Eating, just for calories?

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  • KeriA
    KeriA Posts: 3,338 Member
    Eat what your body needs both in terms of calories and good nutrition. Eat a variety of foods. Sometimes when we have been eating enough and good nutrition our body will tell us when we are hungry and when we have had enough. Sugar however has this way of making you crave more. When you haven't been eating right your body may not be telling you when you need to eat or when you need to stop. If you change how many calories you have been eating it takes time for it to adjust. I would eat a healthy diet including enough calories. Find out what your BMR and TDEE are. Eat between your BMR and TDEE to lose. Eat at your TDEE to maintain and eat above your TDEE to gain. Set your macros on here ( protein, carbs etc.) Some use 40 30 30. Remember you need certain good fats too. Make sure you have 3 vegetables and 2 fruit servings and 3 higher protein servings a day. If you eat close to when you wake and eat every 2-3 hours you will start to feel hungry when you need to eat. Some junk is ok but keep it down. Drinking your calories can mess with this as well.
  • Coyla
    Coyla Posts: 444 Member
    I'm sorry you're struggling. :(

    I wish I could eat for you. I think I could save the world from starvation if I could just eat for people. I love to eat!

    Anyway, I hope eating more calorie dense foods may help. Try getting fat, too, like coconut oil, olive oil, etc. It's going to feel really decadent when you start adding it to your foods, but your body will adjust. I like the idea of drinking something like Ensure, too.
  • jordalyssa94
    jordalyssa94 Posts: 45
    thanks guys, looking like some shakes and high cal protein bars for me, as a start or something different !
  • JaclynReinhart
    JaclynReinhart Posts: 1 Member
    I had cut way down on calories for my body weight and I think it messed with my body. I felt really bad for a few months like had energy crashes, some shakes, stomach cramps. Went to my doctor and she though it was stress which it was related to it. I had went from stress eating to not eating......so when I started logging my food I found out just how little I was eating. Now I am back to normal and not even focusing on losing weight at this point. Just making sure I get lots of healthy food.
  • shimmer_glo
    shimmer_glo Posts: 103 Member
    Nuts and dried fruits are a great way to boost your calories. Trail mix is calorie dense and usually nutritious.
  • livelongmama
    livelongmama Posts: 26 Member
    One ounce of walnuts has 200 calories and 20 grams of fat. Other nuts and nut butters have similar calorie counts. I have not ever had the same issues as you are speaking of, but for me, it is really easy to eat an ounce of nuts without feeling full (or even noticing that I just ate 200 calories!! LOL). There are many other nutritious ways to increase your calorie intake whether you are vegetarian or vegan. If you are vegetarian and can tolerate dairy, cheese would be great. Avocados are another nutrient and calorie dense food for vegans/vegetarians. Good luck!

    I forgot to mention granola. Granola is very high in calories without much bulk. Add some to yogurt for some extra calories.
  • Brunchstress
    Brunchstress Posts: 49
    The Kind brand of supplement bars is pretty good. They are low in sodium, which is much healthier than most. My trainer recommends them, as well. I had a chocolate peanut protein bar today that was 200 calories. Nuts, peanut butter, dark chocolate, avocados, etc. will all help you to rack up good fats and calories without feeling all full. I love working with a trainer/nutritionist. I'm sure you could find someone you like to help keep you focused. Good luck!

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