Can't eat my calories

DakotaCowboyMom
DakotaCowboyMom Posts: 35
edited September 30 in Food and Nutrition
Ok I know I know how are you fat if you can't eat much. Well I used to be able to eat and eat and eat but in the last week I struggle to come close to eating my food calories let alone trying to eat my exercise calories. I don't want my body to go into starvation mode but I don't know how to eat anymore.

For example, we were in town for lunch today and the kids wanted Dairy queen so we went and I ordered a 6 pc chicken strip basket. I could only eat 2 chicken strips, 1/2 the fries and 1 pc of the toast. I literally felt like I had just ate Thanksgiving dinner. 6 wks ago I would have eaten the whole meal plus whatever my kids didn't eat of their meals.

I don't know how to bump up my calories without making my self feel miserable. Any ideas???

Also don't know if it makes a difference but I have like 125 lbs to lose.

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  • adjones_21
    adjones_21 Posts: 234 Member
    You choice healthier higher calorie choices. I had the same issue to begin with. Choice snacks like almonds.
  • mssweetjay
    mssweetjay Posts: 142
    I don't have any ideas but I feel your pain!! Going through the same situation!!
  • babyblake11
    babyblake11 Posts: 1,107 Member
    increase all your meals slightly, like adding an extra piece of toast or veggies.
    or add a handful of nuts or add a bit of peanut butter into a smoothie or add avacado to salads.
  • Monica_has_a_goal
    Monica_has_a_goal Posts: 694 Member
    HI there,

    I had that same problem and I started adding things like snacks along the way .. String cheese, Nuts, Protein shakes, Peanut butter on Eng Muffin... Avocado... theres lots of things you can add..

    Please dont go into starvation mode... I did and I was a bear at home.. Growling at everyone for 2 weeks.. Now im happy again and ive just come out and lost 2 pounds in two days..

    If you're exercising too much cut back a lil .. or just eat more.. but whatever u do.. Dont go into starvation mode.. its too frustrating.:grumble:

    I wish you well!
    Monica :happy:
  • sarahsmom1
    sarahsmom1 Posts: 1,501 Member
    high calorie good foods, nuts, avocados peanut butter, dried fruit,etc
  • minadeathclutch
    minadeathclutch Posts: 375 Member
    Ok I know I know how are you fat if you can't eat much. Well I used to be able to eat and eat and eat but in the last week I struggle to come close to eating my food calories let alone trying to eat my exercise calories. I don't want my body to go into starvation mode but I don't know how to eat anymore.

    For example, we were in town for lunch today and the kids wanted Dairy queen so we went and I ordered a 6 pc chicken strip basket. I could only eat 2 chicken strips, 1/2 the fries and 1 pc of the toast. I literally felt like I had just ate Thanksgiving dinner. 6 wks ago I would have eaten the whole meal plus whatever my kids didn't eat of their meals.

    I don't know how to bump up my calories without making my self feel miserable. Any ideas???

    Also don't know if it makes a difference but I have like 125 lbs to lose.

    UGH im in the same boat.. add cheese to your meals. snack on things like cottage cheese and fruit.. or a chicken breast lol.
    when you make yourself a healthy sandwich add a slice of cheese.
    if you drink milk, drink a glass of milk.
    put some butter on your corn on the cobb.
    if you're drinking a protein shake, add some bananas and a tablespoon of peanut butter.
    snack on 6 crackers with peanut butter on em

    hope that helps.
  • dan323
    dan323 Posts: 271 Member
    When that happens to me I usually drink a Protein shack or something. I prefer the Special K protein shake it's 190 calories or the Muscle Milk shake it's 230 calories. Both are high in protein and all the good stuff. It is not a Meal Replacement.
  • Jade_Butterfly
    Jade_Butterfly Posts: 2,963 Member
    If you are having trouble I would recommend staying away from high fat processed foods. . rather raw nuts. . .a protein shake. .. . good fats like avocado. .. . can help your body. .. and provide the needed caloric intake to sustain your workouts. . .Just a thought. .

    I don't know how much water you are consuming, but this aids in the digestion of your food. .. . the recommended is 1/2 your weight in ounces. ..

    Hope this helps. . Good luck in your journey! God bless.:flowerforyou:
  • DakotaCowboyMom
    DakotaCowboyMom Posts: 35
    I am gonna end my day with 1000+ calories left to eat but I cannot eat anymore without busting. I am going to try tomorrow to add in all of your help and hopefully tomorrow I will not have any calories leftover. Part of my issue I think is that my favorite summer time snack is Watermelon & Cantaloupe. I have noticed you can eat a ton of that for very few calories.
  • kdouglas11
    kdouglas11 Posts: 185 Member
    I'd imagine that was a lot of calories to begin with.
  • DakotaCowboyMom
    DakotaCowboyMom Posts: 35
    Yeah I had like 2500 calories today with all the walking I did today.
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