“Eating less” might be making you gain more.
(And here's why that's a problem.)
You know one of the most interesting things people do when they go on a diet?
They reduce food volume drastically. I've seen countless patients tell me the
same story - "I've started eating small portions."
Here's the reality check, can a 100kg body really survive on one roti, a little
sabzi, and dal three times a day? That's barely 1200 calories.
How long will that last?
Three critical problems emerge
1. Nutritional deficiency - Your body isn't getting enough nutrients to
function properly.
2. No satiety - You never feel full. That "satisfied" feeling comes
from your gut's stretch reflex sending signals to your brain saying "time
to stop eating."
Most people need adequate volume to trigger this response.
3. Unsustainable approach - Severe restriction always backfires.
Don't reduce volume. Change what fills that volume.
Instead of cutting everything down, increase fiber-rich foods
→ Add more lentils
→ Load up on salads
→ Fill your plate with vegetables
This gives you the volume your body craves while keeping calories in check.
Your satiety improves, you feel satisfied after meals, and you're actually
nourishing your body.
Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. The baby is nutrition. The
bathwater is excess calories.
Eat more of the right foods, less of the wrong ones. Your body will thank you
for it.
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P.S. What’s one food change that helped you feel full without overeating?
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Courtesy: Dr. Malhar Ganla
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