Having trouble getting all my calories in :(

Eat more calorie dense foods.

It's a funny thing when one starts to actually pay attention to what one eats and how much, one starts recognizing satiaty. As oppose to mindless eating. This happened to me too.

Work in some olive oil, peanut butter or a treat here and there as mentioned above.

Have you cut out some favorites? You may be able to introduce them.

Bonniev4071 wrote: »

I should have made myself more clear.. when referring to cheats, I should have said eating fast food. I am slowly repairing my food relationship.main reason that I changed my eating habits to healthier foods.. guess I am just trying to wrap my head around why so many calories.. Like I stated.. just getting into the counting calories, so just trying to wrap my head around it all.

Nothing wrong with fast food.

Add more calorie dense foods, full fat dairy, avocado, nuts and nut butters.

First, congratulations on starting this journey to repair your relationship with food.

Mindful eating will help you to feel fuller with fewer calories. However, often at the beginning of a weight loss journey people think they feel full when they really aren't. This can lead to binging later on, if you are not careful.

Another reason you may be feeling fuller is because when eating healthier, you are likely getting more protein and fiber. These two things really help to fill you up. However, make sure you are also getting healthy fats. Those will add in calories without filling you up. For example, add some olive oil to your salad; cook a stir fry in coconut oil; add avocado to your salad or sandwich; etc.

Also, I wouldn't consider fast food a "cheat." I don't consider anything a cheat. Considering things a cheat often makes them a trigger. Your lifestyle may be different than mine. In mine, there are days where I basically have no choice, but to stop for some type of fast food (or eat another meal replacement bar). I've made that work for me. I've lost weight and gotten healthier (better cholesterol, lower blood pressure, etc.), while still having the occasional fast food burger and fries or even a shake.

In short, I would start by adding in healthy fats. Your body needs them and they'll add calories without filling you up. However, if you start having a craving, it's fine to eat a "cheat" once in a while.

OP: Are you absolutely certain that you are eating less than a 1000 calories a day? How are you measuring your intake?

If you open your diary we might be able to help.

Bonniev4071 wrote: »

Christine_72 wrote: »

Just to add, I often struggle to keep my calories under 2000. I very rarely have take away/junk food or go out to dinner.

ETA: Bonnie, your diary is not public, go here to change it http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/diary_settings

I think I just fixed that.. let me know if you can see it please.

Yes, it's open now.