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If you had 1000 calories left...

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  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    If I had 1000 cals left I would eat whatever I wanted (probably either chocolate, wine or toast with butter and peanut butter) and then I would sit down to make a better plan for tomorrow, because today has clearly not gone well.

    My original post included the macros I had by 6:00PM

    Calories: 937
    Carbs: 59
    Fat: 14
    Protein: 139

    I usually have approximately 400-500 calories left for dinner...however I had an unexpectedly long cardio session which is why I had so many calories left for dinner.

    I strongly believe in eating my exercise calories, at least 70% of them because I am trying to retain as much muscle mass as possible while at a caloric deficit. I theoretically have 1000 calories left to eat, but realistically I'll probably eat 700-800.

    I've had a fairly nutritious day, as my macros should indicate.

    Fair enough - the way I read it, you had 937 left after eating all your meals for the day, and that didnt sound like a good place to be.
    I hope you enjoyed your bonus cals.
  • HotBodUnderConstruction
    HotBodUnderConstruction Posts: 420
    What did you end up with? I would have gone for the reese's pb egg and ice cream (gots to get that fat up, right?).

    I had a bag of dried fruit & nuts...I know that it sounds "healthier" than some of the options listed here but I LOVE dried mango, pineapple, cranberries...you name it :D Here are my stats for today:

    TODAY:
    Cals: 1,587
    Carbs: 152
    Fat: 38
    Protein: 149
    Potassium: 3,169
    Sodium: 2,030


    Remaining
    CALS: 350
    CARBS: 41
    FAT: 27
    PROTEIN: -4
    POTASSIUM: 331
    SODIUM: 470

    I regret not getting the Cadbury Creme Egg...it is my favorite chocolate and it's only available once a year!!
  • nrvo
    nrvo Posts: 473 Member
    ZOMG I love cadbury eggs.
  • zepdig
    zepdig Posts: 155
    i may be in love with pizza! but then again chinese food is pretty fantastic!!
  • littlelily613
    littlelily613 Posts: 769 Member
    IF I had that many calories left and IF I was hungry, I would probably eat pizza.
  • KatKatatrophic
    KatKatatrophic Posts: 448 Member
    I leave it there. On days when I exercise a lot, I have about 1,000-1,200 left (by volleyball).
    I feel strong when I look back at my diary and get too say "I saved (number of calories) and stayed strong."
  • firesoforion
    firesoforion Posts: 1,017 Member
    One bite of this will do the trick.

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    Or this.

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  • amymeenieminymo
    amymeenieminymo Posts: 2,394 Member
    I thought I was the only one who was at a 1,000 deficit a day. Whew

    Having almost 1000 calories left to eat is not the same thing as having a deficit.
  • TheNewLeslie
    TheNewLeslie Posts: 44 Member
    Wine
    This^^
  • capnwo85
    capnwo85 Posts: 1,103 Member
    One bite of this will do the trick.


    Or this.



    Awesome!
  • _AshLynn
    _AshLynn Posts: 134 Member
    Buffalo Wings!!!!!
  • SunshineT83
    SunshineT83 Posts: 158 Member
    Either Pasta w/ seafood, a salad, and a glass of wine

    OR

    Fajitas w/ rice and beans, guacamole, salsa y una cerveza

    Hmm guess I'm hankering for booze tonight LOL :drinker:
  • karennemo
    karennemo Posts: 1
    A Large Shamrock Shake! Celebrate March :)
  • strawberrie_milk
    strawberrie_milk Posts: 381 Member
    steak or cheesecake ;)
  • Bri_Becq
    Bri_Becq Posts: 146 Member
    something you've been craving to knock out 2 birds with one stone.
  • katheharwood
    katheharwood Posts: 25 Member
    peanut buster parfait, oreo blizzard, and a chocolate dipped waffle cone... **major sweet tooth here** :)
  • cowgirlashlee
    cowgirlashlee Posts: 301 Member
    Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, biscuits and gravy, and apple pie

    ^^ make it a the chicken fried steak at Cracker Barrel, and you've got me! Or, I'd go to Bob Evans and get a bowl of their chicken n noodles soup...sooooo good!
  • JenStyle30
    JenStyle30 Posts: 33
    A FULL slab of RIBS, w/baked beans, coleslaw and bread.




    WHOA! then you would be wayyyy over
  • babygurl48
    babygurl48 Posts: 1,237 Member
    yum... a milkshake!!:love:
  • Kenzietea2
    Kenzietea2 Posts: 1,132 Member
    I hope some of these people are joking! How do U expect to eat candy, peanut butter cups ect... and lose weight!?

    If it fits the calories, and she's already getting a balance of healthy fruits, veggies, fats and lean protein... there's absolutely no harm in eating chocolate, candy, cake, pie, etc.

    exactly.
    I feel sorry for you if you deprive yourself of everything! I have one little 'cheat'/day to keep me sane!
  • nutandbutter
    nutandbutter Posts: 447
    A Large Shamrock Shake! Celebrate March :)

    :heart: Why didn't I think of that?
  • HotBodUnderConstruction
    HotBodUnderConstruction Posts: 420
    A Large Shamrock Shake! Celebrate March :)

    :heart: Why didn't I think of that?

    What's a Shamrock Shake?!
  • 19howie78
    19howie78 Posts: 29
    if i wasnt hungry i wouldnt eat it,, but if i was i would probably eat a salad or somethig,, sad or what
  • dovesgate
    dovesgate Posts: 894 Member
    A Large Shamrock Shake! Celebrate March :)

    :heart: Why didn't I think of that?

    What's a Shamrock Shake?!

    It's a mint milkshake at McDonalds that only comes out around St. Patrick's Day. I've never had one but I hear they taste good.


    If I had 1000 calories extra... I'd probably splurge on some Ben & Jerry's.
  • TheDevastator
    TheDevastator Posts: 1,626 Member
    If I had a 1000 calories left I'd eat a kashi roasted vegetable pizza or some toast with organic butter or coconut oil.
  • GadgetGuy2
    GadgetGuy2 Posts: 291 Member
    If I had 1000 calories left...

    I'd go check my MFP keying for the day. I bet I forgot to key the 3 servings of Girl Scout cookies and milk at 2AM.
  • katheharwood
    katheharwood Posts: 25 Member
    I hope some of these people are joking! How do U expect to eat candy, peanut butter cups ect... and lose weight!?

    If it fits the calories, and she's already getting a balance of healthy fruits, veggies, fats and lean protein... there's absolutely no harm in eating chocolate, candy, cake, pie, etc.

    exactly.
    I feel sorry for you if you deprive yourself of everything! I have one little 'cheat'/day to keep me sane!

    I agree too...my hubby and I are doing well and we have our one little cheat/day too. :)
  • Donnacoach
    Donnacoach Posts: 540 Member
    Red Velevt Cup Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting!!!!
  • Emancipated_Tai
    Emancipated_Tai Posts: 751 Member
    I have about a good amount of remaning calories per day.. However, yesterday I eat 6 cookies, popcorn and a slice of papa johns!
  • mylovelyhumps
    mylovelyhumps Posts: 16 Member
    Frozen yogurt with sliced almond, a piece of dark chocolate, and whole wheat toast with natural peanut butter
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