High protein diet. Fewer calories overall?

[Anonymous]

Hi. I have been tracking my calories for the past month. Over the last 1.5 weeks, I have cut carbs dramatically and increased protein + good fats.

Before, when I was eating a lot more carbs, I was still hungry at the end of the day even when I reached the total number of calories I set as a goal (not too low - I'm aiming for slow weight loss). Now, eating much more protein and more fats, I'm clocking in at anywhere from 200-700 calories lower than my goal, every day, but feeling much more satiated at the end of the day.

Is this normal, and have others experienced it? Should I have a lower calorie goal if eating more fats and proteins? (I'm not doing keto, still keeping some carbs in the mix, just far fewer.)

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Generally it should be fine if you're looking for fat loss, but we can't say for sure without stats.

You should input your info. into a calculator just to be sure you're getting at least your minimum protein amount so you don't lose too much muscle.

[Anonymous]

Thanks. What kind of stats do you mean?

[Anonymous]

Protein and fat will keep you satiated longer than carbs. It makes sense that if you’re making reasonable protein and fat selections, you can be full with fewer calories

[Anonymous]

That was my experience on a low carb diet. I counted calories just for info, and it was less overall than what I usually ate.

[Anonymous]

Yep, that's the main reason a lot of people lose weight when on a low carb diet.

[Anonymous]

I eat mostly protein, which is not necessarily a good thing, but it keeps my weight down significantly.