*sigh* having trouble

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turbogirl4christ
turbogirl4christ Posts: 177
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i am having such a hard time reaching my net calories everyday....by the time i think about it (like today) its already late and almost bedtime...like for instance today i am still 235 calories away from my net calories being 1200...my net is only at 965 and its time for bed in an hour...should i eat something or just stay under?? *sigh* :grumble: my husband says to just stop working out but i told him that is not an option...i like to workout and i dont want to stop :noway:

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  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
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    try adding a few calories to each meal (maybe 100 each) throughout the day so that it's spaced out instead of having to eat a ton of calories late at night. Go into each meal knowing you're going to burn a certain amount later, and eat accordingly.
  • brooke_g0501
    brooke_g0501 Posts: 66 Member
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    I'm under my 1200 cal. almost everyday. I dont eat if I dont feel like it and if I am hungry then I will eat. I dont pay much attention to the time of day. It seems to work for me. Tonight I had a low cal. dinner, so I had a lot of calories left. I ate 2 low fat cookies I had made, and still have almost 300 cal left. But I wont eat any more, because the cookies were enough for me! So I will be under for the night!
  • registers
    registers Posts: 782 Member
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    If you're getting results, who cares what the numbers say???
  • CountryGrrrrl
    CountryGrrrrl Posts: 77
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    Here's my trick.... use the next day's diary to plan out exactly what you will eat for the next day!! That way, no surprises!! It has really really boosted my success! Good Luck :)
    Always looking to add friends, if you're interested
  • kdrumeler
    kdrumeler Posts: 4 Member
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    I have the same issue. I just stick with my 1200 no matter how much I work out.

    PS Love the HP reference :)
  • Brooke1542
    Brooke1542 Posts: 115 Member
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    If you find yourself being under on a regular basis, switch to full fat/calorie foods instead of light. You'll get your extra calories without having to eat extra food. If you are under once in a while, I wouldn't worry about eating the extra if you aren't hungry.
  • tmontgomery69
    tmontgomery69 Posts: 180
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    I pre-plan my meals for the next day the night before and it helps TREMENDOUSLY! =)
  • LaDiablesse
    LaDiablesse Posts: 862 Member
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    I agree with boosting the calories of the regular things you eat with higher calorie items. I had to do that this morning with my shake, because I knew I wasn't going to have a big lunch. So instead of just adding a tablespoon of peanut butter, I also added a banana. If it's so close to bed time & you don't want to actually eat anything, maybe try a glass of milk? I'd play around with a few things & see what works best for you.
  • TS65
    TS65 Posts: 1,024 Member
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    Don't be afraid to add olive oil or natural fats to your diet. For example, with spaghetti tonight, you could have sauteed the mushrooms in a bit of olive oil and garlic. Adds calories and flavor. :flowerforyou: Add an extra TBSP of salad dressing to your salads. Snack on nuts. Have a glass of wine! :drinker:

    And definitely plan ahead so you're not stuck with a huge amount to eat at night. It helps a lot!
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
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    drink your calories...when I'm low I have 1 or 2 cups of almond chocolate milk.
  • turbogirl4christ
    turbogirl4christ Posts: 177
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    I have the same issue. I just stick with my 1200 no matter how much I work out.

    PS Love the HP reference :)

    i'm actually involved in a harry potter weight loss challenge and was sorted into hufflepuff~ hence the hufflepuff crest :P yeah i know i'm a dork...lol
  • turbogirl4christ
    turbogirl4christ Posts: 177
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    thanks sooooo much for all the great ideas! i really appreciate them alot!!! <3

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