eat all my calories by lunch
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NoIdea101NoIdea wrote: »Actually, (and this is just me personally), I found that pre-planning not always works out so well. I used to be the same - I would pre-plan, pre-pack, and take my lunch to work with me, but was still eating it all by about 10am. I knew I should wait, I knew I had a plan, but for some reason (lack of discipline) still find myself eating it all.
I actually found that a mixture of pre-planning and not kinda worked. So, I would pre-plan the morning and just take a few low-calorie snacks, then go out and buy lunch. This forced me to wait for food, and I also found I became more conscientious of calories already eaten and what I could fit in for lunch.
If you can't afford to buy lunch every day (I only needed to do this for a couple of weeks before habit and discipline kicked in and now I can pre-plan and NOT eat it all in the morning), then maybe try and store your lunch somewhere it is not easy to get to - I mean, this may sound a bit whacky, but if you're desperate you will try anything - but for example the gym I visit it just a ten minute walk from my work and I have a locker there, so on the way to work I would pop in, put my lunch in my locker, and then go and get it for lunch. As I said, sounds a bit nuts, but it did the job, I'm losing weight, and can now save myself when bringing food in (most of the time
). Good luck OP!
This is actually a solid plan. I read somewhere about someone who leaves her purse in her car trunk to avoid drive thrus. Hey, if it works!0 -
I think it helps to get to the root cause of your compulsion and try a new strategy (or two) until you find something that works. It is possible you just aren't eating enough at breakfast to carry you over. Or you might be getting in to habitual/compulsive snacking during the day. Is it boredom eating? Could you be doing more stimulating activities instead of eating?
I get in to a state where I just want to chew and feel full. When I get like that I pack popcorn to snack on. It provides me the sensory load that I need without a lot of calories.
By the way, if you eat too much during the day and you're hungry again in the evening, eat a sensible dinner. You can't subtract after the fact for what has happened. Come up with a better strategy for the next day.0 -
allenpriest wrote: »Usually I take my left over dinner for lunch.
Then stop doing that.
pre-log and only est the plan.
Adjust your goal to just maintenance until you csn hit those targets consistently then increase the weight loss goal per week which gives you less calories.
Drink more water throughout the day.
Eat somewhere else to break your pattern.
She's not the OP.0 -
I found on certain days that if I eat a gigantic breakfast - eggs, meat, some fruit, some yogurt, etc...not a giant bowl of Froot Loops, lol -- I am less hungry during the day.
The way my job is, sometimes I have no opportunity to eat a normal lunch and I would find myself starving while on the road and of course pulling in to McDonalds for a not-wise choice.... so on those days, I eat a big, protein rich breakfast - and I find it takes me through the day without being starved and I'm not hungry again until 3 ish - and then something like a low calorie fiber bar or a banana will tide me over till supper. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day helps too but is not a good option when I'm on the road and can't stop at a bathroom. ha!
On days when I am at HOME - I find I am constantly hungry and fighting the urge to snack all day long - I think it's more of a habit than anything - my fingers long to stuff something in my mouth.0 -
I pre-plan and pre-log everything. It works for me. It helps me stay focused. One of the things I have learned is how much mindless eating/snacking I was doing. Also learning to deal with a little hunger. I'll start to feel hungry and hour or so before my lunch, it won't kill me to just wait it out!
Try something for a couple weeks. If it isn't working, try something new. Part of weight loss, for me, is finding a groove, what works for you!0 -
Once I start eating I can't stop. Having random labels like "breakfast" or "snacks" didn't help. When I put times on my food it worked well for me (plus, my lunch is a bit later than I would like to inspire me to actually go do my workout on my lunch hour). I log all meals, but leave 200 calories for unexpected foods or a treat at some point. I can't touch the next meal until the time the meal is set for.
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Expatmommy79 wrote: »Maybe fast in the morning to cut the habit of eating so frequently to lunch?
I had a similar issue and started IF till 11 am. Has helped me a lot. I wake up at 6/7 and have a cup of coffee and then sit tight till 11. Lots of water in between.
I started doing this, too. once I start eating for the day, I am hungrier and want more food. but pushing back my start time has helped me eat less.0 -
I didn't see if you said what you were eating specifically but look at choosing wisely foods that pack a big punch of fullness for fewer calories. For breakfast I usually have a protein shake with spinach, banana etc. It's 300 calories and keeps me full till 10:30 where I have a protein snack like egg etc. Lunch is almost always a giant salad wit tuna and avocado or egg. It's about 260 calories and most days I can't even finish it. Afternoon is usually a protein bar which ensures I'm not starving when I get home for dinner. For dinner meal I cut out as many carbs as I can. Eg. Cauliflower puree, spaghetti squash, Eggplant in place of things like pasta and potatoes.
If I feel hungry in the evenings, I munch om celery or carrots to fulfill the need for crunch. I am never hungry and I never wake up starving.
Just keep at it and try different things till u find what word for you!0 -
If you are having a smoothie decrease the amount. You are likely eating more than 1 serving.0
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I think it helps to get to the root cause of your compulsion and try a new strategy (or two) until you find something that works.
This is what I was going to say.
The first step is figuring out how it happens. How do you happen to go over? Do you feel compelled to keep eating or is it an issue of making poor choices? If the latter, it's easy -- plan out a breakfast and premake and bring a lunch or pick out what you will have in advance. If you want a snack, plan and bring a snack. If it's more a compulsion thing, you will have to figure out the triggers, when are you feeling like eating? Can you plan some alternative things to do until you get used to your new habits or bring low cal foods?0 -
booksandchocolate12 wrote: »allenpriest wrote: »booksandchocolate12 wrote: »allenpriest wrote: »Usually I take my left over dinner for lunch.
Then stop doing that.
pre-log and only est the plan.
Adjust your goal to just maintenance until you csn hit those targets consistently then increase the weight loss goal per week which gives you less calories.
Drink more water throughout the day.
Eat somewhere else to break your pattern.
Why do you feel it's wrong to take dinner leftovers for lunch? I do it all the time. In any event, Elias wasn't even asking for our advice.
OP, I agree with those who said that pre planning is key. Log your food ahead of time and stick to that plan.
Good luck!
She complained about what she was doing not working for her. So change what you are doing.
There's nothing wrong with taking dinner leftovers for lunch. - unless you blow your plan every day.
@LittleTikiBirdy is the person who complained that what she was doing wasn't working.
@elias1609 is the person who suggested that the OP take leftovers for lunch. Further, @elias1609 never said that what she was doing wasn't working for her.
Do you even look at who's posting?
Sorry that I am failing to meet your standards.0 -
If you are having a smoothie decrease the amount. You are likely eating more than 1 serving.
Did OP say she was eating smoothies? I didn't see anywhere she said what she was actually eating? In fact, I don't think OP has been back to the thread since she started it which is.... unusual (not really).0 -
Expatmommy79 wrote: »Maybe fast in the morning to cut the habit of eating so frequently to lunch?
I had a similar issue and started IF till 11 am. Has helped me a lot. I wake up at 6/7 and have a cup of coffee and then sit tight till 11. Lots of water in between.
Yes! This works for me also0 -
If it's a legit compulsion, then you might want to consider talking to a counselor. Otherwise, just develop a different eating plan. I normally fast until lunch, because I'm just not hungry earlier in the day. Pack a smaller lunch and ask a friend or coworker to keep you accountable to not eating anything unplanned. Try to do something to break up any eating routine you've developed. Something as simple as forcing yourself to eat more slowly may help.0
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I also cannot stop eating once I start, but I had the same issue as the OP, wasnt losing because I was setting myself up for failure. Now I chose an IF eating schedule of 12-8p each day, I dont eat until lunch. Just coffee before that. It took two days for my tummy to realize what was up and its been so great since. Having the bulk of my calories later in the day is a diet saver for me.0 -
TheopolisAmbroiseIII wrote: »
Yeah I wasn't saying 1600 is an unbelievable amount to eat by lunch.
I was just asking for more details.
Like if they came back and said they eat a lot of carbs, maybe more protein or fat could keep them fuller for longer for less calories, freeing up space for dinner.0 -
It definitely is a question where more information is needed to give a helpful answer.0
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LittleTikiBirdy wrote: »No matter what my calorie goal is set at - 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600, etc. I always eat all my calories by 2pm. Like, compulsively. Then I don't know whether to fast for the rest of the day, workout (again) or eat dinner too, and try again tomorrow (just to fail AGAIN). I tell myself every night "tomorrow, I'll have a smaller lunch" but I never do. What do I do (other than "just do it" - (I mean, like obviously I "should", "ought to" and "must" but by looking at my history, it just never happens.) If I don't eat, I'm miserable, if I do eat, I'm miserable. This whole thing is miserable. How do I do this? I don't know anymore and I seriously need help
@LittleTikiBirdy - what is it that you are eating? If I have too much carbs in relation to protein, I want to eat and eat and eat because I never feel satisfied. So for me, a breakfast of cereal would be a disaster. I'd have one serving, not feel full, have another, get to work hungry, eat a donut, still not feel satisfied, and overeat at lunch.
However, when I have an egg-based breakfast, I am good to go until my sensible lunch.0 -
1) It would likely help to see your diary.
2) According to your ticker, you have 4Kg to go. Set your weight loss goal for no more than .5Kg per week
3) You likely need to retrain your body to know what hunger really is. Likely you are not actually hungry, but feel like you are because, like most of us who struggle to get and maintain our weight at a good level, your perception of hunger is messed up. Various things can be perceived as hunger--thirst, boredom, others eating around you, habit, etc. You need to re-learn things. When you think you are hungry, first drink a glass of water or two, then go do something and wait 30 minutes. Often the sense of hunger will go away. If you feel hungry, ask yourself when you last ate, if it is quite recently, then go do something to keep you busy you are likely bored. Thinking like that, always questioning why you are hungry, can go a long way to dealing with the non-hunger things that are triggering you to think you are hungry.
With many others, I would say pre-log and pre-prepare your meals. That way what you have to eat is what is prepared. Then resolve only to eat that.0 -
allenpriest wrote: »A special thanks to all of the posting police in this thread. Hope you are getting enough sleep - there might be something wrong somewhere else on the Internet! !
Get over it. Cracking the sads because someone pointed out you were wrong, rather than just admitting you were wrong and moving on, is terribly immature.0 -
Alatariel75 wrote: »allenpriest wrote: »A special thanks to all of the posting police in this thread. Hope you are getting enough sleep - there might be something wrong somewhere else on the Internet! !
Get over it. Cracking the sads because someone pointed out you were wrong, rather than just admitting you were wrong and moving on, is terribly immature.
It was sarcasm. Why so mad? Anger much?
Now for the OP, Prelog. Find self control. How bad do you want to lose? Try a higher protein option for breakfast. My diary is open.0 -
sunandmoons wrote: »Alatariel75 wrote: »allenpriest wrote: »A special thanks to all of the posting police in this thread. Hope you are getting enough sleep - there might be something wrong somewhere else on the Internet! !
Get over it. Cracking the sads because someone pointed out you were wrong, rather than just admitting you were wrong and moving on, is terribly immature.
It was sarcasm. Why so mad? Anger much?
Now for the OP, Prelog. Find self control. How bad do you want to lose? Try a higher protein option for breakfast. My diary is open.
I'm well aware it was sarcasm. My point is that adults go "oh, oops - my bad!" rather than sarcastically posting about forum police when their mistake is pointed out.
My post was in no way abuse, and flagging it as such is a violation of the community guidelines.0 -
Alatariel75 wrote: »sunandmoons wrote: »Alatariel75 wrote: »allenpriest wrote: »A special thanks to all of the posting police in this thread. Hope you are getting enough sleep - there might be something wrong somewhere else on the Internet! !
Get over it. Cracking the sads because someone pointed out you were wrong, rather than just admitting you were wrong and moving on, is terribly immature.
It was sarcasm. Why so mad? Anger much?
Now for the OP, Prelog. Find self control. How bad do you want to lose? Try a higher protein option for breakfast. My diary is open.
My post was in no way abuse, and flagging it as such is a violation of the community guidelines.Alatariel75 wrote: »sunandmoons wrote: »Alatariel75 wrote: »allenpriest wrote: »A special thanks to all of the posting police in this thread. Hope you are getting enough sleep - there might be something wrong somewhere else on the Internet! !
Get over it. Cracking the sads because someone pointed out you were wrong, rather than just admitting you were wrong and moving on, is terribly immature.
It was sarcasm. Why so mad? Anger much?
Now for the OP, Prelog. Find self control. How bad do you want to lose? Try a higher protein option for breakfast. My diary is open.
I'm well aware it was sarcasm. My point is that adults go "oh, oops - my bad!" rather than sarcastically posting about forum police when their mistake is pointed out.
My post was in no way abuse, and flagging it as such is a violation of the community guidelines.
Who flagged you?? Once again derailed thread.0 -
Alatariel75 wrote: »allenpriest wrote: »A special thanks to all of the posting police in this thread. Hope you are getting enough sleep - there might be something wrong somewhere else on the Internet! !
Get over it. Cracking the sads because someone pointed out you were wrong, rather than just admitting you were wrong and moving on, is terribly immature.
Thank you for your efforts at being the posting police. Appreciate your concern for my well-being.0 -
What I do is skip breakfast, then between snacks and lunch I try for between 300 and 400 calories total. Then when I eat dinner I have about 1000 left and I can have a really good meal with a dessert. This is the only thing thats worked for me0
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Did anyone notice that the OP's height is 5ft6 with a goal weight of 46kilos, this is a BMI of just over 16...this is quite underweight, her current weight is 51kilos or perhaps she has now reached 46kilos.
OP, you mention on another thread that you were eating a strict diet on less than 1200cals. I think if you are constantly hungry or binging its because your body is crying out for nutrition.0 -
Is the op here?0
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