Daily Calories Goals

Well, I must say seeing how many calories some of y'all can eat depressed me a bit.  lol.  I need to be close to 1200 or I will gain.  And I exercise 5 days a week. 

If I want to loose, I need to knock it back to like 900- which is appalling to think about.  But, there it is. 

I think you are right on target and I have learned recently that I was getting to 'big for my britches.'  I am cutting back to about 1200 and I can tell a difference already...though I am going through some mental withdrawal issues because of my own issues with food obsession.  

I deal with 'withdrawal' from the act of eating, even after all these years too.  The only eating formulation I find that actually satiates me, and makes me feel like I CAN eat or that I'm not being denied is following a Keto or Atkins style regimen. 

Protein first- don't skimp on the fats- then vegetables (non starchy) then a carb if there's room.  (And if there's room, then you probably did it wrong!)

It really kills the random cravings that are difficult to deny.  Even when you are able to deny them, you still feel like you're sacrificing.  SO, for me- better not to get the cravings if at all possible. 

I have got to get back to this!!!  I agree with you a million percent and it definitely works.  This week has been a huge re-training session for me and I definitely needed it.  I am starting with not getting over 1300 cals a day but I am honestly trying to stay under 1200.  I am just trying to give myself a week to refigure my numbers and meals.  

Thank you for the much needed reminder and for sharing with me!

While in the weight loss phase I tracked my eating and calories.  After reaching goal I continued to keep track to help me learn what I needed to maintain.

Now I have no clue how many calories I take in.  I just make sure I get in enough protein, at least 100 grams a day for me.  I don't really watch the carbs but the kind of carbs, avoiding starchy things or refined, processed carbs.  Carbs from dairy and things like fruits and vegetables I don't worry about, but I don't go crazy, either.  I keep a mental count and if I have had something like potatoes or other high carb things, I limit my carbs for the rest of the day.  Basically I might allow myself one food a day that isn't necessarily protein forward, like a gluten free bagel, but I make sure I get in all my protein and that is the only high carb thing for the day, if that makes sense.

As long as my first priority is getting in my protein the rest of the day seems to fall into place. 

It's awesome that you can allow that treat!  I have learned recently that I'm not at that point, but maybe one of these days!  Congratulations on all of your success!

11 years out and I usually eat approximately 1200-1400 calories daily.  On the weekend, I may increase and then decrease during the week to keep balance.

JA

I definitely agree with your numbers.  After cutting back, I see the difference and it is making much better sense.  I got lost in the world of 'I should be able to do this...' and not realizing that even after all this time, no, we can't.  We never can and there always has to be moderation and consistency.  Thank you!

I find if I go over 1100 it shows on the scale almost immediately. I do have some health factors that limit my exercise a lot. Wish I could do more and allow an occasional treat but I have learned I need to be very diligent. Most days I stay around 900.