Eating enough...why is it so hard?!

Stswife82
Stswife82 Posts: 14
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I am having the hardest time getting in enough calories! It feels like all I'm doing is eating, and I am still under my net calories by 400 to 600. Does anyone have any suggestions on some foods that are calorie dense, but low in fat? (I've had my gallbladder removed and can not eat high fat foods without some serious pain) I greatly appreciate any suggestions.
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  • RainxPain
    RainxPain Posts: 152
    Peanut Butter, pasta (with tomato sauce). whole wheat bread, brown rice, etc.

    Also, nuts are good. I like Almonds, pistachios, peanuts, and cashews. I find apples, pears, and grapes to be filling and higher calorie than some fruits.

    Hope this helps!
  • Elzecat
    Elzecat Posts: 2,916 Member
    Without seeing your food diary or knowing what you're eating, it's hard to make appropriate suggestions. I'm thinking pasta packs a pretty good calorie punch and if you skip the butter and oil, no fat...

    can you eat "healthy fat" foods like nuts or avocados? maybe ask your doctor/nutritionist for suggestions that won't cause gallbladder issues?

    Edited to add: I eat a lot of brown rice, like the person above posted--it's also calorie dense and good for you :)
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    Do nuts give you troubles? I had my gallbladder removed too and what give me trouble is more things like fasts food while full fat yogurt, cheese and nuts are not a problem.
  • DebbieLyn63
    DebbieLyn63 Posts: 2,654 Member
    Why are you forcing yourself to eat so much if you aren't hungry? As long as you are eating an adequate amount and are feeling fine, don't force yourself to eat all of your exercise calories. BTW if you are going by the calorie burn numbers on MFP, they can be as much as 50% over what you actually burn.
  • RevNS
    RevNS Posts: 27 Member
    Raisins are calorie dense and no fat. It's easy to sneak them in during the day too. Hope that helps!
  • crystalflame
    crystalflame Posts: 1,049 Member
    Healthy carbs as mentioned above, as well as high-cal fruits like bananas. Also, drinking your calories (OJ, skim milk) will probably get you a lot more calories in without filling you up very much.
  • gabriellejayde
    gabriellejayde Posts: 607 Member
    beans are high in protein and not really low calorie. You can find some great recipes for roasted chick peas (I buy them already roasted in the grocery store). Great to snack on and hard to stop eating.
  • DesireeBoils
    DesireeBoils Posts: 23
    I know how you feel, when I first started on this site I would be hungry pretty much all day long, but wouldn't eat because I was afraid I would go over my calories, but at the end of the day I realized I was much much under what I needed to be so I started planning my day out, put in what I was planning on eating for breakfast, lunch and dinner then if I had extra calories left over I could plan out my snacks and after I started planning my day's out I did much better and wasn't so hungry all the time. I hope this helps!
  • Stswife82
    Stswife82 Posts: 14
    I can do nuts, and some healthy fats (avocado, ect). Cheese and yogurt is ok in small amounts as well. Most other dairy is a no go. This is the first time I've ever made an effort to keep track of how much I am eating, and making better choices. Now that I'm eating healthier foods I always feel full (which is nice). I just want to make sure I don't mess my body up by eating too little. I guess I am just focusing too much on the numbers?
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Twizzlers are fat free!
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    ....


    I don't wanna..


    *leaves*
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    Mix sugar in water and drink it
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    Mix sugar in water and drink it
    The insulin will make you fat, yo.
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    I am having the hardest time getting in enough calories! It feels like all I'm doing is eating, and I am still under my net calories by 400 to 600. Does anyone have any suggestions on some foods that are calorie dense, but low in fat? (I've had my gallbladder removed and can not eat high fat foods without some serious pain) I greatly appreciate any suggestions.

    If you are not hungry why would you eat? Seriously. That's how we got fat in the first place, eating when when we didn't need to eat.

    Your body is the end game, not the calorie calculator the rules everyone makes up.
  • bexxgirl
    bexxgirl Posts: 260 Member
    Peanut butter on toast and a glass of milk (I drink flavoured soy milk). Seriously, that'll whack a good 400-500 cals on. I don't understand how this is hard?
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    Vodka shots chased with red bull.

    What?
  • NostalgicMuse
    NostalgicMuse Posts: 340 Member
    .......
    I don't understand how this is hard?
    ^^
  • PittShkr
    PittShkr Posts: 1,000 Member
    Have you been checked for the diabeetus
  • briannadunn
    briannadunn Posts: 841 Member
    Dont worry about the numbers, eat when you are hungry, dont starve yourself and stop when you are full. Your body has a built in satisfying gland that will tell you when you dont need more
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Dont worry about the numbers, eat when you are hungry, dont starve yourself and stop when you are full. Your body has a built in satisfying gland that will tell you when you dont need more

    And that "built in satisfying gland" has worked so well for so many on MFP, right?
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Dont worry about the numbers, eat when you are hungry, dont starve yourself and stop when you are full. Your body has a built in satisfying gland that will tell you when you dont need more

    And that "built in satisfying gland" has worked so well for so many on MFP, right?

    (dammit...*sigh*...what I meant to say is:)

    Great job with your success so far OP!! And great responses from everybody!! I wish you nothing but success in all your fitness and health goals. :flowerforyou:
  • DesireeBoils
    DesireeBoils Posts: 23
    Mix sugar in water and drink it

    Yeah don't do this...
  • dia77
    dia77 Posts: 410 Member
    dry fruits - raisins and cranberries .
  • NostalgicMuse
    NostalgicMuse Posts: 340 Member
    and prunes.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Ice cream

    Donuts

    Cinnamon rolls with icing

    Cheesecake
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Why are you forcing yourself to eat so much if you aren't hungry? As long as you are eating an adequate amount and are feeling fine, don't force yourself to eat all of your exercise calories. BTW if you are going by the calorie burn numbers on MFP, they can be as much as 50% over what you actually burn.

    How do you know that she is eating 'so much'. Check the context before making these statements.
  • Cranktastic
    Cranktastic Posts: 1,517 Member
    Ice cream

    Donuts

    Cinnamon rolls with icing

    Cheesecake

    marry me?
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Pasta is probably your best bet for calorie dense food that is low in fat. You can also try dried fruit and fruit juice.
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    Whatever you do, don't eat celery! The negative calories will add up and you will have to try to eat more. I hate when that happens.
  • jerrydwane
    jerrydwane Posts: 52
    As many have mentioned 'peanut butter" you would be amazed at what just 2 tbl spoons a day will do..

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