1620 Calorie intake and bloating

_bee_8_
_bee_8_ Posts: 7 Member
edited November 18 in Food and Nutrition
Hi, new here. I'm 5'2, 114-116lbs (weight keep fluctuating) and according to mfp my calorie intake is 1620. I find it hard to reach 1620 every single day and when I do consume that much, I'm bloated. I'm trying to gain muscles. Anyone have this isssue?

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  • _bee_8_
    _bee_8_ Posts: 7 Member
    I'm eating alot of fruits, quinoa, chicken, dark greens, greek yogurt and I have increased my legumes intake.
  • MelissaPhippsFeagins
    MelissaPhippsFeagins Posts: 8,063 Member
    Fiber is the problem
  • JohnnyPenso
    JohnnyPenso Posts: 412 Member
    It's likely a diet issue. Maybe open up your diary so we can see what you are eating.
  • _bee_8_
    _bee_8_ Posts: 7 Member
    JohnnyPenso wrote: »
    It's likely a diet issue. Maybe open up your diary so we can see what you are eating.

    How do you open up the diary?
  • idk319
    idk319 Posts: 33 Member
    You could eat more calorie dense things without filling up too much or being bloated, how much do you usually consume to maintain?
    Eat more nuts/nut butter, coconut products, butter, avocado
  • beanz744
    beanz744 Posts: 221 Member
    whatsur MFP plan r u on? to gain, lose, or maintenance? u want to gain muscle, r u lifting?
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    I have no problem getting enough calories, but I do get bloated and irregular quite often. Have you tried adding nuts or other fats to bring up your calories?
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    It's probably the fiber-- legumes in particular have a ton. You might want to increase those more gradually.

    Bit more fat in cooking or eggs or less lean cuts of meat if you do a lot of skinless, boneless chicken breast are easy ways to increase calories, along with nuts and nut butter.
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