[pocket]

so i started counting my calories with one of the iphone apps, and just for myself so i know my limit, i read the labels, and i eat 3 times a day and 2 100 or less calorie snacks a day, along with a workout...the meals i eat are healthy (at least i think so, well for example i will have a black bean burger thats 120 cal, with lettuce slice of tomato on a slice of wheat bread, or a baked fish fillet with some salad(with fat free balsamic) etc...is that good???
and i hit usually a little less than 1000 cals, which i think wouldnt be enough, but i dont think i could eat anymore...i feel with these 3 meals 2 snacks like im constantly eating all day long, is that weird? maybe i was just used to having 2 heavy unhealthy meals a day which was way worse, please give me some tips....im really confused now..

[MaddieBPhoto]

I think 1000 is a bit too low. Anywhere between 1500 & 1800 you will still lose weight, and it will be much healthier. You don't want your body to go into starvation mode & hold onto the weight you're trying to lose. Sounds like you're making good food choices, you just need a few more calories to get you dropping weight.

[pocket]

well the thing is, im really full after that 1000 calories, I dont feel hungry, so thats why i was asking, i also dont eat after 7pm...

[rainbowstripe]

What kind of snacks are you eating? Just purely for bumping up your calories, you could make your snacks a little higher cal but still good for you things - nuts or an extra piece of fruit, maybe a little peanut butter or veges with hummus? I agree that 1000 calories is probably a little low, especially given your current weight.

[Shytowngal]

You could also add some cheese to your sandwich, or avacado to add some extra calories. Nuts as your snack will also bump them up. I know it sounds strange to need MORE calories, but it really will help your weightloss.

[pocket]

ill try to do it, my snacks are usually a fruit or some cellery but i guess i could add some pb or hummus on it, sometimes i eat one of those 100 calorie packs with cookies when i really have a sweet tooth...