary. You need to eat at least 3 meals a day. I eat 6 smaller meals a day. There are times I'm not hungry, but will eat something. As I know I'll only end up starving later in the day, and make some bad choices.

Smoothies are good for breakfast if you don't feel like actually eating. I do a great breakfast one up. It's around 400 calories, but feels you very for ages. Salads with a little protein eg. Tin tuna, small amount of chicken is something light for lunches, adding a healthier/homemade dressing adds a few calories as well.

Feel free to ask any questions you have.

Mel

Thank you for looking into my diary! I really appreciate that. I will definitely eat more meals, even if I'm not hungry.

dhanisk

Wish I can inherit part of your problem :-)

On a serious note, nuts are one of the best ways to add good calories to your diet. Almonds and Walnuts are my favorites. Nuts are calorie-rich but also provide essential nutrients and protein.

While I have to keep my nut consumption in check because they are calorie-rich. but, lit seems they can be a big help to you as you need to increase your intake to at least 1200 net calories every day. Eat a handful several times a day.

TheRealParisLove

Some medications suppress appetite. If you are taking some kind of long term medication, talk to your doctor about adjusting dosage. Antibiotics tend to make a person feel queasy and not interested in food much.