Can't stop losing weight, how do I eat more calories?

shinaco
shinaco Posts: 2 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hello everyone, I started a nutritionist diet about 3 months ago, and started using myfitness pal as an aid. I also started doing exercise regularly.
My goal was to lose 9 kg (19.84 pounds). I achieved it pretty quickly, in about two months. However, a month since then I have continued to lose weight, and I am now 1.9 kgs (4.18 pounds) under my desired weight. I am finding it difficult to eat all the calories Myfitnesspal says I should eat to maintain weight, since I am already used to smaller portions and healthier food.
What should I do to meet my calorie goals and stop losing weight, and also avoid a bad rebound?
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  • sarahz1442
    sarahz1442 Posts: 136 Member
    I had the same issue. I just started including some more unhealthy foods into my diet. I just could not eat enough with healthy foods. They are too filling. My weight fluctuates between 108 and 110 now even with the unhealthy foods. I weigh myself every day, so if it results in gaining weight, I'll lower my calories again and stick more with healthy foods.
  • pinksparklefairy
    pinksparklefairy Posts: 97 Member
    Maybe increase your meal sizes by 10%. You won't really notice such a small difference but it should boost your calorie intake if you do it for every meal.
  • bevmcarthur
    bevmcarthur Posts: 341 Member
    oh i wish i had your problem and i am sure there will be a lot more that wish this also LOL
  • Drudoo
    Drudoo Posts: 275 Member
    This would be a perfect excuse to add a spoonful of peanut butter to my diet everyday....yum!
  • KevinLamb77
    KevinLamb77 Posts: 87
    After chewing, you let the food slide down your throat, and swallow.
  • elleloch
    elleloch Posts: 739 Member
    I went to your food diary but it's not open, so I have no idea exactly what you're eating and can't really give much advice.

    I will say though that when I don't want to lose weight I just add calories where I had cut them before. Higher calorie, fuller fat almond milk, nut butters. Stuff like that.
  • lovemitch125
    lovemitch125 Posts: 257 Member
    This is a new one, I like this problem! :bigsmile:
    Protein shakes??? They are delicious, they may help you tone and they will probably help you maintain. I was afraid of this problem as well, honestly. Good Luck!
  • JeraLee31885
    JeraLee31885 Posts: 21
    Definitely wish I had that problem as well!!! At least until I get to my goal....
  • bevmcarthur
    bevmcarthur Posts: 341 Member
    can you share your diary so we can see what you are eating
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    :love: :love: Peanut butter :love: :love:
  • MsJulielicious
    MsJulielicious Posts: 708 Member
    Put it in your mouth.. Food.. lots of it
  • Mcgrawhaha
    Mcgrawhaha Posts: 1,596 Member
    mmmm how about adding in peanut butter ideas. healthy, protien filled, and taste good in everything!!! i love peanut butter banana smoothies!!! 1 tbls peanut butter (90), 1 frozen banana (90), 1 cup vanilla almond milk (30), and 1 tsp vanilla extract (10)... for a total of 220 cals for a tasty end of the day dessert!!!
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
    Hard to tell without seeing wht you are eating, but instead of "diet" food - e.g low fat everything add some healthy fats back into your diet.

    Salmon
    Nuts
    Nut butters,
    Olives
    Olive oil
    Coconut everything - coconut milk, cream, actual coconut

    You could potentially also up your carbs - yams, lentils, quinoa etc are all healthy.....

    And if it was me I would eat a banana every day - but that is because I love bananas :-)

    We will be able to give you more ideas if you open your diary...
  • vivaldirules
    vivaldirules Posts: 169 Member
    Any chance you could also reduce your exercising some?
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  • NoRegrets_13
    NoRegrets_13 Posts: 6
    I had the same issue. I just started including some more unhealthy foods into my diet. I just could not eat enough with healthy foods. They are too filling. My weight fluctuates between 108 and 110 now even with the unhealthy foods. I weigh myself every day, so if it results in gaining weight, I'll lower my calories again and stick more with healthy foods.


    DONT do this. Why blow all your hard work just to add unhealthy crap back in? doesnt make ANY sense.
  • ctpeace
    ctpeace Posts: 327 Member
    Seriously? Eat some nuts, cheese, avocado, meat. Healthy doesn't mean extremely low cal. Also, maybe your goal weight was too high, it's possible that you've still got a few pounds to go. Don't supplement junk food!
  • sexymuffintop
    sexymuffintop Posts: 636
    Food isn't the enemy. It's all good, eat it.
  • sarahz1442
    sarahz1442 Posts: 136 Member
    I had the same issue. I just started including some more unhealthy foods into my diet. I just could not eat enough with healthy foods. They are too filling. My weight fluctuates between 108 and 110 now even with the unhealthy foods. I weigh myself every day, so if it results in gaining weight, I'll lower my calories again and stick more with healthy foods.


    DONT do this. Why blow all your hard work just to add unhealthy crap back in? doesnt make ANY sense.

    Yeah, it doesn't make any sense. I agree. I'm still losing weight doing this though. I might try and figure out a different approach. I'm not sure. Maybe I'm really not eating as much as I think I am. I haven't really been logging anymore because I'm below my goal weight and now technically underweight.
  • monipie
    monipie Posts: 280 Member
    Put it in your mouth.. Food.. lots of it

    yup.
  • jaymesjourney
    jaymesjourney Posts: 85
    aren't you lucky :tongue: I wish I had your problem but I see that you dont want to be unhealthy "skinny" I would say eating more nuts, avocados, and incorperating protein shakes in there to help maintain!
  • conniemaxwell5
    conniemaxwell5 Posts: 943 Member
    Nuts, avocados, full fat dairy products, more whole grains, peanut butter, if you sweeten your coffee or tea use honey or sugar, dark chocolate - these are all calorie dense and with the exception of the sugar are good for you. Sugar's not really bad for you except in excess or if you're diabetic.
  • Bekahmardis
    Bekahmardis Posts: 602 Member
    I'm still losing weight doing this though. I might try and figure out a different approach. I'm not sure. Maybe I'm really not eating as much as I think I am. I haven't really been logging anymore because I'm below my goal weight and now technically underweight.
    I had this issue about a year and a half ago, so I can actually sympathize! I stopped logging in my calories and what-not, because I had lost all the weight I wanted to lose, but then I kept losing, dropping all the way to 101 pounds! I started tracking calories again and increasing my portion size very slightly every meal to get myself back up to weight, but it took a few months. Sometimes it helped to add a higher fat content dressing to a salad, or eat my apple with some peanut butter - all nutritous items. Got up to weight again, stopped counting my calories again, then gained another 7 pounds on top of that! So now I'm back to trying to lose it again. I'm down to 112, and within 2 pounds of my goal weight.

    I think the moral of the story is: keep tracking your calories, even if you get to your goal weight! Good luck.
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    Google calorie dense foods...

    Examples are...

    Nuts
    Nut butters
    Butter
    Olive oil
    Avacados
    Cheese
    Hummus

    Add more of them to your foods.

    Eat full fat versions of things instead of lowl fat.

    Oats in a morning? Add whole milk, and a banana..

    Snack... Nuts!

    Lunch... Having a salad? Add virgin olive oil dressing, olives, hummus, Avacado, seeds or cheese. Quinoa or brown rice would probably be good additions to.

    Snack... Little wedge of cheese, few spoons of nuts butter with a banana.

    Dinner... Good sized piece of meat, some greens and some carb dense vegetables. Sweet potatoes are a great option.

    Snack... Air popped popcorn or some full fat yogurt with fruit. I like to add a few chocolate drops. If your feeling naughty ice cream bumps things up very quickly!

    These are all healthy fats, and will help you get to your calorie goals without having to eat unhealthy foods.

    Hope that gives you some ideas!

    Zara.

    (Oh and I wish I had this problem. This is similar to how I eat, just a few calorie dense additions)
  • tonytoo
    tonytoo Posts: 307
    :love: :love: Peanut butter :love: :love:

    end of thread.
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    Ok, guys, I say we eat the OP.
  • staciedee10
    staciedee10 Posts: 90 Member
    Add more calories to each meal or eat more often. Drink a protein shake (I drink forza pro mint chocolate with water which is yummy! You could add peanut butter, milk, nuts, fruits for more calories). I would not give up exercising - just add more healthy calories to your meal - eggs, oats, avocados, protein shakes, etc.
  • ruwise
    ruwise Posts: 265 Member
    Snack on brazil nuts. at nearly 100 calories for 3 nuts you should have no problem reaching your daily calories. If you want to go wild have chocolate brazil nuts.
  • crazybookworm
    crazybookworm Posts: 779 Member
    Add more calorie dense foods into your diet. Like nuts(any variety, opt for unsalted, etc) Seeds, Peanut Butter, healthy oils for dressing or cooking, Milk, cheese, etc.
  • ourglasswalls
    ourglasswalls Posts: 44 Member
    Adding healthy fats is usually the way to go. Cooking your meal in olive oil, nuts, nut butters, avocado etc.

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