How do I know I'm eating enough?

[barbygirl43]

I've finally gotten off my butt after 4 months and decided to try and lose some weight. I don't want to affect my supply though. I told myself I would strive for 2500 calories this first week and then go from there. So far I had around 2000 calories on Monday and 2800 on Tuesday. I'm estimating about 1500 calories for the day. I've been throwing in extra snacks if I find myself getting hungry.
I'm also starting the WATP tapes. I'm doing the 1 mile for abs right now. Today was the first morning I was able to add a bit of the arm movements. Once I get those down, I'll move to the 2-mile.

[GreatBigMonsterMomma]

You sound like you're doing great, actually. I'm trying to stick to right around 2000. In this, I went to a website (www.foodfit.com) that did the old trick of figuring out how many calories I need to maintain my weight & subtracting 500. (I pretty much always choose "moderately active" while nursing.) The site also gives a fairly good meal plan, but I have issues with trying to substitute stuff out, so I only use it as a springboard right now.

[ellencrn]

eating until you feel full and not beyond, that is your body telling you is the right amount. not like me who eats whenever and whatever. that is what i am working on. eating slow and chewing is the most important.