Husband needs way more calories

AReasor
AReasor Posts: 355 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
My husband is training for Heavy Athletics in the Highland Games. He needs around 3200-3300 calories per day. When I cook for the family I go around my 1600 daily calorie goals.

So I need to help the guy get at least 1000 more calories daily. Any tips?

I was going to make homemade protein bars but at 200 calories each, it doesn't do enough. Maybe have some extra steak handy?

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  • AReasor
    AReasor Posts: 355 Member
    bump
  • BlueMacaroniArt
    BlueMacaroniArt Posts: 122 Member
    I would just make extra of what I was already making. So he could have an extra serving. He could always add 'extras' that you don't. Like butter on the veggies or cheese or a glass of milk. And Bedtime snacks - etc. I'm sure he will find something. :)
  • AReasor
    AReasor Posts: 355 Member
    I think I need to revamp my food budget, lol.
  • bluebird321
    bluebird321 Posts: 734 Member
    Red meat, steak packs a nice wallop as far as calories and nutrients. I think an 8oz Ribeye will add over 1000 calories to his daily total.

    Stardust is right. Extras like a good quality butter will add calories also. I use coconut oil to top off my caloric total.
  • BeantownSooner
    BeantownSooner Posts: 254
    I do some of the following as I am the cook in the house and clearly my wife doesn't have the calorie needs that I do.

    Work in a Protein shake and use either 1 cup of full fat or 1% milk, 1 frozen fruit, a medium banana and 2 Tbsp of all natural PB. Depending on the foods you buy that sucker should be around 500 - 600 calories...and it's very healthy.

    Nuts and nut butters are also great. A good snack for him might be 2 Tbsp of all natural PB, 1 Tbsp of Fruit preserves on 2 slices of whole wheat bread. ~440 calories. Might be careful here if do the PB in the Protein Shake. I'd eliminate it from the shake if he wants both.

    A handful of nuts themselves are around 140 calories or so

    Then just make some extra whole grain (rice, wheat pasta, quinoa) and meat to whatever you happen to be making. The per serving for carbs are generally about 200 calories and meats are 120 - 160 ish.

    I also like Cottage Cheese but many don't. A cup of that is ~180 calories.

    Protein bars are good options too but watch the sugar.
  • BlueMacaroniArt
    BlueMacaroniArt Posts: 122 Member
    If your husband is anything like mine he will find food when he is hungry. :)
  • pg3ibew
    pg3ibew Posts: 1,026 Member
    I think I need to revamp my food budget, lol.

    Or throw him out of the house. LOL.

    Just feed him a larger portion of what you are cooking.
  • nxd10
    nxd10 Posts: 4,572 Member
    I just did this for my dad, who lost 7 pounds in two weeks (and no, it's not water, it's a health problem).

    Add sausage for breakfast - at least 200 calories and more if you read the labels.
    You can add cream or butter to almost anything - particularly soups.
    Mashed potatoes, rice. And those get cream and butter added to them.
    Rice pudding and baked custard.
    Fried rice.
    Liverwurst on good dark bread with butter.

    If he wasn't in training and just wanted calories I'd suggest dark beer.
  • ToughTulip
    ToughTulip Posts: 1,118 Member
    Does he like peanut butter? That is an easy boost :D

    Giant PB sandwich and a big glass of whole milk :)
  • AReasor
    AReasor Posts: 355 Member
    I already cook in sled form, but I'm just not planning out the meals like I need to I think. He works 2nd shift, so I'm just not putting aside enough for the poor guy. I only had one portion of shepherds pie left for him tonight. I had to pull some meat from the freezer and make a meal for him for when he gets home.

    I like the shake idea for the morning to get him a good 500calories ahead.

    Thanks for the great suggestions!
  • shaylan_
    shaylan_ Posts: 30 Member
    I'm in the same boat... not too many suggestions (my husband likes Larabars, which are about 200+ calories), but I'd love to see what others have to say.
  • Pabrams86
    Pabrams86 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm trying to gain about 20 lbs because i'm small. when I get to 3000 calories a day im stuffed but ,peanut butter on apple or other snacks add quick calories.
  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    Add nuts, nut butters, avocado, cooking oils, sauces and cheeses to foods you make. You can easily boost calories.
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