Getting the most out of your calories everyday!

Jojobeth
Jojobeth Posts: 19
edited September 29 in Food and Nutrition
How does everyone get the most out of their allowed calories everyday? I feel like I am starving all day and I think I need to eat more filling things but not sure what to eat? Ideas?

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  • fat2fab4life
    fat2fab4life Posts: 253 Member
    bummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmp!!! I need help too!
  • purplecait1212
    purplecait1212 Posts: 56
    Have a cup of a whole grain like brown rice, amaranth, or quinoa with your veggies. Pretty low cal and high in protein and fiber. They are fun to try new ways - and it keeps me FULL for quite some time!
  • Just1forMe
    Just1forMe Posts: 624 Member
    How does everyone get the most out of their allowed calories everyday? I feel like I am starving all day and I think I need to eat more filling things but not sure what to eat? Ideas?

    You should not feel like you are starving :) If you need more food, earn it! Just do 30-60 minutes of walking or a workout video and eat the extra calories you earn. Also, the more fresh fruits and veggies you add, the farther your calories will go. Eat a nice one-egg + 3 egg whites omelet for breakfast with veggies mixed in (mushrooms, spinach) etc. Add fresh fruit or veggies or a side salad to lunch and dinner. Don't deny yourself a treat each day or you will feel deprived. I think earning some extra calories will definitely help though!
  • dogwhisperette
    dogwhisperette Posts: 177 Member
    What are some of things you enjoy to eat?
  • mea9
    mea9 Posts: 561 Member
    Plain raw veggies.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Lots of veggies, protein, cut out junk because you don't need it. Try splitting your food into 6 meals with almost equal distribution of calories it helps.
  • iluminadaonix
    iluminadaonix Posts: 79 Member
    Warm homemade food does it for me. I made ground turkey chilli with beans and 1/4 cup of brown rice with a bowl of spring mixed veggies. So good and satisfying
  • icerose137
    icerose137 Posts: 318 Member
    I have to go lower on my carbs, high on protein, good fats, and fiber to feel full. That includes beans, veggies, ect. Those foods have a lot of volume and filling power without the punch of calories. If I am way light on calories I add in nuts, a filling but calorie dense food.
  • pollytheprimate
    pollytheprimate Posts: 3
    In between meals, I get low calorie vegetable soup, and add a bunch of water and a veggie bouillon cube (I like the one Knorr makes) and sip on that to get myself all filled up with fluids. Or I'll just make the broth. Sometimes I do it right before dinner if I'm worried about portion control or not getting full, it definitely puts you on the fast train to full.
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    You should not feel like you are starving :) If you need more food, earn it!

    ^^^ I totally agree! When I was hungry in the beginning I just exercised to earn more of my favorite foods like pasta and cheese - which I never gave up! The exercise also distracted me from snacking. Eat more whole grains and lean protein to feel fuller longer. Try to avoid simple sugars and highly processed foods...Good luck! :drinker:
  • pollytheprimate
    pollytheprimate Posts: 3
    Silk is another good way to fill up for few calories... it's really good for you and they have different flavors if you don't like the taste. I put a yummy soothing tea and a packet of no calorie sweetener in mine.
  • grousehunting
    grousehunting Posts: 1
    eat slowly
  • jamielynn1981
    jamielynn1981 Posts: 232 Member
    My meals usually consist of a protein along with a complex carbohydrate-the combo really keeps you full.

    My favorite breakfasts are:
    -1/2 cup plain quaker oats cooked with 1/2 unsweetened applesauce, 2 tbsp. wheat bran, 1 tbsp. ground flax seed. Along with a fried egg cooked with pam. About 315 calories and it REALLY keeps me full.
    -omelet with 1 egg, 2 egg whites, chopped veggies, and canadian bacon
    -I love Shakeology as well it is very satisfying and packed with tons of good for you stuff. I usually mix it with a frozen banana. 240 calories

    Lunch:
    -I usually pack a bowl stuffed with romaine lettuce mix, chopped green peppers, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and light balsamic vinaigrette. Along with a deli ham or turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread with some sliced green pepper. 280 calories
    -a baked potato topped with spray butter, some chopped up deli ham or lunchmeat, and 1/8 cup shredded cheddar cheese (yummy) 270 cal

    Dinner: (my hardest meal b/c I have to cook for my family and hubby that doesn't really like "healthy foods")
    -usually grilled chicken, lean steak, lean pork, along with a sweet potato topped with spray butter and cinnamon
    -whole wheat spaghetti and sauce
    -whole wheat pizza crust topped with pizza sauce, black beans, diced green peppers and onions, and mozz. cheese

    Snacks: a protein and complex carb
    -string cheese, nut butters, nuts, Shakeology, hummus, light hot dog, beans
    -fruit, wheat crackers, whole wheat pasta and light Italian dressing, whole wheat rice

    These are just some things that I like. I try not to eat any packaged foods, and eat mostly "clean" foods.:smile:
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    I eat higher protein, reduced carb and honestly don't really pay any attention to what my fats are at. After reading your post I checked my diary to see where I'm at for the day and realized that I haven't even hit 1,000 yet and I still have more than 2,400 left if I eat all my exercise calories! I had two eggs poached in coconut oil with my coffee and half and half for breakfast. For lunch I had turkey breast (4 ounces) and a big pile of roasted broccoli and cauliflower and for dinner I had Shepherd's Pie with hamburger, cheese, mixed vegetables and whole grain biscuit topping. I haven't been hungry today except when getting close to dinnertime and even then it didn't feel ravenous.

    Other days I need more because of how I worked out so the calories are nice to have but I have found the higher protein, lower carb style works really well for me. Try tweaking the types of foods you eat and see if something different satisfies you better. Some people can eat a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast and have it last them until lunchtime. If I eat oatmeal for breakfast I'm trying not to eat the furniture within an hour! Learn what fuels you best. :)
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