Would love to see example menu of 1500-1600 cals.

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jewelsrn55
jewelsrn55 Posts: 13
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I am increasing cals to "eat to lose" and would love to see some menus of 1500-1600 cals. It seems like a lot compared to the 1000 cal I've been doing under a physicians guidance. Thanks

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  • cjlorigan
    cjlorigan Posts: 209 Member
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    You can go look @ mine.
  • gilbert333
    gilbert333 Posts: 1 Member
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    I know everyone's body is different. If I were you, I'd eat what I normally eat for my 1000 cal. Then I would just throw in some more protein so it would burn more fat and add on more calories. Peanut butter has 190cals in just 2tbsp. There are wraps with flax seeds that are good sized for just 100cals. Several protein bars are just under 200 cals too. :wink:
  • stumblinthrulife
    stumblinthrulife Posts: 2,558 Member
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    I am increasing cals to "eat to lose" and would love to see some menus of 1500-1600 cals. It seems like a lot compared to the 1000 cal I've been doing under a physicians guidance. Thanks

    Before or after reductions for exercise? My net is normally around 1500-1600, but that includes a reductions for exercise - the actual food intake is generally anywhere from 1700 to 2200.

    Could still be useful to you though, all you'd have to do is remove my morning protein shake most of the time.

    My diary is open.
  • majinuni
    majinuni Posts: 12
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    Feel free to look at my diary, its open--I range from 1300-1700 depending on the day. As the above poster says, protein bars are a good idea, and peanut butter.
  • PriceK01
    PriceK01 Posts: 834 Member
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    I shoot for 1380 net, but you're welcome to take a look :)
  • jewelsrn55
    jewelsrn55 Posts: 13
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    WOW, Thanks everyone!
  • squirrelzzrule22
    squirrelzzrule22 Posts: 640 Member
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    Skipping my piece of cake indulgence, yesterday for me went something like this:

    BREAKFAST:
    Slice of whole wheat "double Fiber" bread with a tablespoon organic almond butter spread on it. Icelandic Yogurt (very similar to greek) 1/2 a single serve container with chia seeds and granola thrown in. Glass of nonfat milk, black coffee.

    Roughly: 436 Calories.

    MORNING SNACK:
    1/8 cup raw cashew pieces unsalted.

    Roughly: 80 calories

    LUNCH:
    Salad containing chia seeds, 1/2 an avocado, organic chicken strips, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, baby carrots and a 90 cal single serve of tzaziki yogurt dip for the dressing.

    Roughly:397 Calories

    SNACK AFTER WORK:
    Piece of fresh mozzarella.

    ROUGHLY: 70 calories.

    SNACK BEFORE DINNER (got hungry on my way to the bf's house to cook):
    Chocolate Almond Milk single serving Carto

    Roughly: 120 Calories

    DINNER: (recorded as "binge" to get 500 calories without inputting it....I'm lazy)
    Whole Foods veggie burger cooked in 1/2 tbsp olive oil on top of salad of mixed greens with chia seeds, red bell peppers, mushrooms, and the same single serve Tzaziki for dressing. There were a few more raw veggies in there too....I forgot but I do know since I make this dinner all the time that the calories come out tooo....


    Roughly: 480 Cals.

    (I eat about 1700 per day, so later I had a very small piece of cake.)

    Just one example!
  • GauchoMark
    GauchoMark Posts: 1,804 Member
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    Breakfast
    Coffee - Brewed from grounds, 3 cup (8 fl oz)
    Clif Bar - Chocolate Chip, 1 bar (68g)
    Calories/Carbs/Fat/Protein/Sodium/Chol
    247/44/5/11/164/0

    Lunch
    Lettuce - Iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw, 1.5 cup shredded
    Mushrooms - Raw, 0.25 cup, pieces or slices
    Cucumber - With peel, raw, 0.25 cucumber (8-1/4")
    Banana Pepper Rings - Mt Olive Peppers Sliced, 0.5 OZ.
    Mezzetta - Golden Peppercini Peppers, 3 pepper (30 g)
    Chicken - Breast, meat only, cooked, roasted, 140 g
    Sodexo (Umb - Minestrone Soup , 6 ounces (1 bowl)
    Nabisco - Saltine Crackers, 4 Crackers
    Calories/Carbs/Fat/Protein/Sodium/Chol
    392/30/7/48/1,203/119

    Snack
    Cliff Builder Bar - Chocolate - Protein Bar, 1 Bar (68g)
    Calories/Carbs/Fat/Protein/Sodium/Chol
    270/30/8/20/230/0

    Dinner
    Spinach - Raw, 1 cup
    Cucumber - With peel, raw, 0.25 cucumber (8-1/4")
    Carrots - Raw, 48 g
    Celery - Raw, 31 g
    Tomatoes - Red, ripe, raw, year round average, 110.0 g
    Beans - Snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, 97 g
    Chicken - Breast, meat only, cooked, roasted, 130 g
    Muscle Pharm - Combat Powder - Orange Creamsicle, 0.5 scoop (34g)
    Milk - Original Soy Milk , 0.5 cup
    Calories/Carbs/Fat/Protein/Sodium/Chol
    343/9/9/53/682/360

    Snack
    Fage - Total 0% Greek Yogurt With Peach, 1 container
    Apples - Raw, with skin, 281 g
    Calories/Carbs/Fat/Protein/Sodium/Chol
    266/56/0/14/48/0

    Here is an example. It is what I ate yesterday with a couple of modifications, since I eat more than 1500-1600.

    Totals:
    1518 calories
    169g carbs (45%)
    29g fat (17%)
    146g protein (38%)

    I don't usually eat that many bars and shakes, but it was a hectic day! The shake was actually ice cream that I made for desert.
  • Amy106Days
    Amy106Days Posts: 172 Member
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    My diary is open and around 1500-1600 daily (warning I do not eat clean)
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
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    My diary is open. Some days are cleaner than others.
  • vashnic
    vashnic Posts: 93
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    Mine is open and pretty consistently in the 1500-1700 range! Pretty similar food from day to day, but tasty imo :smile:
  • hiyomi
    hiyomi Posts: 906 Member
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    Breakfast: English Muffin with Strawberry Cream Cheese and water to drink about 200 calories
    Lunch: Wheat bread, deli ham, cheese, avacado, spinach sandwhich, Serving of chips, and a small snack. Diet drink. About 500-600 calories
    Dinner: Alfredo Brocollii with grilled chicken breast fillet, croutons, parmesan, diet drink. small snack About 700 calories
    Total: 1400-1600 calories

    I switch it up a lot, but this is one example.
  • pineygirl
    pineygirl Posts: 322 Member
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    My diary is open and I usually eat around 1400-1700 calories per day (it varies based on activity).
  • wikitbikit
    wikitbikit Posts: 518 Member
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    I am increasing cals to "eat to lose" and would love to see some menus of 1500-1600 cals. It seems like a lot compared to the 1000 cal I've been doing under a physicians guidance. Thanks
    If you're under a physician's guidance, you should probably consult with him/her before making any changes. There may be a specific reason they've set your calories to that level.
  • calihoya
    calihoya Posts: 80 Member
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    1500 is my net. Feel free to friend me and take a look at my diary. This weekend was weird because I had a beer festival and it was my birthday so there are a lot of cupcakes floating around in there (managed to generaly stay under my calories though!) so either go back further or take a look from Tuesday this week forward.
  • charismanoodles
    charismanoodles Posts: 343 Member
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    I eat around 1600 a day, typically I have;

    Breakfast;
    Muesli with greek yogurt and jam with strawberries.

    Lunch;
    Egg sandwich/subway

    Dinner;
    Whatever I want really, as long as it fits my calories and macros

    Snacks;
    Protein shakes, dried seaweed etc.

    If you add me as a friend you can see my diary.
  • SandraJN
    SandraJN Posts: 305 Member
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    My diary is open.

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