Easy way to meet my deficit or should I just call it a night

BRoth1987
BRoth1987 Posts: 39
edited September 30 in Health and Weight Loss
Calories 560 Carb 85 Fat 24 Protein 24

I need to eat most of that ( I earned 701 calories from exercise today) because I am nursing and only want to lose 1ish lbs a weeks.

So is it too late to eat or can you suggest some things that are easy to get a little closer to my calorie need.

Thanks!

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  • SherryLynn82
    SherryLynn82 Posts: 69 Member
    Sometimes if its late and I'm still quite a bit under, I'll drink a big glass of milk. Healthy and yummy and takes up some of those extra calories.
  • GypsyRose25
    GypsyRose25 Posts: 407
    If you have any nuts, those would work...
  • NotGoddess
    NotGoddess Posts: 1,198 Member
    Nuts, especially almonds are good, if you don't have allergies.
  • seriousaboutlife
    seriousaboutlife Posts: 177 Member
    almonds or peanut butter.
  • OnMyWay2STay
    OnMyWay2STay Posts: 144 Member
    The best thing that I ate while nursing was cereal. If you want to get the fat, you can use whole milk, but I think skim would be fine too. And if you aren't hungry, call it a night! Your body will tell you if you need to eat. Just make sure you are getting plenty of water.
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
    nuts, cheese, chocolate, eggs, bananas, olives - and the one to beat all others - peanutbutter!!
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    You are not "meeting" your deficit by leaving 560 calories. You already have a deficit. Your deficit if you leave those 560, would be 1060 if you're already set to lose 1 lb per week. You should at least eat half. You could eat that EASILY. One banana is 100 calories, 2 tbsp of peanut butter to spread over it (or dip) is about 190. That's half.
  • bslic
    bslic Posts: 245 Member
    I had a couple of spoons of pb last night....felt so much like cheating but was well within guidelines.
    Nuts are great, too!
  • juliapurpletoes
    juliapurpletoes Posts: 951 Member
    What I just finished eating as i read your post!

    1 cup natural vanilla ice cream with a small handful of almonds on top! was about 350 cals!

    calcium, protein, carbs and some fat!

    Sleep well :)
  • BRoth1987
    BRoth1987 Posts: 39
    Banana and peanut butter with almond milk it is! Thanks everyone!
  • Dmax12
    Dmax12 Posts: 36 Member
    Protein or fruit shake, 10oz can net you 600 cals easy. If you find this is common for you get liquid meals (slimfast, ensure, etc). they are awesome in a pinch and since your eating for two, the extra nutrients will be a great help.
  • BRoth1987
    BRoth1987 Posts: 39
    Good idea! I should pick up some protein powder!
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