Eating lots but still can't reach my calorie allowance

muelio
muelio Posts: 4
in Food and Nutrition
I've got a calorie restriction of 1200 cal per day, but I'm a keen runner and burn between 400-500 cal per day doing so, I've lost 5 kilos so far but the weight loss has seemed to stop in the past week.
I eat really well, clean and regularly, I have oats for breakfast, huge salads for lunch and heaps of veges with tofu (sometimes chicken) and quinoa to help bulk things out. I also have a protein shake every day with yogurt and berries however I am told everyday that I'm not eating enough calories and i'm worried that my metabolism has slowed down and my weight loss has plateaued
I need some advice on ways in which to increase my caloric intake without having to eat bad/high fate/sugary food?
Thanks! :happy:

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  • poohpoohpeapod
    poohpoohpeapod Posts: 776 Member
    not that hard 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter is 210 calories, avocados, nuts, coconut oil add 1 tablespoon olive oil is 100 calories right there. whole grain breads. whole mil ypgurt and cheeses. How did you come to need MFP if you are a delicate eater? I t will be hard if you are eatimg mostly veggies with no added fats. The body needs some good fats.
  • poohpoohpeapod
    poohpoohpeapod Posts: 776 Member
    hard to really tell your diary is not open.
  • muelio
    muelio Posts: 4
    Thanks heaps will eat more peanut butter! Love that stuff.
    MFP got me in the habit of eating more salads and veges etc and then I started running more and have just found it a little tricky to keep up with my exercise, thanks for your help :)

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