Always hungry

carlapruiz402

I eat so much man, why is it so hard to lose weight?!

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Azexas

Open your diary

Kalikel

Eat more fruits and veggies. They fill you up, are nutritious and you can eat gazillions of them for very few calories.

You won't go hungry on fruits and veggies!

carlapruiz402

I have to eat 1,230 cal ..

FatFreeFrolicking

carlapruiz402 wrote: »

I have to eat 1,230 cal ..

But how many are you actually eating?

carlapruiz402

I understand your feeling @culver531

Azexas

What is your activity level?

How many pounds did you set MFP to lose a week? You deficit may be too aggressive.

Could be you aren't eating enough for your activity level. Focus on fats and proteins. These will keep you feeling fuller longer. Think of these macros more as minimums and your carbohydrate as a maximum.

BWBTrish

i eat between 1200 and 1400 calories and i am almost never hungry
It is also about what you eat.

FatFreeFrolicking

culver531 wrote: »

you could do jumping jacks for 5 min and gain some more calories to use lol I was thinking about doing that for an icecream bar or even just some fruit.

5 min of jumping jacks doesn't burn nearly enough calories to cover an ice cream bar…

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Azexas

culver531 wrote: »

you could do jumping jacks for 5 min and gain some more calories to use lol I was thinking about doing that for an icecream bar or even just some fruit.

5 minutes of jumping jacks ins't going to cover an ice cream bar.

If you are using MFP exercise calorie burns they tend to be overinflated.

Liftng4Lis

culver531 wrote: »

you could do jumping jacks for 5 min and gain some more calories to use lol I was thinking about doing that for an icecream bar or even just some fruit.

5 minutes will let you look at the ice cream.

OP, make sure you're getting plenty of protein and fats, as they keep you sated longer.

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diannethegeek

These are my really general tips for hunger:

1. Make sure that your calorie goals are actually set appropriately. Don't skip this step. A lot of people set goals that are too aggressive and then wonder why they're having a hard time. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

2. Look for foods higher in protein, fat, and fiber. These help us stay full and more satisfied longer. If you're using MFP's default settings, try to consider protein, fat, and fiber as minimums to reach every day rather than maximums to stay below.

3. Drink plenty of fluids. Some people really do confuse thirst and hunger.

4. Get plenty of rest. This includes sleeping enough and taking rest days from the exercise. Sometimes our bodies look for food when they're exhausted.

5. Play around with your meal timings. Some people do really well on 5-6 small meals a day and others feel like they want to gnaw their own arm off eating like that. Skipping breakfast, eating breakfast, 16:8 fasting, 6 small meals, 3 larger meals, snacks, no snacks, meal timing won't make a big difference to your weight loss, but it may help your hunger levels, mood, concentration, gym performance, etc. throughout the day. Don't be afraid to try a different way and see if it helps.

6. Wait it out. If you know you're eating enough and the other steps above aren't helping, you may just have to wait it out. Our bodies send out hunger signals partially out of habit. If you eat at a certain time every day your body will start to get hungry at that time. The good news is that these signals can be retrained to stop telling you to be hungry all the time. The bad news is that you may just have to be hungry for a little bit while that happens.

7. I also think it's important to remember that there's a habitual component to hunger. This goes along with point #6, but if you eat because you're bored or you're used to eating in front of the TV or in the car or whatever it is, then you can replace those habits with others that are better for you. Things like keeping water on hand to sip instead of snacking or picking up hobbies that keep your hands busy or that get you out of the house more can help out a little while you're retraining your hunger cues. You might need to pay attention to why you're eating/hungry or what you're feeling when you eat and try to replace food with other things, but it can be really beneficial over time.

booksandchocolate12

culver531 wrote: »

nice people here really stand up great people

I have no problem when people have opinions that differ from mine, EVEN if I think that their opinions are "out there" and full of woo.

But I do have a problem when people post one opinion (over....and over....and over) in one thread, and then say the exact opposite in another thread.

It's insulting. Like you think we're so dumb that we won't pick up on it.

carlapruiz402

@KisforKrista it won't allow me to set it for 2lbs a week, it's recommending me 1lb per week

OldAssDude

carlapruiz402 wrote: »

I eat so much man, why is it so hard to lose weight?!

You realize you are answering your own question right?

carlapruiz402

Lmao @bcalvanese

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OldAssDude

Are you active?

If you burn more calories, you can eat more.

Today I did a 3 mile walk at a 4mph pace, then I did a 10 mile bike ride at a 12 to 14mph pace. Both had my heart rate in the cardio zone.

I have so many calories left over, I cant even eat them all...:)

kk_inprogress

It's been said, but this question is impossible to answer with a closed diary and locked profile. I'm never hungry at my deficit- it's about eating foods that will fill you up and eating enough for your activity level.

Sued0nim

carlapruiz402 wrote: »

I eat so much man, why is it so hard to lose weight?!

Maybe you haven't worked out what things fill you up for lower calories yet

Cos if 80% of your diet is full of nutritious filling foods .. with lots of fruit and veg and lean proteins then you can still have 20% for yummy extras

So what are you eating that you aren't getting full?

Orphia

diannethegeek wrote: »

These are my really general tips for hunger:

1. Make sure that your calorie goals are actually set appropriately. Don't skip this step. A lot of people set goals that are too aggressive and then wonder why they're having a hard time. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

2. Look for foods higher in protein, fat, and fiber. These help us stay full and more satisfied longer. If you're using MFP's default settings, try to consider protein, fat, and fiber as minimums to reach every day rather than maximums to stay below.

3. Drink plenty of fluids. Some people really do confuse thirst and hunger.

4. Get plenty of rest. This includes sleeping enough and taking rest days from the exercise. Sometimes our bodies look for food when they're exhausted.

5. Play around with your meal timings. Some people do really well on 5-6 small meals a day and others feel like they want to gnaw their own arm off eating like that. Skipping breakfast, eating breakfast, 16:8 fasting, 6 small meals, 3 larger meals, snacks, no snacks, meal timing won't make a big difference to your weight loss, but it may help your hunger levels, mood, concentration, gym performance, etc. throughout the day. Don't be afraid to try a different way and see if it helps.

6. Wait it out. If you know you're eating enough and the other steps above aren't helping, you may just have to wait it out. Our bodies send out hunger signals partially out of habit. If you eat at a certain time every day your body will start to get hungry at that time. The good news is that these signals can be retrained to stop telling you to be hungry all the time. The bad news is that you may just have to be hungry for a little bit while that happens.

7. I also think it's important to remember that there's a habitual component to hunger. This goes along with point #6, but if you eat because you're bored or you're used to eating in front of the TV or in the car or whatever it is, then you can replace those habits with others that are better for you. Things like keeping water on hand to sip instead of snacking or picking up hobbies that keep your hands busy or that get you out of the house more can help out a little while you're retraining your hunger cues. You might need to pay attention to why you're eating/hungry or what you're feeling when you eat and try to replace food with other things, but it can be really beneficial over time.

This is a really great post. Helpful and educational. Well done, @diannethegeek

kendalslimmer

Don't be dehydrated (drink plenty of water) and take a multivitamin each morning. Try to stick to low GI carbs (for some women carbs make you more hungry - I'm one of them!) and load up on fibre e.g. LOTS of vegetables with your dinner, as in half a plateful. Also, deciding on when to spend your calories ahead of time is really important e.g. 300 calorie breakfast, 300 calorie lunch, 550 calorie dinner, 80 calorie late night snack. If you're hungry 1 hour before dinner go for a walk - exercise suppresses hunger pangs.

You can keep the hunger pangs away, just be organised... xx

Faithful_Chosen

I would say it's all about what you eat *shrugs* I am 100% not saying you are, but there is a big difference in filling up 1200 calories with dairy, meat, nuts, veggies and fruits... or just finishing off a 1200 calorie family sized bag of crisps. One is going to sustain you for the day, the other... well... not so much. Take a look at the amount of 'treats' are in your diet now that eat away at your calorie allotment. Are there sugary (coffee) drinks? Ice-cream? Lots of (non-dark) chocolate? Replace those with something filling and you should feel far more sated. Good luck!