I usually eat pretty healthy, a lot of fruits, veggies, lowfat dairy etc. Well my goal tends to be in the 1300-1400 range, but when I plan out meals it usually only falls between 1000-1100. I am pretty accurate, I always figure in condiments, cooking additives, "snitches" etc. I know that 1000-1100 is too low, especially considering I work out for probably an hour and a half 4-5 days a week. My problem is, however, that I'm not hungry. If I eat more than that I feel overly full, which seems just as bad. So what should I do, push myself to eat more? Or is my satisfaction with 1100 calories an indication that that is all my body really needs.

Your not hungry eating 1000-1100 calories per day? Are you sure your portion sizes are correct?

If that is what you REALLY consume, just try eating a bit more, add some more vegetables or wholegrains or proteins in, food is yummy! If your eating so low then it means you get to eat more

I am almost positive. I'm pretty anal about measuring portions etc. I understand I could eat more, but its hard without feeling way too full. Bizarre, I know.

What are your stats?
How long have you been eating and training like this?
What is your current training program?
What is a normals day diet?

perhaps you can throw in some good oils to up the calories without feeling full? ie nuts oils etc

Hi there,

What are your health and fitness goals? Are you trying to lose weight, gain weight or maintain your present weight?

You mentioned that you work out 4-5 days/week for 1-1/2 hours...what does your workout consist of?

About your eating...would you be able to keep a food diary ie. write down everything that you eat for 1-2 days...then we can see where changes could be made.

Debbie

i do keep a diary on fitday.

I am 5'7.5" and 136 pounds. I gained a lot of weight since september (was 126 and went up to 142) so I'm trying to work that off. I'd be happy with 130.

I usually run for 25 minutes, some other cardio for 30 (bike, eliptical etc) then I do resistance training for 30 minutes, abs/core type stuff 10 minutes

Easiest way to get a few extra calories into you is by eating natural peanut butter. Dense in calories and has great fats as well. I love the stuff and just have to be careful of over eating it