What can you eat with 1500 calorie a day? HELP!!!

[ANTSS2001]

I have been trying to eat healthy and according to all the help books and cd I came across that my ideal calorie intake a day is 1450 calories a day I am running out of option and meals... I am tired of eating yogurt and cereal with milk... a susbtitute would be greatly appreciated... I would love to hear from Peeps out there who are on the the same amount of allowable calorie intake...

TIA

 

[Scornelius]

I too eat only 1500 calories a day, and I promise, it gets a lot easier. I eat a whole lotta salad, and veggies with low-cal ranch dip. I love cottage cheese, so I eat that every day. Low fat popcorn is a staple. PICKLES!! They're high in salt, but I love them. I buy about 3 jars at a time, which always raises the eyebrows of the cashiers. I also grill up a bunch of chicken at a time, and then eat a few ounces for snacks, toss it on salads, in wraps, all sorts of things. Low fat coldcuts in wraps with low fat cheese and tons of veggies are great to fill you up.
One thing I've discovered that have proven to be a lifesaver are the Thinsations packages of cookies, crackers and chip-like things. They're only 100 claories per package, and they're great to pop in your purse and munch on the run. They keep you from grabbing a chocolate par when you've got the 3pm hunger pains hit!

 

[KathyTX]

Oh, boy, do I know where you can find a wealth of great info: our own W.I.S.H. forums!!!

W.I.S.H. (We're Inspired to Stay Healthy) has lots of very helpful posters and threads sharing information on different healthy eating plans (including Weight Watchers, Atkins, and any other healthy options you can imagine) as well as excerise info and lots of moral support.

Here's a link to the W.I.S.H. forum: W.I.S.H.

(If you're looking at Weight Watchers threads, you'll want to know that 1 point = about 50 calories.)

Take a look- these are *very* helpful and supportive posters.

 

[ANTSS2001]

I too eat only 1500 calories a day, and I promise, it gets a lot easier. I eat a whole lotta salad, and veggies with low-cal ranch dip. I love cottage cheese, so I eat that every day. Low fat popcorn is a staple. PICKLES!! They're high in salt, but I love them. I buy about 3 jars at a time, which always raises the eyebrows of the cashiers. I also grill up a bunch of chicken at a time, and then eat a few ounces for snacks, toss it on salads, in wraps, all sorts of things. Low fat coldcuts in wraps with low fat cheese and tons of veggies are great to fill you up.
One thing I've discovered that have proven to be a lifesaver are the Thinsations packages of cookies, crackers and chip-like things. They're only 100 claories per package, and they're great to pop in your purse and munch on the run. They keep you from grabbing a chocolate par when you've got the 3pm hunger pains hit!

Great... so I am not the only one who loves Pickles... but with blood pressure my doc suggested to lay off high sodiumn food intake including pickles this is the frustrating part when eating healthy.... because of other underlying health issues it makes it more complicated...

 

[ANTSS2001]

Oh, boy, do I know where you can find a wealth of great info: our own W.I.S.H. forums!!!

W.I.S.H. (We're Inspired to Stay Healthy) has lots of very helpful posters and threads sharing information on different healthy eating plans (including Weight Watchers, Atkins, and any other healthy options you can imagine) as well as excerise info and lots of moral support.

Here's a link to the W.I.S.H. forum: W.I.S.H.

(If you're looking at Weight Watchers threads, you'll want to know that 1 point = about 50 calories.)

Take a look- these are *very* helpful and supportive posters.

Hi thanks for the link... I did browse the WISH forums a couple of times... and I truly feel out of place.. maybe because that time I wasnt really ready to be healthy... and got a little intimidated with some of the posters But I will check them again.... again thank you...

 

[Mickey&Donald]

1500 calories a day really isn't that difficult, if you read labels. My trick is to eat a number of small meals throughout the day. Often I come up under 1500 calories that way. I like oatmeal, yogurt with fruit, baby carrots, salads, Lean Cuisine-type frozen meals (great for work) and vegetable soup. If you make a big pot of veggie soup, you can dip into it throughout the week, and the calorie count is very, very low. Use low-sodium veggie/chicken/beef broth with all the vegetables and spices you like. Easy, yummy and filling!

Remember to keep up your water intake, and just keep your mind focused on fresh ingredients and reading those labels!

 

[AuntieM03]

Today for breakfast I had whole grain pancakes with lite syrup and brummel and brown spread. For lunch I had low sodium Chunky Barley Soup and whole grain crackers. For dinner I had Spaghetti and a slice of wheat bread. I had pineapple as a snack. I know I need to eat more fruits/vegetables, but I can only be so healthy

 

[mtemm]

you might consider checking out a site like fitday.com or the like for help with what calories foods have and tracking them. sites like cookinglight have great recipes and list calories content, too.

I am an oatmeal/cereal person in the morning, but you could always have a scrambled egg on a piece of whole wheat toast, or toast with pb, or a whole grain waffle with fruit on it. lots of yummy breakfast options.

I probably eat around 1500 calories a day, maybe a couple of hundred more on days I work out, it depends. for instance, today I had:

cereal with skim milk, oj

banana

turkey sandwich with lettuce on whole wheat (I don't like mayo or anything, so no issues with that)
carrots

apple

2 slices homemade pizza (thin crust boboli), with part skim mozzarella (don't like other toppings)
salad (don't like dressing, so I'm lucky)


that's a good amount of food, but still keeping to a good calorie count.

 

[MinervaStone]

they key is to eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, focus on lean proteins like chicken and fish, and portion control.

I like the 100 calorie snack packs.

 

[ANTSS2001]

1500 calories a day really isn't that difficult, if you read labels. My trick is to eat a number of small meals throughout the day. Often I come up under 1500 calories that way. I like oatmeal, yogurt with fruit, baby carrots, salads, Lean Cuisine-type frozen meals (great for work) and vegetable soup. If you make a big pot of veggie soup, you can dip into it throughout the week, and the calorie count is very, very low. Use low-sodium veggie/chicken/beef broth with all the vegetables and spices you like. Easy, yummy and filling!

Remember to keep up your water intake, and just keep your mind focused on fresh ingredients and reading those labels!

this is my biggest downfall ... is keeping up with my water intake... I know I should drink more but for some reason I forget...

 

[ANTSS2001]

Today for breakfast I had whole grain pancakes with lite syrup and brummel and brown spread. For lunch I had low sodium Chunky Barley Soup and whole grain crackers. For dinner I had Spaghetti and a slice of wheat bread. I had pineapple as a snack. I know I need to eat more fruits/vegetables, but I can only be so healthy

do you make your own pancakes or are those the frozen ones...

my second biggest downfall is my shift.. I work from 3P to 12A. When I was on dayshift watching what I ate was easier since I start eating at 8AM and stop eating at 6PM .. now I am still asleep for breakfast... by the time I wake up I am facing lunch meals... and dinner starts at 6PM since works is just slowing down at that time

 

[ANTSS2001]

but you could always have a scrambled egg on a piece of whole wheat toast,

pb,

whole grain waffle with fruit on it.

I have been leaning more breakfast like this since after eating oatmeal for a while I realize that a source of my morning heartburn was the oatmeal even without milk

I love peanut butter but body cant digest it and gives me bad side effect -> pain in my neck

whole grain waffle... am assuming this is forzen that you buy in the grocer.. and if it is.. what brand do you get?

I try to follow the "atleast 3 grams of fiber for every 25 of carb" and it is not to often I find them at the market...

 

[Conservative Hippie]

Fitday.com is a really good website. I used to eat around 1500 a day, but I quit counting calories 9 months ago...

 

[minniecarousel]

For water intake: I drink a bottle of it on my way to work (gets in 2 glasses that way!)

For breakfast, I love www.pennyslowfatdesserts.com

Her one point muffins are fantastic! You buy them by the box (18 muffins) & freeze them.

 

[Mysteria]

Ants! Nice to see you again and good luck with the weight loss. I'll be watching the thread for low-cal ideas too. I'll add some of mine when I'm a little less tired. My brain turned to mush as soon as I tried to think of the things. Myster is really trying to lose weight too. Really difficult when you can only have limited amounts of vitamin K. Which is in everything green and leafy.

Oh and check your PM's

Myst

 

[momof1princess]

i'm supposed to eat 1700 calories a day, but i rarely even make it to 1500. here's a typical day for me:

Breakfast:
1/2 medium apple w/ 3 tbsp natural peanut butter and 2 saltine crackers (for the leftover pb after my 1/2 apple is gone)

Lunch:
4 slices deli turkey rolled up and dipped in mustard w/ 1/2 cup green beans and a sliced tomato. 1/4 apple

Supper:
3.5 oz hamburger patty, 1/2 cup green beans, 1 sliced tomato, 1/4 apple.

Afternoon Snack:
protein shake

Evening Snack:
1 oz peanuts, 1/2 oz pork rinds

the tomatoes are coming from our garden and i'm eating as many as i can while they last, lol.

 

[PNWmom]

If you love pickles but can't have the salt try this.

In a bowl or large jar add peeled and sliced cucumbers. Add equal part of water and vinegar (any kind) to cover the cucumbers. Let soak in the 'fridge for at least 30 minutes.

You can add a little sugar or honey if they are too sour.

Have fun and play with spices, dill, garlic, red pepper, etc., or add a teaspoon of mustard (any kind).

You can also use other vegetables, onions, carrots, cauliflower, etc.

Just experiment until you find something you really like.

 

[flipflop]

I eat 1200 calories a day. Some of the things I eat:

Baby spinach salad with red pepper, black olives, fat free feta and low fat dressing

Quesadilla: two fat free tortillas with reduced fat cheese and 2 ounces of grilled chicken with onions, peppers and hot sauce

2 frozen whole grain pancakes with light syrup

Jello 100 calorie pudding snacks

2 ounces of ham on toasted rye with mustard

Grilled fish with rice and steamed broccoli

Grilled chicken tacos

baby carrots with fat free ranch

100 cal packs

WW Giant Cookie bars

 

[Nanu57v]

this is my biggest downfall ... is keeping up with my water intake... I know I should drink more but for some reason I forget...

Its easy! Just get some of those 16 ounce bottles of water. Drink one bottle by noon. Two bottles between 12 and 6, and one bottle after six. When you space it out like that its easy.

Also, I third FITDAY.COM. My dad's lost over 100 pounds just keeping track there.

Finally, I don't know how sodium restrictive you are, but we use Morton's lite salt. Its got half the sodium of regular salt.

 

[ANTSS2001]

Ants! Nice to see you again and good luck with the weight loss. I'll be watching the thread for low-cal ideas too. I'll add some of mine when I'm a little less tired. My brain turned to mush as soon as I tried to think of the things. Myster is really trying to lose weight too. Really difficult when you can only have limited amounts of vitamin K. Which is in everything green and leafy.

Oh and check your PM's

Myst

Hey!!! How are you??? Hope all is well... on my way to check PM now

If you love pickles but can't have the salt try this.

In a bowl or large jar add peeled and sliced cucumbers. Add equal part of water and vinegar (any kind) to cover the cucumbers. Let soak in the 'fridge for at least 30 minutes.

You can add a little sugar or honey if they are too sour.

Have fun and play with spices, dill, garlic, red pepper, etc., or add a teaspoon of mustard (any kind).

You can also use other vegetables, onions, carrots, cauliflower, etc.

Just experiment until you find something you really like.

hmm I like this idea I love cucumbers and green bell peppers!

I eat 1200 calories a day.

OK I guess I have no room to complain with my 1500

Its easy! Just get some of those 16 ounce bottles of water. Drink one bottle by noon. Two bottles between 12 and 6, and one bottle after six. When you space it out like that its easy.

Also, I third FITDAY.COM. My dad's lost over 100 pounds just keeping track there.

Finally, I don't know how sodium restrictive you are, but we use Morton's lite salt. Its got half the sodium of regular salt.

will def'ly check this site...

today I thouhght I was doing good... 1/2 cup of of brown rice witha teaspoon of molassesd, half of an apple and 4oz Oj for breakfast...
snack was half of a low sodium hotdog and a hand ful of grapes... lunch was salad and the remaining half of a low sodium hotdog and a cup of cantloupes... snack was a handful of grapes... in between I finish 48 oz of water.. dinner was a small cup of wheat pasta with veggies and some sauce... oranges and 8 cheeze curls!!! on my way home... my co worker hand me a big bag of cheese curls... told me she remembered me when she was shopping.. well guess what I did on my way hone ???