When you are too tired to eat...

MiSo_SeXy
MiSo_SeXy Posts: 210 Member
edited October 2015 in Food and Nutrition
Do any of you guys do meal replacement shakes Or protein shakes?

Ok maybe not just too tired to eat but don't feel like putting something together for a meal..
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  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    I've never been too tired to eat.
  • _John_
    _John_ Posts: 8,646 Member
    I usually grab a spoon and a peanut butter jar.
  • MiSo_SeXy
    MiSo_SeXy Posts: 210 Member
    I've never been too tired to eat.

    I used to feel this way too... But lately I've been struggling.
  • MiSo_SeXy
    MiSo_SeXy Posts: 210 Member
    _John_ wrote: »
    I usually grab a spoon and a peanut butter jar.

    Just pb?
  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    And maybe some chocolate chips.
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
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    Couldn't resist. When I'm too tired to cook, I grab something filling and easy with protein/fat like pb and crackers or pb sandwich.
    Never been too tired to eat! :D
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    MiSo_SeXy wrote: »
    I've never been too tired to eat.

    I used to feel this way too... But lately I've been struggling.

    How much (as in how many calories) are you currently eating?
  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    _John_ wrote: »
    I usually grab a spoon and a peanut butter jar.

    This.

  • MiSo_SeXy
    MiSo_SeXy Posts: 210 Member
    kami3006 wrote: »
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    Couldn't resist. When I'm too tired to cook, I grab something filling and easy with protein/fat like pb and crackers or pb sandwich.
    Never been too tired to eat! :D

    Omgggggggg so cuteeeee
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
    Struggling is often a sign of over-restriction (too few calories).
  • MiSo_SeXy
    MiSo_SeXy Posts: 210 Member
    MiSo_SeXy wrote: »
    I've never been too tired to eat.

    I used to feel this way too... But lately I've been struggling.



    How much (as in how many calories) are you currently eating?

    1490. I pre log my meals before so that i stay on track and i used to be pretty good about it... But lately it's been hard to want to eat at night so i end up deleting what I havent consumed
  • ald783
    ald783 Posts: 688 Member
    MiSo_SeXy wrote: »
    But lately it's been hard to want to eat at night

    This is a problem I have never faced.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    MiSo_SeXy wrote: »
    Do any of you guys do meal replacement shakes Or protein shakes?

    Ok maybe not just too tired to eat but don't feel like putting something together for a meal..

    I understand what you mean. I'm not a fan of shakes but I see nothing at all wrong with them if you like them. I usually grab some nuts and a piece of fruit or a pbj sandwich.
  • kirstym1108
    kirstym1108 Posts: 46 Member
    I'm usually too tired to cook rather than eat so keep a supply of hard boiled eggs, baby bel cheese and soup handy so I can grab something and have a meal in moments. Or instant hot chocolate work for me too.
  • leannraya
    leannraya Posts: 95 Member
    If you like shakes, I have a really filling and literally 4 minute recipe. 1 or 2 scoops (depending on calories left) of your favorite protein (i use Fitmiss vanilla chai) 1 cup water, handful ice, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa. Blend it up and enjoy =)
  • ahoy_m8
    ahoy_m8 Posts: 3,053 Member
    edited October 2015
    This has happened to me once. Maybe twice. In my whole life. I just got some sleep and ate extra when I woke.

    ETA: If this is happening regularly, re-check your TDEE to be sure you are getting enough fuel for your activities.
  • Jruzer
    Jruzer Posts: 3,501 Member
    I'm baffled by the whole concept. When I'm extra tired is when the spoon and PB jar or ice cream tub are more liable to come out.
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    um. nope.,
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Yeah that doesn't happen here either lol.
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    I usually throw together a cheese and spinach omelette, or a baked potato with tuna and apple.
    If really really tired- protein shake with water/ or protein bar, with a banana, and orange.
    Or Greek yogurt with protein bar and banana chopped into it.
    Or cottage cheese, pear, nuts and celery.

    Cheers, h.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    If I'm too tired to cook, I'll have a sandwich, an apple, a heard-boiled egg, some tuna on a rice cake...something easy.

    Or dumb some veggies into a pot, rub a little oil, sprinkle some sort of spice on them and pop the whole mess in the oven to roast.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    MiSo_SeXy wrote: »
    Do any of you guys do meal replacement shakes Or protein shakes?

    Ok maybe not just too tired to eat but don't feel like putting something together for a meal..

    Sure, when I'm not hungry enough for a full breakfast or don't feel like cooking I will start with protein powder, add fat and fruit, sometimes chia seeds and or flax seeds, and have 250 - 400 calories available as needed. Sometimes it takes me over an hour to finish it.
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  • RCnFinntastic
    RCnFinntastic Posts: 28 Member
    after long days I'm kind of lazy about eating in the evening too... I usually cook in large batches and pre-portion stuff into single servings. what I'm not going to eat in a couple days I toss in the freezer. means I have a good variety of yummy/healthy meals that just need to be heated.
    or if I'm super lazy... hard boiled egg... or greek yogurt with chia/nut mix. I also eat lots during the day when I'm hungry knowing "dinner" doesn't always happen... I often just have a couple snacks one between work and training and another when I'm done training
  • noclady1995
    noclady1995 Posts: 452 Member
    This happens to me sometimes, but usually only at night. My body just shuts down when I'm too tired and I just end up going to sleep. But it will usually make up for it the next day by feeling extra hungry.
  • kailyw05
    kailyw05 Posts: 80 Member
    This never happens to me either.

    However, I keep frozen, grilled chicken breast strips and a bag of frozen vegetables in the freezer at all times for the rare occasion where I don't feel like cooking. I either throw them all in a bowl and microwave with some tomato sauce, or I'll thaw them in a pan with oil and throw some seasoning in there. Takes 5 minutes. Also, a fried egg on a toasted english muffin with cheese is pretty filling, or an omelette with the above mentioned frozen vegetables and shredded cheese.

    I eat about 700-800 calories while at work (desk job), then dinner, dessert, and tv snacks are when I eat the remaining 1000 calories (I also exercise at night). Therefore I am always hungry and itching to get moving when I get home from work.

    I suggest keeping quick and easy things available all the time so it's not so easy to skip meals.
  • brynnsmom
    brynnsmom Posts: 945 Member
    Not an advocate of frozen packaged meals, but when I'm too tired to prep ANYTHING is when it's time for a Lean Cuisine.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    On occasion. I'm more likely to whip up a quick omelet or maybe some oatmeal with berries or have some leftovers (a sandwich would be good too--I just never have bread in the house). Having a go-to quick and easy meal in your repertoire or on hand isn't a bad idea.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    Yes, I'll have an egg on an English muffin if I don't feel like more cooking. (Scrambled eggs takes me a long time because of all the veggies I put in them.)
  • MiSo_SeXy
    MiSo_SeXy Posts: 210 Member
    These are all great suggestions! Thank you