Eating less than 700 calories a day
venturagabriela
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So I've started tracking on MyFitnessPal over a month ago and I've had a hard time getting to the calorie goal for the day. I eat over three meals a day, I eat a lot of greens, fruits, protein, and snacks. I have tried to up my calorie intake with high calorie foods such as almonds, prunes, even dark chocolate. I can't manage to eat more without feeling nauseous/ sick. Keep the troll comments to yourself, I know eating less than 1200 calories a day is not good for your body. Which is why I'm on here to get tips/help on how to increase my calorie intake without adding unhealthy foods either (fried foods, candy). I posted this on a different topic, but it's always better to hear more advice on it
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So I've started tracking on MyFitnessPal over a month ago and I've had a hard time getting to the calorie goal for the day. I eat over three meals a day, I eat a lot of greens, fruits, protein, and snacks. I have tried to up my calorie intake with high calorie foods such as almonds, prunes, even dark chocolate. I can't manage to eat more without feeling nauseous/ sick. Keep the troll comments to yourself, I know eating less than 1200 calories a day is not good for your body. Which is why I'm on here to get tips/help on how to increase my calorie intake without adding unhealthy foods either (fried foods, candy)-1
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are you weighing/measuring all foods you're eating?5
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Peanut butter. The most deliciously tragic high calorie food32
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avocados
Full fat dairy
nut butters
You should probably see a doctor if eating above 700 calories makes you feel sick.19 -
Have you tried nut butters?0
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Fat is your friend. If you are having vegetables add some butter or olive oil, if you have an apple for a snack have some peanut butter with it. Also maybe if this keeps up you would want to see a doctor. You could very well need medical treatment for an illness you do not know you have.8
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Do you cook in oil? Cooking veggies in olive oil can help add calories.3
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http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10142490/a-list-of-calorie-dense-foods
Have a look at this list and find some options to add into your day.
And nothing wrong with a little treat every now and again - a piece of chocolate or candy may help you fill in your day once you hit all your nutritional targets. You don't get bonus points for eating extra chicken breast and broccoli.2 -
If i had that little appetite I would eat Dr Joel Furhman's GBOMBS diet. BItter greens, collard, kale, turnip top, watercress. Onions. Mushrooms. Beans. Berries and Seeds to full fill your vitamin allowances and because eaten together they catalyze fighting disease. Perhaps you can plan what you are supposed to eat that day, and put in all out on the counter and half half an orange 2, some fish at 5 and some kale at 8. Have you been checked for an eating disorder?2
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Guacamole, Peanut Butter and Beef0
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can you please open your diary2
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »avocados
Full fat dairy
nut butters
You should probably see a doctor if eating above 700 calories makes you feel sick.
Definitely this, a severe loss of appetite is a big warning sign for many medical conditions I would seek out a medical professional, especially if you're at risk of malnutrition, I promise this isn't a troll post but genuine concern. xxx Take care.10 -
Peanut butter. Ice cream. Pasta. BUTTAH.
A little goes a long way. I know you want to eat "healthy" but it's about balance and sustainability. It's probably healthier to have a few treats here and there than it is to under-eat long term. 3 -
leooftheyear wrote: »are you weighing/measuring all foods you're eating?
This.
And also: What was your start weight? Current weight?3 -
Don't hang about here looking for advice, you need to see a doctor. I'm not trolling you either, but you shouldn't feel nauseous all the time. You have to get it checked out. Go right away. X6
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Can you post an example of what you do eat in a day? Good calorie dense foods that won't break a "healthy" diet can include nuts, nut butters, beans and cheese.0
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I'd say a trip to your doc may be in order, just to be sure you're not suffering from any medical ailment. Maybe ask him/her for a sample of a healthy diet and calorie goals for what you'd like to accomplish with your body? Good luck 0
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When you say you eat "a lot of greens, fruits, protein, and snacks" what do you mean? How much specifically? Can you provide a sample of what you eat in a typical 700 calories day?3
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I know what 700 calories of just leafy veg and protein looks like. No snacks. No fruit. It's a tiny amount of food.10
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You need to change your thinking about food. It is far worse to eat a very low calorie diet than to eat a candy bar. I think you need to seek the help of a doctor and nutritionist.
While waiting for your appointment, go get yourself some meal replacement drinks or nutrition bars and force yourself to eat them. Switch all your protein sources from lean protein to fatty protein.6 -
Ok you clearly used to eat more. Or else you would not need to lose weight. How about something vetween the two diets.3
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venturagabriela wrote: »So I've started tracking on MyFitnessPal over a month ago and I've had a hard time getting to the calorie goal for the day. I eat over three meals a day, I eat a lot of greens, fruits, protein, and snacks. I have tried to up my calorie intake with high calorie foods such as almonds, prunes, even dark chocolate. I can't manage to eat more without feeling nauseous/ sick. Keep the troll comments to yourself, I know eating less than 1200 calories a day is not good for your body. Which is why I'm on here to get tips/help on how to increase my calorie intake without adding unhealthy foods either (fried foods, candy)
Are you sure you are eating a lot of greens, fruit, and protein. I mean there aren't a lot of calories in veggies, unless you are cooking them in butter or some other fat, but a couple of apples and some protein, and you are going to be at 700 calories pretty easily. I mean you could eat just a cup of cashews throughout the day, and already be at the 700 calorie mark. I would definitely go see a doctor on this one, and try to have a very good log to show them what you are eating.
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venturagabriela wrote: »I can't manage to eat more without feeling nauseous/ sick.
This is not a troll comment. Maybe you should see a doctor, seriously.
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Sometimes when we first start we think we are limited to foods that people have labelled "healthy". If you struggle to reach your calorie goal you need to look beyond that label. All foods provide nutrients of some sort and having cookies or pizza still give your body nutrients. Your body doesn't give you extra credit for going over your vitamin and mineral needs, so it's okay to eat other stuff.6
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Try 1/2 an avocado on your salad. Even if you don't like avocado if you mix it in real well you don't notice. It adds calories and healthy fats. Plus, it helps your body get more from the nutrients in the salad. 1/2 an avocado is like 234 calories, but very healthy calories.1
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Just add fats. Peanut butter, oils, nutella (my fave lol) How come you have weight to lose if you struggle to eat 1200? Weird2
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I want to know how the OP made two posts, but her post count is 1.
Hm. I think just eat more frequently and add in oils (like everyone says.) But yeah, see a doctor and don't get all stressed out about "healthy foods." Trying to assign value to inanimate objects is kind of not useful to you if you can't even eat. Eat what you like that will get you to your goals.1 -
Just add fats. Peanut butter, oils, nutella (my fave lol) How come you have weight to lose if you struggle to eat 1200? Weird
To be fair, weight loss was never mentioned as the goal. And in defense of that not everyone is here to lose weight (though many are) some people are using it as a tool for fitness, or even weight gain.3
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