Almost 600 calories left for dinner? What to eat?

Stephany_W
Stephany_W Posts: 4 Member
edited November 12 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi,

I ate pretty low calorie foods today and just tracked everything now to try and figure out what to eat for dinner and realized I have just shy of 600 calories left without eating my exercise calories back (which I usually do, or try to). What can I eat that's healthy but still high in calories?

Thanks!! :)

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  • BaconMD
    BaconMD Posts: 1,165 Member
    Rainbow trout with lemon and dill, pan-fried in coconut oil, with a cup of cooked rice and a cup or so of veggies, also pan-fried in coconut oil with paprika and pepper... But that's just me!
  • kit_katty
    kit_katty Posts: 992 Member
    A really big stir fry!
  • MMarvelous
    MMarvelous Posts: 1,067 Member
    Grilled salmon and a salad w/ a sweet treat maybe
  • Picola1984
    Picola1984 Posts: 1,133
    Omelette!
  • Angelap1121
    Angelap1121 Posts: 18
    Eat something with eggs in it! That always ups my calories.
  • bella_babe_86
    bella_babe_86 Posts: 503 Member
    A really big stir fry!

    This! So hungry now!
  • krystaldickinson
    krystaldickinson Posts: 8
    i always bake tilapia or salmon and eat it with brown rice and veggies. the protein from the fish and all the veggies and rice will fill you up enough to satisfy you without over doing your calories. i would stir fry some bell peppers and onions and put them on top of the brown rice and then some sort of fish on the side.
  • WickedMouse
    WickedMouse Posts: 343 Member
    open your diary so we can see and help you plan from there.
  • BrideToBe101212
    BrideToBe101212 Posts: 81
    What do you usually eat for dinner? 600 calories is about my usual dinner. How many calories do you usually eat for 600 to seem like a lot?
  • Cal28
    Cal28 Posts: 514 Member
    Most of my dinners are 600kcal! :embarassed:

    GRILLED CHICKEN
    Chicken Breast 162
    Nandos Sauce 13
    Sweet Potatoes (300g) 261
    Roasted red pepper 32
    Olive Oil 82 (to brush/spray sweet potato wedges/pepper)
    550 total

    SPAG BOL
    Turkey Mince (125g) 193
    Dolmio Red Wine (1/4) 21
    Linguine (60g) 227
    Mushrooms 13
    454 total

    (I have others on MFP but not on my spreadsheet) x
  • NaiaNZ
    NaiaNZ Posts: 72 Member
    A huge piece of steak!!! Have it with mashed potatos/pumpkin! Yummmmmy!!!! I wish I had 600cals left over for dinner, I've just made myself crave this! Lol
  • Picola1984
    Picola1984 Posts: 1,133
    What do you usually eat for dinner? 600 calories is about my usual dinner. How many calories do you usually eat for 600 to seem like a lot?

    I was thinking this, 600 would be a lot left for me on a none workout day where I ate well but if I had worked out that day I would panic with just 600 left!
  • ratherbeskiing
    ratherbeskiing Posts: 847 Member
    wings!
  • JamesonsMommy
    JamesonsMommy Posts: 771 Member
    sushi :)
  • RileeMarie
    RileeMarie Posts: 113
    Afraid to post this without being ridiculed but here it goes: I have 1155 calories left for supper... and I have eaten something every 2 hours today.. I'll be happy to give my calories away if it means someone not riding my *kitten* about how I must not being eating right or I must just want to starve myself.. finding more post that are so rude than motivational lately. I have asked and taken great advise to increase my calorie intake.. With that said.. I like the stir fry suggestion..
  • dakitten2
    dakitten2 Posts: 888 Member
    I had Hawaiian chicken with a baked sweet potato for 691 calories for dinner tonite.
  • Cal28
    Cal28 Posts: 514 Member
    I have 1155 calories left for supper... With that said.. I like the stir fry suggestion..

    If you're trying to eat more (sorry for those who aren't) this is my favourite 'naughty' stir fry...
    http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/3655/crispy-chilli-beef-with-broccoli

    x
  • DaughterOfTheMostHighKing
    DaughterOfTheMostHighKing Posts: 1,436 Member
    Rainbow trout with lemon and dill, pan-fried in coconut oil, with a cup of cooked rice and a cup or so of veggies, also pan-fried in coconut oil with paprika and pepper... But that's just me!


    yummy!!! come cook for me!!! :smile:
  • ensoleille
    ensoleille Posts: 56
    Spaghetti bolognese :)
  • nasja1984
    nasja1984 Posts: 98 Member
    It probably won't help you tonight but that is about the amount I have left as well. I make this fantastic vegetable lasagna that I make ahead and freeze. Basically a lasagna recipe with slivered vegetables like kale, red and green peppers, zucchini, onion and mushrooms. I use lowfat/nonfat ricotta mixed with lowfat/nonfat cottage cheese and whole wheat lasagna noodles. It really hits the spot when your hungry. Sometimes if I'm in a pinch and need some calories but have nothing available at the house, I will just buy a lean cuisine or similar but I try not to eat these pre-packaged foods. You can always add a smoothie to something to give you more calories. Sometimes, I just leave it where it is with a calorie shortage. It doesn't hurt to come up short once in a while.
  • Stephany_W
    Stephany_W Posts: 4 Member
    Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I wanted it to be a quick meal so I went with a cheese omelet. I am only on 1200 calories so dinner for me is usually around 400 calories. Then I usually have a snack to use up my workout calories after dinner.
  • Becky_Boodle
    Becky_Boodle Posts: 253 Member
    I'm having trout with roasted asparagus, carrots and parsnips :)
    it's just over 400 cals but you could add some rice if you wanted :)
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