Feeling deprived while counting macros

LolaKarwowski

Hello!

I'm eating almost 2000 cals a day
40 c/30 f/ 30 p
I lift heavy (hit PRS almost every time I workout)
I workout at least 5 times a week for an hour (lifting) and do 10 min of cardio with the lifting.
I hate cardio.
I will not spend hours doing cardio to eat more.
I drink plenty of water.

Can someone help me out? Not asking for people to tell me how much to eat as that wouldn't be smart. But I guess maybe tell me something I am missing here.

PS. My TOM won't come for another couple weeks. I'm 5ft 7in.

rosebarnalice

What's making you feel deprived? What do you feel like you're missing out on or giving up?

piperdown44

Not sure the question.
You say you're feeling deprived. Deprived of what? Or are you just hungry?
Looking for filling snacks?

LolaKarwowski

"Junk food". Idk what else to call it. I just want carbbbbbssss all the time. But like, not from fruits and veggies.

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piperdown44

LolaKarwowski wrote: »

"Junk food". Idk what else to call it. I just want carbbbbbssss all the time. But like, not from fruits and veggies.

Are you trying to cut or maintain? Makes a difference.
You can play with your macro % as long as you stay at 2000 calories.

seska422

If you want something, eat it and work it into your calories and macros.

I aim for about 80% of my calories from nutrient-dense foods and 20% treats. I eat what I want when I want it but I do watch how much of it I eat. That way, I get what I want but stay within my goals.

LolaKarwowski

seska422 wrote: »

If you want something, eat it and work it into your calories and macros.

I aim for about 80% of my calories from nutrient-dense foods and 20% treats. I eat what I want when I want it but I do watch how much of it I eat. That way, I get what I want but stay within my goals.

The thing is... I have been doing this!! For months with no problem!!! But just recently I've been struggling a lot. I haven't been doing it for long though (4 months) so I'm hoping it's just a phase? I mean I've had bad days before but never bad weeks. I'm desperate y'all. I really feel like I'm on the verge of giving up.

LolaKarwowski

piperdown44 wrote: »

LolaKarwowski wrote: »

"Junk food". Idk what else to call it. I just want carbbbbbssss all the time. But like, not from fruits and veggies.

Are you trying to cut or maintain? Makes a difference.
You can play with your macro % as long as you stay at 2000 calories.

Doing recomp btw. I obviously could never do a cut. I don't have the will power. Lol

LolaKarwowski

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erimethia_fekre

LolaKarwowski wrote: »

"Junk food". Idk what else to call it. I just want carbbbbbssss all the time. But like, not from fruits and veggies.

A lot of people use protein bars and protein shakes to kill their sweet tooth craving while not adding carbs or fat extra to their diet. It's something you may want to consider.

slideaway1

Have cheat days or cheat meals and carb up for your sanity. I find it pretty easy keeping my carbs and fats quite low and protein high. But occasionally I just crave carbs (strange things like huge bowls of pasta) and I just listen to my body and have them. I'm back on track straight after so no harm done.

DebraRohac

I find listing all my food and counting the "micros" makes food feel like a perscription and not a meal. Meals are eating occassions you enjoy, with friends and family, you have wine, you laugh. Dieting divides food, analyses food, turns it into what you must eat, what you must not eat. You become food focused, you find yourself "hang-on" until the next ime you are "allowed" to eat - if not you end up eating turnip for dinner and only watching your family and friends eat. This is where the deprived feeling comes from. Like you are being punished for past "eating sins".

slideaway1

DebraRohac wrote: »

I find listing all my food and counting the "micros" makes food feel like a perscription and not a meal. Meals are eating occassions you enjoy, with friends and family, you have wine, you laugh. Dieting divides food, analyses food, turns it into what you must eat, what you must not eat. You become food focused, you find yourself "hang-on" until the next ime you are "allowed" to eat - if not you end up eating turnip for dinner and only watching your family and friends eat. This is where the deprived feeling comes from. Like you are being punished for past "eating sins".

loosing weight does not have to be like that. There are much easier ways of being in a calorie deficit that allows you to still enjoy the foods you love. Exercise is not really needed for weight loss either, it just aids the process of creating a deficit.

kshama2001

@LolaKarwowski - question about Thursday - were those snacks eaten after dinner or throughout the day?

LolaKarwowski

kshama2001 wrote: »

@LolaKarwowski - question about Thursday - were those snacks eaten after dinner or throughout the day?

Besides the donut and m&m and veggies/fruits, it was all after I dinner. It got really bad

aligatormore

I would recommend increasing your protein to be your highest % and lowering your carbs. Yes this will give you higher cravings in the beginning but you will get better results and eventually the cravings do go away because your body will function off of the proteins. I agree with the cheat meals 100%! I think they are important to keep our metabolism going and to continue to realize this is a lifestyle change but everything is in moderation. For some people eating a piece of dark chocolate everyday is the way to go. For me, I use it as a game. If I hit my goals for the week or x number of days I get a treat. Maybe a maple bacon donut or loaded froyo out or something I wouldn't normally eat.

Hope this helps

kshama2001

LolaKarwowski wrote: »

kshama2001 wrote: »

@LolaKarwowski - question about Thursday - were those snacks eaten after dinner or throughout the day?

Besides the donut and m&m and veggies/fruits, it was all after I dinner. It got really bad

I am very familiar with bad episodes after meals that aren't balanced. I wonder if you would have been triggered if you'd had a starch and some veggies with your steak?

LolaKarwowski

kshama2001 wrote: »

LolaKarwowski wrote: »

kshama2001 wrote: »

@LolaKarwowski - question about Thursday - were those snacks eaten after dinner or throughout the day?

Besides the donut and m&m and veggies/fruits, it was all after I dinner. It got really bad

I am very familiar with bad episodes after meals that aren't balanced. I wonder if you would have been triggered if you'd had a starch and some veggies with your steak?

I usually always do. Except I used up almost all my car macros with my early snacks. Yesterday was a really bad day. I usually have 4oz of veggies and some brown rice with my lunch and dinner meals. I don't know what's wrong with me. I just know I don't want to quit

aledba

I wish I could eat 2000 cals. Check my diary. I still fit treats in and fall under 1800/day...for the most part

I think you're doing really well about logging honestly. You shouldn't feel bad. It happens to the best of us. If you're just starting your weightloss journey, it can be really tough to overcome the cravings at first or the strong desire to eat allllll the M&Ms because YUM CHOCOLATE!

In all honesty, if you keep at it, you will succeed. You'll see the pounds come off, you'll feel very motivated. After sometime, your hunger and need to eat the sweets is quelled. You become more aware of your choices and make healthier ones to meet your macros. It's a journey and it's hard. You're on the right track!

Do you take your measurements? Sometimes, you can lose inches and maintain your weight, which could work ok depending on your goals.

aledba

Also wanted to say - the progress you have made outweighs this tiny setback. Stay awesome!

kshama2001

LolaKarwowski wrote: »

kshama2001 wrote: »

LolaKarwowski wrote: »

kshama2001 wrote: »

@LolaKarwowski - question about Thursday - were those snacks eaten after dinner or throughout the day?

Besides the donut and m&m and veggies/fruits, it was all after I dinner. It got really bad

I am very familiar with bad episodes after meals that aren't balanced. I wonder if you would have been triggered if you'd had a starch and some veggies with your steak?

I usually always do. Except I used up almost all my car macros with my early snacks. Yesterday was a really bad day. I usually have 4oz of veggies and some brown rice with my lunch and dinner meals. I don't know what's wrong with me. I just know I don't want to quit

Live and learn

I've learned that I can have foods like M&Ms after dinner, but if I have it earlier in the day, it will screw up the rest of my day.

Francl27

Is it a new thing or has been going for a while? I don't know, I always have those cravings 2 weeks to 10 days before my period, and they last over a week.

Otherwise, well, I do cardio so I can eat more, but you don't want to do that, so try to make it fit in your calories I guess.