Need Ideas for Eating Back My Workout Calories

LoreleiWalks
LoreleiWalks Posts: 143 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I have been working out a lot lately, and I generally need about 2000ish calories to reach my daily goal. Problem is, to get to that number, I've been relying too heavily on sweets. I am a candy junkie and I find it so easy to just buy a Cadbury egg or some other treat on my way home simply to reach my needed calorie level. Now I'm all for an occasional treat, but I don't want this to be a habit. I'm looking for some high-cal, healthful, and easy-to-prepare foods to take the place of this chocolate overload! My ideas so far: nuts, boiled egg, crackers with guacamole or hummus, kefir, cheese, avocado. Thanks for your help!

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  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    To add to your list

    nut butters

    Oils

    full fat dairy

    pasta
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    ^ I'm surprised he didn't suggest Ben & Jerry's...


    But really, if you know you are going to work out, start eating higher throughout the day so you aren't pushing yourself at the end of the day.
  • thedreamhazer
    thedreamhazer Posts: 1,156 Member
    ^ I'm surprised he didn't suggest Ben & Jerry's...


    But really, if you know you are going to work out, start eating higher throughout the day so you aren't pushing yourself at the end of the day.

    She's right. Plan to eat more in the morning and you'll have an easier time reaching your goal.

    I also like to recommend whole milk if you're not lactose intolerant. It's my go-to for those days when I'm struggling to get my calories. I can chug a few glasses of whole milk and be good (and it has a decent macro balance).
  • LoreleiWalks
    LoreleiWalks Posts: 143 Member
    Thank you!! Yes, I am kind of a calorie hoarder. Lol. I always want to hang on to them "just in case" but honestly I always have far too many left by the end of the day. I'll definitely use these ideas - especially the milk one. I always pass a coffee shop on my lunch-hour walk. Hello, whole milk latte!
  • katiew00t
    katiew00t Posts: 164 Member
    Make a delicious protein shake. Mine are 400 calories each, and it's all good stuff.
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