What’s the best way to add calories to my diet without gaining weight?

SW212 asked:


After an extended low-calorie diet (1400cal/day) to achieve and maintain my goal weight I am looking to be able to increase the number of calories I take in each day without gaining my weight back. What’s the most effective way to do this?

Lose weight, Lose Fat
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4 Responses to “What’s the best way to add calories to my diet without gaining weight?”

  1. Sigh Co on September 26th, 2009 at 2:14 am

    Fastest Way to Lose Weight

    I don’t think that’s possible really.

  2. undermyoath777 on September 26th, 2009 at 9:42 am

    Losing weight without starving yourself

    you can increase your calories as long as you also increase your work out

  3. pickledcheese14 on September 26th, 2009 at 12:59 pm

    Fastest Way to Lose Weight

    This is possible if you were on a weight-loss diet and now you are looking to have a weight-maintenance diet. In theory, it doesnt matter where the calories are coming from as long as they equal the amount that you are burning. The internet can provide you with tables about how many calories you are burning a day according to age, weight, and weight. That said, try adding your calories back in protein and complex carbohydrates(fruits, veggies, whole wheat). Also take a look at the fiber that your food provides which will help aid in digestion and weight maintenance. Good Luck.

  4. Ellee on September 27th, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    Slim down – remove fat

    If you add healthy calories, you will be less likely to gain weight. (veggies, fibres, etc)

    But if you are increasing calories significantly, you will gain a little bit of weight. 1400 is really low though. Raising your caloric intake probably won’t cause much of a weight gain.

    The trick is too make sure your caloric intake is equal to your energy use. On average, with no exercise, the human body needs between 1600 and 2000 calories to balance energy. Balancing energy intake with output means you will maintain your current weight. And if you exercise, your caloric requirement will be higher.

    So basically, you could increase your caloric intake without much risk of gaining weight, since you are likely burning more calories than you are consuming right now.

    Hope this makes sense…

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