App helps but difficult also for first timer

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hjtait5160
hjtait5160 Posts: 4 Member
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My first time really counting calories! Helpful because I will not snack (my weakness) because I'll miss my goal.

Of course I feel hungry all the time and try to fill up with water.

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  • seska422
    seska422 Posts: 3,217 Member
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    If you are feeling hungry, try to adjust your macros for a bit more protein, fat, and/or fiber.

    You can work in snacks as long as they fit into your calories. It doesn't matter how you spread out your eating, all that matters is the overall calories over the course of the week.
  • hjtait5160
    hjtait5160 Posts: 4 Member
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    Thanks that helps. App says I only had 15% protein I'll try upping that tomorrow!
  • NaturalNancy
    NaturalNancy Posts: 1,093 Member
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    Good snacks with protein;

    Cottage cheese,
    non fat yogurt,
    string cheese,
    boiled egg,
    Apple or celery with peanut butter,
    Nuts

    For dinner Fish, chicken or beans are high in protein!

    ;-)
  • Asher_Ethan
    Asher_Ethan Posts: 2,430 Member
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    How many calories a day are you eating on MFP?
  • hjtait5160
    hjtait5160 Posts: 4 Member
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    2160. Calories and trying to eat less red meat if I can. Love the celery peanut butter idea
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,150 Member
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    Try pre-logging your days, to include some snacks. Additionally, make sure you're getting lots of protein and fats, for satiety.
  • Yi5hedr3
    Yi5hedr3 Posts: 2,696 Member
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    Keep carbs under 100 grams/day. That will help control hunger.

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