What do I do when I'm so hungry and I'm losing motivation?

potcfansyd

I've been having a better time about reducing the amount I eat. At first I was really motivated, but now I feel the motivation is waning and I just want to eat as much as I want again. What do I do when I am surrounded by food and I still feel really hungry?

clmozey

I workout... Gets my mind off of food and any other temptation

andysport1

Make the right choices, try and help the cravings go away, drink a glass of water, a cup of coffee, go for a walk, go to the gym, go to bed.
If ever I feel like I want or need to pick due to being peckish and I'm unable to make a good choice I just go to bed.

Imcharmed

Have a drink of water. Most of the time, your not actually hungry, just thirsty! Other than that, make sure you've got plenty of fruits available.

Good luck

queenliz99

Are you eating enough protein and fats. These things keep you satiated.

BekahBear94

Eat plain veggies, I've learned to love them!

TimothyFish

Go for a bicycle ride.

The_Fitness_Foodie

I'm with CLMozely, a good workout is great for diverting your attention away from food....

Also, you mention reducing your food intake - is there the chance that you've gone at it a bit gung-ho and cut too much food, too soon!?!

Try remembering what you would normally have eaten, before joining MFP and log in on an empty day (tomorrow or whenever) and see roughly how many calories you were consuming, then compare it to what you're consuming now and if there's a massive difference, may you're cutting back too much, too soon - you need to be making small changes and giving your body a chance to catch up with your ideas.

Also, make sure you're getting enough fluid (water ideally) as that helps fill you up before a meal and you'll be less inclined to over eat.

Hope this helps you a little, you're welcome to message or friend me if you want some more advice, I will try to help you as much as i can

xXx

sunshine1082

If you are actually hungry, it could mean you've set too aggressive of a calorie deficit for yourself. If you're trying to lose 2 lbs a week, try changing it to 1 lb per week. Sure, the weight loss will be slower, but you'll be less miserable and will have a better chance of sticking it out till the end.

Teal4me

Drink Lemon Water all day preferably warm. Popcorn will fill you I eat smart pop

Eggsweet

If I feel hunger pangs I try and drink water and wait a while. Bc, sometimes it thirst. If it keeps on, I'll have a snack.

I eat very large towards the start of the day and have snacks and smaller meals throughout. Sometimes I don't feel hungry so I'll skip some snacks.

MaggieLoo79

I make bad choices when I'm hungry. I try to snack throughout the day, choosing healthy options with protein (my favorite is cucumber slices and hummus).

emilymean

Make some hot tea and go take a hot bath. Alternatively you could eat but if you're like me you'll look up 3 months later and 20lbs fatter, and have to start all over again. Don't be like me. Keep reading the forum, keep yourself busy.

MachiavelliNZ

Eat more food high in fiber. I hear that controls hunger better. Personally, and I'm on an aggressive calorie deficit myself, I find that you can make some fairly low calorie meaty stews with lots of chunky veg that can be very filling.

Lastly, probably the best thing I discovered lately is the true benefit of running. If you can't run you could start out with brisk walking, but 30-90 mins of that will give you quite a lot of calories that you will then be able to eat back. It's like maaaaagic.

kellycasey5

MachiavelliNZ wrote: »

It's like maaaaagic.

^^THIS^^

cruzcrzyMarie

Brush your teeth, and ignore it. I find that the hungry feeling does go away in about 20 minutes or less. I tell myself that "Hunger is not an emergency", lol.

ana3067

How much are you eating? Either your goals are too low, your macros are out of whack, or both.

straysilverfox

Try eating food that's high in weight, but low in calories, like fruits and vegetables which have fiber and lots of water, or chicken breasts, which have loads of protein. I quite literally can't eat enough chicken in a meal to satisfy my calorie budget without feeling bloated.

999tigger

How long have you been dieting?
Care to open up your diary?
What sort of deficit are you trying to run?
Whats your daily calories?
Are you exercising?
What are your stats, weight, target weight, height?

It sounds as though you either havent commited or you are running too severe a deficit, then result will be you either quit or binge quit.

All the above tips are good, but im more concerned if your basic plan isnt sound and you dont sufficciently understand what you are attempting, then its going to be a very very hard slog for you to get to target.

You need to get the right mindset, have realistic expectations and have a plan you can sustain, even if that means losing less each week.

Ofetn if you are hungry as well as the above tips of distraction and drinking water, then you should also consider what you are eating and adjust your diet.

Sued0nim

999tigger wrote: »

How long have you been dieting?
Care to open up your diary?
What sort of deficit are you trying to run?
Whats your daily calories?
Are you exercising?
What are your stats, weight, target weight, height?

It sounds as though you either havent commited or you are running too severe a deficit, then result will be you either quit or binge quit.

All the above tips are good, but im more concerned if your basic plan isnt sound and you dont sufficciently understand what you are attempting, then its going to be a very very hard slog for you to get to target.

You need to get the right mindset, have realistic expectations and have a plan you can sustain, even if that means losing less each week.

Ofetn if you are hungry as well as the above tips of distraction and drinking water, then you should also consider what you are eating and adjust your diet.

+1

grandmamere

Repeat after me.... I don't live to eat, I eat to live! Then make a hot drink and enjoy it. After lunch and dinner I make decaf coffee with 1 T of Caramel Macchiato . If I get another "need to feed" I make more decaf and say " I don't live to eat, I eat to live" and drink my cup of yummy java. Good luck.
~Anne~

blankiefinder

Make better food choices, get a better bang for your calorie buck. You can eat a LOT of lean protein for the same calories as a small serving of rice or pasta. Use a food scale, read labels, and eat mindfully.

When I eat a stir fry for example, I only take a third of a serving of rice, but lots of the veggies and chicken (made with minimal oil!!)

CleanUpWhatIMessedUp

Don't surround yourself with food.

ndj1979

as OP has not provided any information about current intake, if she is restricting certain foods, trying to eat clean, how long dieting, etc..it is impossible to answer...