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This might sound dumb...

amycfatnomore
amycfatnomore Posts: 30 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
How do you eat enough calories but keep it healthy? I'm finding that when I'm on track I tend to be "TOO" on track. I'm done planning my meals...I made smart food choices...it's enough food to make me full but oops--not enough calories. Does that make sense?

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  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10142490/a-list-of-calorie-dense-foods. Add in things from this list to help you meet your goals.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    I get what you're saying, but remember you can fill that last 100 calories with a bit of chocolate or whatever you'd like. You will still lose.

    But honestly, I'm having what many people consider a "healthy" day today (I did a little damage yesterday and want to get my mind straight) and I'm hungry. Are you weighing all your food on a scale? Accounting for cooking oil and drinks?
  • GaleHawkins
    GaleHawkins Posts: 8,159 Member
    maliu's info is good.

    I cut out sugar and grains and made it up with Fats. Fats being over 200% more calorie dense than Carbs makes it easy for me to hit 3000 calories a day plus after 30 days most of my crippling arthritis pain went away.
  • ibnfaqir
    ibnfaqir Posts: 139 Member
    as long as you hit your proteins and fats you can eat whatever (even junk) you want within caloric limits and lose weight.
  • Timorous_Beastie
    Timorous_Beastie Posts: 595 Member
    First, make sure your definition of "healthy" isn't too strict. Second, make sure you're accurately logging your food. Sometimes we're eating more than we think. I mean... I've seen a single chicken breast that was actually four servings worth of meat. That bird had big hooters! ;)

    Then, if that's all taken care of, add just a little bit more to each meal and snack. An extra ounce of chicken, a larger serving of vegetables, a smidgeon more olive oil, and extra slice of cheese... they all add up.
  • amycfatnomore
    amycfatnomore Posts: 30 Member
    good tips - thanks!
  • macgurlnet
    macgurlnet Posts: 1,946 Member
    Assuming you're logging accurately (accounting for oils and weighing solids/semi-solids), then I would say it sounds like you "overcorrected," if you will. If you've switched to low-fat stuff, go back to the "regular" fat version of a few things. Play around a little so you can find the balance, and make sure you work in treats if you like them!

    ~Lyssa
  • tudoroaks4
    tudoroaks4 Posts: 26 Member
    If i have calories left over, I eat ice cream. Yum.
  • georginabain
    georginabain Posts: 20 Member
    I think it all boils down to what YOUR goals are.

    My goal is to lose 0.5kg a week. So if I am under my calorie goal, daily, I will lose more than that in the week. I don't really bother being super strict as long as I am satisfied! I think as long as you're satisfied then you are doing fine!

    For me, it's all about balance & making a realistic lifestyle change. You don't have to be perfect! Just do your best.

    Best wishes
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