Calories on paleo very low?

Dottie · 07-13-2011, 06:59 AM

Or is it just me?
I find I'm satisfied with very little food on paleo.
I've added things like avocado and coconut oil just to get my calories to 1000 many days.
Last night, after ringing up my calories for the day, I found they were just under 700, so I was foraging for something to snack on, but I wasn't hungry and nothing looked good lol.
I ended up making a protein shake (whey protein powder, almond milk) and was still under 1000 calories.
Anyone else find that they're just not hungry?

granolamom · 07-13-2011, 12:40 PM

I think I was out of ketosis for a few weeks and I feel like I'm back in now!!!! I'm not eating a ton of food but with my fish oil dosing right now and the coconut oil bark I'm not having an issue with calories.
Monday was 1362 yesterday was 1169 I had planned more CO bark but I was so stuffed last night that I didn't need any.
I personally like to stay around the 1200-1400 range thats where I feel good typically but I'm not going to force myself to eat if I come under that.

LeanLioness · 07-13-2011, 01:03 PM

Yes, so far my calories for the day is 586 and I feel like I have had a ton to eat and feel very satisfied.

I had a caesar salad with chia seeds and slivered almonds and home made caesar dressing, 5 baby carrots, some deer sausage, water and coffee.

nolcjunk · 07-13-2011, 05:56 PM

I have found the same thing. I think it's because on paleo you skip most processed foods which contain a lot of fillers and additives that stimulate hunger and cravings. When I am eating mostly whole foods I am satisfied with a lot less and do not want to eat off plan or feel a need to overeat.

I think it's fine as long as you aren't doing it on purpose (not eating when you are hungry) and are eating nutrient and protein rich foods

sadie_adriana · 07-13-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nolcjunk

I have found the same thing. I think it's because on paleo you skip most processed foods which contain a lot of fillers and additives that stimulate hunger and cravings. When I am eating mostly whole foods I am satisfied with a lot less and do not want to eat off plan or feel a need to overeat.

I think it's fine as long as you aren't doing it on purpose (not eating when you are hungry) and are eating nutrient and protein rich foods

I agree with this, my calories are on the lower side, I do eat a ton of veg, including homemade mayo and olive oil. I continued to lose weight including nightly frozen blueberries (around a cup)with a couple Tbsp coconut milk (can) over the top. This would add some calories, in a wonderful way! I also sprinkle the berries with the big unsweetened coconut flakes.
I consume approx around 70-100 grams protein depending on the day.
mostly chicken, fish, beef a couple nights a week.
I know I'm rambling here, but I have also started enjoying some chocolate bar, the kind with no sugar, for cooking I guess, its amazing, I did buy a great quality bar, maybe thats why its so good. My husband thought it was really bitter lol

granolamom · 07-13-2011, 09:19 PM

ok so now its 9pm and I've only had 837 calories this is very rare for me... I think I'll have another piece of coconut bark to boost it up a bit. I'm not feeling famished at all but I am feeling like I'd be ok with a few bites of something.

Cuthbert · 07-14-2011, 06:01 AM

This is consistent with what I've observed as well. After spending most of my life being hungry or compelled to eat, it is downright weird to look at the quantity of food I eat now vs. what I used to eat. Lots of folks say that eating low carb involves tons of meat, yet I find that if I bother to check my ratios of macros, they remain the same while I eat just a fraction of what I used to. I'm literally creating a dietary calorie deficit without the discomfort of hunger by living off of my own fat reserves. I imagine when those get down to a certain level, I'll feel compelled to eat more.

Gweebles · 07-25-2011, 08:21 AM

The first couple of days I ate constantly, but as my body got into ketosis, I wasn't hungry much either. Yesterday, I had a hamburger patty and 2 chicken thighs and really didn't want much else.

Chrystee · 07-28-2011, 08:19 PM

How long have you been doing paleo, Dottie?

Dottie · 07-29-2011, 05:43 AM

Several months, it's pretty simple to follow

Chrystee · 07-29-2011, 12:00 PM

Can I ask how much weight you've lost? I'm on about 3 weeks and 8 pounds.

Dottie · 07-29-2011, 12:42 PM

I started it because I am stalled after a good loss, so I'm still bouncing around the same weight but my clothes are much looser. I was told my body is adjusting to the new low weight lol, so I'll stick to it since I feel so much better anyway

I'm making a conscience effort to get my calories up since they've been really low. I've doubled them from around an average of 700-800 a day to over 1500-1700 a day the last week and I've dropped 2 pounds, so that's promising.

Chrystee · 07-29-2011, 07:43 PM

Awesome!

07-13-2011, 06:59 AM	#1
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 68,548 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	Calories on paleo very low? Or is it just me? I find I'm satisfied with very little food on paleo. I've added things like avocado and coconut oil just to get my calories to 1000 many days. Last night, after ringing up my calories for the day, I found they were just under 700, so I was foraging for something to snack on, but I wasn't hungry and nothing looked good lol. I ended up making a protein shake (whey protein powder, almond milk) and was still under 1000 calories. Anyone else find that they're just not hungry?

07-13-2011, 12:40 PM	#2
granolamom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 712 Gallery: granolamom Stats: HW:241 SW:236/212.6/145 WOE: Atkins <20g net carb/clean eating Start Date: Jan 3, 2011	I think I was out of ketosis for a few weeks and I feel like I'm back in now!!!! I'm not eating a ton of food but with my fish oil dosing right now and the coconut oil bark I'm not having an issue with calories. Monday was 1362 yesterday was 1169 I had planned more CO bark but I was so stuffed last night that I didn't need any. I personally like to stay around the 1200-1400 range thats where I feel good typically but I'm not going to force myself to eat if I come under that. __________________ Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. -Plato No one can make you feel inferior without your permission. -Eleanor Roosevelt It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends upon his not understanding it. -Upton Sinclair

07-14-2011, 06:01 AM	#7
Cuthbert Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 295 Gallery: Cuthbert Stats: 265/199/200 WOE: Paleo Start Date: December 2010	This is consistent with what I've observed as well. After spending most of my life being hungry or compelled to eat, it is downright weird to look at the quantity of food I eat now vs. what I used to eat. Lots of folks say that eating low carb involves tons of meat, yet I find that if I bother to check my ratios of macros, they remain the same while I eat just a fraction of what I used to. I'm literally creating a dietary calorie deficit without the discomfort of hunger by living off of my own fat reserves. I imagine when those get down to a certain level, I'll feel compelled to eat more. __________________ Paul Necessity is the mother of invention, but laziness is the father. <me> You can lead a horse to water, but an enema may be required. <me> If eating fat makes you fat, then what does eating fruit make you?

07-29-2011, 12:42 PM	#12
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 68,548 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	I started it because I am stalled after a good loss, so I'm still bouncing around the same weight but my clothes are much looser. I was told my body is adjusting to the new low weight lol, so I'll stick to it since I feel so much better anyway I'm making a conscience effort to get my calories up since they've been really low. I've doubled them from around an average of 700-800 a day to over 1500-1700 a day the last week and I've dropped 2 pounds, so that's promising. __________________ https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/default.aspx <--FDA tracking tools http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ <--FDA nutritional counts http://www.thedailyplate.com/ <-- food and exercise tracking http://www.onlineconversion.com/ <-- cooking and other conversions Need to contact LCF? http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/contact.html

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07-13-2011, 01:03 PM	#3
LeanLioness Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Belleville, IL (St Louis Metro area) Posts: 5,755 Gallery: LeanLioness Stats: 250/205/130 (-45 since Feb) WOE: PBP / Paleo combined with IF Start Date: Last restart: 02/06/2011	Yes, so far my calories for the day is 586 and I feel like I have had a ton to eat and feel very satisfied. I had a caesar salad with chia seeds and slivered almonds and home made caesar dressing, 5 baby carrots, some deer sausage, water and coffee.

07-13-2011, 05:56 PM	#4
nolcjunk Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2,446 Gallery: nolcjunk Stats: Whole foods lc, 110, 5'6 WOE: Atkins - it's a diet	I have found the same thing. I think it's because on paleo you skip most processed foods which contain a lot of fillers and additives that stimulate hunger and cravings. When I am eating mostly whole foods I am satisfied with a lot less and do not want to eat off plan or feel a need to overeat. I think it's fine as long as you aren't doing it on purpose (not eating when you are hungry) and are eating nutrient and protein rich foods

07-13-2011, 09:19 PM	#6
granolamom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 712 Gallery: granolamom Stats: HW:241 SW:236/212.6/145 WOE: Atkins <20g net carb/clean eating Start Date: Jan 3, 2011	ok so now its 9pm and I've only had 837 calories this is very rare for me... I think I'll have another piece of coconut bark to boost it up a bit. I'm not feeling famished at all but I am feeling like I'd be ok with a few bites of something.

07-25-2011, 08:21 AM	#8
Gweebles Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 991 Gallery: Gweebles Stats: 26w/24w/8 WOE: JUDDD convert 2720/544 Start Date: JUDDD 3/6/12	The first couple of days I ate constantly, but as my body got into ketosis, I wasn't hungry much either. Yesterday, I had a hamburger patty and 2 chicken thighs and really didn't want much else.

07-28-2011, 08:19 PM	#9
Chrystee Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: MD Posts: 29,607 Gallery: Chrystee Stats: Expecting baby #2 - Due June 2013	How long have you been doing paleo, Dottie?

07-29-2011, 05:43 AM	#10
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 68,548 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	Several months, it's pretty simple to follow

07-29-2011, 12:00 PM	#11
Chrystee Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: MD Posts: 29,607 Gallery: Chrystee Stats: Expecting baby #2 - Due June 2013	Can I ask how much weight you've lost? I'm on about 3 weeks and 8 pounds.

07-29-2011, 07:43 PM	#13
Chrystee Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: MD Posts: 29,607 Gallery: Chrystee Stats: Expecting baby #2 - Due June 2013	Awesome!