can't consume 1600 calories

elphie754 wrote: »

kaviles1976 wrote: »

MFP gives me 1600 calories and I can't seem to consume all of them. I am aggravated daily with it telling me I need to eat more...what do i do?

No offense, but you do know how to achieve that calorie goal (in either food or drinks) or you wouldn't be here trying to lose weight.

I agree. If you have started to eat low fat foods change back to regular fat foods. Don't use 'light versions', don't be afraid to eat things that aren't low cal. I have cookies or brownies or chocolate etc. virtually every day and am down 19 pounds in 2 months (and I average 100 cals more a day than you do)

Calorie dense foods can be your friends when you're trying to get your calories up. This is a generic list and it's definitely not comprehensive, but anything here can be included in a balanced diet (as long as there are no allergies, medical conditions, obviously):
avocado
cheese
full fat dairy
Greek yogurt
ice cream
peanut butter (or other nut butters)
dark chocolate
less lean cuts of meat (including beef, pork, sausage, etc.)
seeds (chia, flax, sunflower, etc.)
nuts
olive oil
coconut oil
butter
beans and lentils
protein shakes, bars, and smoothies
hummus
beef jerky
cornbread
tuna
full calorie condiments
full calorie sauces & dressings
sour cream
guacamole
whole grain pasta
rice
bacon
whole eggs
quinoa
fruit and fruit juices
pretzels
bananas
scones
muffins (bran, blueberry, banana nut, etc.)
potatoes (sweet, red, gold, purple, white, etc.)
dried fruit (raisins, apricots, plums, dates, etc.)
granola
coconut
salmon
edamame
honey
molasses

I think a lot of times when people say they have trouble reaching their calorie goal, it's either because they're vastly underestimating how much food they're eating (inaccurate logging), or else they're operating under the false assumption that they have to eat "clean" or "healthy" foods only.

OP, you obviously ate more than 1600 calories at some point, or else you wouldn't be on here trying to lose weight. You gained weight the same way we all did, by eating over your maintenance. So not only are you capable of eating more, you've done it.

Make sure you're measuring accurately. And make sure you're not stressing yourself out trying to eat only certain foods. It's okay to have cake sometimes too, you know.

Are you using skinny/diet/non fat products? Change those to normal products
no fat yogurt for normal yogurt
skim milk for full milk etc
Use a spoon of olive oil in salads/dressings or cooking ( 120 calories) etc etc

Merkavar wrote: »

Eat as much of a hot dog stuffed Doritos crust BBQ meat lovers with double topping. Job done?

Wait. Were you looking in my kitchen window tonight?

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@kaviles1976‌ Are you losing faster than you expected? If you are, then you are probably not hitting your calorie goal. If you're losing slower than expected, you are probably not logging accurately. If you are losing at your expected rate, just keep on doing what you are doing

Are you a newbie? Make the most of it! Don't eat below 1200 calories a day but appreciate it and the weight loss because chances are is that it won't stay that way!

Nutbutters.
Ice cream.
Cheese.
Chocolate.
Fudge.
Carrot cake.
Banana cake/bread.
Nuts.
Raisins.
Milk.
Cream.
Oils.

All play a part in my dietary intake whilst eating at a deficit, including heavy cuts.

Nothing nuts can't fix! They're portable, easy to munch on whenever the urge hits, and are rich in calories. Alternatively, save your extra calories for a higher calorie meal you've been craving like another poster mentioned. I go with weekly calories so I can promise you, you will still lose.

chadgledhill wrote: »

I wish i had your problem... i can find plenty to eat and still want more to eat.

Me too:(

It's probably a mental thing. You can eat more than 1600 calories or you wouldn't be here trying to lose weight.

7 months ago, that was me. Mentally couldn't do it but then once I snapped out of it, I realized I could eat that and probably more (and did) and still lost.

If you truly feel you can't eat it; you may be overeating and not realize you are.

I know it's hard to think about, but if you're here trying to lose weight; you can eat 1600 calories.