Intermitent Fasting and eating your daily calories
glubben
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Hey guys and gals,
I've been doing intermittent fasting for about 4 months now along with tracking my calories. I've had mild success, but not as much as other people(I lose about half a pound a week) one of things I've been doing that I'm not sure about is hitting my daily calorie goal. I try to do it, but I find myself eating a bunch of food at the end of my feeding window trying to hit my calories, even if I'm not hungry. Those of you that have had success, do your hit your calorie goal or just eat till your full?
Thanks,
-Greg
I've been doing intermittent fasting for about 4 months now along with tracking my calories. I've had mild success, but not as much as other people(I lose about half a pound a week) one of things I've been doing that I'm not sure about is hitting my daily calorie goal. I try to do it, but I find myself eating a bunch of food at the end of my feeding window trying to hit my calories, even if I'm not hungry. Those of you that have had success, do your hit your calorie goal or just eat till your full?
Thanks,
-Greg
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If you haven't been hitting your calorie goal, you should have lost more than you thought you would, not less. How are you making sure your logging is accurate? Do you use a food scale?5
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If you're losing half a pound a week your deficit is only 250 cals. Eat less if you want to lose more.2
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I have been hitting my calorie goals, the problem is I have to eat even though I'm not hungry to do so. what I'm asking is: To the people who have done intermittent fasting successfully, Do you eat to meet your calorie goals or do you just eat till you are full?4
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I have been hitting my calorie goals, the problem is I have to eat even though I'm not hungry to do so. what I'm asking is: To the people who have done intermittent fasting successfully, Do you eat to meet your calorie goals or do you just eat till you are full?
I met my calorie goal. If you are having trouble with volume, add in some calorie-dense foods like oils, butters, nuts, avocado, etc.6 -
I have been hitting my calorie goals, the problem is I have to eat even though I'm not hungry to do so. what I'm asking is: To the people who have done intermittent fasting successfully, Do you eat to meet your calorie goals or do you just eat till you are full?
IF is an eating style, not a diet5 -
TavistockToad wrote: »I have been hitting my calorie goals, the problem is I have to eat even though I'm not hungry to do so. what I'm asking is: To the people who have done intermittent fasting successfully, Do you eat to meet your calorie goals or do you just eat till you are full?
IF is an eating style, not a diet
no *kitten*? this is how you got to 25K+ posts?6 -
I feel like with one exception (@3bambi3), folks aren't quite answering the question being asked, which is only somewhat related to the mild success portion.
I can relate, as I have had days where I'm full at 1000 cals or so, and I will make a concoction of protein powder, coconut oil, almond milk, and about 2 tbsp chocolate chips to meet my calorie goal (kind of a cookie dough/protein & fat concoction). I'm curious as to whether or not I really need to do that.
I feel like I'm adding like 0 clarity but I'm sort of invested in answers here as well, but have not been doing IF for long and don't feel qualified to answer anything about anything
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I do 14:10 most days and have no problem hitting my goals. If you aren’t, I would suggest either extending your window or foregoing IF altogether. It’s not for everyone.10
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AintTooProudToMeg wrote: »I feel like with one exception (@3bambi3), folks aren't quite answering the question being asked, which is only somewhat related to the mild success portion.
I can relate, as I have had days where I'm full at 1000 cals or so, and I will make a concoction of protein powder, coconut oil, almond milk, and about 2 tbsp chocolate chips to meet my calorie goal (kind of a cookie dough/protein & fat concoction). I'm curious as to whether or not I really need to do that.
I feel like I'm adding like 0 clarity but I'm sort of invested in answers here as well, but have not been doing IF for long and don't feel qualified to answer anything about anything
your right. Hopefully we get an answer 3 -
TavistockToad wrote: »I have been hitting my calorie goals, the problem is I have to eat even though I'm not hungry to do so. what I'm asking is: To the people who have done intermittent fasting successfully, Do you eat to meet your calorie goals or do you just eat till you are full?
IF is an eating style, not a diet
no *kitten*? this is how you got to 25K+ posts?
Hangry much...?10 -
IF works just like anything else, really. It's all about the calorie deficit. It's just that I find I naturally am not hungry in the morning and IF happens to be the way I tend to eat naturally. The eating window helps me keep my snacking in check.
Whenever I don't see the success I think I should have, I always go back to my logging. Did I stop using my scale? Have I been eyeballing portions or having an extra glass of wine and not counting? It all adds up. As for eating all of my calories in my window, I do what I suggested up thread an eat a good balance of foods and some calorie dense things (including treats) that help me reach my calorie goal.4 -
AintTooProudToMeg wrote: »I feel like with one exception (@3bambi3), folks aren't quite answering the question being asked, which is only somewhat related to the mild success portion.
I can relate, as I have had days where I'm full at 1000 cals or so, and I will make a concoction of protein powder, coconut oil, almond milk, and about 2 tbsp chocolate chips to meet my calorie goal (kind of a cookie dough/protein & fat concoction). I'm curious as to whether or not I really need to do that.
I feel like I'm adding like 0 clarity but I'm sort of invested in answers here as well, but have not been doing IF for long and don't feel qualified to answer anything about anything
It's unlikely you are able to get proper nutrition out of 1000 cals so if it happens regularly then I'd suggest you look at tweaking your diet in include more nutrient dense items.5 -
I do 14:10 most days and have no problem hitting my goals. If you aren’t, I would suggest either extending your window or foregoing IF altogether. It’s not for everyone.
I actually really like IF. I don't feel as hungry and have more energy. However I'm guessing my Calorie goal of 2500(based on TDEE) is a lot higher than yours. I really just want to know if its nesscary that I eat all those calories if I really don't feel like it.3 -
I have been hitting my calorie goals, the problem is I have to eat even though I'm not hungry to do so. what I'm asking is: To the people who have done intermittent fasting successfully, Do you eat to meet your calorie goals or do you just eat till you are full?
I often don't eat as many calories as my fitness pal requires when I'm intermitten fasting. Check with your doctor, I have mine he's fine with me fasting, I got lots to lose and won't die from not meeting my calorie guideline in a week let alone a day.5 -
I do 14:10 most days and have no problem hitting my goals. If you aren’t, I would suggest either extending your window or foregoing IF altogether. It’s not for everyone.
I actually really like IF. I don't feel as hungry and have more energy. However I'm guessing my Calorie goal of 2500(based on TDEE) is a lot higher than yours. I really just want to know if its nesscary that I eat all those calories if I really don't feel like it.
Only way to find out is to try it.
It's not good to under-eat as I'm sure you know. Things like fatigue, irritability, nutritional deficiency, illness, hair loss, brittle nails, depression, sleep problems etc. are some of the many reasons why that is.
I think it would be better to find a way to get a few more calories - how about a Snickers bar or a chunk of cheese?
I wish I had your problem. I've been doing IF most of my life, since before they named it. I have to eat that way or I eat TOO much.
Jack Sprat and all that.
It's not going to make a difference if you don't do it regularly, and I think you'll find that if you under-eat one day, the next day you'll be hungrier. Over/under. It's common. Try looking at your calories as a weekly goal.5 -
TavistockToad wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »I have been hitting my calorie goals, the problem is I have to eat even though I'm not hungry to do so. what I'm asking is: To the people who have done intermittent fasting successfully, Do you eat to meet your calorie goals or do you just eat till you are full?
IF is an eating style, not a diet
no *kitten*? this is how you got to 25K+ posts?
Hangry much...?
Lol no didn't you read my post? my point is if you don't have anything relevant to say. no need to say anything.6 -
I do 14:10 most days and have no problem hitting my goals. If you aren’t, I would suggest either extending your window or foregoing IF altogether. It’s not for everyone.
I actually really like IF. I don't feel as hungry and have more energy. However I'm guessing my Calorie goal of 2500(based on TDEE) is a lot higher than yours. I really just want to know if its nesscary that I eat all those calories if I really don't feel like it.
My maintenance is about there (before Fitbit gets added in) so not much higher.
You can save the extra calories for another day if you’re planning to go out or have an event where you’ll eat more. But over the week you should be within the range.2 -
IF works just like anything else, really. It's all about the calorie deficit. It's just that I find I naturally am not hungry in the morning and IF happens to be the way I tend to eat naturally. The eating window helps me keep my snacking in check.
Whenever I don't see the success I think I should have, I always go back to my logging. Did I stop using my scale? Have I been eyeballing portions or having an extra glass of wine and not counting? It all adds up. As for eating all of my calories in my window, I do what I suggested up thread an eat a good balance of foods and some calorie dense things (including treats) that help me reach my calorie goal.
I'm pretty strict on weighing my food. thanks for the suggestion.4 -
Hey guys and gals,
I've been doing intermittent fasting for about 4 months now along with tracking my calories. I've had mild success, but not as much as other people(I lose about half a pound a week) one of things I've been doing that I'm not sure about is hitting my daily calorie goal. I try to do it, but I find myself eating a bunch of food at the end of my feeding window trying to hit my calories, even if I'm not hungry. Those of you that have had success, do your hit your calorie goal or just eat till your full?
Thanks,
-Greg
I'm assuming success to you, is losing faster than 1/2 lbs a week.
Because you are eating all your food in a shorter time period and filling up, you have a few options. Reduce your daily goal so that you don't have to cram food in. Eat less satiating foods so that you don't feel full as quickly, or eat a little more calorie dense foods.2 -
I can't lose if I'm over 1600, my goal is supposed to be 2490. Might want to lower your calories
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IF can make it hard for me to get in all my calories but it works out nicely because on the weekends I want the freedom to eat more. So I don't force it. Then on the weekends when I want that extra snack or a date night meal I don't have to worry about it. If you are way under every day all week it will start having an effect on your energy levels.3
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IF works just like anything else, really. It's all about the calorie deficit. It's just that I find I naturally am not hungry in the morning and IF happens to be the way I tend to eat naturally. The eating window helps me keep my snacking in check.
Whenever I don't see the success I think I should have, I always go back to my logging. Did I stop using my scale? Have I been eyeballing portions or having an extra glass of wine and not counting? It all adds up. As for eating all of my calories in my window, I do what I suggested up thread an eat a good balance of foods and some calorie dense things (including treats) that help me reach my calorie goal.
I'm pretty strict on weighing my food. thanks for the suggestion.
Okay, then to what do you attribute your lack of success if not to an excess of calories?5 -
@TavistockToad absolutely on board with what you're saying. That period of time where I was full on about 1000 (meticulously weighed & tracked) cals was pretty short-lived, bc I started working out again and was therefore pretty darn hungry. If I had been experiencing that for longer I would have definitely made adjustments. I am not delusional enough to believe I got to my heaviest or healthiest weights while also getting full on 1000 cals.1
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Hey guys and gals,
I've been doing intermittent fasting for about 4 months now along with tracking my calories. I've had mild success, but not as much as other people(I lose about half a pound a week) one of things I've been doing that I'm not sure about is hitting my daily calorie goal. I try to do it, but I find myself eating a bunch of food at the end of my feeding window trying to hit my calories, even if I'm not hungry. Those of you that have had success, do your hit your calorie goal or just eat till your full?
Thanks,
-Greg
I'm assuming success to you, is losing faster than 1/2 lbs a week.
Because you are eating all your food in a shorter time period and filling up, you have a few options. Reduce your daily goal so that you don't have to cram food in. Eat less satiating foods so that you don't feel full as quickly, or eat a little more calorie dense foods.
a pound a week would be preferable . I guess my point to all of this is there are a couple schools of thought here. some people think that if you don't eat enough calories a day you will go into starvation mode and stop losing weight. others don't think that's true. All I want to know from people that have done IF successfully is if they had success without eating all of there allotted calories.2 -
Don't eat if you're not hungry
I set a range for myself each day. (1,000 - 1,200). Some nights I have to add something else to get to that 1,000... some nights I have to say no to something to stay at 1,200.10 -
Hey guys and gals,
I've been doing intermittent fasting for about 4 months now along with tracking my calories. I've had mild success, but not as much as other people(I lose about half a pound a week) one of things I've been doing that I'm not sure about is hitting my daily calorie goal. I try to do it, but I find myself eating a bunch of food at the end of my feeding window trying to hit my calories, even if I'm not hungry. Those of you that have had success, do your hit your calorie goal or just eat till your full?
Thanks,
-Greg
I'm assuming success to you, is losing faster than 1/2 lbs a week.
Because you are eating all your food in a shorter time period and filling up, you have a few options. Reduce your daily goal so that you don't have to cram food in. Eat less satiating foods so that you don't feel full as quickly, or eat a little more calorie dense foods.
a pound a week would be preferable . I guess my point to all of this is there are a couple schools of thought here. some people think that if you don't eat enough calories a day you will go into starvation mode and stop losing weight. others don't think that's true. All I want to know from people that have done IF successfully is if they had success without eating all of there allotted calories.
Starvation mode as you describe it doesn't exist. Any other school of thought is incorrect.
ETA: A larger deficit = a larger loss, but too large a deficit runs the risk of numerous, bad side effects.8 -
DananaNanas wrote: »Don't eat if you're not hungry
I set a range for myself each day. (1,000 - 1,200). Some nights I have to add something else to get to that 1,000... some nights I have to say no to something to stay at 1,200.
Why are you eating so little?1 -
Hey guys and gals,
I've been doing intermittent fasting for about 4 months now along with tracking my calories. I've had mild success, but not as much as other people(I lose about half a pound a week) one of things I've been doing that I'm not sure about is hitting my daily calorie goal. I try to do it, but I find myself eating a bunch of food at the end of my feeding window trying to hit my calories, even if I'm not hungry. Those of you that have had success, do your hit your calorie goal or just eat till your full?
Thanks,
-Greg
I'm assuming success to you, is losing faster than 1/2 lbs a week.
Because you are eating all your food in a shorter time period and filling up, you have a few options. Reduce your daily goal so that you don't have to cram food in. Eat less satiating foods so that you don't feel full as quickly, or eat a little more calorie dense foods.
a pound a week would be preferable . I guess my point to all of this is there are a couple schools of thought here. some people think that if you don't eat enough calories a day you will go into starvation mode and stop losing weight. others don't think that's true. All I want to know from people that have done IF successfully is if they had success without eating all of there allotted calories.
Starvation mode as you describe it doesn't exist. Any other school of thought is incorrect.
ETA: A larger deficit = a larger loss, but too large a deficit runs the risk of numerous, bad side effects.
that's kinda where I was going. if I feel good and don't want to eat anymore why should I. like I said a lot of people on these boards think otherwise.3 -
Hey guys and gals,
I've been doing intermittent fasting for about 4 months now along with tracking my calories. I've had mild success, but not as much as other people(I lose about half a pound a week) one of things I've been doing that I'm not sure about is hitting my daily calorie goal. I try to do it, but I find myself eating a bunch of food at the end of my feeding window trying to hit my calories, even if I'm not hungry. Those of you that have had success, do your hit your calorie goal or just eat till your full?
Thanks,
-Greg
I'm assuming success to you, is losing faster than 1/2 lbs a week.
Because you are eating all your food in a shorter time period and filling up, you have a few options. Reduce your daily goal so that you don't have to cram food in. Eat less satiating foods so that you don't feel full as quickly, or eat a little more calorie dense foods.
a pound a week would be preferable . I guess my point to all of this is there are a couple schools of thought here. some people think that if you don't eat enough calories a day you will go into starvation mode and stop losing weight. others don't think that's true. All I want to know from people that have done IF successfully is if they had success without eating all of there allotted calories.
Starvation mode as you describe it doesn't exist. Any other school of thought is incorrect.
ETA: A larger deficit = a larger loss, but too large a deficit runs the risk of numerous, bad side effects.
that's kinda where I was going. if I feel good and don't want to eat anymore why should I. like I said a lot of people on these boards think otherwise.
I do not support or condone chronically not meeting your calorie goal. Many people with weight issues have messed up hunger and satiety signals and find that 'listening to their body' doesn't work. Which is why calorie goals are helpful.4
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