Everyone who eats 2500+ calories!

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  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    Well, I'm trying to lose weight, and besides this week, with exercise I eat between 2000 and 2500 calories almost daily. Does that count?
  • connie_messina
    connie_messina Posts: 495 Member
    I kind of think this is not the right website for you. Not gonna get alot of replies or sympathy because you can't gain wait. Might want to look for a different website that's more geared to your 'problem'.

    Rude.

    i agree very rude!
  • iysys
    iysys Posts: 524
    i don't have much to say that will help. i am here to lose but can completely understand wanting to gain. looking at your profile you are quite small...and are doing a great job on your gain!!

    just wanted to say good luck. eating healthy AND high calories seems pretty tricky to me. i am working with around 1500 and if i workout i have a hard time filling those calories back because i'm simply not hungry and don't want to eat junk.
  • jdhosier
    jdhosier Posts: 315 Member
    I'm looking for more like-minded individuals. Anyone looking to gain weight, and/or anyone who eats around 2,500+ calories a day.... send a request my way.
    My daily calorie goal without any exercise is 2400. Most days, I eat more... sometimes as much as 5,000+ (not necessarily a good thing). There are lots of different kinds of fitness goals. Friend me if you like.

    When reviewing some of the comments here, just remember Col 3:12. (I saw your profile)

    :-)
  • msshiraz
    msshiraz Posts: 327 Member
    Very rude!
    My Fitness pal is about nutrition and meeting fitness goals for all. The thing about those who work out more than the average person, a lot need to track their food to ensure not only are they getting enough food for fuel, but they eat the right ones.
    I teach 8-10 fitness cardio classes a week, its really easy to justify eating whatever I want, and although I can do that, and not gain, I don't lose either, and I am still on my weight loss journey. So support all who come here, there is no room for negativity like that, we are here to support everyone- and all deserve the same respect
  • connie_messina
    connie_messina Posts: 495 Member
    I am only in the 2000- 2200 hundred range. You can me if you like.
    saw your pics can i add u too? :P lol
  • Sumo813
    Sumo813 Posts: 566 Member
    I kind of think this is not the right website for you. Not gonna get alot of replies or sympathy because you can't gain wait. Might want to look for a different website that's more geared to your 'problem'.

    Fitness site, not Weight Watchers. Some folks are here looking to gain muscle mass, some are looking to lose fat, and some are here to do a combination of both. It is indeed the right site.
  • steve1686
    steve1686 Posts: 346 Member
    give me another month and i will be. I'm at 2200 right now, but almost at my desired bf%
  • HelloDan
    HelloDan Posts: 712 Member
    I eat loads too!

    I am not particularly trying to gain weight, just gain strength and fuel my training and typically some weight comes with that. I would be glad to have some friends who are doing the same.

    Although I have many cool buddies on here, most are trying to lose weight. Nothing wrong with that, and we often have some interesting discussions and inspirations, but having someone with a closer goal would be nice.
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    At the moment I'm netting 2000 calories, so 2000 on weekends (rest days) but around 2300-2500 on training days. That's to lose weight though, but I'll be bulking around August/September on around 3000+.
  • NikkisNewStart
    NikkisNewStart Posts: 1,075 Member
    I kind of think this is not the right website for you. Not gonna get alot of replies or sympathy because you can't gain wait. Might want to look for a different website that's more geared to your 'problem'.

    Umm... excess calories are needed to actually BUILD muscle... I lift weights and am looking for real gains and that only occurs when you feed your body EXCESS calories. No problem here!
  • Sumo813
    Sumo813 Posts: 566 Member
    Can someone help me about diet chart. What should I eat in my daily routine to gain weight.

    depends on what your "problem" is...are you having a tough time eating enough calories? For me 2500 calories is a cake walk...seriously.

    Some ideas...

    1. cook oatmeal/cereal in milk, add in 2-3 tbsp peanut butter and 1 tbsp maple/honey/agave ~ 550-600 calories
    2. saute or top all veggies/salads w/ 1 tbsp olive oil--adds 120 calories
    3. eat 3-4 oz nuts/seeds a day which is basically 1/2 to 2/3 cup...not hard at all- 480-640 calories
    4. choose low bulk foods--corn/peas/carrots over broccoli/cauliflower for example
    5. have a fat with every snack/meal --hummus, olive oil, tahini, nuts, avocado, guacamole, etc.
    6. drink your calories if you're struggling--a cup of milk, smoothie made w/milk, yogurt, fruit, pb, etc.
    7. top pasta/potatoes/rice/etc with 2oz low fat cheese = 140-200 calories

    Be careful about adding fats- yes they add calories, but they also add fats, cholesterol. They have other complications. It's really good to stick to about 20% fat calories in your diet. For gaining weight, good whole-grain carbs will also be your friend, but you want a lot of protien to be the bulk of your diet generally . even 50% of it.

    Remember, when you want to gain weight, you don't just want to put on rolls of fat; some fat is normal and healthy, but you don 't want it to get out of hand.

    Where are you getting your information? Dietary fat DOES NOT make you fat. You can eat up to 35% fat and be just fine. This is a common misconception and is quite unfounded.

    "Keep total fat intake between 20 to 35 percent of calories, with most fats coming from sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, such as fish, nuts, and vegetable oils."

    http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/recommendations.htm

    Saturated fat intake should be restricted to 10% or less of your calories but total fat can be much greater than 20%.

    also supported by the mayoclinic...

    "Recommendation: Limit total fat to 20 to 35 percent of your daily calories. Fat has 9 calories a gram. Based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet, this amounts to about 400 to 700 calories a day, or about 44 to 78 grams of total fat. Emphasize unsaturated fats from healthier sources, such as lean poultry, fish and healthy oils, such as olive, canola and nut oils. Limit less healthy full-fat dairy products, desserts, pizza, burgers and sausage, and other fatty meats. "

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-diet/NU00200

    She speaks the truth...fats are essential!

    I wish everyone would just realise that all fat isn't saturated fat!!

    ^^ THAT. Hence the term "ESSENTIAL fatty acids"... Which help GOOD cholesterol and heart health.
  • FitMama2013
    FitMama2013 Posts: 913 Member
    I kind of think this is not the right website for you. Not gonna get alot of replies or sympathy because you can't gain wait. Might want to look for a different website that's more geared to your 'problem'.

    I eat 2500 to LOSE weight...what got you so grumpy today?? she wasn't asking for sympathy...she was asking for friends with similar goals.
  • LindaCWy
    LindaCWy Posts: 463 Member
    "I kind of think this is not the right website for you. Not gonna get alot of replies or sympathy because you can't gain wait. Might want to look for a different website that's more geared to your 'problem'"



    myFITNESSpal. Gain, lose, win or draw, whatever this website is about being healthy and most of all...wait for it...FITNESS!

    People aren't showoffs just because they aren't trying to lose weight, some people on on here simply to track their calories and what they eat. I didn't see a rule stating "you should be here to lose weight or GTFO!"

    Gees
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    My daily caloric intake averages right around 2300 calories. I'm 5'9, 143 pounds and 40 years old (female). Some days, I eat as few as 2100 calories a day (sitting around on my butt), but other days it's closer to 3000 (backpacking trip). I'm trying to maintain my current weight.
  • kaswain
    kaswain Posts: 80 Member
    I kind of think this is not the right website for you. Not gonna get alot of replies or sympathy because you can't gain wait. Might want to look for a different website that's more geared to your 'problem'.
    Shame on you. First of all, you're wrong about this being a website only for people looking to lose.
    Second, you apparently think being underweight isn't a problem to be solved, and anyone can just gain if they want to. You don't speak for the forum, you speak for your own ignorance and that is it.
    Maybe look beyond your own nose and you'll see that not everyone has the same issues as you do.

    I am appalled at this response.

    Bravo to you! I was equally appalled at her response. It was about as supportive and effective as telling someone with suicidal thoughts, "why don't you just go kill yourself." I think unfortunately that the help she needs is not available on this site because you can make your outside bigger or smaller with work but a bad attitude and ugly personality just simply cannot be fixed. Ignorance however can and perhaps she should be reading something worthwhile and informative.
  • LadyKatieBug
    LadyKatieBug Posts: 178 Member
    I am trying to lose but I have friends who are trying to gain and support them also. Good luck to you:)
  • Phrak
    Phrak Posts: 353 Member
    Losing weight eating 3600-3800 calories 5 times a week, the other two are lower to keep a lb week loss.
  • brian90
    brian90 Posts: 285 Member
    This is definitley the right site and place to post your question. i should be eating around 2700 calories just to maintain. Gaining weight is just as hard as losing weight.
  • HOSED49
    HOSED49 Posts: 642 Member
    I kind of think this is not the right website for you. Not gonna get alot of replies or sympathy because you can't gain wait. Might want to look for a different website that's more geared to your 'problem'.


    MMM I bet those words taste yummy, be sure and log em!

    OP you can add me if ya want and good luck!
  • aproc
    aproc Posts: 1,033 Member
    I kind of think this is not the right website for you. Not gonna get alot of replies or sympathy because you can't gain wait. Might want to look for a different website that's more geared to your 'problem'.

    This is a fitness site, not just a weightloss site. =/ Hence the name myFITNESSpal.
    Weightloss is not the only way of being healthy. There are a lot of people on here trying to gain weight/muscle.
  • george29223
    george29223 Posts: 556 Member
    looolllllllll i spent my whole life gaining weight iam a freakin rocketdoctor on the subject
  • Meg_78
    Meg_78 Posts: 998 Member
    I kind of think this is not the right website for you. Not gonna get alot of replies or sympathy because you can't gain wait. Might want to look for a different website that's more geared to your 'problem'.

    Seriously, there's always at least one....

    Jealous much?
    MFP:, My fitness pal, not My fatloss pal....

    And yeah it is hard for some. 2300-2500 for 7 weeks and a 5 lb gain for me, Some days I'm absolutely sick of the site of food.

    Healthy gainers, feel free to add me too!
  • bayertablets
    bayertablets Posts: 213 Member
    I'm eating ~3000/day to lose... and it's working. Add me if you wish. :)
  • ArroganceInStep
    ArroganceInStep Posts: 6,239 Member
    I eat between 2500 and 3000 depending on the day. It's the only balance I've found where I can lose weight and keep bumping up my lifts consistently. Stupid deadlifts kicking my hungry *kitten*.
  • Srmmelson
    Srmmelson Posts: 31
    People should be proud that you're not trying to lose even more weight. This is My FITNESS pal, not My FAT-LOSS pal. You ladies are trying to do something good for your selves, good on ya'.
  • Srmmelson
    Srmmelson Posts: 31
    I kind of think this is not the right website for you. Not gonna get alot of replies or sympathy because you can't gain wait. Might want to look for a different website that's more geared to your 'problem'.

    Seriously, there's always at least one....

    Jealous much?
    MFP:, My fitness pal, not My fatloss pal....

    And yeah it is hard for some. 2300-2500 for 7 weeks and a 5 lb gain for me, Some days I'm absolutely sick of the site of food.

    Healthy gainers, feel free to add me too!

    I guess I should have read through the thread before I posted.... And I thought I was being super smart and unique!
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    I kind of think this is not the right website for you. Not gonna get alot of replies or sympathy because you can't gain wait. Might want to look for a different website that's more geared to your 'problem'.

    lol@you.

    2500 a day here and not doing stupid amounts of cardio :) (actually, none at all)

    I'm not trying to gain btw...but my maintenance is 3700 ;D
  • JadeRabbit08
    JadeRabbit08 Posts: 551 Member
    I'm currently eating 1700-2200 most days to lose weight and once I get closer to my goal, I'm sure I'll be eating 2500+ daily. Do I count?

    I think you do:)

    This is a fitness site not a specific weight loss site. So there are atheletes and recovery ED people and some people who naturally burn very high and are trying to add weight. There is alot of support here.
    There is this group

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/34-women-eating-2-000-calories-per-day

    This group

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/3834-eat-more-to-weigh-less

    And probably others as well of people that eat reasonable amounts wether they are trying to lose or gain weight.

    Good Luck!
  • white71
    white71 Posts: 9
    I would be careful if i were you. In fact i was you in a way once. I wanted or thought i needed to gain weight. My matabolism was so fast tha it was difficult. I ate like crazy and had a hard time gaining anything. Then when i turned 28. My motabolism slowed down and my weight went up and so did my poor eating habits. I never went over 200lbs but the weight really changes your energy level and overall fitness. To me You look pretty hot the way you are now. Unless your planning to be a pro boxer enjoy yourself as you are. One day you will look back or at photos and think "wow I looked good I cant believe how much time i wasted worrying about how i looked." and i wonder how much you will be willing to pay to look that good again. YOU ARE YOUNG...YOU ARE HOT....BE HAPPY....PLEASE...

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