I'm Starving!
ToreToodles
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My calorie goal each day is 1380. 265 now, would like to lose 100 odd. I had a smoothie for breakfast,a bagel for lunch, a nutrigrain bar and Orange for snack. I only have 500 cals left for dinner at 7 pm but during the day I am starving. Say anything, advice,a joke, something to take my mind off the big Mac I want to get right now lol
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It sounds like you've had a large carb load so far. Some people react to a big carb load with more hunger. Before throwing it all to the wind and binging, consider having a healthy portion of meat. It's worth a try to see if protein will calm down your hunger monster. Good luck.3
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More fat and protein4
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You're mostly filling up on carbs, calorie dense satiety light. You'll need to experiment a bit but most people look to make protein a priority, it's good for muscle retention and good for satiety. A lot of people, myself included, reduce starchy carbs (not low carb, just fewer) so that those calories can be used for some fats and more filling veggies and fruit.
A smoothie would do absolutely zero to keep me full for longer than 5 minutes. Even a smoothie with protein powder would do much better. I love a bowl of porridge, others find that doesn't keep them full long and would rather eggs (boiled, scrambled, whatever!), Greek yoghurt, omelette etc.
And I also don't reach for fruit often at all really, other than maybe berries with some yoghurt for a pudding. It doesn't do much for me for the calories so I'd just rather not. Same for the Nutrigrain bar.
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You should absolutely add more protein and fat! Boneless skinless chicken breast is great if you're worried about going over on calories. I love avocados for fat, also olive oil, and there's nothing wrong with good old butter in my opinion! Going forward, try adding more protein to your breakfast and lunch - eggs, Greek yogurt, protein powder are all good for breakfast and easy.0
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TavistockToad wrote: »More fat and protein
This^
I love bagels, but they don't do much to keep me full until lunch time (dinner in your case).
Perhaps opt for a bagel thin or 1/2 bagel (calories saved) for an added protein source. It's not about getting rid of things you like, rather tweaking your choices a bit to get more "bang for your calorie buck."
Maybe sub a Special K Protein bar, or a Fiber One bar for your Nutrigrain bar.....get a little bit more protein and fiber.
Protein, fat & fiber are the usual suspects for staying power.2 -
Have you set an aggressive weight loss goal? Calorie allowance seems a little low for your current weight?
Is your weight loss goal set to lose more than 1lb per week?3 -
I'm starving too!!! I know I need more protein. I haven't had much today and my tummy is a grumbly. I think I have about 630 left.0
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Eat more real food.3
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TavistockToad wrote: »More fat and protein
Totally agree. I'd be starving too if I ate what OP did today. I've pretty much given up on any type of bars - they so are not worth the calories for me. I love a good bagel but need a little protein or something with it to not be hungry a little letter. Not sure what was in the smoothie but a little protein powder or something in it can really help.1 -
Eat smarter. Lean proteins, low calorie/multigrain breads, eggs, much more. Stay away from the pre-packaged high calorie bars and bagels and snacks. Think fresh vegetables, chicken, turkey, lean pork, lean beef, etc. I love bagels as much as the next person but rarely fit them into my calories for the day. Instead I eat lower calorie multigrain English muffins, Thomas makes some that are 100 calories each and taste great and help with fiber. The bread my wife and I buy is also a lower calorie 45/slice multigrain bread made by Sarah Lee. When you start adjusting what you eat you won't be starving so much. Also, add in some exercise to gain a few more calories.4
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Like everyone else has said, more Protein and Fat!0
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As everyone else has said, get ye some protein & fat (& fiber). You've eaten pretty much only starch and sugar all day (assuming the smoothie wasn't a protein shake). If you really like the smoothie/food bar, you can perhaps sub in a protein shake and a Clif bar (or some other food bar with more protein).0
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Just going to reiterate what has already been said!
- Your calorie goal is REALLY low for your weight - unless you are completely sedentary, basically sitting still all day, probably too low. I would be starving eating 1380 too. Try to take some short walks to burn off some calories so you can eat a little more.
- I am all about not demonizing food, but you are basically eating all processed carbs - very little fiber, protein, and fat. Those 3 things will help you feel more satisfied. If you insist on eating so low cal, you have to strategize what you are eating to fill you up on less calories - more veggies, more meat eggs or dairy, etc.
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It takes me 3 weeks of doing something extremely consistently for my body to adjust. If you are consistent and can get through the beginning, it will take less for you to feel full.
I agree with the less-empty carbs suggestions too.
Good luck!!!1 -
Look_Its_Kriss wrote: »more calories in general might also help, are you actually completely sedentary? because you are eating for a person who is.
Definitely agree with this.
OP at 265 you could be eating many more calories per day and still be in a deficit. I'd suggest you try upping to 2000kcal/day and see if that helps (which would probably STILL have you in a moderate deficit). Lack of satiety is one of the leading causes for diet failure (IE always being hungry).3 -
I agree with the suggestions above-up your protein and healthy fats and work on reducing the carbs especially the refined ones like bagels0
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I only eat around 1400 calories a day but it's mostly fat and protein so I'm almost never hungry. More meat, more nuts, more veg.0
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I can always tell the difference when I eat more carbs and less protein. I just restarted my journey and my daily goal is just under 1400 calories. I find that if I limit my carbs to about 100g a day and up my protein I'm OK. You would actually be surprised by how much food you can eat just by making a few tweaks. Ham and turkey breast slices have been life savers for me.2
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As others have said, add more protein rich foods and some healthy fats. Also I wanted to mention about the glycemic index of foods. Carbs with a lower glycemic index have a more stabilizing impact on blood sugar levels and keep you fuller for longer than carbs with a high glycemic index. Bagels and nutri grain bars are high glycemic index foods so I would avoid those. Try grainy breads, or a quest bar instead of a nutri grain bar. Quest bars are incredibly sustaining and hunger-busting for me. Info about the glycemic index: http://www.glycemicindex.com/0
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I'm with those wondering about that calorie goal. Look over your day and ask yourself a few questions. 1) Were you hungry all day, or just between lunch and supper? 2) Was there something that increased your stress which made you want to eat more? (wondering because you mentioned Big Mac, that's one of my go to for stress eating) 3) How much water or other liquids are you drinking during the day? Some people have found that their hunger signals are messed up and that drinking a glass of water helps with food cravings because they are actually thirsty. 4) Would you feel more full if you made some changes? Others mentioned proteins and fats. I look at my protein and fat goals as minimums, and fill in the rest with carbs. I also try to bulk my meals with lots of veggies. They are lower calorie, higher fibre, and have some great nutrients (depending on which veggie you chose). For the next couple days, consider increasing your calorie intake, and play around with some different foods to see if you can find something that helps you feel full longer.3
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You haven't eaten much protein with all those simple carbs. Your blood sugar is messing with you...1
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Eat loads of veg. I had a soup with half a kilo of vegetables and it was only about 200cal. I was so full for hours. For breakfast I have oatmeal with fruit, it also keeps me really full. I snack on more fruit and veg and honestly sometimes I have to eat when I'm not even that hungry just to not eat too little calories. Seriously, veggies will be your saviour0
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I have to agree with the vetern posters above. Your daily calorie goal seems way too low. Give us your stats and that can be figured out. More fat, protein, and fiber to keep you fuller. Exercise alittle, if you can--walking is good and will give you more calories to eat. You don't say how much you want to lose, but if alot, it will take awhile so you need to work this out. Patience is the hardest thing to learn. Good luck.0
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You should absolutely not be starving. Eating too little can make your body go into starvation mode and store fat. For the rest the posts above have said enough - less carbs, more proteins and healthy fats. And water, lots and lots of water. Good luck!
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You should absolutely not be starving. Eating too little can make your body go into starvation mode and store fat. For the rest the posts above have said enough - less carbs, more proteins and healthy fats. And water, lots and lots of water. Good luck!
How would the body store fat when it isn't getting enough energy? Fat storage takes energy.2 -
After adding more calories, fat, and protein, know that sometimes you have hungry days. It happens sometimes.2
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I am on 1200 calories a day but I also follow a low Glycemic Index diet. This means I eat almost no bread, potatoes and anything else that is a fast carb food. For breakfast, I have two thin rashers of grilled bacon, a poached egg and some button mushrooms, together with a cup of tea. I never feel hungry and I eat my main meal around 3pm, which is usually meat or fish with two vegetables, followed by a maize cracker and a few really good quality sheep's cheese shavings.
Supper will usually be salad, sometimes a boiled egg and if I feel the need for sugar, I have a square of 85% cacao chocolate. It was odd at first, dropping the bread and potatoes, but I am always under my 1200 goal and I really never feel the need to eat more. I've lost 13lbs since November and I really enjoy what I eat. Good luck with it.
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Thank you everyone! Please keep the responses coming, I'm learning so much!1
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