What to eat when you have excess calories? Like over 600+

phouc
phouc Posts: 32 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I find myself after days I workout or go cycling to have a huge amount of calories in excess from MFP diary.

What are some of the things everyone eats that is healthy but still can help count against those calories.

My issue is that by the end of the day I could be sitting with a surplus of 600+ calories and I feel my body is not getting the nutrition it really needs to be efficient. I try to eat as close to 1800 calories a day. Some days I hit it and some I am under a couple hundred. I am never hungry though.

A thought was triggered in me because over the weekend - I did not get a chance to work out like I wanted to and in a span of 7 days I only went to the gym once and had a nice walk/hike on another day.

This resulted in me loosing 3lbs in one week (I ate well and did not overeat while I was away) - could this be because on normal weeks when I cycle and workout I am doing calisthenics 1-2 times a week with an average 2-3 rides during that same time of 60-80 miles during that time. Am I just not eating enough?

If so what to eat?

Make good choices,
Phil
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  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    Peanut butter!
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,050 Member
    Peanut butter, cheese, wine, beer, ice cream.....


    As to if you're eating enough - redo your TDEE minus whatever % you'd want (say 10-20) and see if it's accurate to what you're counting now.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,551 Member
    ice cream with oreo's crumbled up inside!
  • KeepGoingKylene
    KeepGoingKylene Posts: 432 Member
    what everyone else said, peanut butter and ice cream, mmmmmmm
  • mrsmitchell0510
    mrsmitchell0510 Posts: 83 Member
    Peanut butter!

    ^^ This is my go to when I have extra calories at the end of the day!
  • Chain_Ring
    Chain_Ring Posts: 753 Member
    Mackdonalds?
  • FoxyLifter
    FoxyLifter Posts: 965 Member
    Biscoff, beer, wine, brownies, baklava. I can go on...
  • Melmcdonald2
    Melmcdonald2 Posts: 1
    i have medjool dates split and filled with either coconut butter, peanut butter or almond butter when i have calories that need eating. Delicious and healthy.
  • Beautifulbridgittlee7
    Beautifulbridgittlee7 Posts: 352 Member
    chocolate bar, peanut butter, beer, etc
  • RWilliams_Fit
    RWilliams_Fit Posts: 81 Member
    cookies and cream protein powder and almond milk (unsweetened)
  • Snip8241
    Snip8241 Posts: 767 Member
    Wine, beer ,cheese ,chocolate

    Look at your surplus and say whoopee! I can have_______. !!!!!!!

    Fill in the blank for goodness sake. There are folks here that would give their eye teeth for that.

    Seriously....get over it.
  • Daiako
    Daiako Posts: 12,545 Member
    Whatever you want.
  • sandtisch
    sandtisch Posts: 32 Member
    Greek Yogurt, Berries, Chia Seeds
  • kaseysospacey
    kaseysospacey Posts: 496 Member
    Id eat a homemade tunamelt and tomato soup...or pizza :p
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    Whatever you want.


    ^^^^ THIS
  • siouxsie3278
    siouxsie3278 Posts: 17 Member
    Peanut butter, honey, oats, and cocoa nibs (or dark chips) rolled into little balls. I keep them on hand in the refrigerator and treat myself after a good workout. Some days it's all the motivation I need to get my butt up to do something.
  • desidieter
    desidieter Posts: 195
    Like someone already said...whatever you want!

    My go-to snacks are:

    Multigrain chips or celery or carrots and guacamole
    Snap peas and peanut butter
    Apple slices and peanut butter
    Cottage cheese and blueberries (or other fruit of choice)
    Yogurt (sometimes with granola and honey)
    Multigrain waffles with greek yogurt, fruit, and honey
    Popcorn
    Frozen Yogurt
    Cereal
    Fruits
    Raw Nuts
    Fruit Smoothies
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    Like someone already said...whatever you want!

    My go-to snacks are:

    Multigrain chips or celery or carrots and guacamole
    Snap peas and peanut butter
    Apple slices and peanut butter
    Cottage cheese and blueberries (or other fruit of choice)
    Yogurt (sometimes with granola and honey)
    Multigrain waffles with greek yogurt, fruit, and honey
    Popcorn
    Frozen Yogurt
    Cereal
    Fruits
    Raw Nuts
    Fruit Smoothies

    I also like wine, ice cream and cake.
  • beaches61
    beaches61 Posts: 154 Member
    Booze and chocolate.
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,783 Member
    IMO if your not hungry, I mean truly not hungry, why eat? Why do you feel the need to put into your mouth if your not hungry? I don't understand this. Didn't you get overweight by eating when you weren't hungry?
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