What else for dinner?

kym_lewis08
kym_lewis08 Posts: 393
edited September 20 in Food and Nutrition
I'm trying to get into routine in planning my meals. I'm having a BLT without the T :ohwell: Don't really like maters lol. I have a calorie intake of 1400. This still leaves me 532 calories, 75 carbs, 19 fat and 17 protein. Is 532 calories too big of a deficit for me not to eat them? Plus, a BL/T is kinda bland..I need some ideas MFP'ers!!!

Jennie-Oe - Extra Lean Turkey Bacon, 3 Slice 60
Lettuce - Iceberg, Raw, 1 Large Leaf 2
Harveys - 100% Whole Wheat, 2 slice 100
Great Value - Light Ranch Dressing, 2 Tbsp 80
Kraft Singles - American Cheese, 1 slice (19g) 60

Overall Calories 302

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  • kandyjo
    kandyjo Posts: 4,493 Member
    Mmmmm....I haven't had a BLT in a long time... That sounds yummy!!
    YOu should really try to eat ALL of your calories + any exercise calories that you "earn"...
    I LOVE chicken, so I eat a lot of boneless, skinless chicken breast with veggies.... You can really vary this anyway you want... There are thousands of chicken recipes... Last night I made Lemon Peppered Chicken Breast... I just added Lemon Peppered seasoning to my chicken breast and baked them (I rubbed them with a light olive oil + the seasoning) ... and you can really mix it up with your veggies...
    Also, to help me get in my calories and keep me from feeling deprived, I buy those 100 calorie snacks at walmart... They have all kinds of them...I get mine on the "cracker aisle" at our store :smile:
    Good luck!!! Make sure your drinking lots of water.... Oh, and speaking of water.... I gave up Cokes, so to still feel like I"m getting a treat every now and then, I use the Crystal LIght packets... HUGE variety and I really like them... :drinker:
  • stone12
    stone12 Posts: 4
    Try having some sides with your BL. Try a grain salad with vegetables and some fruit or something to that effect.
    Good luck! BLTs are awsome, i might make one for dinner! :)
  • RedHotRunner
    RedHotRunner Posts: 850 Member
    What about a side dish? That sandwich alone wouldn't be enough for me and i'd be hungry 2 hours later. Maybe some sort of veggie? I think raw carrots would be good with a BLT.
  • kym_lewis08
    kym_lewis08 Posts: 393
    all these suggestions sound yummy..i love veggies,i love chicken, & i love rice!! I think I have a game plan!!! Thanks!!! :drinker:
  • gottagetitoff
    gottagetitoff Posts: 40
    You should eat all your calories...and if your weight doesn't budge after a week, leave like 50 extra a day and see if that does the trick. If so, stay there, if not go to 100 etc. 500 is way to many, your metabolism is slowing down :( For dinner ideas go to www.myrecipes.com search low cal or healthy or quick whatever. So helpful and it gives nutritional info and portion size :)
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