Can't eat all the calories

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  • sullus
    sullus Posts: 2,839 Member
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    One issue *could* be that you went to all "diet" foods. Salads, low fat dressing, etc. Cleaned up your diet, only eating "healthy", low fat low carb and everything you "know" you have to do to lose weight.

    Problem is, that's not a healthy way to eat.

    Lose the low fat, low whatever, diet, lite, sugar-free, etc nonsense.

    Have a cheeseburger. It will help you reach your calorie goals.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,442 Member
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    cosmo_momo wrote: »
    Buy a food scale!!! That will (probably) solve all of your problems.

    Yep! Start with a food scale. Weigh everything you are eating to determine how much you are truly eating. I bet it's higher that you think.
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
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    diannethegeek wrote: »
    calorie dense foods can be your best friend when you're trying to eat more. These are foods that pack a lot of calories into just a small amount, so they boost your calories quickly without putting a lot of extra food in your stomach.

    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
    olives
    honey
    molasses

    I love it when ppl share helpful lists.. thanks! :)
  • rachaelz12
    rachaelz12 Posts: 10 Member
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    Milk, cheese, bacon, etc. Easy to drink and eat and full of good calories. I don't recommend 400 calories of cheese or bacon, but a glass of milk and an ounce of cheese as snacks somewhere in your day should be pretty easy to work in. If you like nuts, a handful of nuts have lots of calories and lots of good stuff in.
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,583 Member
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    pwh300 wrote: »
    Keeping track I average 800 to 1000. Any suggestions

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  • TiffanyR71
    TiffanyR71 Posts: 217 Member
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    Very confused by the responses here… If you're full, why would you try to eat more (isn't that often how people become overweight in the first place, by ignoring internal cues)? And why would you try to eat more calorie-dense foods if you are not hungry and are trying to lose weight? You're going to force down some PB "just because", even if you're full & trying to lose weight? According to the principles of CICO, a higher calorie deficit would produce more weight loss more quickly, even if that deficit isn't sustainable, right?

    I suspect that the OP is perhaps not tracking accurately...
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,565 Member
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    TiffanyR71 wrote: »
    Very confused by the responses here… If you're full, why would you try to eat more (isn't that often how people become overweight in the first place, by ignoring internal cues)? And why would you try to eat more calorie-dense foods if you are not hungry and are trying to lose weight? You're going to force down some PB "just because", even if you're full & trying to lose weight? According to the principles of CICO, a higher calorie deficit would produce more weight loss more quickly, even if that deficit isn't sustainable, right?

    I suspect that the OP is perhaps not tracking accurately...

    Because, if the OP is tracking accurately, they are risking depriving their body of nutrients by eating below 1200 calories, which over time can lead to muscle loss, exhaustion, loss of hair, and many other health concerns.
  • TiffanyR71
    TiffanyR71 Posts: 217 Member
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    Yes, ok - got it - "over time" 1180 calories a day will undoubtedly have catastrophic effects, but 1205 won't... Regardless of what someone's caloric needs are.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
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    TiffanyR71 wrote: »
    Yes, ok - got it - "over time" 1180 calories a day will undoubtedly have catastrophic effects, but 1205 won't... Regardless of what someone's caloric needs are.
    TiffanyR71 wrote: »
    Yes, ok - got it - "over time" 1180 calories a day will undoubtedly have catastrophic effects, but 1205 won't... Regardless of what someone's caloric needs are.

    Where are you getting this? OP clearly said that she was averaging 800 to 1,000.
  • TiffanyR71
    TiffanyR71 Posts: 217 Member
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    "By eating below 1200"
  • jmagdalena707
    jmagdalena707 Posts: 28 Member
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    TiffanyR71 wrote: »
    Yes, ok - got it - "over time" 1180 calories a day will undoubtedly have catastrophic effects, but 1205 won't... Regardless of what someone's caloric needs are.

    What thread are you reading that what you just wrote makes any kind of contextual sense?
  • TiffanyR71
    TiffanyR71 Posts: 217 Member
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    Also, it was never established how tall the 0P is, nor was it established whether or not she is grossly under estimating her caloric intake…
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
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    TiffanyR71 wrote: »
    "By eating below 1200"

    Immediately preceded by "if the OP is tracking accurately." We're talking about the OP here, who most likely has calorie needs above 800 - 1,000. You don't have to derail this into a discussion of whether or not ANYONE might have calorie needs that are legitimately met by 1,180.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
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    TiffanyR71 wrote: »
    Yes, ok - got it - "over time" 1180 calories a day will undoubtedly have catastrophic effects, but 1205 won't... Regardless of what someone's caloric needs are.

    Straw man argument is ridiculous

    The minimum number of calories for a woman is 1200 ...it's a good guideline to stick to unless you're under 4'11 or amputee or under medical advice

    Eating less does not make one lose body fat faster, it makes the body cannibalise more LBM than it needs to which is not good

    So yes it really does matter if the OP is honestly netting 800-1000 regularly

    Oils, nuts, cream, cheese, chocolate, ice cream, full fat not lot fat, fried foods ...seriously not difficult to increase the calorie density
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,943 Member
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    TiffanyR71 wrote: »
    Very confused by the responses here… If you're full, why would you try to eat more (isn't that often how people become overweight in the first place, by ignoring internal cues)? And why would you try to eat more calorie-dense foods if you are not hungry and are trying to lose weight? You're going to force down some PB "just because", even if you're full & trying to lose weight? According to the principles of CICO, a higher calorie deficit would produce more weight loss more quickly, even if that deficit isn't sustainable, right?

    I suspect that the OP is perhaps not tracking accurately...

    Well, your're right ,inaccurate tracking could be the problem. However, if it's not, 800-1000 calories is too low and is not healthy or sustainable.

    You will only gain weight if you eat over your total daily energy expenditure.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,943 Member
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    TiffanyR71 wrote: »
    "By eating below 1200"

    You don't eat below what MFP gives you because it includes the deficit without exercise.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
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    TiffanyR71 wrote: »
    Also, it was never established how tall the 0P is, nor was it established whether or not she is grossly under estimating her caloric intake…

    People have already mentioned the possibility that his/her logging may be off. The person you took issue with specifically mentioned the possibility that OP may not be logging correctly.
  • emilypink573
    emilypink573 Posts: 132 Member
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    meganridenour wrote: »
    Damn I wish I had that problem. I'm hungry so often.
    What are you eating??

    same. i never had that problem.
  • QueenOSpades
    QueenOSpades Posts: 171 Member
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    Add healthy fats such as nuts, avocados, grape seed/ evoo oil to your veggies/ salads.

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