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<blockquote data-quote="Kristin251" data-source="post: 1213141" data-attributes="member: 240838"><p>Calorie counting may work for some but it does not work for me. Actually, I have never really done it so I shouldn't say that. What I can say with certainty is the TYPE of calories make the most difference to me. If I ate 300 calories of grains and dairy I would pack on the pounds vs 300 cal in avocado or olive oil. I will always gain if I eat over 20 carbs a day. I will also gain if I over eat protein. I eat just enough fat to satisfy mostly in avocado ( very satisfying) olive oil and mayo. I need to limit nuts and seeds or up I go. </p><p></p><p>Part of the reason for eating VLC, moderate protein and higher fat is it does not spike my bs or insulin so I stay steady. If my bs is fluctuating and my hunger hormones are turned on I get hungry and over eat. </p><p></p><p>Of course calories matter but it is more where those calories come from that makes the most difference for me. </p><p></p><p>Tork is right as far as many women needing less calories. I would estimate I'm around 1200. Some days less some days a little more. But then I see it on the scale.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kristin251, post: 1213141, member: 240838"] Calorie counting may work for some but it does not work for me. Actually, I have never really done it so I shouldn't say that. What I can say with certainty is the TYPE of calories make the most difference to me. If I ate 300 calories of grains and dairy I would pack on the pounds vs 300 cal in avocado or olive oil. I will always gain if I eat over 20 carbs a day. I will also gain if I over eat protein. I eat just enough fat to satisfy mostly in avocado ( very satisfying) olive oil and mayo. I need to limit nuts and seeds or up I go. Part of the reason for eating VLC, moderate protein and higher fat is it does not spike my bs or insulin so I stay steady. If my bs is fluctuating and my hunger hormones are turned on I get hungry and over eat. Of course calories matter but it is more where those calories come from that makes the most difference for me. Tork is right as far as many women needing less calories. I would estimate I'm around 1200. Some days less some days a little more. But then I see it on the scale. [/QUOTE]
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