Volume Eaters Thread

Thanks guys, it was really yummy.

Yes beets - I steamed those, tomatoes are fresh, the rest I threw on a silicone mat on a cookie sheet and baked at "oven's on" for about an hour, threw the mushrooms in with 15 to go when I put the beets on.

jjpptt2 wrote: »

I also prefer large volumes of food, but I don't really eat fruits or veggies, so it is something I struggle with. Following along for, hopefully, some good ideas.

My best addition to this thread, though it's not "real food" is probably going to be protein fluff. Basically, 1 scoop of casein, 10ish oz of a liquid, and a little xanthan gum, then whip the hell out of it... ends up having the consistency very similar to mousse or whipped cream.

https://youtu.be/oR3Z028prSU

I make a modified version of it sometimes for a late breakfast. I have something small in the morning (like 200 cal) and then approx. 1 hour later I might have some protein fluff... that keeps me full for quite a long time - up to 5 hours for me.

I use:
8g of Cassein protein powder (usually Vanilla or Chocolate)
2g Xantham Gum
140ml cold Coke Zero (freshly opened bottle is best as it has the most carbonate which helps with the volume)
Sugar-free Syrup as topping

It's still a huge bowl (the mixing bowl I use holds 1 liter and is basically full when I'm done wipping) and is about 36 calories.

Since the protein fluff doesn't have a very strong flavor by itself imo, topping it off with sugar-free syrup makes a big difference to me; you might have to look for syrups you like... I find some better than others. It's like I get a biiig dessert (it also satisfies my sweet tooth at the same time) which has pretty good macros and little calories. Sure, it's not as good as a "real" mousse but considering it's only 36 calories it's a real winner for me.

I tried a version with almond milk and crushed ice once and while it was not bad, I didn't think it was better than this - similar consistency but more calories and more work with the ice. But perhaps that was the "recipe" I used; I might try the "ice cream" version suggested earlier in this thread by @bbell1985 at some point.

Another thing I cook when I need real volume to stuff me up (I usually have 1-2 hormonally driven days within my cycle I call my "eating days" where I don't want to stop eating) is a huge stir fry with lots of veggies, some chicken and konjac shirataki noodles. I know many people don't like those noodles but I find them incredibly filling and in a stir fry I like them. Not sure if I would want to eat them like a real noodle dish with a sauce but as one ingredient in a stir fry they make for a nice texture actually - and volume.

bbell1985 wrote: »

wtf is a balsamic protein cheesecake. Like balsamic reduction?

Ya, it is a balsamic reduction - I was just lazy naming my recipe. I have apricot & serrano honey balsamic vinegars that I have been using. It only adds 10 calories a slice and adds nice flavor/sweetness.

volume eating every day crew

1 lbs cabbage
10 eggs
3-4 cups of broth
endless plates of lettuce
sometimes 1/2 lbs of tuna on top of that

that is my usual menu for the day

oh plus gallon of water

the thing is my stomach is stretched nicely and if i dont eat big volume i dont feel full at all even if that volume has low kcals im stuffed from it rather then having small meal full of kcals.

when i cheat for example i can easily eat 3 big pizzas in one sitting yet im still only 150 lbs

amyrebeccah wrote: »

bbell1985 wrote: »

amyrebeccah wrote: »

bbell1985 wrote: »

I usually eat 5-7 servings of egg beaters tho. Cut out the rice and leave the cauliflower rice and add a crap ton of veg and ya got volume

I'm sure you could totally tweak it however you like. I'll leave you to your thread then.

Just pointing out how to turn it into a high volume meal.

It was a high volume meal. I already indicated that it made a very large portion that a volume eater loved and that I could't finish. It wasn't a high enough volume meal for your tastes, but I thought this was a thread to exchange ideas.

I think the thing is that rice isn't a big feature in most high volume choices, that 159g is 200 cals and that can go a ridiculously long way otherwise. A suggestion was offered, someone had a personal preference modification, I think that's the definition of exchange of ideas, no need to huff off the thread.

Would never work for my goals. I need a lot of calories every day.

Personally I rather have a 5-6 servings of ice cream than a 10 salad with dressing so I walk that path.

I tried the shirataki noodles tonight. They are not bad. Lots of room left for snacks this evening!

I'm planning on spaghetti squash with tons of broccoli and cauli and some onions with some grilled chicken and a little alfredo flavour - I wouldn't really call it sauce, I use a little fat free milk and some garlic and make just enough with a packet mix to get a good flavourful coating.

Depends on my mood. Sometimes I want half a bag of gardein tenders covered in buffalo sauce. Other times I eat a huge tray of roasted veggies for dinner. I volume eat when I'm super hungry.
It definitely helps me to stay full longer and not snack.