In what way do you eat more calories?

I too am curious about this. I think I've been eating too little, but can't bring myself to eat any "bad" calories.

Nut Butters... so many calories in such a little bite.

Have a peanut butter sandwich with whole grain bread, all natural no sugar added peanut butter and jelly... easy 350-450 calories depending on your bread.

Protein Smoothie: 1.5 cups frozen fruit, milk (almond for me), and a scoop of vanilla protein powder: 300-400 calories

Oatmeal (2 pounches of instant) with a scoop of vanilla a protein powder and berries (sometimes a short of milk to help thin it out) or Nutella: 350-400 calories

Hell: make a batch of healthy oatmeal flax cookies full of fiber and nutriants and Calories......

Sounds like this is a question several people have. Hopefully we'll get an answer soon. I'm trying to stay away from chemicals/additives/preservatives as much as I can, so drinks and bars aren't the choice for me. Although Luna bars only have a few ingredients in them from what I've seen- maybe that's an option. Thanks for the idea!

nakd bars are good too -- just raw, unprocessed food that looks like a candy bar!

Well, I can't see you diary so I can't comment on what you're currently eating but it's insanely easy to eat a lot of calories worth of "good" food. My diary is open, feel free to browse. I eat 2000-2800/day depending on my workouts. It's not all good (hey, a girl needs her chocolate) but I try to go at least 80% clean and let the rest be what it may.

Good, high calorie foods:
* ditch the diet crap (low fat, fat free foods) and eat real stuff, full fat cheeses, sour cream, etc.
* nuts, super high in calories, good fats and a nice source of protein
* higher calorie fruits & veggies (potatoes, sweet potatoes, bananas, avocado)
* nut butters

Seriously, I can make a 400-500 calorie "snack" that fits on a itty bitty snack plate if I do a sliced apple with peanut butter, handful of almonds and pumpkin seeds and a string cheese.

For cooking your meals, try sauteeing your veggies in some olive oil or coconut oil. Spread a 1/2 tablespoon of real butter on something and eat it up. Yum!

^^^^DITTO!^^^^^ everything that I was thinking...and more!
1/4 cup of pecans 200 cals.

I also have this problem. Like the ideas Ebaymommy has given so far.

Seriously, I can make a 400-500 calorie "snack" that fits on a itty bitty snack plate if I do a sliced apple with peanut butter, handful of almonds and pumpkin seeds and a string cheese.

Sounds so good. I have pumpkin seeds in my desk and cheese sticks in the kitchen. How handy.

I thought I would have no problem eating more but like you don't want to fill it up with junk. I was surprised recently when I ran a report on my net calories to see I wasn't eating enough. So love this thread. I load up my oatmeal with nuts and fruits and flaxseed meal. Still not that many calories. I use coconut oil and olive oil for cooking. Also use the nut butter idea. I think I need to buy more nuts. I saw a post on roasted garbanzo beans for a snack. Part of the problem is that it is taking a while to change my mindset on avoiding the higher calories. Another good snack is greek yogurt. I use plain and add dried fruit to sweeten. I still add other vegetables in with my potatoes when I mash them which is less calories but more nutrition. I use the 90/ 10% rule for the percentage of junk/sweets. I still watch portion size however if I am hungry and I log it accurately I will have a smaller sized second portion but then mostly what I am making is healthier anyway. A little more vegetable soup isn't going to add many calories. I am trying to add more complex carbs in.

Pistachios! Doesn't take long to up calories with those

Or beef, usually high in calories

avocados, eggs, more lean meat and fish, yogurt, protein smoothies, smoked salmon ....

i also make large batches of things like turkey chili and turkey and kale soap that are around 200 calories per serving.