When I can't eat all my calories...

should I drink a protein shake/drink when I can't get all my cals in. I have like 1100 left over. That includes my exercise of 620. My goal is 1800.
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  • monty619
    monty619 Posts: 1,308 Member
    assuming you hit your protein and fat goals... u should fill the remaining cals with carbohydrates it would be the most optimal choice.
  • digitalsteel
    digitalsteel Posts: 374 Member
    assuming you hit your protein and fat goals... u should fill the remaining cals with carbohydrates it would be the most optimal choice.

    I disagree, I have found that carb loading does not work as well as consuming fat. When you consume good fats, your body does not stop the fat burning process to get rid of all the extra glucose carb loading would provide.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    should I drink a protein shake/drink when I can't get all my cals in. I have like 1100 left over. That includes my exercise of 620. My goal is 1800.

    Eat more calorically dense foods

    oils

    butter

    full fat dairy

    nuts/nut butters

    pasta

    ice cream
  • CoachReddy
    CoachReddy Posts: 3,949 Member
    assuming you hit your protein and fat goals... u should fill the remaining cals with carbohydrates it would be the most optimal choice.

    wut?

    fat baby fat.
  • CoachReddy
    CoachReddy Posts: 3,949 Member
    i drink a 700 cal shake daily with almost 50g of fat.

    OP - obviously it's most ideal to get the majority of your calories from whole foods, however, if you're in a bind, you can absolutely throw back a shake. but seriously, good planning, and making sure you're eating whole foods is still the best bet.
  • Lifting_Knitter
    Lifting_Knitter Posts: 1,025 Member
    i drink a 700 cal shake daily with almost 50g of fat.

    OP - obviously it's most ideal to get the majority of your calories from whole foods, however, if you're in a bind, you can absolutely throw back a shake. but seriously, good planning, and making sure you're eating whole foods is still the best bet.

    I agree with the planning, plan your meals ahead of time and include more calorie dense foods.
  • neonemesis
    neonemesis Posts: 74 Member
    nuts are a great high calorie food
  • digitalsteel
    digitalsteel Posts: 374 Member
    I love egg salad with avacado
  • 257_Lag
    257_Lag Posts: 1,249 Member
    Nuts, and/or peanut butter!
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    assuming you hit your protein and fat goals... u should fill the remaining cals with carbohydrates it would be the most optimal choice.
    At her age? I disagree.

    But first, I'd like to see her diary. What's she eating? Is she eating sugar laden low fat foods? I'd suggest going for the real thing... etc. etc. etc.

    I wouldn't immediately jump to "eat carbs".
  • Not trying to hijack your thread, but I Was going to post a similar question. I'm having this problem also and the frequency is beginning to worry me. I try to plan my meals, but exercise throws me all off. Right now I have 543 calories left. I've met my fat macros, but I am under my carbs by 65 and protein by 70. So anything I could possibly eat make up the 545 will throw off my fats. I'm really confused. I could have some cashews (one of the few nuts I can eat) but that would screw up my fat intake. I need some 'dense' foods that are not avocados or almonds because I cannot eat those. I am not trying to under eat or jeopardize myself.
  • digitalsteel
    digitalsteel Posts: 374 Member
    Not trying to hijack your thread, but I Was going to post a similar question. I'm having this problem also and the frequency is beginning to worry me. I try to plan my meals, but exercise throws me all off. Right now I have 543 calories left. I've met my fat macros, but I am under my carbs by 65 and protein by 70. So anything I could possibly eat make up the 545 will throw off my fats. I'm really confused. I could have some cashews (one of the few nuts I can eat) but that would screw up my fat intake. I need some 'dense' foods that are not avocados or almonds because I cannot eat those. I am not trying to under eat or jeopardize myself.

    Can you do coconut oil?
  • monty619
    monty619 Posts: 1,308 Member
    assuming you hit your protein and fat goals... u should fill the remaining cals with carbohydrates it would be the most optimal choice.

    I disagree, I have found that carb loading does not work as well as consuming fat. When you consume good fats, your body does not stop the fat burning process to get rid of all the extra glucose carb loading would provide.

    the opposite of what you said is true ive done lower carb dieting as well... especially for anyone who does anaerobic exercise like weight lifting. if you have trouble consuming enough calories, fat should be consumed because its more calorically dense and easier to hit calorie goals.. at age 50 i would just balance it out thru the day and have a balance with all macros and increase all of them im talking from an athlete/bodybuilder standpoint where carbohydrates would be much greater metabolically.
  • Not trying to hijack your thread, but I Was going to post a similar question. I'm having this problem also and the frequency is beginning to worry me. I try to plan my meals, but exercise throws me all off. Right now I have 543 calories left. I've met my fat macros, but I am under my carbs by 65 and protein by 70. So anything I could possibly eat make up the 545 will throw off my fats. I'm really confused. I could have some cashews (one of the few nuts I can eat) but that would screw up my fat intake. I need some 'dense' foods that are not avocados or almonds because I cannot eat those. I am not trying to under eat or jeopardize myself.

    Can you do coconut oil?

    Yes, I have no adverse reactions to coconut or coconut oil.
  • CoachReddy
    CoachReddy Posts: 3,949 Member
    Not trying to hijack your thread, but I Was going to post a similar question. I'm having this problem also and the frequency is beginning to worry me. I try to plan my meals, but exercise throws me all off. Right now I have 543 calories left. I've met my fat macros, but I am under my carbs by 65 and protein by 70. So anything I could possibly eat make up the 545 will throw off my fats. I'm really confused. I could have some cashews (one of the few nuts I can eat) but that would screw up my fat intake. I need some 'dense' foods that are not avocados or almonds because I cannot eat those. I am not trying to under eat or jeopardize myself.

    what is your fat set at? %-wise?
  • digitalsteel
    digitalsteel Posts: 374 Member
    Not trying to hijack your thread, but I Was going to post a similar question. I'm having this problem also and the frequency is beginning to worry me. I try to plan my meals, but exercise throws me all off. Right now I have 543 calories left. I've met my fat macros, but I am under my carbs by 65 and protein by 70. So anything I could possibly eat make up the 545 will throw off my fats. I'm really confused. I could have some cashews (one of the few nuts I can eat) but that would screw up my fat intake. I need some 'dense' foods that are not avocados or almonds because I cannot eat those. I am not trying to under eat or jeopardize myself.

    Can you do coconut oil?

    Yes, I have no adverse reactions to coconut or coconut oil.

    I put a tablespoon of coconut oil in my coffee
    this is what I use http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Virgin-Coconut-15-Ounce/dp/B001EO5Q64/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1364259770&sr=8-3&keywords=coconut+oil
  • Not trying to hijack your thread, but I Was going to post a similar question. I'm having this problem also and the frequency is beginning to worry me. I try to plan my meals, but exercise throws me all off. Right now I have 543 calories left. I've met my fat macros, but I am under my carbs by 65 and protein by 70. So anything I could possibly eat make up the 545 will throw off my fats. I'm really confused. I could have some cashews (one of the few nuts I can eat) but that would screw up my fat intake. I need some 'dense' foods that are not avocados or almonds because I cannot eat those. I am not trying to under eat or jeopardize myself.

    what is your fat set at? %-wise?

    I recently changed my goals to meet 40/30/30. I only recently started logging on MFP. Was using another website and having the same issues.

    Carbs: 131g
    Fats: 44g
    Protein: 98g
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    assuming you hit your protein and fat goals... u should fill the remaining cals with carbohydrates it would be the most optimal choice.

    I disagree, I have found that carb loading does not work as well as consuming fat. When you consume good fats, your body does not stop the fat burning process to get rid of all the extra glucose carb loading would provide.

    the opposite of what you said is true ive done lower carb dieting as well... especially for anyone who does anaerobic exercise like weight lifting. if you have trouble consuming enough calories, fat should be consumed because its more calorically dense and easier to hit calorie goals.. at age 50 i would just balance it out thru the day and have a balance with all macros and increase all of them im talking from an athlete/bodybuilder standpoint where carbohydrates would be much greater metabolically.
    Who says she's doing a lower carb diet? Who says she's an athlete/bodybuilder? Perhaps she's just a standard American woman who's nearly 50 and trying to lose some weight?
  • digitalsteel
    digitalsteel Posts: 374 Member
    Not trying to hijack your thread, but I Was going to post a similar question. I'm having this problem also and the frequency is beginning to worry me. I try to plan my meals, but exercise throws me all off. Right now I have 543 calories left. I've met my fat macros, but I am under my carbs by 65 and protein by 70. So anything I could possibly eat make up the 545 will throw off my fats. I'm really confused. I could have some cashews (one of the few nuts I can eat) but that would screw up my fat intake. I need some 'dense' foods that are not avocados or almonds because I cannot eat those. I am not trying to under eat or jeopardize myself.

    what is your fat set at? %-wise?

    I recently changed my goals to meet 40/30/30. I only recently started logging on MFP. Was using another website and having the same issues.

    Carbs: 131g
    Fats: 44g
    Protein: 98g

    In my opinion I would switch the number of grams of carbs, for the number of grams of fat.

    A little more protein wouldn't hurt either
  • alychil820
    alychil820 Posts: 219 Member
    Honestly, if I don't finish my calories for the day, and I'm not hungry... I just don't eat them. I still have 400 calories today, but I'm not hungry, and I'm at work where I don't have healthy options. I want to learn to listen to my body, and right now it says that it's okay, and I feel fine. I'm sure I'll make up for them down the road, and I won't drop dead because of a large deficit here and there.
  • CoachReddy
    CoachReddy Posts: 3,949 Member
    Not trying to hijack your thread, but I Was going to post a similar question. I'm having this problem also and the frequency is beginning to worry me. I try to plan my meals, but exercise throws me all off. Right now I have 543 calories left. I've met my fat macros, but I am under my carbs by 65 and protein by 70. So anything I could possibly eat make up the 545 will throw off my fats. I'm really confused. I could have some cashews (one of the few nuts I can eat) but that would screw up my fat intake. I need some 'dense' foods that are not avocados or almonds because I cannot eat those. I am not trying to under eat or jeopardize myself.

    what is your fat set at? %-wise?

    I recently changed my goals to meet 40/30/30. I only recently started logging on MFP. Was using another website and having the same issues.

    Carbs: 131g
    Fats: 44g
    Protein: 98g

    In my opinion I would switch the number of grams of carbs, for the number of grams of fat.

    A little more protein wouldn't hurt either

    I wouldn't go QUITE that far - that would put her in ketosis, which isn't the greatest idea for just anyone to do without doing a lot of research beforehand.

    40/30/30 is good. I was worried you were doing something like 10 or 15% fat. but 30 is ok. Personally I do 55%, but it took me a while to get to the place where I realized that was ok and wasn't going to do me harm. In fact, it's done the opposite and my body fat is lower than ever.

    if you just need carbs and protein, chomp on some fruits for the carbs, and do you have whey or another powdered protein to make a shake with? those are always nice in a pinch - ala my earlier comments
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    Why not bank it for the weekend and then enjoy yourself with some wiggle room a drink or an appetizer? Cheat meals aren't cheat meals if you plan for them. If you're way under, drink a protein shake and take a multi-vitamin. Don't over-perfect this unless you are a fitness competitor. Learn how to be a normal eater unless for some reason you can't be.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    assuming you hit your protein and fat goals... u should fill the remaining cals with carbohydrates it would be the most optimal choice.
    At her age? I disagree.

    But first, I'd like to see her diary. What's she eating? Is she eating sugar laden low fat foods? I'd suggest going for the real thing... etc. etc. etc.

    I wouldn't immediately jump to "eat carbs".

    What do you mean 'at her age'?
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Try to eat more calorie dense foods, but also try to eat that which will hit your macros. If you are low on fats, cook with oils/butter or have some nuts/avocado. if you are low on protein, and eat meat/fish, have some less lean meat/fish or eat/drink full fat dairy.
  • monty619
    monty619 Posts: 1,308 Member
    assuming you hit your protein and fat goals... u should fill the remaining cals with carbohydrates it would be the most optimal choice.

    I disagree, I have found that carb loading does not work as well as consuming fat. When you consume good fats, your body does not stop the fat burning process to get rid of all the extra glucose carb loading would provide.

    the opposite of what you said is true ive done lower carb dieting as well... especially for anyone who does anaerobic exercise like weight lifting. if you have trouble consuming enough calories, fat should be consumed because its more calorically dense and easier to hit calorie goals.. at age 50 i would just balance it out thru the day and have a balance with all macros and increase all of them im talking from an athlete/bodybuilder standpoint where carbohydrates would be much greater metabolically.
    Who says she's doing a lower carb diet? Who says she's an athlete/bodybuilder? Perhaps she's just a standard American woman who's nearly 50 and trying to lose some weight?

    LOL if weight loss is the goal it doesnt matter what she eats... if she exercises AT ALL it would be better to eat carbs... sheesh its not complicated
  • digitalsteel
    digitalsteel Posts: 374 Member
    assuming you hit your protein and fat goals... u should fill the remaining cals with carbohydrates it would be the most optimal choice.

    I disagree, I have found that carb loading does not work as well as consuming fat. When you consume good fats, your body does not stop the fat burning process to get rid of all the extra glucose carb loading would provide.

    the opposite of what you said is true ive done lower carb dieting as well... especially for anyone who does anaerobic exercise like weight lifting. if you have trouble consuming enough calories, fat should be consumed because its more calorically dense and easier to hit calorie goals.. at age 50 i would just balance it out thru the day and have a balance with all macros and increase all of them im talking from an athlete/bodybuilder standpoint where carbohydrates would be much greater metabolically.
    Who says she's doing a lower carb diet? Who says she's an athlete/bodybuilder? Perhaps she's just a standard American woman who's nearly 50 and trying to lose some weight?

    LOL if weight loss is the goal it doesnt matter what she eats... if she exercises AT ALL it would be better to eat carbs... sheesh its not complicated

    This makes no sense to me, how did you come to this conclusion?
  • Not trying to hijack your thread, but I Was going to post a similar question. I'm having this problem also and the frequency is beginning to worry me. I try to plan my meals, but exercise throws me all off. Right now I have 543 calories left. I've met my fat macros, but I am under my carbs by 65 and protein by 70. So anything I could possibly eat make up the 545 will throw off my fats. I'm really confused. I could have some cashews (one of the few nuts I can eat) but that would screw up my fat intake. I need some 'dense' foods that are not avocados or almonds because I cannot eat those. I am not trying to under eat or jeopardize myself.

    what is your fat set at? %-wise?

    I recently changed my goals to meet 40/30/30. I only recently started logging on MFP. Was using another website and having the same issues.

    Carbs: 131g
    Fats: 44g
    Protein: 98g

    In my opinion I would switch the number of grams of carbs, for the number of grams of fat.

    A little more protein wouldn't hurt either

    I wouldn't go QUITE that far - that would put her in ketosis, which isn't the greatest idea for just anyone to do without doing a lot of research beforehand.

    40/30/30 is good. I was worried you were doing something like 10 or 15% fat. but 30 is ok. Personally I do 55%, but it took me a while to get to the place where I realized that was ok and wasn't going to do me harm. In fact, it's done the opposite and my body fat is lower than ever.

    if you just need carbs and protein, chomp on some fruits for the carbs, and do you have whey or another powdered protein to make a shake with? those are always nice in a pinch - ala my earlier comments

    I had 2 scoops of protein powder today after my work out w/ lactose free skim milk. I could make another one with water because 2 scoops has 90 cals BUT it has 1 g of fat. My fat as of now is 0. Going over 1 shouldn't hurt right? << my concern.

    I found some fat free yogurt hiding behind the kale..woo! Gonna have one of those @ 60 calories. I have some bananas..they look a lil green but I don't think they will hurt me. Maybe I can make some kinda concoction with 1 banana, yogurt and protein powder. That gives me an additional 260 cals. Leaves me with 281cals, 21 carbs and 51 protein. Oy vey!
  • monty619
    monty619 Posts: 1,308 Member
    assuming you hit your protein and fat goals... u should fill the remaining cals with carbohydrates it would be the most optimal choice.

    I disagree, I have found that carb loading does not work as well as consuming fat. When you consume good fats, your body does not stop the fat burning process to get rid of all the extra glucose carb loading would provide.

    the opposite of what you said is true ive done lower carb dieting as well... especially for anyone who does anaerobic exercise like weight lifting. if you have trouble consuming enough calories, fat should be consumed because its more calorically dense and easier to hit calorie goals.. at age 50 i would just balance it out thru the day and have a balance with all macros and increase all of them im talking from an athlete/bodybuilder standpoint where carbohydrates would be much greater metabolically.
    Who says she's doing a lower carb diet? Who says she's an athlete/bodybuilder? Perhaps she's just a standard American woman who's nearly 50 and trying to lose some weight?

    LOL if weight loss is the goal it doesnt matter what she eats... if she exercises AT ALL it would be better to eat carbs... sheesh its not complicated

    This makes no sense to me, how did you come to this conclusion?

    .. u can eat twinkies and lose weight if ur still in a deficit, and carbohydrates are more optimal for energy and is better used by the body for better workouts with having more glycogen.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Not trying to hijack your thread, but I Was going to post a similar question. I'm having this problem also and the frequency is beginning to worry me. I try to plan my meals, but exercise throws me all off. Right now I have 543 calories left. I've met my fat macros, but I am under my carbs by 65 and protein by 70. So anything I could possibly eat make up the 545 will throw off my fats. I'm really confused. I could have some cashews (one of the few nuts I can eat) but that would screw up my fat intake. I need some 'dense' foods that are not avocados or almonds because I cannot eat those. I am not trying to under eat or jeopardize myself.

    what is your fat set at? %-wise?

    I recently changed my goals to meet 40/30/30. I only recently started logging on MFP. Was using another website and having the same issues.

    Carbs: 131g
    Fats: 44g
    Protein: 98g

    In my opinion I would switch the number of grams of carbs, for the number of grams of fat.

    A little more protein wouldn't hurt either

    lol
  • SoViLicious
    SoViLicious Posts: 2,633 Member
    give me some