Soooo stuck on my diary. Any suggestions?

RichGebs
RichGebs Posts: 345
edited September 27 in Food and Nutrition
Hy guys, so my diary for today is fine. But i am pre-logging for tomorrow and I can't seem to get to 1600 calories or more for the day. And anytime I do, i go over my daily carb goal. Now i know, when you look at the two bowls of cereal for the day you're like, "take out the whole meal with cereal and add some real food." NO, i have been eating like this for soo long and it works for me and I enjoy having that little treat at the end of my day so suggest something else! So please if you could provide me with some help, I would greatly appriciate it.

*** NOTE I AM NOT TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT ANYMORE!! I AM JUST TRYING TO SLOWLY MOVE UP MY CALORIC INTAKE DAY BY DAY.

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  • recipe4success
    recipe4success Posts: 469 Member
    add some protein? lean meats etc?
  • Xaspar
    Xaspar Posts: 726 Member
    umm, some different proteins? Looks like you are staying away from dairy (lactose intolerant?) If you weren't I would suggest a low-fat cottage cheese. Also not seeing meat proteins... vegetarian diet? I would suggest a lean fish or something of that nature to up your proteins some.
    Do you have dietary restrictions you are trying to stay within?
  • AnnaPixie
    AnnaPixie Posts: 7,439 Member
    Are you vegetarian/vegan?? You need a TON more protein - eggs, cheese, beans, chicken, fish, and nice juicy steak??

    You should have protein with every meal to help repair and build your muscles? If you can't eat it, get the liquid form.

    Good luck :bigsmile:

    Oh, and nuts!!!!
  • RichGebs
    RichGebs Posts: 345
    umm, some different proteins? Looks like you are staying away from dairy (lactose intolerant?) If you weren't I would suggest a low-fat cottage cheese. Also not seeing meat proteins... vegetarian diet? I would suggest a lean fish or something of that nature to up your proteins some.
    Do you have dietary restrictions you are trying to stay within?

    I am lactose intoleerant to an extent. i can't eat a much of it or i get sick. and i don't know what kinda protein to add i only eat like steak or turkey or something. If I were to add some thuman's turkey breast to my salad (only kind I eat), my sodium would spike through the roof. Also, I strongly dislike fish.. lol bad incident when i was a kid hahaahaha.
  • rachrach66
    rachrach66 Posts: 271 Member
    Turkey burger or maybe some salmon? Those are both really good for you and very filling.
  • RichGebs
    RichGebs Posts: 345
    Are you vegetarian/vegan?? You need a TON more protein - eggs, cheese, beans, chicken, fish, and nice juicy steak??

    You should have protein with every meal to help repair and build your muscles? If you can't eat it, get the liquid form.

    Good luck :bigsmile:

    Oh, and nuts!!!!

    I am not a vegan/vegetaian. I really only eat steak and some chicken. but I had chicken and steak today so I don't wanna repeat the next day. i hate doing that lol and if I have to, then I will add some blue diamond all natural almonds
  • RichGebs
    RichGebs Posts: 345
    Turkey burger or maybe some salmon? Those are both really good for you and very filling.

    I really dislike fish. and I never had a turkey burger before. idk maybe i'll try that
  • Xaspar
    Xaspar Posts: 726 Member
    OK, how about adding some unsalted sunflower seeds to your salad? Or even alone as a snack ... No carbs, 1 g sodium for 30g of seeds. 7 g of protein.
  • SMorris317
    SMorris317 Posts: 12
    Maybe even try adding a protein shake (drink) to up your protein intake. I like Protein+ brand, it's pretty good.. I just add water and stirr. You like eggs? Maybe add to your salad. =)
  • recipe4success
    recipe4success Posts: 469 Member
    eggs, tofu, cheese, nuts, nut butter, ...good protein sources that are not fish, chicken or beef :)
  • RichGebs
    RichGebs Posts: 345
    Maybe even try adding a protein shake (drink) to up your protein intake. I like Protein+ brand, it's pretty good.. I just add water and stirr. You like eggs? Maybe add to your salad. =)

    I love the eggs idea. I think I may try some eggs for breakfast instead of having them in the salad. And I also have myoplex shakes in my house so i could try that. thanks!
  • RichGebs
    RichGebs Posts: 345
    OK, how about adding some unsalted sunflower seeds to your salad? Or even alone as a snack ... No carbs, 1 g sodium for 30g of seeds.

    never had sunflower seeds before lol maybe i'll try them tomorrw not sure thought/ thanks for the helpful tips :)
  • RichGebs
    RichGebs Posts: 345
    eggs, tofu, cheese, nuts, nut butter, ...good protein sources that are not fish, chicken or beef :)

    cheese- i don't eat cheese
    tofu- i never had it dont think i will lol
    eggs- great thanks! i may put this into my breakfast.
    nuts- last resort but its a possiblility
    nut butter- what?? lol i never had or heard of it
  • recipe4success
    recipe4success Posts: 469 Member

    nut butter- what?? lol i never had or heard of it

    nut butter = peanut butter, almond butter etc :)
  • pnieuw
    pnieuw Posts: 473
    3/4 cup of fat free greek yogurt has 18g of protein..at least the brand I eat. Mix it with a few blueberries or strawberries, and you keep the carbs down while cranking up the protein.
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