[SarahMorgan]

Does anyone have any suggestions of foods that are higher in calories, but not so high in carbs?

I am having the HARDEST time getting anywhere near my calorie goal (and it is only between 14-1500) every single day. I feel like I NEVER stop stuffing my face, but the calories just don't add up. I try to keep my carbs under 200g a day, but by the end of the day most days my carbs are all used up and I need like 500 more calories! Almost everything I eat has carbs, so I never know what to do. I know most meat has higher calories with lower carbs but frankly I have had more meat/fish/chicken in the last 2 weeks than in the last 2 years! I am getting SO sick of it.

Any help?

[mandalinn82]

Have you tried incorporating healthy fats and oils? Nuts, avocados, olive oil? Peanut butter? Olives?

Anything high in healthy fat. You might try greek yogurt (full fat or lowfat) as well, for both fat and protein.

[rockinrobin]

Not being able to reach your calorie goal? Now that's a problem I'd love to have.

Anyway, why don't you post a typical days menu and then we can give you some pointers on how to tweak it?

[SarahMorgan]

I post my food log on a different site (not a weight loss site, but has a weight loss board) so I will just copy/paste a couple of days to give you some idea. Please keep in mind that I HATE veggies and only like a very few fruits, I am really trying with that though.

Day 4:

Breakfast:
1 serving oatmeal
1 serving red grapes
8oz OJ

Snack:
I was busy and fogot a snack!

Lunch:
Ground turkey tomato soup
1 boiled egg

Snack:
1 slice wheat toast
1tbls peanut butter (I eat natural peanut butter if that makes a difference)
1 large grapefruit

Dinner: (my grandma took us out to eat at Subway)
6" turkey sub on wheat with 2 slices of cheese
1tbls light mayo

Snack: (again grandma took us out for ice cream because Jordan had a band concert)
Low fat vanilla ice cream cone

Calories: 1410 (goal met)
Fat: 38.5g (goal met)
Carbs: 211g (goal not met, went over by 11g)
Protein: 82g (goal met)
Fiber: 15g (goal not me, I don't know that it ever will be)
Water: 99oz (goal met)


Day 8:

Breakfast:
2 eggs
1 large grapefruit

Snack:
1 serving applesauce
1 serving almonds

Lunch:
Chicken sandwich on 2 slices wheat bread
1 slice American cheese
1 serving carrots

Snack:
1 serving carrots
1 serving caramel mini rice cakes

Dinner:
Salmon Filet
1 serving cauliflower

Snack:
1 serving smart balance popcorn
1 serving grapes

Calories:1403 (goal met)
Fat:46.5g (goal met)
Carbs:161g (goal met)
Protein:92g (goal met)
Fiber:26g (goal met)
Water:94oz (goal met)


Day 11:

Breakfast:
1 serving oatmeal
1 large grapefruit
Benefiber

Snack:
1 serving almonds
1 serving applesauce
Benefiber

Lunch:
1 serving crab (claw meat)
1 serving carrots
1 slice wheat toast
1/2 serving peanut butter

Snack:
1 serving turkey ham
1 serving grapes

Dinner:
1 slice garlic bread (1/2 serving)
Scrambled eggs
1 slice american cheese

Calories: 1375 (goal not met)
Fat: 53g (goal not met, only over by 1 gram though)
Carbs: 184g (goal met)
Protein: 66g (goal met)
Fiber: 21g (goal met)
Water: 130oz (goal met)


Day 15 (week 2 weigh in, down 7lbs total)

Breakfast:
1 serving high fiber oatmeal
1 serving grapes
1 serving fiber

Snack:
1 1/2 serving crab (lump meat)
1 serving carrots

Lunch:
Weight Watchers Smart Ones Lasagna Bake with meat sauce

Snack: (I ate a ton for snack because I was only at 600 calories at this point and I knew dinner wouldn't be nearly enough)
1 slice wheat toast
1/2 serving peanut butter
1 serving fat free cottage cheese
1/2 serving frozen pizza (1 1/2 slices)

Dinner:
1 serving chicken breast
1 cup steamed cauliflower
1/2 serving rice

Snack:
1 serving Weight Watchers mint choc chip icecream

Calories:1379 (goal not met)
Fat: 28.5g (goal met)
Carbs: 210g (goal not met, over by 10g)
Protein: 91g (goal met)
Fiber: 33.5g (goal met)
Water: 100oz (goal met)