Hey guys and gals,
I've been doing intermittent fasting for about 4 months now along with tracking my calories. I've had mild success, but not as much as other people(I lose about half a pound a week) one of things I've been doing that I'm not sure about is hitting my daily calorie goal. I try to do it, but I find myself eating a bunch of food at the end of my feeding window trying to hit my calories, even if I'm not hungry. Those of you that have had success, do your hit your calorie goal or just eat till your full?
Thanks,
-Greg
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I met my calorie goal. If you are having trouble with volume, add in some calorie-dense foods like oils, butters, nuts, avocado, etc.
IF is an eating style, not a diet
no *kitten*? this is how you got to 25K+ posts?
I can relate, as I have had days where I'm full at 1000 cals or so, and I will make a concoction of protein powder, coconut oil, almond milk, and about 2 tbsp chocolate chips to meet my calorie goal (kind of a cookie dough/protein & fat concoction). I'm curious as to whether or not I really need to do that.
I feel like I'm adding like 0 clarity but I'm sort of invested in answers here as well, but have not been doing IF for long and don't feel qualified to answer anything about anything
your right. Hopefully we get an answer
Hangry much...?
Whenever I don't see the success I think I should have, I always go back to my logging. Did I stop using my scale? Have I been eyeballing portions or having an extra glass of wine and not counting? It all adds up. As for eating all of my calories in my window, I do what I suggested up thread an eat a good balance of foods and some calorie dense things (including treats) that help me reach my calorie goal.
It's unlikely you are able to get proper nutrition out of 1000 cals so if it happens regularly then I'd suggest you look at tweaking your diet in include more nutrient dense items.
I actually really like IF. I don't feel as hungry and have more energy. However I'm guessing my Calorie goal of 2500(based on TDEE) is a lot higher than yours. I really just want to know if its nesscary that I eat all those calories if I really don't feel like it.
I often don't eat as many calories as my fitness pal requires when I'm intermitten fasting. Check with your doctor, I have mine he's fine with me fasting, I got lots to lose and won't die from not meeting my calorie guideline in a week let alone a day.
Only way to find out is to try it.
It's not good to under-eat as I'm sure you know. Things like fatigue, irritability, nutritional deficiency, illness, hair loss, brittle nails, depression, sleep problems etc. are some of the many reasons why that is.
I think it would be better to find a way to get a few more calories - how about a Snickers bar or a chunk of cheese?
I wish I had your problem. I've been doing IF most of my life, since before they named it. I have to eat that way or I eat TOO much.
Jack Sprat and all that.
It's not going to make a difference if you don't do it regularly, and I think you'll find that if you under-eat one day, the next day you'll be hungrier. Over/under. It's common. Try looking at your calories as a weekly goal.
Lol no didn't you read my post? my point is if you don't have anything relevant to say. no need to say anything.
My maintenance is about there (before Fitbit gets added in) so not much higher.
You can save the extra calories for another day if you’re planning to go out or have an event where you’ll eat more. But over the week you should be within the range.
I'm pretty strict on weighing my food. thanks for the suggestion.
I'm assuming success to you, is losing faster than 1/2 lbs a week.
Because you are eating all your food in a shorter time period and filling up, you have a few options. Reduce your daily goal so that you don't have to cram food in. Eat less satiating foods so that you don't feel full as quickly, or eat a little more calorie dense foods.