why do I feel like I am eating to much.

Hi Mike,

Congratulations on your decision to change your life.

I started out at 145kg (320 lbs) and I followed mfp to a tee following the calories it gave me and have lost 63kg (140lbs) since March 2012. It is perfectly fine to do as it's suggesting. I found it to be a very healthy way to lose weight

Personally, I wouldn't worry about TDEE or BMR or anything like that. Just follow what the app suggests you to do.

I felt sometimes like I was eating a lot and even fit in a few "naughty" Lebanese banquet dinners into the calorie goal when I was first starting out. You're right that you are eating less calorically dense foods than you used to. 1000 calories of chocolate is "nothing" in size compared to 1000 calories of broccoli!

I wish you all the best in your weight-loss.

Just to make it clear I do agree with better quality calories are more filling. I do not want you to think I am disagreeing with the fact Broccoli is a why better calorie choice, and fills you up faster. I also realize it is harder for lets say a vegan to meet higher calorie goals. Healthier choices are the best choices. just don't feel like your eating too much b/c you think your calorie deficit is too high. Enjoy!

Lol. I get your point. But just for the record, I was a 145kg vegan. Chocolate, potato chips, vegan ice-cream, fried vegan food, etc...all vegan...all high calorie...

I'm now a 76kg vegan.