at first you have to measure everything (at least I did) but then after a couple weeks you kinda get a handle on the calories/nutritional info for the stuff you're eating. I have anywhere from 5 to 7 meals a day depending on my schedule, and I'm not starving at all. I wonder once you count everything up if you'll find you're at a calorie deficit. Portion control was the biggest learning curve for me.
p.s. there are starchy veggies (white potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes, corn, plaintains, etc.) that are way heavy on the carbs, and there are non-starchy veggies (broccholi, cauliflower, etc.) that are very low in carbs. I will often substitute a starchy veggie for my carb at dinner (not white potatoes tho since they're a fast carb and I work out in the morning).
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