How easy is it to reduce calories

[antoniojones1968]

Okay, if I need to lower my calorie intake to 2000 from my usually 2500 to lose weight, what is the best way to do this without me feeling starved?

[bigbobby]

Drink more water
Increase how much you exercise
Eat more protein
Eat more fiber
Stick to an eating and sleep schedule
Track your calories

Do all that, and you should find it easier to control your appetite and stick to your calorie limits :D

[antoniojones1968]

Drink more water
Increase how much you exercise
Eat more protein
Eat more fiber
Stick to an eating and sleep schedule
Track your calories

Do all that, and you should find it easier to control your appetite and stick to your calorie limits :D

Thanks, those are some good tips, but I'm looking for something a little more specific. Got any other suggestions for me?

[Gina]

Tracking your calories is the best way to control how many you eat because it tells you how much your consuming in a day. If you want to limit your intake to 2000, you can figure out what foods work best to help keep you satisfied without breaking your calorie limit.

[anne]

I was also going to say tracking your calories is the way to do it. It's really the only way to know how much you're consuming and so you can figure out how to cut back without altering your diet too much. Often, it boils down to eating smaller portions, saying "no" to seconds, that sort of thing. You'll also find that adding more exercise to your diet can help and so can following an eating routine to track your hunger patterns and to make sure you aren't starving yourself. I've also found that getting proper sleep is really helpful, too, and drinking water, especially before meals to help me feel fuller faster.