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Daily calories

rocketblaster
rocketblaster Posts: 50 Member
edited February 12 in Social Groups
Hey everyone,

I hope that everyone is having a good day. I have a question about daily calories. I've tended towards being slightly under my calories for the last two weeks (they being the first two weeks of this "diet"). Moving into this as a regular part of life vs. the first fun weeks ;) I notice most people are under their calories and I am trying to figure out what I should do. I am measuring 90% of what I consume other than veggies. I was thinking a 10% under would allow for miscalculations in total calories for food that wasn't proper ly calculated and or estimated. Any thoughts from the vetens out there?

Thanks,

Sarah

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  • rondaj05
    rondaj05 Posts: 497 Member
    Hey everyone,

    I hope that everyone is having a good day. I have a question about daily calories. I've tended towards being slightly under my calories for the last two weeks (they being the first two weeks of this "diet"). Moving into this as a regular part of life vs. the first fun weeks ;) I notice most people are under their calories and I am trying to figure out what I should do. I am measuring 90% of what I consume other than veggies. I was thinking a 10% under would allow for miscalculations in total calories for food that wasn't proper ly calculated and or estimated. Any thoughts from the vetens out there?

    Thanks,

    Sarah

    I don't really worry about being under calorie, in the general forums there's a lot of talk about starvation mode but I'm just not convinced that's a problem. I eat higher fat and protein and lower carb, I rarely feel hungry or deprived. I'm not going to make myself eat more if I"m not hungry, but that's just me!
  • rocketblaster
    rocketblaster Posts: 50 Member
    Thanks I've not been hungry as of yet since I'm chowing down on a lot of veggies but I expect as I continue I'm going to want a piece of cheese or something else similar. Also planning on getting my act together for some regular exercise (I've been letting snowy streets be an excuse) so if I aim for the total all should be fine. Thanks or your reply. Hoping you are having a good day.
  • FitnFeistyLyness
    FitnFeistyLyness Posts: 757 Member
    i listen to my body when im hungry i eat.. when im not i dont. i eat until im comfortable not stuffed.. your body will let you know.
    veggies are nutrient dense so they will keep you fuller longer.
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