Struggling to get enough cals without eating junk

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  • amy1612
    amy1612 Posts: 1,356 Member
    Also this

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeOh18mWWzg
  • Commander_Keen
    Commander_Keen Posts: 1,179 Member
    How about a protien shake?
    Peanut butter
    Chicken
    Turkey
  • paddyjones2
    paddyjones2 Posts: 7 Member
    I easily get in excess of 160g protein a day at around 1800 calories with no shakes, so struggling with 150g at 2500-3000 cals is weak. You need to work harder at eating more...

    www.liftbigeatbig.com

    Highly doubt you need that much though. 1g per lb of bw is over the top, it's been discussed at length all over the internet. 0.8g if that is more realistic.

    Every meal I eat contains a decent chunk of protein, normally 20+. I get 70g in just for breakfast. Can you give an example of what you eat at 1800 to get that much in without shakes please?

    How do i open my diary aswell?
  • amy1612
    amy1612 Posts: 1,356 Member


    Highly doubt you need that much though. 1g per lb of bw is over the top, it's been discussed at length all over the internet. 0.8g if that is more realistic.

    Is this trolling? I cant tell if you're being serious or not

    You open your diary by going into Food, then settings, then scroll and click 'public' on diary.

    I eat 2 eggs and a slice of bacon for breakfast, mid morning chicken breast and some sweet potato and greens. Lunch is salmon, sweet potato and greens, mid afternoon a tin of tuna or tinned shrimp and evening meal is usually beef mince or chicken with rice or sweet potato and more veg.

    A good way to get protein up WITH whey is to make yourself a protein yoghurt. Not very calorific, but high in protein: 170g 0% total yoghurt, 1 scoop (or 2 if you want to push it) of vanilla whey-around 35g of protein in a snack form :)
  • Obeah1
    Obeah1 Posts: 55 Member
    Protein shakes with vodka added for extra calories.
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    I disagree entirely with those who are saying to eat junk during a "lean bulk". I'm doing the same thing right now trying to shed fat but gain weight, and I've found that whenever I supplement my calories with junk like ice cream or mcdonalds my body will store it to fat almost right away due to the nutrient mix being so different than what I normally eat (this has to do with how your body breaks down the nutrients). Whole fat everything is always a good option as well as adding sources of good carbohydrates like oats and whole wheat pasta. Try preparing your meals ahead of time too...I roast a 5-6 pounds chicken every night and make sure its gone by the time I go to bed. Also, high cal protein shakes before bed will help too-good luck.

    How do you suppose the nutrients in McDonald's are processed differently than the nutrients in steak and potatoes?
  • Fithealthyforlife
    Fithealthyforlife Posts: 866 Member
    I disagree entirely with those who are saying to eat junk during a "lean bulk". I'm doing the same thing right now trying to shed fat but gain weight, and I've found that whenever I supplement my calories with junk like ice cream or mcdonalds my body will store it to fat almost right away due to the nutrient mix being so different than what I normally eat (this has to do with how your body breaks down the nutrients). Whole fat everything is always a good option as well as adding sources of good carbohydrates like oats and whole wheat pasta. Try preparing your meals ahead of time too...I roast a 5-6 pounds chicken every night and make sure its gone by the time I go to bed. Also, high cal protein shakes before bed will help too-good luck.

    How do you suppose the nutrients in McDonald's are processed differently than the nutrients in steak and potatoes?

    Hint to the person who posted above when you try to answer SideSteel's question...it's not the type of food, so much as something else. Assuming the amount of food is not changing (actually it has to be, but you might not notice and there's a good reason for this) when you eat junk versus good food, it can only be one thing...it begins with the letter "M"...
  • fulaless
    fulaless Posts: 15 Member
    My favorite healthy and dense snack is generous tahini, avocado, lemon juice , arugula, and red onions on ezekiel bread. Peruvian a la huancaina sauce (feta, condensed milk, h ot yellow pepper paste, olive oil , crackers, and other ingredients blended )is another favorite that keeps well to serve over salad with olives, eggs and ...if.you have the carb allowance, potatoes.....of course I have no business eating either of these favorites these days.
  • Shock_Wave
    Shock_Wave Posts: 1,573 Member
    crickets

    :laugh: LMAO:laugh: !
  • alexveksler
    alexveksler Posts: 409 Member
    I peeked at your diary. Your diet cosists mostly from animal protein and processed foods. You can definitely increase your calories with veggies and fruits, high in micronutrients. Avocados, nuts and seeds and most of the cruciferous vegetables.
  • ChaoticUT
    ChaoticUT Posts: 4
    Eat until you are full, THEN have your shake.
  • XxZachAttackxX
    XxZachAttackxX Posts: 16
    Before noon yesterday i already consumed over 2500 calories in the morning it isnt that hard what i did i had 4 medium sized eggs in the morning with 3 brown sugar sausages and 1 packet of oat meal and a glass of whole milk .. Then worked out and i had 1 Gatorade while working out then had 2 scoops of my protein powder not listing the brand because i dont wanna promote them and i dont like it any ways but used milk to mix it up in and a few hours later had 2 little frozen philly cheese steak things that were gross and i had about 1 cup of frozen yogurt after all of that equaled to 2586 calories 144 grams of protein 105 grams of fat 157 grams of sugar and 264 grams of carbs you could do some thing similar and those frozen philly cheese steak things next time i wont bother buying i tried them i dont like them wont be buying it again but i didnt feel over stuffed and with every meal i had 1 glass of whole milk and if you are just trying to add calories just take a shot of olive oil if itll help you get your macros hope this helps
  • Shock_Wave
    Shock_Wave Posts: 1,573 Member
    Before noon yesterday i already consumed over 2500 calories in the morning it isnt that hard what i did i had 4 medium sized eggs in the morning with 3 brown sugar sausages and 1 packet of oat meal and a glass of whole milk .. Then worked out and i had 1 Gatorade while working out then had 2 scoops of my protein powder not listing the brand because i dont wanna promote them and i dont like it any ways but used milk to mix it up in and a few hours later had 2 little frozen philly cheese steak things that were gross and i had about 1 cup of frozen yogurt after all of that equaled to 2586 calories 144 grams of protein 105 grams of fat 157 grams of sugar and 264 grams of carbs you could do some thing similar and those frozen philly cheese steak things next time i wont bother buying i tried them i dont like them wont be buying it again but i didnt feel over stuffed and with every meal i had 1 glass of whole milk and if you are just trying to add calories just take a shot of olive oil if itll help you get your macros hope this helps

    WOW are you sure your calories are set right? U roughly eat about as much as I do on my weight loss diet including my exercise cals. and I am 6'0 228lbs was 235lb.. But also your answer may help op though.

    EDIT: LOL nvm I thought you were that girl on the picture hahah opps :laugh:
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    I've had the same problem, I added fine ground Scottish oats to my protein shakes and it adds about 350 calories per 100g, throw in some peanut butter and it really starts to add up,
    I also created some homemade protein bars, stuffed with nuts and seeds, honey and Peanut butter, they don't fill you up but get a good calorie hit.
    Good luck

    Oats in a shake? No thx jeff. That cant taste good, all liquid then just oats sitting at the bottom

    OP - this is probably why you are not getting enough calories in ...you sound kinda picky...
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    Before noon yesterday i already consumed over 2500 calories in the morning it isnt that hard what i did i had 4 medium sized eggs in the morning with 3 brown sugar sausages and 1 packet of oat meal and a glass of whole milk .. Then worked out and i had 1 Gatorade while working out then had 2 scoops of my protein powder not listing the brand because i dont wanna promote them and i dont like it any ways but used milk to mix it up in and a few hours later had 2 little frozen philly cheese steak things that were gross and i had about 1 cup of frozen yogurt after all of that equaled to 2586 calories 144 grams of protein 105 grams of fat 157 grams of sugar and 264 grams of carbs you could do some thing similar and those frozen philly cheese steak things next time i wont bother buying i tried them i dont like them wont be buying it again but i didnt feel over stuffed and with every meal i had 1 glass of whole milk and if you are just trying to add calories just take a shot of olive oil if itll help you get your macros hope this helps
    in...for olive oil shots....

    anyone in for olive oil body shots???
  • Levesque_7
    Levesque_7 Posts: 104
    Almond or peanut butter, olive oil when you cook, full fat dairy, salmon. A bowl of ice cream. How about some dark chocolate?

    all of this ^^

    ...oh and BACON, cant forget that!
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    I've had the same problem, I added fine ground Scottish oats to my protein shakes and it adds about 350 calories per 100g, throw in some peanut butter and it really starts to add up,
    I also created some homemade protein bars, stuffed with nuts and seeds, honey and Peanut butter, they don't fill you up but get a good calorie hit.
    Good luck

    Oats in a shake? No thx jeff. That cant taste good, all liquid then just oats sitting at the bottom

    don't knock it until you try it!! Use a blender!! I put oats in shakes often! it makes them thicker and really good. I've also done overnight oats.. and thrown them int eh blender with protein powder and milk or water for a shake. I'm a rebel. lol

    and why is 150g of protein enough? I eat half as much as your goals and my protein goals is higher then that.. And I feel awesome when i hit it :)
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    Protein shakes with vodka added for extra calories.

    ohhh... you're my new best friend!!!:love::heart:
    omg.. i have tequila, rum and kahula at my bar too and am always looking for mixers besides juice (don't drink it) or soda (don't' like it) .. I see many experiments in my future! :drinker: :drinker: ::glasses: :smokin: :bigsmile:
  • joan23_us
    joan23_us Posts: 263 Member
    Just reading it seems you haven't build your metabolism yet to consume all those calories required. My suggestion is to slowly increase calories by 200-300 every two weeks. Focus more on gaining strength in the weight room with the idea of progressing on your lifts every week, appetite will come next I promise you, If you can consume only 2500 calories for now thats fine, train hard and your metabolic capacity will increase overtime and appetite comes with it. GOOD LUCK
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    Wendy's triple and a large chocolate frosty
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    Before noon yesterday i already consumed over 2500 calories in the morning it isnt that hard what i did i had 4 medium sized eggs in the morning with 3 brown sugar sausages and 1 packet of oat meal and a glass of whole milk .. Then worked out and i had 1 Gatorade while working out then had 2 scoops of my protein powder not listing the brand because i dont wanna promote them and i dont like it any ways but used milk to mix it up in and a few hours later had 2 little frozen philly cheese steak things that were gross and i had about 1 cup of frozen yogurt after all of that equaled to 2586 calories 144 grams of protein 105 grams of fat 157 grams of sugar and 264 grams of carbs you could do some thing similar and those frozen philly cheese steak things next time i wont bother buying i tried them i dont like them wont be buying it again but i didnt feel over stuffed and with every meal i had 1 glass of whole milk and if you are just trying to add calories just take a shot of olive oil if itll help you get your macros hope this helps

    meh- 2500 isn't that much- I'm shooting for 2200 and I"m girl.

    I typically eat 2700 a day.

    milk- and more milk.

    I can't believe no one said GOMAD (I tired reading a lot- but so much ice cream/peanut butter comments had me skimming)

    My go to foods are pizza- and ice cream and milk.

    get a bigger spoon- and start drinking more calories.
  • lalithakasal
    lalithakasal Posts: 1 Member
    I'm struggling with the same thing! Need to gain, and I'm a super healthy eater... :/

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