CALORIE COUNTING ON LCHF

birdtobe

I look at LCHF as an effective means of managing CICO, not a substitute for it. I simply find it easier to stay within my calorie limits when I eat low carb because *for me* eating fewer carbs and less sugar keeps me full far longer and keeps me off the blood-sugar rollercoaster. I don't find myself white-knuckling every day, just trying to survive on 1350 calories. I feel full and satisfied.

But I don't demonize carbs. If I really crave a slice of pizza or a cookie or whatever, I will damn well have one. No food is bad if enjoyed in moderation. I just think LCHF is the diet that happens to work for my body. I the trick is finding what works for each of us, without trying to prove who is "right" and who is "wrong." I'm thankful that so many people here have shared what works for them so I can learn more.

Tacklewasher

birdtobe wrote: »

I look at LCHF as an effective means of managing CICO, not a substitute for it. I simply find it easier to stay within my calorie limits when I eat low carb because *for me* eating fewer carbs and less sugar keeps me full far longer and keeps me off the blood-sugar rollercoaster. I don't find myself white-knuckling every day, just trying to survive on 1350 calories. I feel full and satisfied.

But I don't demonize carbs. If I really crave a slice of pizza or a cookie or whatever, I will damn well have one. No food is bad if enjoyed in moderation. I just think LCHF is the diet that happens to work for my body. I the trick is finding what works for each of us, without trying to prove who is "right" and who is "wrong." I'm thankful that so many people here have shared what works for them so I can learn more.

Great post

nvmomketo

birdtobe wrote: »

I look at LCHF as an effective means of managing CICO, not a substitute for it. I simply find it easier to stay within my calorie limits when I eat low carb because *for me* eating fewer carbs and less sugar keeps me full far longer and keeps me off the blood-sugar rollercoaster. I don't find myself white-knuckling every day, just trying to survive on 1350 calories. I feel full and satisfied.

But I don't demonize carbs. If I really crave a slice of pizza or a cookie or whatever, I will damn well have one. No food is bad if enjoyed in moderation. I just think LCHF is the diet that happens to work for my body. I the trick is finding what works for each of us, without trying to prove who is "right" and who is "wrong." I'm thankful that so many people here have shared what works for them so I can learn more.

Yes. This is a great approach for people doing LCHF who have no medical issues. A smart way to do it.