Can I eat the same, but less?

cbihatt

lgfrie wrote: »

CSARdiver wrote: »

I've never restricted anything permanently and pretty much eat what I want, just cut the portions down to suit my calorie budget. I would imagine most of the successful long term maintenance folks here do the same. The only thing I do is be really careful around those foods with high calories that aren't satiating - for me this is chips, so I make sure I portion these out and never eat from the bag.

Been at maintenance for 5 years now.

I'm doing the same, for the weight loss phase, not maintenance. Nothing is off limits, but empty carbs like chips are a rare treat, carefully measured out. The longer I diet, the more my macro balance has shifted away from carbs, but not intentionally as part of a "plan". It just turns out that you can be more full and sated if you put those scarce calories toward foods that count, like meat and vegetables and such. That said, last night my wife and I split a bag of chocolate drizzled popcorn LOL It was one of the greatest things I've ever put in my mouth and a useful reminder that even serious dieters need a real treat now and then.

That popcorn is amazing. 🥰

Womona

It’s just math. You can absolutely eat the foods you currently eatC just less of them so they fit in your calorie goal.

Case in point- I pulled a muscle in my back 2 weeks ago and couldn’t exercise for about a week and a half. I stayed within my calories and lost weight. It’s just math.