Balancing Act

cort330
cort330 Posts: 27 Member
in Food and Nutrition
So, I found that balancing and spreading my calories throughout the day has really helped me stay satisfied and stave off vicious cravings. I'm trying to net about 1500 - 1600 calories each day; broken up into 5 meals that include a lean protein and a good carb (fruit, veggie or whole grain).

Viewing my meals as breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks has never really helped me. Now, I think of it as Meal 1, Meal 2, Meal 3...

My portions, as well as my blood sugar, seem to be under control. I feel more energetic to run in the evenings and less likely to snack at night. Hopefully, this will be a long-haul change...

What's working for you?

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  • BlueStar1989
    BlueStar1989 Posts: 130 Member
    I do the same thing with different names. I find its easier to do outside of working then when I'm at work
  • PercivalHackworth
    PercivalHackworth Posts: 1,437 Member
    I never been able to make the spread across day work. I always been a big eater. Now I have two meals, sometimes just one.
    I don't eat often, but when I do :smokin:
  • Audddua
    Audddua Posts: 176 Member
    I'm kind of doing the same thing. I can tell when I fall off the wagon my carb/sugar cravings come back shockingly fast (plus a HUGE lack of energy). Now that I've experienced this a few times I'm better about kicking myself back on the wagon because I know that I feel much better!

    (I was told to eat this way since I was about 12 to prevent the hypoglycemia that I'm prone to due to blood issues not related to diabetes... only took me about 15 years to implement that and figure out that specialist was spot on)

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