If I had a dollar for every hour I've spent over the last 28 years reading books and articles from every source printed... I'd be rich. Many of these books and articles contradict each other... which could leave us questioning what is right and not. I have come to the conclusion that some foods I and everyone else metabolize better than others. We need to find what works best for us through trial, error and success. Even in the SBD Book, it states some will be able to eat pasta with no weight gain, yet, others will gain weight on it, but could have a yam instead.
From countless sources I have read, women need minimally,1200calories a day... the key here is to divide it up into 5 or 6 "mini meals" or 3 meals and 2 snacks. Exactly what the SBD states to do.
1000 calories is no doubt not enough for you. You are no doubt serious about shedding pounds, and if you feel queazy about adding more calories in the form the SBD recommends.... walk for at least 20 minutes a day.
As far as being "obsessed or compulsive" in counting calories, it's something I must do as well. Additionally, I weigh and measure everything but veggies. Do not consider myself compulsive or obsessed. It's the only way I can control what goes into my mouth. Unfortunately, I'm a person that if given 4 oz of beef or a pound... I would consume it all. The 4oz would satisfy my hunger, but I am compulsive with food... and will eat until it is gone. There are millions of us like this, and for us, counting calories is a good thing.
Wishing you the best of success and hope you are enjoying your journey to weight goal and maintenance.
Darby
Best of luck to achieving your goals.
Darby
Last edited by Darby; 01-19-2004 at 06:01 PM.
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