Issues getting enough calories?

Question

I was diagnosed with GD two days ago. I've been tracking my carbs for a couple days, and putting all my food into an app (my fitness pal). And at the end of the each day I ended up being about 500-700 calories short. 
Like today I had:
Oatbran with almonds
Strawberry jam and PB sandwich
Medium Carrot
Taco-chicken, cheese, sour cream, salsa, flour tortilla
Fresh Strawberry & Blueberry & vanilla yogurt smoothie 
And because quitting soda cold turkey sucks, I had 1 can of Coke. 
Before bed I'm going to have a slice of bread with Peanut Butter 
This leaves me about 400 calories short for the day. 
For the sake of my sugar levels, I shouldn't just add 400 calories right before bed, right?

Answer

When I was diagnosed I talked to the gd dietician and nurse both that discussed my diet plans with me. I was throwing up because I was trying to force myself to eat so much. They told me if I had to cut back, to do so, but make sure I cut back on everything. I think they were worried I'd overload on carbs on something. But I basically cut out two of the snacks they expected. Some days I only miss it by one snack, especially now that I only have two weeks left. I seem way hungrier. But no definitely don't try to squeeze in food before bedtime unless you want heartburn issues too.

Answer

I don't know the answer, but I struggle with the same thing.  I asked my GD case manager, who basically told me to suck it up and eat, even after I said if I eat when I am not hungry, it just comes back up... A little counterproductive if you ask me.  😡. So, I eat when I'm hungry, and don't when I'm not.

Answer

I would add in more protein and healthy fats (coconut oil, avocado, nuts, almond/peanut butter), and you can easily add extra calories that way. I personally can't eat anywhere near the number of grains and fruits you are able to tolerate, and that's how I get enough calories.

I occasionally add in a protein mix that has only 2g carbs in it. I can take it by itself, or in my coffee or a smoothie.

Issues getting enough calories?

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