Not hungry, but haven't met macros
missesquirejd
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I'm not really hungry, but I also haven't met my fat macros for the day. I am watching my calories, and any potential food I eat for the rest of the day would still leave me under my calorie goal. Should I eat to satisfy my macros or take the extra calorie deficit for the day?
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If you have body fat you want to lose, you'll meet the fat macro that way... Which is probably preferred.
Always, only eat to satiety. Never eat when you're not hungry no matter what the macros say. Unless you're sick or something, there's no reason to force it.
This level of hunger control will not last. Don't worry9 -
As @Sunny_Bunny_ implies, think of fat as a filler, not a target, since your body will just as happily snack on fat you've stored for the occasion.
(Tip: When you’re not hungry is a perfect time to clean out your fridge and cupboards.
"Adios!" to false friends like cereal, jam, flour, Twinkies... )
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I'm forever not hitting my fat macros - I'm good with that and continue to drop weight and feel good. Then, on occasion, I go over. I don't worry when I do, it's not often and I'm usually still under carbs and cals.1
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Sunny_Bunny_ wrote: »
Always, only eat to satiety. Never eat when you're not hungry no matter what the macros say. Unless you're sick or something, there's no reason to force it.
This level of hunger control will not last. Don't worry
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've been burning more calories lately and appetite has been uncharacteristically low. MFP wants to scold me and I admit I get a little nervous (ok, a lot) but now will just enjoy this season of low appetite and let my body feast on my stores of fat!
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Thanks for the help everyone!3
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missesquirejd wrote: »I'm not really hungry, but I also haven't met my fat macros for the day. I am watching my calories, and any potential food I eat for the rest of the day would still leave me under my calorie goal. Should I eat to satisfy my macros or take the extra calorie deficit for the day?
FYI, a couple related threads:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10454887/do-i-need-to-eat-if-im-not-hungry
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10440103/lifestyle-change-goal-recognize-hunger-and-full1 -
I agree. I had just over 600 calories yesterday but wasn't hungry. I felt bad about it, but...I wasn't hungry. I think it was those four cups of spinach greens! So I just had some dessert as a treat (85% dark chocolate), and called it a day.
FTR, I'm usually at around 1200 calories. I set my goal at 2000 just because I don't want to focus on calories at all. My net carbs are in the 20s.2 -
If you are not hungry, you're not hungry. Don't force yourself!!! I skip meals when not hungry. Love this WOE!2
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