why do I feel like I am eating to much.

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  • phoenixgirl81
    phoenixgirl81 Posts: 309 Member
    Hi Mike,

    Congratulations on your decision to change your life.

    I started out at 145kg (320 lbs) and I followed mfp to a tee following the calories it gave me and have lost 63kg (140lbs) since March 2012. It is perfectly fine to do as it's suggesting. I found it to be a very healthy way to lose weight

    Personally, I wouldn't worry about TDEE or BMR or anything like that. Just follow what the app suggests you to do.

    I felt sometimes like I was eating a lot and even fit in a few "naughty" Lebanese banquet dinners into the calorie goal when I was first starting out. You're right that you are eating less calorically dense foods than you used to. 1000 calories of chocolate is "nothing" in size compared to 1000 calories of broccoli!

    I wish you all the best in your weight-loss. :)
  • Saucy_lil_Minx
    Saucy_lil_Minx Posts: 3,302 Member
    Just to make it clear I do agree with better quality calories are more filling. I do not want you to think I am disagreeing with the fact Broccoli is a why better calorie choice, and fills you up faster. I also realize it is harder for lets say a vegan to meet higher calorie goals. Healthier choices are the best choices. just don't feel like your eating too much b/c you think your calorie deficit is too high. Enjoy!
  • phoenixgirl81
    phoenixgirl81 Posts: 309 Member
    Just to make it clear I do agree with better quality calories are more filling. I do not want you to think I am disagreeing with the fact Broccoli is a why better calorie choice, and fills you up faster. I also realize it is harder for lets say a vegan to meet higher calorie goals. Healthier choices are the best choices. just don't feel like your eating too much b/c you think your calorie deficit is too high. Enjoy!

    Lol. I get your point. But just for the record, I was a 145kg vegan. Chocolate, potato chips, vegan ice-cream, fried vegan food, etc...all vegan...all high calorie...

    I'm now a 76kg vegan.
  • mike37130
    mike37130 Posts: 15 Member
    Here is my day 2 total.

    Totals
    Calories =1,920 Carbs=155 Fat=88 Protein=104 Sodium=2,635 Sugar=57

    The daily goal the app set for me
    Calories =2,710 Carbs=373 Fat=90 Protein=102 Sodium=2,500 Sugar=54

    I don't want my body going into starvation mode but I feel good and well fed. I don't want to force my self to eat because that feels wrong.

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