Filling 200 calories dinner?

Francl27
Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Ok I'm having a bad day. Total binge. I have 200 calories left for dinner (I could go over, but then I'd go over my TDEE as my goal is my TDEE).

What's the most filling dinner you can find for 200 calories? Thinking bag of frozen veggies and some ham steak or something.
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  • PwrLftr82
    PwrLftr82 Posts: 945 Member
    You've still got the 245 calories you were short on Monday. CICO isn't completely a daily thing--just keep your average for the week and you'll be fine.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Yeah but I still want to lose a couple pounds so I'm trying to keep a deficit most days.
  • fobs13
    fobs13 Posts: 1,080 Member
    Nothing too filling for that little calories unless you do some extra excercise and eat back those calories.
  • 13bbird13
    13bbird13 Posts: 425 Member
    If you get desperate, I've done albacore tuna straight from the can, no mayo or Miracle Whip... protein fills you up. Throw it on some green beans and it might not be half bad.
  • PwrLftr82
    PwrLftr82 Posts: 945 Member
    Just eat a little less tomorrow then. Like I said, it's all an average.
  • dusjujr
    dusjujr Posts: 160 Member
    What is TDEE?

  • spicy618
    spicy618 Posts: 2,114 Member
    hard boiled eggs with tomato and a couple crackers.
  • PwrLftr82
    PwrLftr82 Posts: 945 Member
    dusjujr wrote: »
    What is TDEE?

    Total Daily Energy Expenditure. The average number of calories you burn per day.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    dusjujr wrote: »
    What is TDEE?

    Total Daily Energy Expenditure.....or manitenance
  • Lasmartchika
    Lasmartchika Posts: 3,440 Member
    This recipe is for chicken, each drumstick is 106 calories... I don't know if 2 drumsticks would fill you up, but it's a delicious recipe. I did it last night and I have leftovers for today's lunch.

    Mediterranean Lemon Chicken
    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/mediterranean-lemon-chicken/?sitepref=ar
  • erockem
    erockem Posts: 278 Member
    Cereal is a good one when I am in a pinch. My go to, now, is protein cheerios. Love the stuff. I was shocked at the volume per serving. A serving size is 1¼ Cup. It's 210 calories and with Skim it's 250.

    Adjust the servicing size for your needs. You'll still be surprised at the volume.

    Another is soup. Many Progresso soups are 200 calories for a whole can (2 servings).

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  • nilbogger
    nilbogger Posts: 870 Member
    I would probably have a bag of frozen vegetables and a chicken breast.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I got to try those protein cheerios!
  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    Whenever I'm short on calories for the day I exercise so I can eat more :smile:
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    Lots and lots of low cal vegetables like broccoli and/or green beans, etc, plus a boiled egg?
  • AvalonAdelaide
    AvalonAdelaide Posts: 12
    Omelette (just one egg) with tomato, mushroom, onion and low-fat cheese. Tastes good and easy to make :)
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    BinkyBonk wrote: »
    Whenever I'm short on calories for the day I exercise so I can eat more :smile:

    People doing TDEE method don't eat back exercise calories though.

    I often have scrambled eggs with veggies when I'm low on calories.

  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    PwrLftr82 wrote: »
    Just eat a little less tomorrow then. Like I said, it's all an average.
    This.

  • yellowlemoned
    yellowlemoned Posts: 335 Member
    Fill up on veggies, and throw a little bit of protein in (maybe an egg or tuna)
  • tallen3687
    tallen3687 Posts: 244 Member
    I just ate a bag of frozen broccoli with Tuscany seasoning and it was great and filling!
  • micheleld73
    micheleld73 Posts: 914 Member
    13bbird13 wrote: »
    If you get desperate, I've done albacore tuna straight from the can, no mayo or Miracle Whip... protein fills you up. Throw it on some green beans and it might not be half bad.

    I'm having a large eating day myself. My plan is tuna with avocado (I'm allergic to mayo anyway). It's an awesome alternative. You may go over in calories a little bit, but you can always balance it out by going on a 20 minute run!
  • jeanners98
    jeanners98 Posts: 74 Member
    BIG salad with fruit (apple or pear), spinach, and goat cheese. So yummy and low cal. Just toss with balsamic and some fresh ground pepper.
  • colibri23
    colibri23 Posts: 223 Member
    Ready2Rock206 wrote: »
    BinkyBonk wrote: »
    Whenever I'm short on calories for the day I exercise so I can eat more :smile:

    People doing TDEE method don't eat back exercise calories though.

    Really? I was under the impression that Total Daily Energy Expenditure includes ALL calories including exercise calories. If someone is eating their TDEE, wouldn't they by default be eating back their exercise calories? Correct me if I'm wrong!
  • yc4king
    yc4king Posts: 117 Member
    2 eggs and a piece of bread, I like to coat the bread in the eggs and fry them together, lazy man's french toast lol
  • Boccellin
    Boccellin Posts: 137 Member
    Gigantic veggie omelet! I'd use 4 eggwhites-68 calories, 4 cups of raw spinach-28 calories, half a red bell pepper-16 calories and 150 grams of mushrooms-33 calories. Grand total-145 calories, which leaves you enough for either half an ounce of lowfat cheese, or a little bit of fruit. I like hotsauce on mine for a bit of kick. And it's a LOT of food.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    colibri23 wrote: »
    Ready2Rock206 wrote: »
    BinkyBonk wrote: »
    Whenever I'm short on calories for the day I exercise so I can eat more :smile:

    People doing TDEE method don't eat back exercise calories though.

    Really? I was under the impression that Total Daily Energy Expenditure includes ALL calories including exercise calories. If someone is eating their TDEE, wouldn't they by default be eating back their exercise calories? Correct me if I'm wrong!

    Yeah but you don't 'add' them. It's an average for the week. So if you consistently eat over, you will gain weight.

    Of course I could eat less tomorrow, but I know that might not happen, so I'd rather try and stay under my goal today. Good ideas here, I'll figure out something, lol.
  • hortensehildegarde
    hortensehildegarde Posts: 592 Member
    bag of frozen veggies into some clear broth for soup and then some protein in addition or added into.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    hortensehildegarde wrote: »
    bag of frozen veggies into some clear broth for soup and then some protein in addition or added into.

    Sounds great, but I don't have broth :(
  • acheben
    acheben Posts: 476 Member
    edited October 2014
    Francl27 wrote: »
    hortensehildegarde wrote: »
    bag of frozen veggies into some clear broth for soup and then some protein in addition or added into.

    Sounds great, but I don't have broth :(

    Water and a bouillon cube?
  • icanplay3
    icanplay3 Posts: 173 Member
    BinkyBonk wrote: »
    Whenever I'm short on calories for the day I exercise so I can eat more :smile:

    ^^ this

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