Guest guest Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Your portions have to be based on your own hunger, energy level and results. So, there's no way for someone else to tell you whether they're right. I've known people who were 5 feet tall and 110 pounds who needed close to 2,000 calories per day, and other's who could barely eat 1200. If you feel good and your measurements are going down, you're fine. If you're stuffed all the time and nothing is happening, readjust your portion sizes or meal timing. It's an ongoing project since your weight, metabolism and activity level can change over time. > Hi everyone, > > I recently started BFL for a second time, only seriously starting to > eat 5-6 times a day about 3 weeks ago. I'm only 5 feet tall and have > just changed my diet around to cut out the pitas and shakes and > exchanged them for more cottage cheese, berries/fruits and veggies > and only using protein shakes occasionally. > > Anyway, I'm eating 5-6 of these meals a day, about 2 hours apart and > wonder if I'm eating too much. I'm only 5 ft tall, is it possible to > be eating too much of these things for someone so short? > > Just an example of my portion sizes - > Cottage cheese usually 1/4 c or less - otherwise I feel too stuffed. > Oats - 2 TBS of oats (makes and looks bigger when it's cooked). > 1/4 c spinach in 2 eggs or any veg I keep to 1/4 C to 1 C each > serving. > Berries, usually a handful blueberries, black berries, 5 strawberries > or a whole apple, about 20 raisins etc. > > Does this sound about right for someone so short? I don't want to > overeat or undereat. > > Thanks! > > Liza > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 If only I had a crystal ball to see what goes on inside my lil stubby body. lol. I feel just satisfied at each meal, not overstuffed or underfed. The giant glass of water usually makes me feel overstuffed after eating. I usually am just starting to get a little hungry by the time the 2 hour mark rolls around, sometimes not hungry at all but I eat anyway b/c " I'm supposed to " . I'll keep an eye on my tape measure and see what happens....sigh. Short people got....no reason... ) Thanks! > > > Hi everyone, > > > > I recently started BFL for a second time, only seriously starting to > > eat 5-6 times a day about 3 weeks ago. I'm only 5 feet tall and have > > just changed my diet around to cut out the pitas and shakes and > > exchanged them for more cottage cheese, berries/fruits and veggies > > and only using protein shakes occasionally. > > > > Anyway, I'm eating 5-6 of these meals a day, about 2 hours apart and > > wonder if I'm eating too much. I'm only 5 ft tall, is it possible to > > be eating too much of these things for someone so short? > > > > Just an example of my portion sizes - > > Cottage cheese usually 1/4 c or less - otherwise I feel too stuffed. > > Oats - 2 TBS of oats (makes and looks bigger when it's cooked). > > 1/4 c spinach in 2 eggs or any veg I keep to 1/4 C to 1 C each > > serving. > > Berries, usually a handful blueberries, black berries, 5 strawberries > > or a whole apple, about 20 raisins etc. > > > > Does this sound about right for someone so short? I don't want to > > overeat or undereat. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Liza > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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