can't consume 1600 calories

kaviles1976 wrote: »

I eat lean protien..low fat. And yes I obviously had no.problem consuming 1600 before watching my intake and not giving it a second thought. Maybe I'm just too cautious now and need to add a "normal" meal in. It's difficult because I work very long days. Thanks for those who left constructive advice

It's true that the "cleaner" I eat and the more thought I put into meal planning, I get a lot more food and 1600 seems like a lot, but then I go to the freezer and grab some Ben & Jerry's and/or Talenti and ~300 calories is gone like that.

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So long as you're getting in good, nutrient-dense foods, there's no reason why you cannot have ice cream, peanut butter, whatever you love, to make up the rest.

kaviles1976 wrote: »

I eat lean protien..low fat. And yes I obviously had no.problem consuming 1600 before watching my intake and not giving it a second thought. Maybe I'm just too cautious now and need to add a "normal" meal in. It's difficult because I work very long days. Thanks for those who left constructive advice

Try adjusting your "activity level" in your profile. It may not suit your life style.

pamvms wrote: »

kaviles1976 wrote: »

I eat lean protien..low fat. And yes I obviously had no.problem consuming 1600 before watching my intake and not giving it a second thought. Maybe I'm just too cautious now and need to add a "normal" meal in. It's difficult because I work very long days. Thanks for those who left constructive advice

Try adjusting your "activity level" in your profile. It may not suit your life style.

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No point eating more if you're satisfied and happy.

have you given up some of your favorite foods like pizza or hamburgers? You can add something like that back in once in a while. Be careful not to trigger a binge.

I am so much better at sticking within my calorie range when I allow myself treats but I have to be very careful about it.

SergeantSausage wrote: »

<rolls eyes>

Because you got to where you needed to lose weight by eating less than 1600, right?

This. Try more calorie dense foods- nut butters, avocado, nuts.

What are some of the foods you LOVED before? Fit them in, in moderation. Tonight for dinner I'm having salmon, baked zucchini and cajun seasoned crab cakes. Crab cakes are a simple pleasure for me. 340 calories of yumminess!

kaviles1976 wrote: »

Just afraid of gaining

So it's not that you can't eat to 1600, you're afraid to? No bueno.

Even if you did gain, it would be what - a pound or two? You're not suddenly going to blimp eating 1600 a day, especially if you entered all your info correctly when you set up MFP, because 1600 must be a deficit for you. Meaning it's fewer cals that what your body burns all day long, even without exercise.

Heck, I gain a pound or two (or 5) and lose it again all month long, but my overall trend is downward. And more important than those pounds are INCHES lost - are you tracking your measurements? Much better way to gauge progress.

My body has been much happier since I began eating the proper number of cals, properly fueling my body for my workouts and every day life - the fat has come off, my sizes have gone down, my body fat has decreased, and my strength, endurance, flexibility have all increased - and I eat 1800-2000 calories a day.

You should not be afraid to eat. Eat what MFP tells you to, follow the plan for a good 4-6 weeks. If after that time you're not losing (inches and/or scale weight), or if you've gained a bit, then re-evaluate and drop cals by 100 and go another 4 weeks or so. It's a learning process, and the estimates for intakes and burns are just that - estimates. It takes time to figure it out and dial it all in, but it's completely worth it.

For over 3 years now I've kept the weight off, and am slowly losing a bit more body fat, enjoying life, workouts and FOOD! No fear!

londoncpecial01 wrote: »

kaviles1976 wrote: »

Thank u

I was wondering the same thing... and I only have 1200 so don't focus on eating health the hole time???

I was having a similar problem. I had a huge problem eating enough calories while eating clean. To be honest for a while i would have a bowl of raisin bran with reduced fat milk for breakfast and maybe some fruit then a bowl of plain salad, no meat, no dressing for lunch, no dinner. 2-3 cups of tea and 3-4 24oz bottles of water. I used to eat like that for an entire summer with the exception of 2 days where i had 2 slices of pizza just because there was some in the house. Gained 25 lbs over that summer and haven't gotten rid of it since. Think i messed up my metabolism.

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I'm afraid to eat anything anymore, had a sub the other day and I came home to log my food and the thing was like 1480 calories, I about died, so I'm on a 1600 calorie diet and I'm just glad I hadn't ate anything else that day. Do not eat the Ruben at Penn Station...

diannethegeek wrote: »

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 love this listing!!