I have 220 calories left, what should I have for dinner?

Buttercupmcgee
Buttercupmcgee Posts: 95 Member
edited December 17 in Food and Nutrition
I ate pretty well today--a 130 cal bag of pirates booty (teehee) was my main indulgence. I also did zumba. And yet I have 220 calories left for dinner--including exercise cals.

Last night I had fish and veggies, so that's out. Anyone have any other filling, low cal dinner ideas for me?
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  • mrseelmerfudd
    mrseelmerfudd Posts: 506 Member
    soup? i had soup for my diiner! nommmmm
  • TheNewDodge
    TheNewDodge Posts: 607 Member
    1 TBSP of Nutella and a squirt of whipped cream
  • Buttercupmcgee
    Buttercupmcgee Posts: 95 Member
    1 TBSP of Nutella and a squirt of whipped cream

    Mmmm, filling! Don't tempt me, I have been known to have the eating habits of a five year old when left unsupervised. (Fruit Loops for lunch, I'm talking to you.)
  • WatchMomRun
    WatchMomRun Posts: 91
    If you have any veggie burgers like Boca they are about 100 cal then you could pair it with a 100 cal bun and maybe even squeeze in a side salad. Or go out for a quick walk to free up a few extra calories :)
  • yesthistime
    yesthistime Posts: 2,051 Member
    100 or so calories of soup and an apple.

    Or another round of cardio and whatever you want to eat.
  • TheNewDodge
    TheNewDodge Posts: 607 Member
    Yeah. Eat a bunch of negative calorie foods :)
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    how is it that you only have 220 left yet you didn't REALLY indulge at all? is your calorie target high enough?

    I say a 3oz chicken breast (~90-100 calories) over a couple cups spinach (20 calories) 1/2 oz feta (~40 calories) and 1/2 cup black beans (50 calories) ... Drizzle with balsamic vinegar (10 calories) = 210-220 calories
  • Buttercupmcgee
    Buttercupmcgee Posts: 95 Member
    If you have any veggie burgers like Boca they are about 100 cal then you could pair it with a 100 cal bun and maybe even squeeze in a side salad. Or go out for a quick walk to free up a few extra calories :)

    Oh wow, good to know! I am contemplating another stroll I'm just so burned out from zumba +20 minute walk earlier. All signs point toward me being a wuss.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Vegetable soup fills me up fast :D
  • LeggyKettleBabe
    LeggyKettleBabe Posts: 300 Member
    A big ole salad and a walk after dinner for a nite time fruit snack before bed :)
  • Buttercupmcgee
    Buttercupmcgee Posts: 95 Member
    how is it that you only have 220 left yet you didn't REALLY indulge at all? is your calorie target high enough?

    I say a 3oz chicken breast (~90-100 calories) over a couple cups spinach (20 calories) 1/2 oz feta (~40 calories) and 1/2 cup black beans (50 calories) ... Drizzle with balsamic vinegar (10 calories) = 210-220 calories

    Well, it says:

    Goal 1280 Food 1452 Exercise - 427 Net 1025

    Am I missing something? Do I secretly have 600 calories left? (...dear god say yes...)
  • Karahazen103
    Karahazen103 Posts: 14
    For a VERY easy dinner go pick up a low cal delicious lean cuisine! If you are still good on your sodium that is. I sometimes like those! :)
  • hubkal
    hubkal Posts: 125 Member
    go for a really quick one mile walk and burn 100 calories and then you can REALLY go for it! lol
  • sisierra
    sisierra Posts: 659 Member
    light bread (2 slices=70cal), deli turkey (60cals max) slice of cheese (70cal), random veggies (<20cal) bam!
  • FancyChick305
    FancyChick305 Posts: 13
    fish/seafood and veggies or soup
  • RedHotRunner
    RedHotRunner Posts: 850 Member
    Eggs, with veggies and a side of bacon.
  • AmberJslimsAWAY
    AmberJslimsAWAY Posts: 2,339 Member
    I'd go for a little jog to get more calories.
  • Eleanorjanethinner
    Eleanorjanethinner Posts: 563 Member
    Yup, my first thought would be a soup.

    Something like:

    Pre-prepared veg or meat stock (low salt version if possible)
    Veges to taste i.e. onion, carrot, potato to start with then things like kale, peas just at the end
    Put in some cooked beans for protien and to fill you up i.e. cannellini or kidney beans

    Don't eat bread with it unless you're definitely going for that walk!
  • millers617
    millers617 Posts: 21 Member
    Chicken lettuce wrap! yummmmm
  • msiamjan
    msiamjan Posts: 326 Member
    Veggie omelet with fruit side.
  • RetroGlitzDiva
    RetroGlitzDiva Posts: 109 Member
    A salad with sliced of chicken on top!
  • solskinnzombie
    solskinnzombie Posts: 122 Member
    i indulged in some chocolate earlier and changed my dinner to a bowl of butternut squash soup and some kidney beans. only 150 cals, but based on your net calories being under 1200, you can stand to have 300-350 calories. I always believe that i overestimate my calories burned and underestimate my calories taken in, so I like to leave 100 calories for some wiggle room. :)
  • Bikini27
    Bikini27 Posts: 1,290 Member
    Carnitas and salad greens.

    Or just carnitas.
  • SWEETS1234
    SWEETS1234 Posts: 243 Member
    1/2 cup egg whites 60 cals
    2 slices of lunch meat chopped up 40 cals
    a little red pepper
    babybel cheese grated in 60 cals
    maybe a little tomato

    for dessert a 1/2 cup of pineapple or blackberries 40 cals
  • Sarahbara76
    Sarahbara76 Posts: 601 Member
    how is it that you only have 220 left yet you didn't REALLY indulge at all? is your calorie target high enough?

    I say a 3oz chicken breast (~90-100 calories) over a couple cups spinach (20 calories) 1/2 oz feta (~40 calories) and 1/2 cup black beans (50 calories) ... Drizzle with balsamic vinegar (10 calories) = 210-220 calories

    Well, it says:

    Goal 1280 Food 1452 Exercise - 427 Net 1025

    Am I missing something? Do I secretly have 600 calories left? (...dear god say yes...)

    I think you did mine says 1056 cals remaining then under that it says
    Goal 1430 Food 1014 Exercise- 640 Net 374
    What does it say in green for remaining?
  • muzmacol
    muzmacol Posts: 358 Member
    wholemeal pitta btread, stuffed with salad,tomatos bit of turkey maybe.
  • Silver_Star
    Silver_Star Posts: 1,351 Member
    Omelette!!
  • mes1119
    mes1119 Posts: 1,082 Member
    how is it that you only have 220 left yet you didn't REALLY indulge at all? is your calorie target high enough?

    ^this.
  • BarbWhite09
    BarbWhite09 Posts: 1,128 Member
    how is it that you only have 220 left yet you didn't REALLY indulge at all? is your calorie target high enough?

    I say a 3oz chicken breast (~90-100 calories) over a couple cups spinach (20 calories) 1/2 oz feta (~40 calories) and 1/2 cup black beans (50 calories) ... Drizzle with balsamic vinegar (10 calories) = 210-220 calories

    Well, it says:

    Goal 1280 Food 1452 Exercise - 427 Net 1025

    Am I missing something? Do I secretly have 600 calories left? (...dear god say yes...)

    Ahaha @ the "dear god say yes" part.
  • BarbWhite09
    BarbWhite09 Posts: 1,128 Member
    Egg white omelet!
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