App helps but difficult also for first timer

hjtait5160

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.

seska422

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

Thanks that helps. App says I only had 15% protein I'll try upping that tomorrow!

NaturalNancy

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

How many calories a day are you eating on MFP?

hjtait5160

2160. Calories and trying to eat less red meat if I can. Love the celery peanut butter idea

Liftng4Lis

Try pre-logging your days, to include some snacks. Additionally, make sure you're getting lots of protein and fats, for satiety.

Yi5hedr3

Keep carbs under 100 grams/day. That will help control hunger.