Never cheat, eat too much?

alligatorpie · 01-04-2012, 10:15 AM

Raising hand! Anyone else struggle with this?

clackley · 01-04-2012, 10:24 AM

I don't know how to respond to this coming from you A.P. You have consistently lost and most recently got to a new low - so how is it that you are 'eating too much'?

dmburk · 01-04-2012, 10:26 AM

i have a big problem with eating too much. I don't cheat with off plan foods but portion control is a problem. I've lost 55 lbs in 10 months, but it could have been 75 if I would only eat when hungry.

alligatorpie · 01-04-2012, 11:27 AM

I'm not happy with my habits. I work out excessively...almost unhealthy....to offset. I eat in the middle of the night when not even hungry....bad,bad,bad!

Luca · 01-04-2012, 12:32 PM

I definitely struggle with this...
If I avoid eating the LC stuff then it becomes craving and I eat whatever is there (hence weight gain)
trying to figure out how to deal with this everyday...

afuentes · 01-04-2012, 01:33 PM

I have a big appetite and I hate it. I can even overeat on healthy foods. So I am always monitoring myself.

clackley · 01-04-2012, 02:24 PM

Is it possible that the 'overeating' is actually your bodies' defense from further weight loss? You would know best...

silasgreenback · 01-04-2012, 02:25 PM

I don't overeat on this diet. The satiety is amazing. About 1800 calories is my average day. I was much hungier and eating more when not dieting and just eating whatever.

John.

Janknitz · 01-04-2012, 02:37 PM

Dr. Stephen Phinney says fat intake (as in MORE fat) becomes even more crucial in maintenance. Try upping your fat to see if you are more satisfied.

Low Carb Living | Dietdoctor.com

Becky · 01-04-2012, 03:03 PM

Oh man, if you had seen my food diary from yesterday and today, overeaters central! Luckily I refuse to cheat and have been trying to cut back on the nuts so it's all legal but I feel like such a pig! I did lose 4lbs so far (I'm on day 4) so I don't feel too bad.

laceymichelle · 01-04-2012, 03:15 PM

I over eat a lot! I do think it's odd we all have this prob considering Atkins is supposed to decrease the appetit. Unfortunately ketosis never did this for me

saltnpepper · 01-04-2012, 05:10 PM

I love food, and overeat also. I know if I'd cut the portions it would help. But I don't do it.

sistertzu · 01-04-2012, 05:13 PM

I do struggle with wanting to consume more than I need. I'm in control now with the help of Atkins. I don't consume off plan. From time to time I do consume more carbs at a meal only once per day like for a holiday or birthday with no ill effects like high blood glucose, cravings, or weight gain. I have learned I like the more I exercise the more I can eat.

steady · 01-04-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by afuentes

I have a big appetite and I hate it. I can even overeat on healthy foods. So I am always monitoring myself.

I really need very little food to fill me up, but to satisfy my appetite is a different story. I can overeat anything and always have to keep an eye on myself.

EyeDoc · 01-04-2012, 07:12 PM

Sometimes I eat...just because. I truly believe a lot of it has to do with me just being "bored". I can nearly go all day without thinking about food when I am busy at work, yet when I am at home with the kids...I eat.

loveispeakincode · 01-04-2012, 07:17 PM

Ugh im reading this as I eat pork rinds and salsa...im not that hungry..just bored and stressed.hate it.

Heheher · 01-04-2012, 09:22 PM

It is so weird because I go from one extreme to the other. For weeks I will struggle to get in 700-900 calories and then for weeks struggle to stay below 1,600. Always on plan but I would like to keep things more consistent as far as quantity.

ebonyeyz28 · 01-04-2012, 10:34 PM

I'm with ya but, since my body seems to be getting just what it needs, I don't stress it! *munch, munch*

maria40nc · 01-05-2012, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by alligatorpie

I'm not happy with my habits. I work out excessively...almost unhealthy....to offset. I eat in the middle of the night when not even hungry....bad,bad,bad!

I do excessive cardio supplemented by some strength which causes me to feel like I am in a state of starvation at all times! I can eat a nice heavy breakfast with meat, eggs, and fat & spinach and still be ready to gnaw my arm off 2 hours later; it's very distracting at the office. The ONLY way I can keep it under control is by counting calories. My weight fluctuates when I overdo it, but generally I'm burning the calories.

01-04-2012, 10:15 AM	#1
alligatorpie Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 1,778 Gallery: alligatorpie Stats: 6'4" 304/189/<195 WOE: One high carb meal a day Start Date: July 15 2010	Never cheat, eat too much? Raising hand! Anyone else struggle with this?

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01-04-2012, 10:24 AM	#2
clackley Chatty Cathy Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,013 Gallery: clackley Stats: 228.5/168/125 WOE: N.K.=vlc/hf/moderate protein & organic/pastured Start Date: Restart Oct 18 2009	I don't know how to respond to this coming from you A.P. You have consistently lost and most recently got to a new low - so how is it that you are 'eating too much'?

01-04-2012, 10:26 AM	#3
dmburk Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: southcentral PA Posts: 236 Gallery: dmburk Stats: 260/210/190 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Feb 2011	i have a big problem with eating too much. I don't cheat with off plan foods but portion control is a problem. I've lost 55 lbs in 10 months, but it could have been 75 if I would only eat when hungry.

01-04-2012, 11:27 AM	#4
alligatorpie Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 1,778 Gallery: alligatorpie Stats: 6'4" 304/189/<195 WOE: One high carb meal a day Start Date: July 15 2010	I'm not happy with my habits. I work out excessively...almost unhealthy....to offset. I eat in the middle of the night when not even hungry....bad,bad,bad!

01-04-2012, 12:32 PM	#5
Luca Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 1,493 Gallery: Luca Stats: 204/159/145 WOE: Low carb Start Date: 7/4/11	I definitely struggle with this... If I avoid eating the LC stuff then it becomes craving and I eat whatever is there (hence weight gain) trying to figure out how to deal with this everyday...

01-04-2012, 01:33 PM	#6
afuentes Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 4,982 Gallery: afuentes Stats: 188/130/128 - I am 5'6" WOE: Primal/low carb with weight training Start Date: honest restart - 11/20/08	I have a big appetite and I hate it. I can even overeat on healthy foods. So I am always monitoring myself.

01-04-2012, 02:24 PM	#7
clackley Chatty Cathy Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,013 Gallery: clackley Stats: 228.5/168/125 WOE: N.K.=vlc/hf/moderate protein & organic/pastured Start Date: Restart Oct 18 2009	Is it possible that the 'overeating' is actually your bodies' defense from further weight loss? You would know best...

01-04-2012, 02:25 PM	#8
silasgreenback Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NE, UK. Posts: 770 Gallery: silasgreenback Stats: 6' 5" - 249/201/200 WOE: LC, mainly VLC. Start Date: Sept 2011	I don't overeat on this diet. The satiety is amazing. About 1800 calories is my average day. I was much hungier and eating more when not dieting and just eating whatever. John.

01-04-2012, 02:37 PM	#9
Janknitz Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,753 Gallery: Janknitz Stats: 254/195/150 WOE: Low Carb High Fat, No Grains Start Date: June 16, 2011	Dr. Stephen Phinney says fat intake (as in MORE fat) becomes even more crucial in maintenance. Try upping your fat to see if you are more satisfied. Low Carb Living \| Dietdoctor.com

01-04-2012, 03:03 PM	#10
Becky Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: MA Posts: 2,893 Gallery: Becky Stats: 172.8/170/140...47 years old WOE: Low carb/low glycemic Start Date: Start date: May 1, 2013	Oh man, if you had seen my food diary from yesterday and today, overeaters central! Luckily I refuse to cheat and have been trying to cut back on the nuts so it's all legal but I feel like such a pig! I did lose 4lbs so far (I'm on day 4) so I don't feel too bad.

01-04-2012, 03:15 PM	#11
laceymichelle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In Posts: 780 Gallery: laceymichelle Stats: 150/127/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 12	I over eat a lot! I do think it's odd we all have this prob considering Atkins is supposed to decrease the appetit. Unfortunately ketosis never did this for me

01-04-2012, 05:10 PM	#12
saltnpepper Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: deep in the heat Posts: 614 Gallery: saltnpepper Stats: 117/104/103 5' Start Date: long ago restart 06/11	I love food, and overeat also. I know if I'd cut the portions it would help. But I don't do it.

01-04-2012, 05:13 PM	#13
sistertzu Resident crazy dog lady Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ca Posts: 5,121 Gallery: sistertzu Stats: 244/goal -90 Atkins/IF WOE: VLC/no grain/ minimal dairy Start Date: originally march 08 but every day is a fresh start	I do struggle with wanting to consume more than I need. I'm in control now with the help of Atkins. I don't consume off plan. From time to time I do consume more carbs at a meal only once per day like for a holiday or birthday with no ill effects like high blood glucose, cravings, or weight gain. I have learned I like the more I exercise the more I can eat.

01-04-2012, 07:12 PM	#15
EyeDoc Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 813 Gallery: EyeDoc Stats: 122/107-109/108 5'1.5" WOE: Mindful eating Start Date: August 31, 2011 third time around	Sometimes I eat...just because. I truly believe a lot of it has to do with me just being "bored". I can nearly go all day without thinking about food when I am busy at work, yet when I am at home with the kids...I eat.

01-04-2012, 07:17 PM	#16
loveispeakincode Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 291 Gallery: loveispeakincode Stats: 180/132/127 WOE: Somersize/Atkins Start Date: (around) 4/1/2010	Ugh im reading this as I eat pork rinds and salsa...im not that hungry..just bored and stressed.hate it.

01-04-2012, 09:22 PM	#17
Heheher Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 5,266 Gallery: Heheher Stats: HW160/restarted at 142.8/Current 115 5'2" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Re-started 3/18/11	It is so weird because I go from one extreme to the other. For weeks I will struggle to get in 700-900 calories and then for weeks struggle to stay below 1,600. Always on plan but I would like to keep things more consistent as far as quantity.

01-04-2012, 10:34 PM	#18
ebonyeyz28 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inland Empire, CA Posts: 5,028 Gallery: ebonyeyz28 Stats: Then: 274.5, size 28 Now:173, Size 12! WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: December 27, 2002	I'm with ya but, since my body seems to be getting just what it needs, I don't stress it! munch, munch