Help! I have 175 cal. for dinner

shannajojo
shannajojo Posts: 192 Member
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Suggestions on dinner tonight? What can I eat for 175 calories. I'm PMSing (TMI, I know), and I was a bad girl and ate a Snicker's Bar. :/
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  • christine24t
    christine24t Posts: 6,063 Member
    I would just eat a little dinner - a chicken breast and veggies. Don't worry, you can go over one day and be fine.
  • BrazenHarpy
    BrazenHarpy Posts: 81 Member
    Is there any chance you can sneak in a work out prior to dinner? That way you get more calories.

    If not, a 3 oz chicken breast is about 140 calories. That and steamed veggies should keep you at your goal.
  • 2hobbit1
    2hobbit1 Posts: 820 Member
    grilled shrimp over mixed greens with 2 tbs fresh salsa and a twist of lime
  • katamus
    katamus Posts: 2,363 Member
    If I ever want a bigger dinner.. I work for it.

    Or eat it anyway and cry myself to sleep.

    (JK of course)
  • FabMrFox
    FabMrFox Posts: 259 Member
    If I ever want a bigger dinner.. I work for it.

    Or eat it anyway and cry myself to sleep.

    (JK of course)

    This however I'm not crying it is allergies!!!
  • chunkydunk714
    chunkydunk714 Posts: 784 Member
    Is there any chance you can sneak in a work out prior to dinner? That way you get more calories.

    If not, a 3 oz chicken breast is about 140 calories. That and steamed veggies should keep you at your goal.

    ^^ This!

    **I just started too and I've been grubbin like nobodys business this week! I feel your pain ma ;)
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    I would just eat a little dinner - a chicken breast and veggies. Don't worry, you can go over one day and be fine.

    This, don't worry about it. No need to exercise the excess. Plan better next time.
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    You can't get a good dinner in for that few calories.

    Get your butt moving! Then you can have a decent dinner and still maintain your deficit.
  • SofaKingRad
    SofaKingRad Posts: 1,592 Member
    Heh, you're f*cked and you didn't even get to enjoy it! Or you can just work out, or go over for one day.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Just eat a sensible dinner. It is ok to go over once in a while. It is a calorie goal. Not a "stop at this calorie number or you will die" goal. You can obsess over the numbers a ton or you will lose your mind! I am going over today and I am eating at maintenance which technically means I am on the course to gain weight, but I am not going to sweat it. I've been active today, but just no exercise to log.
  • kellygirl324
    kellygirl324 Posts: 74 Member
    Or go vegetarian! You can eat lots of veggies for minimal calories! Squash, Zucchini, Carrots.....
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
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  • KaidaKantri
    KaidaKantri Posts: 401
    Get some exercise. Take an hour walk or something. :)
  • marthathebear
    marthathebear Posts: 498
    Some days you just have to go over a little. Eat a good healthy meal and do some extra exercise!
  • _AllieCat_
    _AllieCat_ Posts: 515 Member
    Eat a healthy dinner and if you go over your goal eat that amount less tomorrow. No big deal :)
  • cavyclaire
    cavyclaire Posts: 2
    protein shake with almond milk in the blender :) its great i promise!! then raw veggies for tv snack time! see if you can get a run or some weights in and ul get a late night snack as well :):0. and dont worry so hard!! ur allowed choccy when ur pmsing - its part of the geneva convention or something
  • Ivonne2011
    Ivonne2011 Posts: 2 Member
    I have scrambled egg whites, tomatoes and basil sometimes for dinner.
    I like what other posted about taking a walk that is better than not eating a sensible dinner.
  • cavyclaire
    cavyclaire Posts: 2
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    im drooling - damn u!!! :):):)
  • HurricaneElaine
    HurricaneElaine Posts: 984 Member
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    You are one cruel MF..... :laugh:
  • Jbirch76
    Jbirch76 Posts: 34
    10 egg whites scrammled . Topped with black and cayenne pepper. That a lot of food and only 170 calories.
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    Whats your TDEE?
    I bet dinner can be bigger if you really look at the whole picture.
  • jbrann911
    jbrann911 Posts: 19
    I can make a mean salad on 175 cal base is 15, add corn, salsa, green beens, meat of choice - deli or left overs. Cheese I use shredded Parmasan that has 20 calories. Make a giants salad fills you up - I usually have 1or 2 pre-made in fridge for the quick grab when deciding to change plans gran and go.
  • MaryJane_8810002
    MaryJane_8810002 Posts: 2,082 Member
    A favorite of mine:

    2 cups spinach
    1 can of tuna
    1/2 cucumber.

    This is under 150 calories and is very nutritious!
  • Kristie18
    Kristie18 Posts: 332 Member
    10 egg whites scrammled . Topped with black and cayenne pepper. That a lot of food and only 170 calories.
    I was also going to suggest egg whites. It is protein so it will fill you up :)
  • Pspetal
    Pspetal Posts: 426 Member
    Its just one day. Don't stress so much about it! If it bothers you so much, eat your full TDEE cals and don't go over but don't bother about the calorie deficit for one day. PMS is a perfectly good excuse.
  • nursewhitman
    nursewhitman Posts: 24 Member
    HUGE salad with grilled shrimp. It's my go-to nothing left meal.
  • RobinH0416
    RobinH0416 Posts: 4
    Cottage cheese (single serving) and fruit.
  • VeggieKidMandy
    VeggieKidMandy Posts: 575 Member
    usually for dinner I do vegetables - i.e. brussel sprouts, cabbage, red peppers -summer squash, vegetables really dont have that many calories, and the ones they do have are good for you.
  • GhostPack
    GhostPack Posts: 197 Member
    glass of whine. I meant wine
  • themaskedpixie
    themaskedpixie Posts: 26 Member
    oat's or eggs

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