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I need more calories!

moniyeww
moniyeww Posts: 1
edited January 1 in Health and Weight Loss
I need to eat more calories because I am always around 400 under my goal. I am 19 and my daily goal is 1200. Until I started using MFP I didn't realize that my "eating healthy" only means 800 calories! My body must be starving itself. I eat constantly all day. Alot of fruit, vegies, almonds ect. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas about what else i could be eating that is not only really healthy but has more calories. Maybe specific fruits or vegies? Thanks

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  • rawhidenadz
    rawhidenadz Posts: 254 Member
    Peanut butter, greek yogurt, milk, cottage-cheese, avocados, cheese
  • MzStarrQueenB
    MzStarrQueenB Posts: 194 Member
    eat sunflower seeds
  • glennam1
    glennam1 Posts: 172 Member
    also add in nuts...any nuts :)
  • kristilovescake
    kristilovescake Posts: 669 Member
    What would work really well is a protein shake with a banana, berries, and a scoop of protein powder and using milk (if you drink milk) as the liquid for extra protein and calories. Would probably be around 300-400 calories depending on all that you put in there, but you can also add a scoop of peanut butter to get more calories and protein. I also add spinach to my smoothies to get some extra greens!
  • Jester522
    Jester522 Posts: 392
    1200 is too low. Are you taking in enough protein and fats? Vegetables and fruits are minimal in net caloric intake and don't provide necessary macronutrients to sustain life.
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    How much do you weigh and what is your goal weight? The 1200 net strategy is typically only pursued by those who are trying to lose 2 lbs per week and have 70+ lbs of fat to lose.
  • zebisis
    zebisis Posts: 157
    eat sunflower seeds

    Sunbutter. Yum.
  • SpazzyMal
    SpazzyMal Posts: 276 Member
    Try beans, seeds, and nuts. Avocado has a lot of calories in it too. You can use it as a sandwich spread and it's pretty yummy. Hummus is good too, you can dip all those veggies you like to munch on in it.
  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
    Avocados, whole eggs, lean meat, fish and whole fat dairy products are just a few.
  • steftarver
    steftarver Posts: 4
    Protein shakes. I am having the same problem when I started using this. It showed me I wasn't eating enough. By me not eating enough you lose weight slower and it's harder.
  • Keltinator
    Keltinator Posts: 265
    When I'm a little low for the day I sneak in a glass of chocolate milk. Yum :)
  • csplatt
    csplatt Posts: 1,267 Member
    I just got jillian michael's chocolate protein powder. You can blend it with milk and a banana and it will total like 300 calories.
  • CaseRat
    CaseRat Posts: 377 Member
    1200 is too low. Are you taking in enough protein and fats? Vegetables and fruits are minimal in net caloric intake and don't provide necessary macronutrients to sustain life.

    While I agree for most people, she might be 4'10, and 1,200 is adequate for healthy weight loss. Don't be so quick to jump to this.
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