What’s a good way to get calories in?

prj658spgs
prj658spgs Posts: 2 Member
in Goal: Maintaining Weight

I’m having a really hard time getting enough calories. I’m on a medication that suppress my appetite and increases my metabolism.

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  • prj658spgs
    prj658spgs Posts: 2 Member

    edit: Im 400 or more calories short daily. 😩

  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 38,237 Community Helper

    Some people find drinking calories less filling than chewing, so maybe consider juices or smoothies?

    Fats are the most calories dense macro, so consider fattier meat/fish (some fatty fish are high in Omega-3 fats, as a bonus); nuts, seeds or nut/seed butters; full fat dairy foods; adding oil/butter to cooked veggies; creamy dressings or mayo.

    Avocados are high fat, but also high fiber, so might be too filling.

    For some people, spreading out eating into more but smaller meals/snacks can help increase total calories without overwhelming their appetite.

    If your nutrition is reasonably dialed in, adding treat foods would be a valid option, too.

  • pamsnewdawn
    pamsnewdawn Posts: 1 Member

    Use cream instead of milk, extra cheese on eggs, sandwiches, mayo instead of mustard. Nuts & dried fruits are low volume and high in calories so eat up!

    . . .Basically, this is the REVERSE of 'things I do to reduce calories'.

  • Rainbowsunshine26
    Rainbowsunshine26 Posts: 206 Member

    nuts and dried fruit. Dried fruit is a super food as well. These are good calories with nutritional value.

  • COGypsy
    COGypsy Posts: 1,475 Member

    I take ADHD meds that blunt my appetite. I most frequently used to miss lunch because it just never occurred to me. I started setting an alarm and having at least a small lunch when the alarm went off. Phone alarms are a lifesaver!

  • shr3d
    shr3d Posts: 3 Member

    💯 it’s challenging! I am in maintenance now and slowly bring up my calorie intake (weekly) until I can get up the recommended amount without feeling sick and bloated. I also am adding back the things I previously cut out for weight loss, some have been mentioned already. And enjoying (mostly healthy) dessert even if it’s a piece of dark chocolate that I add my favorite nut butter to.

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