Loads of calories left, what to eat?

lisamerrison
lisamerrison Posts: 90 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I have come to the end of the day and I have 850 calories left, 152 carbs and 32 fat but no protein. what should I eat to eat up all my calories?

Any ideas would be gratefully received. Just going to eat a banana to help even though it takes my protein over by 1g
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  • _granola
    _granola Posts: 326
    Pizza.
  • WestCoastPhoenix
    WestCoastPhoenix Posts: 802 Member
    Going over in protein isn't a bad thing.
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    ^this.

    Default protein goals are very low.
  • Silverkittycat
    Silverkittycat Posts: 1,997 Member
    I'd have a banana split.
  • Linda_Darlene
    Linda_Darlene Posts: 453 Member
    ^this.

    Default protein goals are very low.

    Go over in protein!
  • Jacole18
    Jacole18 Posts: 716 Member
    peanut butter and jelly! nuts, avocado, or splurge and have a treat! :)
  • happyfeetrebel1
    happyfeetrebel1 Posts: 1,005 Member
    Yup..definitely more protein.
  • cookadook
    cookadook Posts: 41
    sounds like you aren't eating enough throughout the day if you have 850 to spare.
  • yardhouse08
    yardhouse08 Posts: 3
    chicken caesar salad w/a whole chicken breast would be a great start!!
  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
    times like these are why the universe gave us Ben and Jerry. In moderation of course.
  • dodihere
    dodihere Posts: 490
    dozen eggs.
  • KechiaG
    KechiaG Posts: 55
    peanut butter and jelly! nuts, avocado, or splurge and have a treat! :)

    ^^^ THIS!!
  • whiteheaddg
    whiteheaddg Posts: 325 Member
    I had the same issue last night. I dumped a container of plain Greek yogurt in a bowl. Added a half cup of blackberries and a tsp of honey. Awesome! That would easily put you over your protein goal, but as others have already said that is a good thing.
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    Just about everything has at least some protein in it, so if you eat anything at all you will go over in protein. It's not a bad thing to go over in protein - just do it. I don't even worry about stuff like that. You've got tons of calories left, just eat stuff with calories in it. (I would try to avoid overly processed junk, though.) I'm a pasta and vegetable girl myself...:drinker:
  • dinosnopro
    dinosnopro Posts: 2,177 Member
    NO protein?? ...... A pound of chicken

    Edit to ask: Are those the grams you have left or have you eaten zero grams of protein for the day?
  • MissFit0101
    MissFit0101 Posts: 2,382
    I would eat a glazed donut the size of my head. Honestly.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    MFP default protein goals are ridiculously low.

    That said, if you're at the end of the day with a lot of calories left and you aren't particularly hungry, then don't eat anything...but then, make sure not to put yourself in that position in the future. This is more of an overall planning problem than a one-day crisis.
  • lisamerrison
    lisamerrison Posts: 90 Member
    dozen eggs.
  • lisamerrison
    lisamerrison Posts: 90 Member
    Eggs are loaded with protein!!

    So is peanut butter

    so is chicken

    I want to eat something protein free as I have already eaten my protein allowance.
  • lisamerrison
    lisamerrison Posts: 90 Member
    Have zero grams left!
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    you aren't getting it. Think of protein as a minimum. Eat as much as you can.
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    I had the same issue last night. I dumped a container of plain Greek yogurt in a bowl. Added a half cup of blackberries and a tsp of honey. Awesome! That would easily put you over your protein goal, but as others have already said that is a good thing.

    My favorite topping was always walnuts and honey...yum!
  • lisamerrison
    lisamerrison Posts: 90 Member
    sounds like you aren't eating enough throughout the day if you have 850 to spare.


    have eaten 1148 of calories today. However I have gained 500 calories in exercise. I guess I am going to have to try and snack through the day or eat bigger breakfast or lunches
  • lisamerrison
    lisamerrison Posts: 90 Member
    I am not very hungry but I am worried that by not eating more I am going under the recommended 1200 calories per day. Can I save some calories for when I go to the pub tomorrow?
  • morgansmom02
    morgansmom02 Posts: 1,131 Member
    Go over in protein. It isn't a bad thing
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    What have you done to burn 500 cals today? How did you estimate it?
  • dodihere
    dodihere Posts: 490
    oops, make your food diary public, so we can SEE.
  • dietfree2012
    dietfree2012 Posts: 801 Member
    I wouldnt think about it that hard...hell, eat whatever you want, as long as its only 850 calories lol...dont stress having too many calories left over especially if your pubbing tommorow.
  • SairahRose
    SairahRose Posts: 412 Member
    I would have said pasta and cheese, but even cheese has protein in it :P
  • jamers3111
    jamers3111 Posts: 495 Member
    I am not very hungry but I am worried that by not eating more I am going under the recommended 1200 calories per day. Can I save some calories for when I go to the pub tomorrow?

    If you're not hungry then don't eat. If you decide to eat do low carb/high protein like everyone else here has suggested. You can't go wrong with that! I go over my protein every day and I'm losing, so don't fret about that :)

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