How to keep calories up when doing low carb

Maldivesbeachbodplease
Maldivesbeachbodplease Posts: 444
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hi guys,

So i lose weight much better when i keep my carbs super low (around 50-70grams). I normally have a PHD diet whey protein shake to replace breakfast and dinner and then 2 high protein snacks and a high protein lunch (meat/fish and salad). My problem is this only comes in at around 1000 calories a day. I am trying to lose a fair bit of fat in 8 weeks but worried i'm going too low with my calories...what do you think?

If too low..how can i add calories without carbs?! thanks xxx

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  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Fats. Fat is 9 calories per gram.
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    Fats. Fat is 9 calories per gram.

    This and 1-1.5g protein per LBM.
  • TheyCallMeTaterSalad
    TheyCallMeTaterSalad Posts: 41
    Cook your meat/fish/chicken in olive oil. That will help you add calories and it's healthy for you.
  • 2_young_2B_old
    2_young_2B_old Posts: 90 Member
    I second! coconut oil, butter, avocado, bacon grease etc. pile it on.
  • jnh17
    jnh17 Posts: 838 Member
    Cheese and some less-lean protein (add some bacon in there).
  • Maldivesbeachbodplease
    Maldivesbeachbodplease Posts: 444
    Thanks guys. I will try and add in some more "good" fats and really drop my carbs! xxx
  • TheVimFuego
    TheVimFuego Posts: 2,412 Member
    Fat is your friend, just avoid the trans.

    73% for me today, a record :)
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    Diet whey protein ? put some cream in it. You don't want low fat anything if you're doing low carb.

    Or eat proper food, like bacon and egg.
  • LuLuSUPER
    LuLuSUPER Posts: 189
    bump
  • schmetterling1
    schmetterling1 Posts: 130 Member
    Nuts are high in cals and tasty
  • suelegal
    suelegal Posts: 1,281 Member
    Thanks guys. I will try and add in some more "good" fats and really drop my carbs! xxx

    canned tuna, sardines, salmon! proteins and great fats! eggs, bacon, grilled chicken, even canned chicken - watch the added sodium in some of them. All add cals and no carbs!

    And agree on the nuts - macademia, cashew, almond mix is great. Carbs are lower and the fats in these nuts are good for you!
  • BJC78
    BJC78 Posts: 324 Member
    Bump! I run into the same problem!
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