Dinner ruins my calorie goal for the day
catherinemaxwell566
Posts: 75
Im doing so well each day until it comes to dinner when I don't seem to know how to make a meal under 500 cals, breakfast and lunch are easy to make around the 300cal mark. Anyone got any dinner suggestions where I can have decent portions? Im sure this is just an upbringing thing where I expect dinner to be a big hearty meal. I cook for myself and husband every night so want something a typical man would enjoy aswell as I don't fancy cooking two separate meals
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Stir fry, fajitas, pork chops, fish, salad with chicken. Skinnytaste and allrecipes have tons of recipes and include nutrition information.
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I jsut had a full chicken breast, ff and veggies...under 400 cal actually0
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It is hard because I'm sorry - one cup of spaghetti is just not nice. I want one large plate, and seconds. I want mac and cheese - and not 1/2 cup, lol.
I cook the same things I always did and eat a small serving but I make better veggies now and eat a truly astonishing amount of them so I fill up. I eat a lot of spinach too because it is nutrient dense and keeps me full much longer than other types of salads. Even at that they are usually closer to 600 on a good day.
I spend a lot more at the grocery store but I don't do a gym membership so I try and tell myself it all evens out - which of course it doesn't at the end of the budget because I never did have a gym membership but whatever I need to tell myself right? hahahaha
ETA: I also cook for my kids and am not making something different. They can eat their weight in spaghetti and meatballs and they would all blow away in a strong breeze so it is a good thing for me to fix - I just have to be way more careful and it has for sure been a process for me - one that I am still working on.0 -
I had the same problem. I began eating a late afternoon high protein snack, and by the time dinner rolls around, Im not as hungry. If I am super hungry at dinner, I eat a double serving of veggies first(I find eggplant or broccoili really filling), then I eat dinner. Good luck to you!0
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The way my wife and I do it is that I have more and she has smaller portions of whatever it is that we're having for dinner. it's not so much that some recipe has to be under 500 calories or whatever...manage your portions. It is likely that your husband will not be satisfied with some smallish dinner that is under 500 calories...it has to be controlled by portion.0
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personally i have the same issue. i make healthy dinners but they are my highest calorie meal of the day. so i eat low calorie breakfast and lunches and one snack in the afternoon (sometimes) and usually have no issues getting a nice dinner and even a 100-150 "treat" in after dinner.
my 1200 day
i do 150-200 breakfast.
200-300 calorie lunch (usually small portion of leftovers)
100 calorie PM snack
600 calories left for dinner. if i dont need a snack obviously i have more for dinner.0 -
I like to eat in between meals. Between Breakfast & Lunch, Lunch & Dinner. Keeps my hunger in check and by the time dinner comes around it's usually and medium portion. I like to stick with fruits and nuts. but of course don't go nuts with the nuts since it's easy to eat a crap load.0
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eat dinner in the morning0
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I shoot for 500 for dinner, too, here's what I had this week:
Sunday-ribs, beans and slaw
Monday-bacon/egg/potato on tortilla with salsa
Tuesday-6 oz pork chop with salad and rice
Wednesday-spaghetti with meat sauce and garlic toast
Thursday-shrimp tacos
If I think it going to be higher, I just run for 30 minutes and that gives me a little room.
Last week I crockpotted a bunch of frozen chicken breasts and shredded it so I could have chicken tacos, chicken tortilla soup, bbq chicken sandwiches, chicken pot pie, and chicken salad on pita (I make it with greek yogurt instead of mayo). I can also add it to vegetarian frozen meals like fettucine alfredo. the meat in lean cuisine is gross, but I like the pasta dishes ok and you can add your own meat.
Also, breakfast food for dinner is easy-a crustless quiche is really low in cals. Broth-based soups are too.0 -
Save more calories for dinner?
I have an office job, so I really don't use as much energy in the mornings as I do in the evenings. I started eating a smaller breakfast and mid-morning snack so that I could eat a lot more at night.0 -
have you tried going for a 45 min walk? that can free up some calories for dinner.0
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Tilapia filet OR Turkey Burger (no bun) with pico de gallo topping
Steamed Broccoli
Piece of French Bread w/ tbsp butter
Yum.0 -
Front load calories. more lean protein.0
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Do some exercise, then you can eat more than 500 cal for dinner0
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The simplest method by which to increase the quantity of calories you can eat for dinner involves reducing intake earlier in the day. I eat 2 meals daily, with the first being relatively small (~200 calories makes for a reasonable meal). If I feel the need to consume something during the day, I'll grab a yogurt. This strategy makes dinner feel significantly more rewarding/filling.0
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I make chili every week, freeze it, and have a serving for dinner. A cup and a half is about 400 calories (but yours may be different -- just add the calories from all your ingredients together and divide by 400 to see how many servings yours makes).0
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Do some exercise, then you can eat more than 500 cal for dinner0
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It's pretty easy to have a full meal for 500 calories. I get most of my recipes from skinnytaste.com or cookinglight.com. They are always filling, full of flavor and within my calorie range! I will also usually take my leftovers to work the next day for a healthy lunch.0
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No... poor planning does that.0
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Do some exercise, then you can eat more than 500 cal for dinner
lol I do exercise don't worry, normally a 1 mile fast paced or 2 mile slow paced jog, its just on the off day when I don't I feel like im screwed for dinner. I need to start weighing my food actually because with all the meals everyone has listed seem like wayyyy over 500 cals to me0
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