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How can I increase my calorie intake?

rebeccabee0826
rebeccabee0826 Posts: 2 Member
edited December 2024 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
I eat breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack, dinner, and sometimes a morning snack. I get full easily and I don't eat a lot so how can I eat more calories without eating unhealthy? Any meal ideas? Thank you

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  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    Peanut butter, ice cream, or doughnuts are good sources of easy calories.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10326769/are-you-a-hard-gainer-please-read/p1
  • TheMetalMan0
    TheMetalMan0 Posts: 64 Member
    Eat until you're full then drink them.
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  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    Peanut butter! Talk about calorie dense.. And ice cream anything will do it too!
  • jessicarobinson00
    jessicarobinson00 Posts: 414 Member
    I will repeat it again, because it's literally the most amazing thing ever: Peanut BUTTER. Hot peanut butter and ice cream sundae can easily add in 600 calories for me!
  • Colt1835
    Colt1835 Posts: 447 Member
    Olive oil is 120 calories per Tbsp with 14 grams of fat. You can put it on almost anything.
  • kayemali
    kayemali Posts: 59 Member
    Which part of he don't want to unhealthy did any of you guys not see?
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Foods high in fat.....very calorie dense.
  • Colt1835
    Colt1835 Posts: 447 Member
    kayemali wrote: »
    Which part of he don't want to unhealthy did any of you guys not see?

    What has been mentioned that is unhealthy? All I see mentioned are carbs, sugar, protein, and fat.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    calorie dense foods i.e. bagels, pasta, ice cream, oreos...just make sure you are meeting micro nutrient needs ...
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    kayemali wrote: »
    Which part of he don't want to unhealthy did any of you guys not see?

    what food mentioned are unhealthy ...
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,438 MFP Moderator
    kayemali wrote: »
    Which part of he don't want to unhealthy did any of you guys not see?

    Foods by themselves are not unhealthy, only unhealthy diets.
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10326769/are-you-a-hard-gainer-please-read/p1

    This should help.
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    kayemali wrote: »
    Which part of he don't want to unhealthy did any of you guys not see?

    Insults users because he thinks they/we missed something.

    Misses that OP is not a "he," but a "she."
  • Colt1835
    Colt1835 Posts: 447 Member
    Original or wavy lay's potato chips have lots of fat and carbs. Drizzle chocolate for more deliciousness.
  • CherylG1983
    CherylG1983 Posts: 294 Member
    Healthy fats are the way to go! Natural, unsalted peanut butter, olive oil, avocado, etc.
  • iamstephenolan
    iamstephenolan Posts: 3 Member
    Unsweetened fruit juices. All the calories and nutrients of fruit without the fibre to make you feel full. Think about the last time you made fresh squeezed orange juice. Was 1 or 2 enough to make a nice size glass of orange juice? Not really. So a large glass of pure orange juice can have all the calories of 5 oranges.
    If you put a whole orange in a blender for a smooth, you do get the fibre.
  • pbryd
    pbryd Posts: 364 Member
    Grated cheese on as much of your regular food as you can.
  • elncatalan
    elncatalan Posts: 12 Member
    Drink your calories with healthy fruit and veggie smoothies
  • BlondeTheHardWay
    BlondeTheHardWay Posts: 48 Member
    You can do yummy things with chocolate, peanut butter and ice-cream. If you are trying to lose or gain. Just watch portions.
  • llwolford
    llwolford Posts: 109 Member
    greek yogurt, avocado, nut butters (2 tsp) of natural pb is 63 calories, hummus, a good quality protein powder (added into oatmeal or shake), eggs, chicken or other lean meats (added to salad, etc.), rice, quinoa,
  • pebble4321
    pebble4321 Posts: 1,132 Member
    You don't have to eat a lot more volume, just make your meals more calorie dense.
    Lots of good ideas above.
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    Peanut butter....nuts.... anything calorie dense :smile: for me leftover calories = good quality chocolate :smiley:
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    elncatalan wrote: »
    Drink your calories with healthy fruit and veggie smoothies

    No
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    elncatalan wrote: »
    Drink your calories with healthy fruit and veggie smoothies

    No-no. If someone is having problems increasing calories, this would be more of a challenge as that is low cal. High calorie is what is needed in the situation in most cases.
  • mythyssen
    mythyssen Posts: 2 Member
    like someone already said .. healthy good fats (most nuts, avacado, evo) .. i would stay away from the ice cream and chocolate .. not healthy at all
  • sueelaineparker
    sueelaineparker Posts: 51 Member
    Let's just remember that everything is fine in moderation, as part of a balanced diet. Have the chocolate and the ice cream, but make sure you're hitting your other food groups too and getting your fruits and veg in, your complex carbs etc
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,438 MFP Moderator
    mythyssen wrote: »
    like someone already said .. healthy good fats (most nuts, avacado, evo) .. i would stay away from the ice cream and chocolate .. not healthy at all

    There is nothing inherently unhealthy about ice cream or chocolate.
  • JuicerLab
    JuicerLab Posts: 22 Member
    Add some olive oil to your food, just add a drizzle over the top - its healthy but packs 1-2hundred calories in 2 tablespoons.

    Nuts - walnuts, almonds, brazil nuts etc (btw, low salt/sugar peanut butter is ACTUALLY good for you - contrary to what dieters think. Its a good protein source too, its 98-99% peanuts!)

    High protein shakes/energy shakes (that are low GI and low in sugar).

    Avocado is a healthy fat, 1 large avocado can have around 300calories.

    I like getting wholegrain bread, putting olive oil on it and some crushed garlic. Toasting it in the oven - its like a healthy version of garlic bread! That packs in the calories no doubt.

    Eat what you usually eat, but just a little bit more (i.e if you have 2 pieces of toast, have 3) it will quickly add up the calories.
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