Struggle to eat ! how to easily get calories ?

[Taylor402]

Just started the gym last week on a bulk to gain around 14 pounds.
i calculated my calories / macros and its looking something like

2800 calories
170g protein
90g fat
260g carbs

the only problem is i have to force feed myself as in the mornings im not hungry till around lunchtime.
its only at night that im hungry and can snack on loads.

started using whey and dextrose post workout to up calories a bit and having a big tea but falling short of 2800.

can someone tell me some food ideas for quick calories and to hit 2800 easily, i dont want to gain a lot of fat as im at 20%Bf already

thanks

[KwayZee]

I know a good amount of people that put peanut butter on everything If you are struggling to meat your macros with your diet, you could possibly look into mass gainers such as: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/mu...mass-tech.html

[Taylor402]

I know a good amount of people that put peanut butter on everything If you are struggling to meat your macros with your diet, you could possibly look into mass gainers such as: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/mu...mass-tech.html

i looked at mass gainers but i would have to have like 3 or 4 shakes a day to get anywhere near my cals and it would be too expensive.

im never hungry i could quite easily eat around 1500 calories a day and never feel hungry

[Taylor402]

I know a good amount of people that put peanut butter on everything If you are struggling to meat your macros with your diet, you could possibly look into mass gainers such as: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/mu...mass-tech.html

just looked at the link u gave me didnt no they did shakes with 1000 calories in lol might give them a go

[Deadlifttrauma]

Just started the gym last week on a bulk to gain around 14 pounds.
i calculated my calories / macros and its looking something like

2800 calories
170g protein
90g fat
260g carbs

the only problem is i have to force feed myself as in the mornings im not hungry till around lunchtime.
its only at night that im hungry and can snack on loads.

started using whey and dextrose post workout to up calories a bit and having a big tea but falling short of 2800.

can someone tell me some food ideas for quick calories and to hit 2800 easily, i dont want to gain a lot of fat as im at 20%Bf already

thanks

add 2-3 tablespoons of oil to every protein shake (srs) - just be sure to consume it after any meal cause fats can fill you up quickly.

2 tablespoons oil - 240 calories x 2 shakes a day = 480 extra cals a day

[Taylor402]

add 2-3 tablespoons of oil to every protein shake (srs) - just be sure to consume it after any meal cause fats can fill you up quickly.

2 tablespoons oil - 240 calories x 2 shakes a day = 480 extra cals a day

never thought of that, like extra v olive oil, that would help me hit my fat macros as well

[dustin4u]

I grind up Oats in a coffee grinder.

I add a cup of Oats with a scoop of protein powder and chug it down easily for 3 meals.

I technically "eat" 3 meals and a chug 3 meals of Oats and Protein.

[tzalma1]

drink a lot of milk

[vitornoob]

I grind up Oats in a coffee grinder.

I add a cup of Oats with a scoop of protein powder and chug it down easily for 3 meals.

I technically "eat" 3 meals and a chug 3 meals of Oats and Protein.

add 2-3 tablespoons of oil to every protein shake (srs) - just be sure to consume it after any meal cause fats can fill you up quickly.

2 tablespoons oil - 240 calories x 2 shakes a day = 480 extra cals a day

just looked at the link u gave me didnt no they did shakes with 1000 calories in lol might give them a go

this sound pretty groce and a fukin waste of calories...

dude...pasta, rice, ice cream, bread, cheese, chocolates, peanut butter, eggs, cereal, whey protein or any kind of protein powder, milk, ettc etc

dense food!

[qksc2]

Your 20% BF and want to go on a bulk without getting fatter?
Not gonna happen.

Cut or bulk.
Pick one.


P.S. If you arent hungry until lunch, then do not eat until then. You do not NEED breakfast and there are plenty of studies and programs that skip it. I never eat breakfast, train on an empty stomach, then kill food post workout. I easily eat 1500 calories after a couple hours of training on an empty stomach. Protien bar mid afternoon and 1000 calories around 6 or 7 pm when I am feeling hungry again.

Your body needs time to adapt to your diet.

[Taylor402]

Your 20% BF and want to go on a bulk without getting fatter?
Not gonna happen.

Cut or bulk.
Pick one.


P.S. If you arent hungry until lunch, then do not eat until then. You do not NEED breakfast and there are plenty of studies and programs that skip it. I never eat breakfast, train on an empty stomach, then kill food post workout. I easily eat 1500 calories after a couple hours of training on an empty stomach. Protien bar mid afternoon and 1000 calories around 6 or 7 pm when I am feeling hungry again.

Your body needs time to adapt to your diet.

i no i will gain a bit of fat but im hoping not to gain too much fat, i dont want to cut yet as im only 168 pounds now and i would be really skinny if i lowered my body fat now.

i have started skipping breakfast and eating around 11 ish. i dont train till 2pm so i get plenty of calories before the gym anyways, was just struggling to hit 2800 daily

[qksc2]

What I was saying is that you don't need to eat before you work out. Nutrient timing is irrelevant.

Stick to nutrient sense foods then. Bananas. Peanut butter. Rice. Wheat pasta. Steak. Sandwiches.

[britishgirlxo]

I'm having problems too. I get full quite quickly and find it difficult to force myself to eat more once I have pushed myself to the limit. Just keep thinking about your goal and how much you want it. I also find that if I am struggling with eating more of a certain food, I take a 10 min break then go back to it. Good luck!

[Deano2727]

Another good way to easily consume calories is blending, crushing (or whatever else) almonds and putting them through you're shake. I done this with 50g of almonds the other day and it added 300 calories to my shake right there. On top of this you could do the same with oats and peanut butter, getting you're shake up to around 800-1000 calories. That only leaves 1800-2000 calories to be consumed, which is nothing.

[eriquee]

Just started the gym last week on a bulk to gain around 14 pounds.
i calculated my calories / macros and its looking something like

2800 calories
170g protein
90g fat
260g carbs

the only problem is i have to force feed myself as in the mornings im not hungry till around lunchtime.
its only at night that im hungry and can snack on loads.

started using whey and dextrose post workout to up calories a bit and having a big tea but falling short of 2800.

can someone tell me some food ideas for quick calories and to hit 2800 easily, i dont want to gain a lot of fat as im at 20%Bf already

thanks

You dont have to eat in the morning, just eat when you are hungry, but when you eat make sure you eat foods high on fat, so that you can easily get your calories in.

Peanut Butter, Almonds, Mayo, Cheese, Bacon, drink juice instead of water, and the list goes on.

[Tdiguy]

im not helping...i eat 2000 calories in one meal and wish i could do that 3 times a day so your 1st world problem is an easy fix

[Taylor402]

Another good way to easily consume calories is blending, crushing (or whatever else) almonds and putting them through you're shake. I done this with 50g of almonds the other day and it added 300 calories to my shake right there. On top of this you could do the same with oats and peanut butter, getting you're shake up to around 800-1000 calories. That only leaves 1800-2000 calories to be consumed, which is nothing.

yeah thats what im gonna start doing making high calorie shakes.

if i had a 1000 calorie shake in the morning and then a 600 calorie shake post workout that would leave around 1200 calories which would be easy

[LukeTyson]

Pizza.

[mh22]

im not helping...i eat 2000 calories in one meal and wish i could do that 3 times a day so your 1st world problem is an easy fix

It blows my mind when I see topics like this. I would love to have the "help me i cant get 2800 calories" problem. I could easily eat 4000 to 6000 calories daily if I wasnt dieting

[Taylor402]

It blows my mind when I see topics like this. I would love to have the "help me i cant get 2800 calories" problem. I could easily eat 4000 to 6000 calories daily if I wasnt dieting

id rather be able to stomach 4000 calories a day, takes me ages to gain weight probably be bulking forever lol
probably the only guy to go on a bulk n lose weight lol

[LukeTyson]

id rather be able to stomach 4000 calories a day, takes me ages to gain weight probably be bulking forever lol
probably the only guy to go on a bulk n lose weight lol

Increase your calories then if you aren't gaining ?

[CanUbAnKai]

Dry blend 100g of oats, then put two scoops of protein powder with 2 pints of milk, blend again. Add a banana for extra carbs and flavour, blend again. Calorie dense smoothie.

[WonderPug]

Drink milkshakes: 4 scoops of premium ice cream blended with 12 ounces of whole milk.

[GibRed]

look at eating nuts, 1 cup can give you 6-700 calories, you could even pick at them through the day.