Too Much Food?

In addition to my grandma harassing me about how much food I eat, the rest of my family has decided to join in as well. Here is everything that I ate today, along with the reason for me eating it (I like to keep track of my nutrition):

Primary fat sources:

- 4 Indian burgers (@120 kcal each)

- 4 servings Soy creamer (15 kcal)

Fiber sources:

- 3 Blueberry bran muffins (220 kcal)

- 3.5 servings Asparagus  (20 kcal)

B12 source:

- 1 Juice-based carbonated beverage (130 kcal)

Calcium source:

- 3 Soy yogurts (160 kcal)

Extra:

- 1 serving Teriyaki sauce (35 kcal)

Protein source:

- 1 Soy hot dog (45 kcal)

All of that totals 1960 kcal, which is the amount that I maintain on according to the calculator CC recommends for use by those under the age of 19. I don't really eat meals per se, so perhaps that is one reason why my family thinks that I eat so much? Then again, we never eat meals as a family, so there really is not much of an opportunity to do so. Does this seem like way too much food to you? Should I plan out meals for specific times so that it appears, and perhaps it so happens that I eat less? I simply want to avoid being perceived as a burden by my family. 

Original Post by vincent_louis:

In addition to my grandma harassing me about how much food I eat, the rest of my family has decided to join in as well. Here is everything that I ate today, along with the reason for me eating it (I like to keep track of my nutrition):

Primary fat sources:

- 4 Indian burgers (@120 kcal each)

- 4 servings Soy creamer (15 kcal)

Fiber sources:

- 3 Blueberry bran muffins (220 kcal)

- 3.5 servings Asparagus  (20 kcal)

B12 source:

- 1 Juice-based carbonated beverage (130 kcal)

Calcium source:

- 3 Soy yogurts (160 kcal)

Extra:

- 1 serving Teriyaki sauce (35 kcal)

Protein source:

- 1 Soy hot dog (45 kcal)

All of that totals 1960 kcal, which is the amount that I maintain on according to the calculator CC recommends for use by those under the age of 19. I don't really eat meals per se, so perhaps that is one reason why my family thinks that I eat so much? Then again, we never eat meals as a family, so there really is not much of an opportunity to do so. Does this seem like way too much food to you? Should I plan out meals for specific times so that it appears, and perhaps it so happens that I eat less? I simply want to avoid being perceived as a burden by my family. 

Hello,

Why don't you just sit your family down and tell them what you've written here, which is that you're getting what is actually a below-average amount of calories? Ask them what they think you ought to do. If they still insist you eat less, I suggest that you eat more calorie-dense foods like oil and nuts. It will appear that you're eating less. This may be at the expense of fiber, however... perhaps you should also eat some extremely fiber-rich foods, which are less dense. This way you're still getting enough of everything.

Good luck.

the problem is not that you're eating too much in a general sense but you're eating too much of the same things which can be perceived as eating too much in general. If someone were eating oatmeal and they got up 4 times to make a packet of it, then that's only 400 calories but it looks absolutely ridiculous to an outsider who doesn't pay attention to such things. if you were to eat 2 scrambled eggs, 1 toast, and a glass of milk it would look like much less but equal the same number of calories.

are you afraid of eating outside of these things? it seems that you choose a food and stick to that for a while as your primary source. 

4 indian burgers should not be your "fat source", have a couple tbsp of olive oil on your veggies and add nuts and peanut butter to your snacks, spread peanut butter on top of one muffin and you'll boost your calories and your fats at once. 

have rice with teriyaki sauce and one of the indian burgers, or have it actually on bread, and then you have once again increased calories, increased fiber, and killed 2 birds with one stone so to speak. you are not balancing your meals very well, and there is no reason for you to eat an entire box of indian burgers if you are getting a variety of foods.

does this make sense, so here is what i would do for example

B: 1 soy yogurt, 1 oz nuts, 1 cup milk [400 calories]

S: 1 blueberry bran muffin, 1 soy yogurt, juice beverage [360 calories]

L: 2 slices regular bread, 1 indian burger, asparagus [340]

S: 1 blueberry bran muffin w/ 2 tbsp peanut butter and a glass of milk [340]

D: 1 soy hot dog, 1 hot dog bun or slice of bread, 1 small salad with 1 tbsp dressing [250 calories]

S: soy creamer with coffee or whatever you use it for, a scoop of regular ice cream [220]

Total: 1910

Seems like a lot less food because you're not going through a box of veggie burgers, or eating 3 yogurts, you need balance and moderation. don't fear food and retreat to safe foods. if you need suggestions just message me. the calories aren't the problem, it's just appearances since you have an over reliance on certain foods.