Help.....Can't eat all my calories!!

tjbeer
tjbeer Posts: 90 Member
edited September 21 in Health and Weight Loss
I am having a nightmare....I am finding it really difficult to eat all of my daily calories, which means I am not kick starting my metabolism and always be in starvation mode..........I have managed to go above my intake once, but that was because I pigged out on rubbish food!!! Has anyone got any ideas of what I can do so I have successful weight loss?

Cheers :happy:
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  • recipe4success
    recipe4success Posts: 469 Member
    its hard to say without seeing what you are eating now...if i could take a peek at your diary i might be able to give some suggestions :)
  • Natalie7227
    Natalie7227 Posts: 39
    If you want you can look at my diary and what I have been eating. Also if you let me see your diary I might be able to help you get your 5-6 meals in every 2-3 hours.
  • kgrutch
    kgrutch Posts: 223
    eat more frequently, i try to eat every 2-2.5 hours at 200-250 calories each meal. if you still need more calories increase the portion size of your foods.
  • doxtator
    doxtator Posts: 2
    Try eating more pizza, It works for me. Cookies are also a good source for calories! Chips, doughnuts, cake, ice cream...
  • tjbeer
    tjbeer Posts: 90 Member
    How do I let people see my diary?? Sorry I am a bit new to this.
  • Michellerw1
    Michellerw1 Posts: 367
    Substitute "light" "low fat" or "fat free" products with regular. :)
  • Michellerw1
    Michellerw1 Posts: 367
    Try eating more pizza, It works for me. Cookies are also a good source for calories! Chips, doughnuts, cake, ice cream...

    Not to be rude but this is not a good idea. There are other healthier calorie sources like avocado, nuts, beans, grains that are high calorie.
  • kgrutch
    kgrutch Posts: 223
    to change your diary settings, go to "food" then to "settings" then change privacy settings to "public"
  • ErinGiam
    ErinGiam Posts: 396 Member
    Try eating more pizza, It works for me. Cookies are also a good source for calories! Chips, doughnuts, cake, ice cream...

    I'm sorry but how is this even healthy?? Chips, doughnuts, cake etc are NOT the answer. Yes they may be high in calories, probably TOO high for anyone to even consider, plus they are full of bad fats, etc. I hope that was just a joke...yikes!!
  • recipe4success
    recipe4success Posts: 469 Member
    also feel free to check out my diary for ideas :)
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    I agree that you should just try and add fuller fat products to your diet along with nuts or dried fruits, beans etc. I wish I had your problem......I can eat all my calories and exercize calories no problem!
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    Try eating more high-calorie (but healthy) foods - some of my favorites are nuts, beans (try a variety of kinds - black, garbanzo, pinto, etc. - you can buy them with no sodium added), avacado, low-fat cottage cheese, oatmeal. You can also work in more snacks - one of my favorites is a milk or frozen-yogurt based fruit smoothie. Just throw milk/yogurt and a couple kinds of fruit (typically I'll put in a banana, a cup of strawberries and sometimes a half a cup of black/blue berries) in a blender (I also toss in some spinach), and it's a medium-calorie (very healthy) snack.
  • Scncartist
    Scncartist Posts: 173
    Oftentimes I'm not hungry, but have come close to finishing the day under my calories as well. I enjoy low fat/low sugar items such as: fudgecicles, pudding, 100 cal bags of kettle corn, cottage cheese...just to name a few. They aren't particularly filling, but they do help me get my calories up there where they should be.
  • tjbeer
    tjbeer Posts: 90 Member
    Ok have changed my diary status...so any thoughts are appreciated guys. Thanks for tips already, but think pizza and donuts are a no no for me!!! I want to loose weight not put it on!!

    :smile:
  • amelia_atlantic
    amelia_atlantic Posts: 926 Member
    I agree with switching "low fat" to regular. Intrograte snacks throughout your day too (cottage cheese and bananas are good choices!)

    I sometimes have a difficult time meeting my calorie goals after a hard workout. On those days, I usually eat things with "good fat" and high calories (avocados, olive oil etc). It helps me get closer to the goal!

    *After viewing your diary, I would definitely suggest eating a bigger breakfast! It sets the tone for the day and is an easy way to stock up on calories.

    Good luck!
  • MysticMaiden22
    MysticMaiden22 Posts: 324 Member
    After checking out your diary, I'm seeing what can be changed. You need to make your meals a bit more calorie dense. Try and shoot for 400 calories a meal and if you eat extra snacks, try and exercise to burn the calories on those off. I eat about 1500 calories a day and 300 calories off with exercise.
  • sweetbn
    sweetbn Posts: 318
    Eat breakfast, not just milk. :) This will get you over the hump and also get your metabolism revving and ready! Even if it's only adding an apple or something.
  • TabiHerbalifeCoach
    TabiHerbalifeCoach Posts: 691 Member
    my diary is open as well feel free to check it out-

    quick tips smoothies with a juice base yummy- and if you mix it with a jucie/veggie blend EVEN BETTER for you
    fruit is always good
    nuts
    avacado
    fish
  • smuehlbauer
    smuehlbauer Posts: 1,041 Member
    Eat breakfast
  • EightDMB
    EightDMB Posts: 155 Member
    Are you supposed to eat all your excercise calories? I thought you had to eat your basic 1200 alloted calories, and then you could eat the excercise calories, but that it was't required.
  • Michellerw1
    Michellerw1 Posts: 367
    :tongue: My diary is open for everyone. I eat alot cause of exercise, so there are probably alot of ideas in there.
  • tjbeer
    tjbeer Posts: 90 Member
    Thanks for all your advice, it is really great to get other peoples ideas and I will take it on board as you are all losing weight well.

    Tx
  • tjbeer
    tjbeer Posts: 90 Member
    Eat breakfast

    Find that really hard as start work far to early to be contemplating food...but I do try...occasionally!!!
  • BOGmama2010
    BOGmama2010 Posts: 599 Member
    I would also try to eat a little more protein. You didn't have much for today.
  • foxxybrown
    foxxybrown Posts: 838 Member
    According to the last few days of your diary, looks like you're coming pretty close. Leaving a couple hundred calories can be good because some of your entries for food might be underestimates and your exercise might be overestimates.
  • Michellerw1
    Michellerw1 Posts: 367
    Eat breakfast

    Find that really hard as start work far to early to be contemplating food...but I do try...occasionally!!!

    I eat my breakfast at work. If you are able to it is better than skipping. I am out the door at 7 on my bike and there is no way I get up a minute earlier than I have to. I do things like hard boiled eggs, fruit, and the organic plain quaker oats instant packs. I have a little stash of almonds and such at my desk as well as a bowl and spoon.
  • goal30Lori
    goal30Lori Posts: 307 Member
    I'm relatively new at this, but honestly, I think your diary looks great! I agree, you should probably have a heavier breakfast if you can manage it, but you are only usually short by roughly 200 cals, about equivalent to your exercise calories... I don't think that's too bad at all!

    I used to have a hard time eating breakfast as well, so my 'morning snack' would just be more calorie heavy to make up for it...
  • ZiaLater
    ZiaLater Posts: 23
    Here is my two cents. For the past few weeks I've been feeling ill and not been able to eat my full calories. A friend of mine suggested that I eat snacks here and there throughout the day, nothing too serious, but now I have a bag of almonds, yogurt and cheese strings that I snack on at work (10am & 2:30pm) to fill that gap and again at 8pm. It isn't always necessary every day, for I pre-log my food and bring along something to fill the void. I'm never starving for food anymore and now I'm getting in at least 1200 needed to live...lol. I burn off those snacks with my daily walking and I've been losing weight so it works for me. Maybe it will work for you :)
  • mazza18
    mazza18 Posts: 3
    Hi there i know what you mean. The same thing happend to me. I did 6 pounds on a previous food diary the first week. Then when i strated this one I gained 2 lbs. It was the stravation mode kicking in. What i had to do is go out and buy smaller items to snack on . Ie i bought dannon activia fat free yoghurts,between 70- 110 depending on type alpen light bars btween 59-70 depending to boot my calories plus its giving me fibre and protein and the yoghurt has the bifidus regularis that hepls regulate your digestive system . I now add yoghurt to my daily intake 2 or 3 plus a bar to bump up my calories. I seems to be working the pounds have started to fall off again. Try let me know if it works.
  • suzyanne
    suzyanne Posts: 50
    Eating breakfast is a big start. I commute to work every day and I'm up far to early and on the road (not to mention, I have no appetite first thing). However, I throw a 1/2cup of granola cereal into a container and take a low-fat, probiotic yogurt with me, in addition to my lunch. Usually by the time I get to work, I'm ready to eat something, so I mix my granola and yogurt into a nice little parfait and it makes a big change in my day. Another of my favorites is rice cakes with natural peanut butter. It's easy enough to add these little things to your lunch so you have a healthy breakfast when you get to work. I also agree with switching your low-fat foods to regular. I noticed your diary has weight watchers bread...you could try switching to a whole grain, 12-grain, something like that...it's still healthy, but higher in fibers and protien. I did take a look at your diary and I don't think you're doing too bad. You're coming fairly close to your goal, most days, and being SLIGHTLY under is not a bad thing. Keep up the good work!! :)
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