How much to eat? ... being full vs. calories counts

[winter]

I know Dr. Atkins tells us to eat until we are satisfied. And I've heard over and over from various sources that we should not drop below a certain amount of calories per day (I don't recall the number now) because our body will go into "starvation mode" and we won't lose weight. I know we've all heard that before - you have to eat to lose weight, don't starve yourself.

So what happens if we really are satisfied for the day and not hungry, but we've only had 800 - 900 - 1,000 calories? The fat/protein combos we eat keep us full longer and some days we really may not have a very big calorie count.

I don't want to keep eating if I'm really satisfied, but I don't want my body to think I'm starving it and hang on to the fat!

[Desertthorn]

Re: How much to eat? ... being full vs. calories counts

It is difficult to find the perfect balance. Just make sure you eat every 6 hours, eat something with all three, protein, fat and carbs and when your full, stop. Don't count calories, thats not fun.

[winter]

Re: How much to eat? ... being full vs. calories counts

It is difficult to find the perfect balance. Just make sure you eat every 6 hours, eat something with all three, protein, fat and carbs and when your full, stop. Don't count calories, thats not fun.

Oh I won't. I HATE counting calories. I just got thinking about it when I was in Fitday earlier. BTW... I love that, it's an excellent tool to start learning percentages.

[Laurenfra]

Re: How much to eat? ... being full vs. calories counts

Some dyas I eat less then 1,000 cls. Most days I eat more. I bet if yiou watch it will even out,

[knicknack]

Re: How much to eat? ... being full vs. calories counts

Yeah, it evens out for me. Some days I don't eat a lot and then two days later I eat like a ravenous pig. :P I wouldn't worry about it, personally, unless you're eating too little for a long time.