Trouble reaching my calorie goal

bhd147
bhd147 Posts: 2
in Food and Nutrition
Brief run down: I'm 5'11", 175lbs at 38yo. So I'm not dissatisfied with my weight, just trying to put it where I want it lol. Hence, strength training with some cardio. MFP tells me I need 2300 calories a day.

From tracking my intake, I've found I have too much sugar and cholesterol in my diet (I knew that...). But I'm having trouble reaching my calorie goal. Every day for the past two weeks I've had an extra 600-1000 calories left over at the end of the day. I'm not hungry, and yes, that's calculating in for the little jogging I do (Mainly strength training).

So my question: How important is it that I get those calories (b/c of my fairly heavy weight lifting)? And how can I bolster my intake with that large of a deficit?! High calorie shakes?

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  • mikenelson20
    mikenelson20 Posts: 44 Member
    If your not tired, irritable, grouchy, moody, sleeping well (all signs you could not be eating enough) and you are having good gains in the gym, I wouldn't worry about it. Just listen to your body, it will tell you if it needs fuel. If you want to add a few calories, try a couple meal replacement drinks. If you don't have one after your workout, then that is a great time to add a few calories. Also, having one before bed, (especially if you lifted that day) gives your body some nutrients and calories to repair itself. Or try some casein protein before bed. Some of them have a terrible texture though. Lots of good ones, I have primarily used Muscle Milk. They all taste good.

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