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What do you eat when....

MarsChallenge
MarsChallenge Posts: 84 Member
edited January 11 in Food and Nutrition
When you have about 300 calories left, but you are at your limit for carbs & fat. ? Need some ideas other than celery.

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  • GypsysBloodRose26
    GypsysBloodRose26 Posts: 341 Member
    I only use macros as a guideline. If I am at max for one or all but still have a meal left, I don't worry about. Especially if it doesn't happen very often.
  • Ashiieepuff
    Ashiieepuff Posts: 90
    Cucumbers and hummus! Or a fruit and nonfat Greek yogurt. A spinach and arugula salad with craisins and raspberry vinaigrette.
  • 30ismyyear
    30ismyyear Posts: 145 Member
    I've read a few articles recently and all of them say it's calories that matter. Now, that being said, I try to stay within my fat/carb guideline but wouldn't stress so much if I went over.
  • bdamaster60
    bdamaster60 Posts: 595 Member
    4 scoops of whey isolate should do it
  • SueGremlin
    SueGremlin Posts: 1,066 Member
    Chicken breast!
  • Firefox7275
    Firefox7275 Posts: 2,040 Member
    Small can of fish.
  • MarsChallenge
    MarsChallenge Posts: 84 Member
    what the difference from whey protein vs isolate? i never heard of isolate before....
  • jstout365
    jstout365 Posts: 1,686 Member
    Two Sunkist tuna packets or 4 oz of chicken breast, but I would probably add a piece of fruit with it. It is okay to go over as long as it is within reason since you need to eat the calories.
  • sally_jeffswife
    sally_jeffswife Posts: 766 Member
    Broiled Bluefish in Fennel Mayonnaise the recipe from Gourmet Cookbook, a side spring salad with Fat Free Catalina Dressing,5 Grapes, Diet Fuze Lemon Iced Tea
  • MarsChallenge
    MarsChallenge Posts: 84 Member
    all really good ideas..I'm adding them to my notebook... keep them coming!
  • sz8soon
    sz8soon Posts: 816 Member
    what the difference from whey protein vs isolate? i never heard of isolate before....

    Isolate is just a more pure form of whey protein, it contains more protein with less fat and lactose. Typically about 20% more protein than a concentrated versions of whey protein. It comes down to the processing of the raw whey and what is filtered through when it is processed.

    That said- eat something that is going to satisfy you if you are hungry. 300 calories is quite a bit really and I wouldn't worry too much about the other macros for one little snack.
  • MarsChallenge
    MarsChallenge Posts: 84 Member
    I think I'll pick up some of that whey tomorrow. sounds so good. The protein powder I use now has some fat - so it would be nice to have a cleaner option. Can anyone recommend a favorite brand?
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    Chicken breast, fish or 0% fat plain greek yoghurt.
  • bdamaster60
    bdamaster60 Posts: 595 Member
    I think I'll pick up some of that whey tomorrow. sounds so good. The protein powder I use now has some fat - so it would be nice to have a cleaner option. Can anyone recommend a favorite brand?

    Optimum Nutrition
  • Debbiedebbiey
    Debbiedebbiey Posts: 824 Member
    Natures best Isopure dutch chocolate from GNC. Low carb. Good stuff, I was drinking it with ice, pb & frozen banana then one day tried it on its own, BAM, no need to mix anything else in-tastes just like chocolate milk ! I even put it in my coffee in the morning before I work out instead of creamer.
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