Am I doing something wrong?

twisto53zz

Tonight for dinner I ate 4 cups of broccoli (114 calories) and I feel just as full as I would eating something of 600 calories. Am I counting wrong or is this normal? Thanks

poustotah

Sounds about right. Broccoli has a lot of fiber in it which can be contributing to the 'full' feeling.

runf0ryourlife

Have you been eating significantly less than usual? If you don't eat as much, your stomach shrinks and you get fuller faster (THIS CAN BE DANGEROUS, so be careful).

Crystal817

Broccoli is pretty low calorie wise. I don't think I could make a whole meal out of it though. :laugh:

luppic8

That's a lot of broccoli. It's very filling and it's known to bloat and cause gas. Lots of fiber there!

lupuslady

the best way to stick with the program is to eat a variety of things. Like a tomato, broccoli, cabbage with vinegar, green beans

karylee44

Have you been eating significantly less than usual? If you don't eat as much, your stomach shrinks and you get fuller faster (THIS CAN BE DANGEROUS, so be careful).

hmm.. maybe this is why i get really stuffed after eating just a little thing... I am having a very hard time with this calorie counting thing..

karylee44

Have you been eating significantly less than usual? If you don't eat as much, your stomach shrinks and you get fuller faster (THIS CAN BE DANGEROUS, so be careful).

hmm.. maybe this is why i get really stuffed after eating just a little thing... I am having a very hard time with this calorie counting thing..

DianaPowerUp

Sounds about right. That's the beauty of vegetables. You can eat a few cups full, and you'll feel really full, and have only eaten a handful of calories. I would feel STUFFED if I ate 4 cups of broccoli. I usu. eat around a cupful at a time, and add a good protein to that. That still gives me the full feeling, more fat and calories (which you do need), and protein.