why does this seem like alot of calories?

[michelle martinez]

i decided to make chicken salad for dinner,,and i just put it in to fitday,,comes out to 2,000 calories. i boiled 3 whole chicken legs,,in other words leg with thigh. i shredded it,,i added 6 tablespoons mayo. i teas. mustard. 5 medium boiled eggs,chopped up. should that be that many calories? please help before i eat it,,yes i do plan to eat it all

[Sunny_0ne]

Re: why does this seem like alot of calories?

Michelle, the mayonnaise is around 100 calories per tablespoon. The boiled eggs are around 80 calories each. So the 2000 calories doesn't sound out of range.

Why don't you eat part of your salad, and then if you are still hungry 15 minutes later, go back and eat some more instead of eating it all at one time.

That is a huge portion for one serving.

[rweeks]

Re: why does this seem like alot of calories?

That is also a lot of protein to eat all at once. Remember your body will convert excess protein into glucose. This will spike your insulin levels and promote fat storage. Then your brain will send the signals to eat again. vicious vicious cycle. Stable blood sugar level is the foundation of this way of life. YOu would be better served to spread that salad out throughout multiple meals and add a lot of veggies with it. I am sure you wouldn't eat 6000-8000 calories a day so 2000 in one sitting is way too much. I am not trying to be critical, I am trying to be helpful. Good luck!

[michelle martinez]

Re: why does this seem like alot of calories?

so is it the chicken with all the protein? or cuz of the eggs? thankyou so much for replys

[momtomany1]

Re: why does this seem like alot of calories?

both! Just the five eggs is a lot.

Put one fourth of your recipe on a bed of crisp greens with some cherry tomatoes. You will be full and happy and not eat a day's worth of calories in one meal. And have lunch for tomorrow and a snack for Tuesday!

[rweeks]

Re: why does this seem like alot of calories?

both! Just the five eggs is a lot.

Put one fourth of your recipe on a bed of crisp greens with some cherry tomatoes. You will be full and happy and not eat a day's worth of calories in one meal. And have lunch for tomorrow and a snack for Tuesday!

I could not agree more. Portion control is ultimately necessary for lifelong success.

[michelle martinez]

Re: why does this seem like alot of calories?

thankyou all,,your great,,,i will do just that!! your right it does look like quite a bit

[ceemarie]

Re: why does this seem like alot of calories?

I agree with added the salad to the chicken sald. You will fill up much quicker and it will make it a more exciting meal to enjoy.

[clogger]

Re: why does this seem like alot of calories?

How did it go, Michelle?

[michelle martinez]

Re: why does this seem like alot of calories?

thankyou for asking kristine,,it went really good,,i took half of it and put it over 2 cups of lettuce,,it was good,,,and yes it was enough

[Elizellen]

Re: why does this seem like alot of calories?

Great work, Michelle

Figuring out what should be a 'normal portion' is hard for a lot of us