Help! What can I eat?

sf051
sf051 Posts: 13 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi,

I live in Scotland, I'm 28 years old, and have 40lbs to lose! MFP has given me 1600 net cals a day and I'm managing to eat about 1400. The problem is I'm really into exercise at the moment as I'm in training for Kilimanjaro climbing next July, and burning about 600- 1200cals on the days I'm training (or 300ish cals on the days I just go for a walk) ; leaving me 500- 1400cals short of what I should be eating. I eat breakfast (lots of fruits and soya yoghurt), lunch (homemade soups and more fruit), dinner (salads, stir-frys, curries, etc) and snack on yoghurts, fruit and portions of cooked meats, etc. I need to eat more, but I'm struggling to think of options which are easy, accessible and not to bad-carb heavy as I want to avoid bread, rice, pasta and potatoes although I do indulge if I've climbed at the weekend and burned over 1000 cals ! Any suggestions folks?

P.s. I like my vino and my vodka and have found myself drinking to add cals! Stressful job - no giving up the booze advice please! I know it's bad - not interested!

Shaun

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  • nicsflyingcircus
    nicsflyingcircus Posts: 2,840 Member
    Up your protein and your fat. Full-fat yogurt, hard-boiled eggs or cheese along with your soup at lunch, larger portion of a less lean cut of meat at dinner. Add more oils to your salads and stir-fries.
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    Hi,

    I live in Scotland, I'm 28 years old, and have 40lbs to lose! MFP has given me 1600 net cals a day and I'm managing to eat about 1400. The problem is I'm really into exercise at the moment as I'm in training for Kilimanjaro climbing next July, and burning about 600- 1200cals on the days I'm training (or 300ish cals on the days I just go for a walk) ; leaving me 500- 1400cals short of what I should be eating. I eat breakfast (lots of fruits and soya yoghurt), lunch (homemade soups and more fruit), dinner (salads, stir-frys, curries, etc) and snack on yoghurts, fruit and portions of cooked meats, etc. I need to eat more, but I'm struggling to think of options which are easy, accessible and not to bad-carb heavy as I want to avoid bread, rice, pasta and potatoes although I do indulge if I've climbed at the weekend and burned over 1000 cals ! Any suggestions folks?

    P.s. I like my vino and my vodka and have found myself drinking to add cals! Stressful job - no giving up the booze advice please! I know it's bad - not interested!

    Shaun
    How did you put weight on? It certainly wasn't just eating 1600 calories a day. Just eat what you used to just less of it

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1175494-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants?hl=guide+to+sexypants&page=1#posts-18361594
  • trainguy917
    trainguy917 Posts: 366 Member
    Nuts and nut butters.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Up your protein and your fat. Full-fat yogurt, hard-boiled eggs or cheese along with your soup at lunch, larger portion of a less lean cut of meat at dinner. Add more oils to your salads and stir-fries.

    All of this... Plus peanut butter!
  • MissHolidayGolightly
    MissHolidayGolightly Posts: 857 Member
    Potatoes aren't bad for you, quite the opposite actually.
  • 970Mikaela1
    970Mikaela1 Posts: 2,013 Member
    The food you like just more.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    On days you have high calorie burns from climbing why do you restrict carbs? Have you been advised to keep carbs low due to metabolic syndrome or diabetes? If not, you should probably rethink restricting carbs. Carbs are fuel.

    I would second the suggestion of nuts, and add avocado. Both are high calorie and very good for you.
  • sf051
    sf051 Posts: 13 Member
    Thanks for all the advice folks!!!
  • Patttience
    Patttience Posts: 975 Member
    JUst keep on eating whole foods with nutrition. Potatos and pasta contain nutrition. I am constantly surprised at how much protein is in my spaghetti. POtatos contain vitamin c.

    And i don't think you are eating enough protein. calculate 0.8kg per kg of body weight.

    add seeds and nuts but not too many.

    Avoid low fat dairy. Eat full cream dairy.

    Just stay away from all the sugary stuff and fast food if you don't want to regain your weight in a hurry.
    And keep on restricting those alcoholic drinks. A little bit is fine, preferably wine. But more than 2 drinks a day makes you an alcoholic if it becomes a habit.
  • tisasmith10
    tisasmith10 Posts: 1
    Following healthy meals can help you to reduce weight? It appears to be too excellent to be true.
    No doubt: Weight-loss comes down to simple math. You have to eat less calorie food in order to get rid of you weight.
    You have to kick up your metabolism. So don't forget to buy this healthy stuff when you go to the supermarket:

    Beans
    Soup
    Dark Chocolate
    Pureed Vegetables
    Eggs and Sausage
    Nuts
    Apples
    Steak
    Kale
    Oats
    Lentils
    Goji berries
    Wild salmon
    Buckwheat pasta
    Blueberries
    Almond butter
    Pomegranates
    Green Tea best beverage for Weight loss: read more. http://www.sureviagra.com/top-7-detox-beverages-to-lose-weight.html
    Chiles
    Yogurt
    Quinoa
    Sardines
    Tarragon
    Parmesan
    Avocado
    Olive oil
  • aethre
    aethre Posts: 150 Member
    Seeing you're having soya yoghurts and such, are you avoiding dairy in particular?
  • iamcherylb
    iamcherylb Posts: 10 Member
    JUst keep on eating whole foods with nutrition. Potatos and pasta contain nutrition. I am constantly surprised at how much protein is in my spaghetti. POtatos contain vitamin c.

    And i don't think you are eating enough protein. calculate 0.8kg per kg of body weight.

    add seeds and nuts but not too many.

    Avoid low fat dairy. Eat full cream dairy.

    Just stay away from all the sugary stuff and fast food if you don't want to regain your weight in a hurry.
    And keep on restricting those alcoholic drinks. A little bit is fine, preferably wine. But more than 2 drinks a day makes you an alcoholic if it becomes a habit.

    If you're avoiding dairy then up the count on nuts, seeds and avocado. Carbs would be good for training days I think, just good quality ones!
  • laurakane1108
    laurakane1108 Posts: 20 Member
    Nuts and nut butters definitely. They add quality fat and protein. Avocado is another thing that you might want to consider. Some Quacomle with cucumber chips. If you're looking for a way to add good fats, baked pepperoni slices with cream cheese will add good fats, taste amazing and kind also give you a "feel good" effect as well, without the carbs.

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