Eat when hungry, stop when full??!!

[LauraB]

I know everyone is always saying to 'Eat whenever ur hungry and stop when ur full' but what if ur eating way below ur BMR....won't that make ur body go into starvation mode and just store all the fat???

[sallyseachange]

Re: Eat when hungry, stop when full??!!

Yes... you must eat enough on Atkins. Starvation mode is to be avoided at all costs. If you aren't very hungry, try eating little and often. Add some high fat things to your diet (like mayo or olive oil). It only takes a little of these to bump up the numbers.

[SunnySmile501]

Re: Eat when hungry, stop when full??!!

Actually, it's until you are satisfied--not necessarily full. If you are new to this, there is a tremendous appetite suppression for the first few weeks, but if done right, you will get a 'normal' appetite after a while. By 'normal' I mean without all the cravings and wanting to binge. You should feel in control, by then, and be able to trust that your hunger is satisfied enough to stop eating.

Sunny!

[Hoping]

Re: Eat when hungry, stop when full??!!

How can I figure out my BMR and what does BMR stand for? I hear everyone use that term, but I don't know what it means...

[*Wendy*]

Re: Eat when hungry, stop when full??!!

Hoping,

There is a thread on this topic in the FAQ section - dated March 10, 2005 9:31 PM. I couldn't find on this site the calculator that is mentioned, but I typed "Basal Metabolism Calculator" in my browser and a few different ones came up.

Wendy

[LauraB]

Re: Eat when hungry, stop when full??!!

Ok, thanks everyone.....i just looked at my calorie intake and its too little so im off to have some bacon and eggs....yummy....whoever thought a diet cud be this good!!!

[LauraB]

Re: Eat when hungry, stop when full??!!

Sorry forgot to ask how much over our BMR shud we eat...is there a certain % like 10% or something like that??!!

[sillygirl]

Re: Eat when hungry, stop when full??!!

Here's a link to a great website that will you understand this topic:

http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/

[LooseShoes]

Re: Eat when hungry, stop when full??!!

That's so depressing--My BMI says I'm normal, hip to waist puts me at above normal risk, and the other one (BMR?) puts me at obese. I know I carry it all in my belly, so I gues that's an added risk--but I've worked awfully hard to still be considered obese.

[LC_Dave]

Re: Eat when hungry, stop when full??!!

Animal fat is helpful for boosting cals, same as dairy fats.

[Hoping]

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Thanks for the calculator

[LauraB]

Re: Eat when hungry, stop when full??!!

So if my BMR is 1500 calories and if my lifestyle is 900 calories and if my exercise varies between 100 - 500 calories........how many calories should i eat for optimal results????

I've studied other links but just can't seem to figure it out

[sillygirl]

Re: Eat when hungry, stop when full??!!

The general school of thought is to never dip below 1200 calories for anyone, at any time.

[LauraB]

Re: Eat when hungry, stop when full??!!

The general school of thought is to never dip below 1200 calories for anyone, at any time.

So as long as i eat over 1200 then i won't go into starvation mode??!!

I thought i had to go over 1500(my BMR)

[sillygirl]

Re: Eat when hungry, stop when full??!!

When you read around that link, you will see you're supposed to deduct 500 calories from your bmr to lose weight. If your BMR is only 1500 that means you don't have alot to lose and shouldn't deduct 500 calories. I'm not saying that you will go into starvation mode, everyone is different. I'm just saying that it's not good for anyone's health to eat less than 1200.