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2004/06/20, 07:46 PM
I'm very overweight and have decided to go the low carb route combined with exercise. It's going great- down to 260- peaked at nearly 290. Here's my problem: with watching carbs, the foods that I eat have very few calories- lots of fish, steak, chicken, eggs, salad, and vegies. So even though i feel like i'm eating all day, my total calories are still under 1000. Now, from reading posts I know that is way too low- I think my ft nutrition plan says over 3000 is what I should be at. it didn't occur to me until today that i may not be getting enough. I feel great though- i'm not fatigued, and I'm still losing- its slowed down but that's normal from what I understand.
Does anyone know any low carb foods that are higher in calories that would help me out? Also- cheap foods are good because i'm a broke college kid!
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2004/06/21, 08:02 AM
nuts and seeds are a cheap healthy source of energy
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2004/06/21, 06:48 PM
That would be a great way to get calories, princesslodgey, and protein, I put the facts for sunflower seeds below as I agree, wish I could eat more but I hit my calories before I know it, lol, and they don't fill me enough to substitute for a small meal, but I was complaining in the obesity forum of how the last few of my days were a mess and not eating right, I should keep a stash of nuts around to grab when I know I won't be able to get a meal until later, that would be beneficial.
Nutritional Highlights
Sunflower seeds (with hulls), 1 cup (234g)
Calories: 262
Protein: 10.5g
Carbohydrate: 8.6g
Total Fat: 22.8g
Fiber: 4.8g
*Excellent source of: Magnesium (163mg), Selenium (27.3mcg), and Folate (105mcg)
*Good source of: Zinc (2.3mg)
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2004/06/21, 11:17 PM
Thanks for the info Veda- I love sunflower seeds! Always eat them when I'm on a long drive to prevent myself from giving in to fast food. I didn't realize calories were so high on them, but that's a good thing in this case! Thanks again
Kaia
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2004/06/22, 09:28 AM
Some high fiber crispbread or oatmeal would be okay and would bring your calories up. Don't be afraid of complex carbs with fiber and low blood sugar impact.
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