Portion Control and Calories

paula38 · 09-14-2011, 10:34 AM

Hi all,
I have been on and off of the LC routine for many years. It appears that I don't pay attention to the calories and portion control.
Can anyone out there help....thanks. Paula
:blush:

jjMustang · 09-14-2011, 11:44 AM

Did you lose weight on the LC routine?

I've found that portion size is important only in regards to you eat to satisfy your hunger and then stop. This is the best thing, I think, about the low carb WOL. When I tried the watch-your-calories thing, I lost 15 pounds and then stuck. I ate less, but didn't lose. I was hungry all the time, and then I started gaining weight again, even while eating less. That was the last straw there. Since I've done the low carb thing, I eat when I'm hungry and ONLY when I'm hungry.

Remember: all-you-need-to-eat, not all-you-can-to-eat.

paula38 · 09-14-2011, 12:35 PM

Great advice! Thanks.

jjMustang · 09-16-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by paula38

Great advice! Thanks.

Also remember the delay between eating and feeling full. I think some people eat too fast and are accustomed to eating everything on their plate. This leads to over-eating, and I think people in this position should strongly consider portion-sizing. If you're still hungry afterwards, eat some more. It's important that you stop before you hit the fence, though; otherwise you'll break through and fall over the edge.

MiniMeee · 09-16-2011, 03:42 PM

I TOTALLY watch my portions for carb control, not calories on the Lindora plan. For instance, a portion of cottage cheese is 1/2 cup, cheese is an ounce or a stick, chicken is a small breast, lettuce is 2 cups in a salad. Typically, the portions are larger in a restaurant, so be careful of that.

jjMustang · 09-23-2011, 04:26 AM

I just realized this was in the "lean for life" board. I'm not sure if my previous comments apply here.

09-14-2011, 10:34 AM	#1
paula38 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 57 Gallery: paula38 WOE: moderate carbs, calories	Portion Control and Calories Hi all, I have been on and off of the LC routine for many years. It appears that I don't pay attention to the calories and portion control. Can anyone out there help....thanks. Paula :blush:

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09-14-2011, 11:44 AM	#2
jjMustang Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Terre Haute, Indiana Posts: 91 Gallery: jjMustang Stats: 256.6/208/185 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Low Cal: 04/2009; Low Carb: 12/2010	Did you lose weight on the LC routine? I've found that portion size is important only in regards to you eat to satisfy your hunger and then stop. This is the best thing, I think, about the low carb WOL. When I tried the watch-your-calories thing, I lost 15 pounds and then stuck. I ate less, but didn't lose. I was hungry all the time, and then I started gaining weight again, even while eating less. That was the last straw there. Since I've done the low carb thing, I eat when I'm hungry and ONLY when I'm hungry. Remember: all-you-need-to-eat, not all-you-can-to-eat.

09-14-2011, 12:35 PM	#3
paula38 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 57 Gallery: paula38 WOE: moderate carbs, calories	Great advice! Thanks.

09-16-2011, 03:42 PM	#5
MiniMeee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 99 Gallery: MiniMeee Stats: 210/162/145 (5'6") WOE: Lindora Lean for Life Start Date: September 2010	I TOTALLY watch my portions for carb control, not calories on the Lindora plan. For instance, a portion of cottage cheese is 1/2 cup, cheese is an ounce or a stick, chicken is a small breast, lettuce is 2 cups in a salad. Typically, the portions are larger in a restaurant, so be careful of that.

09-23-2011, 04:26 AM	#6
jjMustang Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Terre Haute, Indiana Posts: 91 Gallery: jjMustang Stats: 256.6/208/185 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Low Cal: 04/2009; Low Carb: 12/2010	I just realized this was in the "lean for life" board. I'm not sure if my previous comments apply here.