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Is my dinner too much even though im under my calorie goal f

Ashisrunning
Ashisrunning Posts: 37
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
:flowerforyou: Ok so i had 425 calories for breakfast and 325 for lunch because im trying to fit a Qdoba burrito in for dinner BUT its 860 calories and 23 grams of fat......but since my calories were low in breakfast and lunch ....if i add the burrito in im in my calorie range for the day!!!



BUT is taht still too much? should i just eat at home again? im not trying to loose weight im trying to MAINTAIN! COMMENTS PLEASE!!!

BTW im not that active.

Thanks :smooched: :heart:

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    i say eat it, and enjoy!
  • JulieBoBoo
    JulieBoBoo Posts: 642
    personally? I'd eat it.
  • scottlikescake
    scottlikescake Posts: 36
    Can't see a problem if you're managing to stick to your calorie goal and maintaining your weight.
  • suzycreamcheese
    suzycreamcheese Posts: 1,766 Member
    if youre at maintenance, then youre at a stage where you need to just be able to live without stressing about every single meal. Of course keep an eye on it, but if a particular meal is a bit over or a bit under your ideal, then it doesnt matter, especially if youre not even over calories. Enjoy your burrito
  • Lstrhi
    Lstrhi Posts: 132
    personally, if i want to eat something and it's within my calories... i go for it. lost over 50 lbs that way so it works for me lol.
  • JanetTerry
    JanetTerry Posts: 123 Member
    Go for it girl! IMO working it into your calorie goal - planning ahead - makes it possible. :)
  • trailriderdee
    trailriderdee Posts: 38
    I think it is fine, the only thing that might happen is bloating from sodium, but that'll pass.
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    go for it!
  • Jelleebean
    Jelleebean Posts: 212
    one day won't through your 'game' off balance... go for it, enjoy... no need to deprive yourself. :drinker:
  • suzycreamcheese
    suzycreamcheese Posts: 1,766 Member
    i had pie and mash for dinner yesterday. It must have been around 900 calories, but im 1lb down this morning.
    its not one meal thats gonna break it all
  • david081
    david081 Posts: 489 Member
    If I don't allow myself an occasional treat I will lose interest and motivation. Whilst best practice is to spread your calorie intake over several smallish meals, once in a while shouldn't do any harm - and you are still under your goal. Though eating big in the evening is not something to make a habit of...

    Have a nice time, David
  • bethdris
    bethdris Posts: 1,090 Member
    Ehh I've done something like that once! (im also maintaining) It was fine, just get back to it the next day! ENJOY!!
  • Ashisrunning
    Ashisrunning Posts: 37
    Thank you guys :) though im still afraid because Dvid 081 your right about eating a lot before dinner... sigh im torn between what to do!
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