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

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  • beccadaniixox
    beccadaniixox Posts: 542 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...)

    If you're only looking to loss about 10 pounds you should be at dropping 1/2 a week.. your calorie goal should be higher than 1280.
    I'd also suggest a high protein dinner to keep you filled! :)
  • priv8life
    priv8life Posts: 24 Member
    go for a nice casual 1 hour walk BEFORE dinner... then add those calories to your 220. This will give you some more options
  • 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...)

    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?


    Well, I got desperate and added my walk to and from the subway, and the subway steps--and so now it says 255 remaining in green.
  • hodgechic
    hodgechic Posts: 15
    a salad and chicken with broccli
  • hodgechic
    hodgechic Posts: 15
    great idea
  • thedreamhazer
    thedreamhazer Posts: 1,156 Member
    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/pico-de-tuna/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=pico de tuna&e8=Quick Search&event10=1&e7=Home Page

    Pico de Tuna

    1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
    1/3 cup chopped onion
    1/3 cup chopped tomatoes
    1/3 cup minced cilantro
    1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
    salt and pepper to taste

    Directions
    1.In a medium bowl, stir together the tuna, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeno. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving.

    Eat the whole thing with a spoon for 236 calories, 9g carbs, 45g protein, and 2g fat.
  • 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?


    Well, I got desperate and added my walk to and from the subway, and the subway steps--and so now it says 255 remaining in green.


    haha 255 is what I got when I did the math!! LOL
  • PlunderBunneh
    PlunderBunneh Posts: 1,705 Member
    2 eggs and 1/2 cup of every veggie you can find in your fridge. I am a huge fan of spinach, red peppers, mushrooms, and onions. Throw all of the veggies in the pan and let them cook up for a minute or two, and then pour in your eggs (scrambled) and cook them up. It's crazy how filling it can be.
  • chill263
    chill263 Posts: 1 Member
    Baked tilapia(4 oz) with your favorite seasoning and your favorite veggie. I enjoy brussel sprouts. :)
  • hodgechic
    hodgechic Posts: 15
    :smile: i like the go for a walk and have a coffee AND ADD SOME CLARIES
    COTTAGE CHEESE WITH PINAPPLE
  • yrw2004
    yrw2004 Posts: 1 Member
    I agree. Do a soup and salad meal.
  • coconutbuNZ
    coconutbuNZ Posts: 578 Member
    Lots of great ideas in here, thanks I needed that because sometimes I do tend to eat too much during the day and not many calories left by dinner time!
  • 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...)

    If you're only looking to loss about 10 pounds you should be at dropping 1/2 a week.. your calorie goal should be higher than 1280.
    I'd also suggest a high protein dinner to keep you filled! :)

    Oh, it automatically set me up for 1 lb/week I think. I am looking to lose 10 lbs. This is all very confusing!
  • kitkatwag
    kitkatwag Posts: 82 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...)

    Sorry hun...you only have 255 left. I say go for the chicken and spinach listed above.
  • Buttercupmcgee
    Buttercupmcgee Posts: 95 Member
    You all are a wealth of info! The only drawback is now I want to eat everything mentioned here! Thanks so much for the suggestions, I will be adding all of these to my bag of tricks for the future!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,989 Member
    Lol, my dinner is at least 500 calories.............

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  • toriaenator
    toriaenator Posts: 423 Member
    egg white omelet!!! so delicious and low cal. throw in some mushrooms and have baby spinach with kraft free italian caesar dressing (only 20 cals, no fat)
  • crazytreelady
    crazytreelady Posts: 752 Member
    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?

    Half a cup of chicken breast diced, grilled cherry tomatoes, a teaspoon of evoo, half a cup cooked pasta of your choice, half a cup grilled zuchinni, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper AND DONE! BAM!
  • 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

    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...)

    if your net is currently at 1025 and your goal is 1280 then you actually have 255.
  • gemiwing
    gemiwing Posts: 1,525 Member
    Re-set your MFP settings so you can have more than 1200 cals. If you're famished- well, chances are you're set too low for your goals. Re-set to lose .5 lbs a week. Also make sure your activity level is set correctly. Then you'll have enough room to fuel yourself properly.

    This can be done under the 'Goals' heading under "My Home".
  • Nopedotjpeg
    Nopedotjpeg Posts: 1,805 Member
    More calories.
  • student94
    student94 Posts: 120 Member
    -Three eggs, scrambled with 2 tablespoons salsa. It's a favorite breakfast of mine, and exactly 220 calories with the salsa I buy.

    -A chicken breast with a salad (stick to lettuce and a light dressing).

    -Soup. Progresso makes a lot that are under 200 calories a can and pretty tasty.
  • Buttercupmcgee
    Buttercupmcgee Posts: 95 Member
    Re-set your MFP settings so you can have more than 1200 cals. If you're famished- well, chances are you're set too low for your goals. Re-set to lose .5 lbs a week. Also make sure your activity level is set correctly. Then you'll have enough room to fuel yourself properly.

    This can be done under the 'Goals' heading under "My Home".

    What should my activity level be if I have a desk job but walk to and from the subway, 10 minutes each way plus about 100 stairs? I have it at sedentary.
  • Sgtbert
    Sgtbert Posts: 1 Member
    With the right ingredients, it's possible to make a small milkshake for under 220. Gotta be homemade, though - FroYo and skim milk. And milkshakes are filling, too. Not a good idea every day, however.
  • 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...)

    if your net is currently at 1025 and your goal is 1280 then you actually have 255.

    As I mentioned, I later added in some subway walking/stair climbing action in a fit of desperation. I don't usually add in my commute since it's minimal-ish.
  • kendra0224
    kendra0224 Posts: 35
    When I have low calories left I usually opt for 3 - 4 oz of chicken breast cut up and cooked in worchestershire sauce and a side of broccoli. :)
  • billthekill
    billthekill Posts: 90
    3-1/2 pounds of lettuce.

    Season with Salt and Pepper.

    Enjoy.
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    Have a cheeseburger, but for god's sake, don't tell anyone!


    haha jk.

    1200 is pretty low, you may want to increase it as others have suggested.
  • gemiwing
    gemiwing Posts: 1,525 Member
    Re-set your MFP settings so you can have more than 1200 cals. If you're famished- well, chances are you're set too low for your goals. Re-set to lose .5 lbs a week. Also make sure your activity level is set correctly. Then you'll have enough room to fuel yourself properly.

    This can be done under the 'Goals' heading under "My Home".

    What should my activity level be if I have a desk job but walk to and from the subway, 10 minutes each way plus about 100 stairs? I have it at sedentary.

    Sedentary isn't just your job- it's also after work. I find TDEE calculators such as the one on Fitness Frog to be more helpful. Try the calorie counter- then you can adjust MFP to fit it.
    http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/calorie-calculator.html
  • Ohsilentheart
    Ohsilentheart Posts: 24 Member
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