Eating enough calories on high protein/low carb

willwillywilson

I'm going a high protein/low carb approach to losing weight. I don't always track my calories since I eat pretty similar each day but when I do I'm finding I seem to be well under what MFP recommends. Should I be worried or is it not as a big a deal? I feel like I eat plenty, usually 5-6 times a day, and I'm never hungry so I'm not really sure what to do. I will say this also, I don't religiously measure my foods so maybe the weights are off. I also don't really factor in cooking oils (I'm only using enough to coat the pan so meats don't stick). Anyone else have a similar problem?

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

If you're not weighing/measuring and not counting oil then you're probably much closer to your calorie goal than you realize. the only way to be sure is to actually track everything for a few days.

wellbert

when in doubt, eat a tub of 4% cottage cheese, or add some more ribeye to your diet.



You are super low on fat.

Kdub_80

I know exactly what you mean. I started a similar approach on 10/15, and prior to that I almost always struggled to stay within my calorie allowance, now I can't seem to hit it no matter what I eat. I feel like I'm tracking pretty accurately also. If I'm significantly lower then I try to add in something, like peanut butter, but if I'm not below 1500 I usually just take the deficit. I'm losing consistently, so I'm going to keep with that approach for as long as its working. Good luck!!

kimmianne89

Oil can be pretty high. I'd say weigh it and log everything then take a look again. Add if still neccesary :-)

willwillywilson

when in doubt, eat a tub of 4% cottage cheese, or add some more ribeye to your diet.



You are super low on fat.

I'm not sure about another whole tub a day but I think I may switch back to the 4% from the 1%. I'm going to give making my own a shot so I'll use full milk and buttermilk for that too. I like where your heads at with the steaks too LOL. Usually a weekend dinner for me.

willwillywilson

I know exactly what you mean. I started a similar approach on 10/15, and prior to that I almost always struggled to stay within my calorie allowance, now I can't seem to hit it no matter what I eat. I feel like I'm tracking pretty accurately also. If I'm significantly lower then I try to add in something, like peanut butter, but if I'm not below 1500 I usually just take the deficit. I'm losing consistently, so I'm going to keep with that approach for as long as its working. Good luck!!

Yes! It just feels so weird. I did calorie counting/Weight Watchers for the first half of my loss and I was ALWAYS hungry it seemed like. Now I feel like I'm eating constantly. Filling your plate with veggies instead of mashed potatoes really seems to make a difference.

peterson_jessica

I know exactly what you mean. I started a similar approach on 10/15, and prior to that I almost always struggled to stay within my calorie allowance, now I can't seem to hit it no matter what I eat. I feel like I'm tracking pretty accurately also. If I'm significantly lower then I try to add in something, like peanut butter, but if I'm not below 1500 I usually just take the deficit. I'm losing consistently, so I'm going to keep with that approach for as long as its working. Good luck!!

Yes! It just feels so weird. I did calorie counting/Weight Watchers for the first half of my loss and I was ALWAYS hungry it seemed like. Now I feel like I'm eating constantly. Filling your plate with veggies instead of mashed potatoes really seems to make a difference.

Protein also keeps you feeling fuller longer.

kiwisbird

I'm low carbing and am avoiding all milk for a few weeks. Ditto dairy products except double cream and cheese.
I found that the ratio 70% fat 20% protein and 10% carb is when I see the most loss and feel the best in myself
I am on 3 meals and rarely feel hungry.
I use coconut oil as well ...
My husband is also doing it and both of us are finding it pretty easy... thus far