How on earth am I supposed to eat that much??

jellebeandesigns
jellebeandesigns Posts: 347 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I am a vegetarian, I eat what I thought was a *ton* but apparently I am falling 200 calories short a day!! Given I have been sick this week but by golly I can't imagine getting to 1600 calories a day!!!
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  • tophat1
    tophat1 Posts: 19
    Nuts. 1/4 cup is usually around 150
  • KaleidoscopeEyes1056
    KaleidoscopeEyes1056 Posts: 2,996 Member
    Ice cream!
  • hiker282
    hiker282 Posts: 983 Member
    Nuts, Bread, Ramen noodles. Eat a couple veggie burgers. Cook with olive oil. Eat a box of mac and cheese! Seriously!
  • tequila09
    tequila09 Posts: 764 Member
    Protein shake
  • Silverkittycat
    Silverkittycat Posts: 1,997 Member
    full fat dairy, avocado, large omelettes with loads of good stuff, peanut butter....
  • Fairysoul
    Fairysoul Posts: 1,361 Member
    Nuts, peanut butter, granola, I like veggie potstickers boiled that will help a lot...
  • SithZombie
    SithZombie Posts: 165 Member
    I'm having the same problem! >=(
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    Yup nuts will do it, protein shakes, full calorie dressings on salad, its easy to up cal without adding a lot of food.
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,578 Member
    Can I eat your leftover calories? :laugh:
  • Kym1610
    Kym1610 Posts: 328 Member
    My hubby's a vegan here are some reciepe's that work for us

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Kym1610/view/my-tried-and-true-reciepes-119373


    Some are healthy and high in Cal's some are a little lower.

    You could certainly add nuts, chickpea's, any kind of beans, breads and rice
  • veganbaum
    veganbaum Posts: 1,865 Member
    I'm vegan and I have no trouble eating to 1600. Eat good fats - nuts, seeds, avocados. Eat whole grains.
  • Dtho5159
    Dtho5159 Posts: 1,054 Member
    Can I eat your leftover calories? :laugh:

    This!
  • mixedfeelings
    mixedfeelings Posts: 904 Member
    I'm a veggie too, I find that it's the small things like milk in tea or sugar that build up but I know what you mean, I'm eating plenty on only 1200 calories, more than I used to.
  • islandjumper
    islandjumper Posts: 369 Member
    I'm vegetarian as well and I had the same problem when I started...now it's getting much better. Eat higher cal foods like nuts and avocados, even throw some cheese into meals and eating a lot of smaller meals helps too. My normal "dinner" is only around 300 cals, Feel free to look at my diary and/or add me.
  • olee67
    olee67 Posts: 208 Member
    Nuts off all sorts are great. One of my favorite snacks are unsalted dry roasted peanuts.
  • 0RESET0
    0RESET0 Posts: 128
    I went raw vegan for 3 months and was able to hit 1700-1800 per day. I ate alot of fruit then. Apples, melons and such.
  • shalinimunjal
    shalinimunjal Posts: 192 Member
    Nuts, PB by the spoonful, Avocado, roasted peanuts, celery with cream cheese, whole wheat toast with butter, poached egg..
  • Silverkittycat
    Silverkittycat Posts: 1,997 Member
    Dipping raw veggies in ranch or blue cheese dip works well too. Or hummus.
  • Alicia_Monique
    Alicia_Monique Posts: 338 Member
    Preaching with the choir here... I ALWAYS eat nuts if I have trouble making my calories for the day! Really good for you, and pack a huge calorie load to get you closer to that "golden number"
  • stuffinmuffin
    stuffinmuffin Posts: 985 Member
    Add some healthy fats to your diet and you'll reach it.
  • jcpmoore
    jcpmoore Posts: 796 Member
    Nuts are good, but I advocate beans. They are high fiber and good calories range. Don't forget your whole grains, too.
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    I am a vegetarian, I eat what I thought was a *ton* but apparently I am falling 200 calories short a day!! Given I have been sick this week but by golly I can't imagine getting to 1600 calories a day!!!

    OP whatever you do, do not just fill up with junk just to meet the goal.

    People will say stuff like "eat pizza" or "cakes" or "sweets" etc. It is entirely up to you but empty calories are absolutely down and out pointless and defeat the whole object of eating sensibly.
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    You'll find a way
  • EmCarroll1990
    EmCarroll1990 Posts: 2,832 Member
    I don't understand these posts. I would love to be able to eat 1600 cals a day, mine's set to 1200. It's very simple to eat that much, you just do.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Figure out where, if anywhere, you're lacking in your macros, and work from there. Low on protein? Have a protein bar or shake. Low on fats? Add olive oil when cooking. Only low on calories? Eat whatever you want.
  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    open. chew. swallow. Its all in your head,
  • Lesa_Sass
    Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
    open. chew. swallow. Its all in your head,


    ^^^^Hello^^^^^^
  • HealthyBride5_3_13
    HealthyBride5_3_13 Posts: 52
    I'm with you on that one EmCarroll1990. I have no trouble eating all my calories, even on days when I burn over 900 calories working out.
  • p0stdramatic
    p0stdramatic Posts: 372
    I don't understand these posts. I would love to be able to eat 1600 cals a day, mine's set to 1200. It's very simple to eat that much, you just do.

    I totally agree. 1600 adds up FAST.
  • cjs3001
    cjs3001 Posts: 273 Member
    Another person that doesn't get it here. I see so so many people they can't eat that much but how did we all end up fat and on here in the first place? I totally agree with all the nut comments though, and the ones about full fat. Try having less 'diet' stuff if you eat them now, full fat versions will give you the extra cals and fat you need to look after yourself :)
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