feeling so hungry I feel sick

Alexandra_Faller
Alexandra_Faller Posts: 25 Member
edited November 17 in Food and Nutrition
Hello everyone.
I usually have porridge oats and almond milk around 7:30am for breakfast but by 10:30 am I feel so hungry I actually feel sick.
I can have a banana or some fruit, but the feeling doesn't go.
I can sometimes stick it out until lunch, in which I normally have a salad or a brown sandwich thin and ham/chicken and a boiled egg, but then after that its like the floodgates are open and I start picking/wanting anything and everything I can get my hands on until I literally feel stuffed. The feeling will go around 4:30pm and I will be ok until dinnertime.

Its the feeling so hungry I feel sick that I cant cope with, even drinking water just makes me feel worse. Any ideas what I can do to combat this. Im stuck in a rut and don't know what I can do and eat.

I have a two year old and a 3 year old to look after and suffer with anxiety so I cant go out for a walk with them to distract myself and a lot of the time I start to become quite stroppy and struggle to cope with entertaining them when I feel like this.

I probably should eat more for my lunch or snacks, but I have no idea what to eat as I don't want to try and fill gaps with things like crisps, and don't usually have the time to stand and cook something with having the girls to look after and entertain.
Thank you
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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    edited April 2017
    I love porridge but it doesn't keep me full unless I have 500 calories of the stuff!

    Try different breakfasts. Porridge and then fruit is carbtastic... try adding in some more fat and protein.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    edited April 2017
    Oats does nothing for my hunger levels - if I eat in the morning I have to have something protein based, usually eggs with vegies and cheese.

    The "if" is rare - I find I feel less hungry during the day if I don't eat until later. Don't get me wrong, I wake up feeling hungry, but I'm busy and it's ignorable. If I eat, I'm hungrier all day and could eat my arm off!

    I would try to incorporate more protein based meals - you can keep hb eggs handy, or meats/cheese, and have them with vegies, or get some protein powder for a smoothie (add some fruit and fat). Dinner leftovers are fine for breakfast - it would be quick and easy for you!
  • glassofroses
    glassofroses Posts: 653 Member
    If you're running around after two kids, are you sure you're eating enough? Porridge w/ AM isn't exactly high calorie - I'll be lucky if mine tops out at 200cals - and if you're not snacking on anything substantial either then of course you're going to be hungry. Try and fit some nuts in as well as other good proteins people have suggested. :smile:
  • Alexandra_Faller
    Alexandra_Faller Posts: 25 Member
    Thank you. Im trying to loose around 70lbs so I need to make sure my meals aren't hugely calorific. I don't think I could ever eat leftovers from dinner for breakfast, Im too used to having cereal/oats. I have protein powder so I will try and fit that in.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Thank you. Im trying to loose around 70lbs so I need to make sure my meals aren't hugely calorific. I don't think I could ever eat leftovers from dinner for breakfast, Im too used to having cereal/oats. I have protein powder so I will try and fit that in.

    I have protein enriched cereal most days which is a lot more filling than porridge or normal cereal and gets me 18g of protein.

    Boiled eggs or cheese are great snacks.
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    Aim to hit your calorie goal every day - plan ahead, tweak meal timings and composition, to make it so. Eat a variety of foods, focus on fat, protein and vegetables for all meals, and no snacking.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Thank you. Im trying to loose around 70lbs so I need to make sure my meals aren't hugely calorific. I don't think I could ever eat leftovers from dinner for breakfast, Im too used to having cereal/oats. I have protein powder so I will try and fit that in.

    You can eat what you like, when you like! There are no rules (even if the mum in you is saying "no cereal for dinner"!) :)

    I find having less meals, but bigger meals, more satisfying than lots of snacks throughout the day. Try playing around with meal timings and macro breakdowns to help you feel good during your deficit
  • glassofroses
    glassofroses Posts: 653 Member
    Thank you. Im trying to loose around 70lbs so I need to make sure my meals aren't hugely calorific. I don't think I could ever eat leftovers from dinner for breakfast, Im too used to having cereal/oats. I have protein powder so I will try and fit that in.

    What is your calorie intake for the day? Your height? Your weight loss goal set to (0.5-2lb)?
  • dutchandkiwi
    dutchandkiwi Posts: 1,389 Member
    I don't make it to lunch on oatmeal either unless it is a lot - I have yoghurt and fruit for breakfast and a fruitsnack (usually an apple) in the morning - by having it that way I know I can make it to lunch quite easily, it keeps me filled. It is different for everybody though.
    Having oats/cereal for breakfast is not a pre-requisite/must/have-to/carved in stone thing. Find the breakfast that fits you and your lifestyle. Try the recipe section here - or google Lots of possibilities that are also easy to fit in with a busy schedule.

    I also second the planning - if you know ahead of time what you will eat en sort of when it can help to get rid of the hunger pang. But it will also help to determine what works for you. And remember just because it works for another person in satiety there is no guarantee that it will work in the same way for you
  • Zinka61
    Zinka61 Posts: 563 Member
    No matter how much you have to lose, you don't want to eat too few calories. The other thing is to log your exercise and eat back the calories you earn exercising. I feel much less hungry on days I get a lot of exercise in. Take the kids for a walk in the stroller and log it--extra meal! And yes, as others are saying, switch things up. Different foods, bigger meals early in the day may help, more protein and fiber.
  • WhiT3Kr0w
    WhiT3Kr0w Posts: 1 Member
    Read about ketogenic diet. It will keep your hunger in check and it will aid you in losing those extra pounds. I've started just a week ago and I'm seeing results already. I don't feel the hunger/cravings I used to when in a normal high carb diet. Also lost a bit of weight although in this initial phase was mostly water stored in the body.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    WhiT3Kr0w wrote: »
    Read about ketogenic diet. It will keep your hunger in check and it will aid you in losing those extra pounds. I've started just a week ago and I'm seeing results already. I don't feel the hunger/cravings I used to when in a normal high carb diet. Also lost a bit of weight although in this initial phase was mostly water stored in the body.

    The "extra" weight loss is literally just the water loss from limiting carbs. Eating keto in a deficit is no different to including carbs in a deficit. If the OP feels more satisfied eating that way - great! It's not a magical way of eating though, and won't suit everyone (just like any way of eating, which is why experimenting and being open to trying new things is important)
  • Quasita
    Quasita Posts: 1,530 Member
    Basically what you're saying is you start with a dose of carbs and very little protein, and then, if you get hungry, you eat another source of carbs. Even if you don't want to eat dinner leftovers for breakfast, it's a pretty solid recommendation from almost every source on eating out there that keeping satiated at the beginning of the day is best supported by a quality protein source. Even if you swapped the almond milk for regular milk, your protein intake for that breakfast would more than double. You could try getting protein-enriched almond milk, pairing it with yogurt, having an egg, using a piece of cheese as a morning snack, having a protein shake, etc etc...

    I agree that it's important to make sure your goals are reasonable as well. Just because you have 70lbs to lose does not mean that a reasonable goal is automatically 1200 calories a day or working at 2lbs/week of loss. If your body is telling you that it's that famished by the middle of the day, it means that most likely, you are not feeding yourself what you need in order to sustain the lifestyle that you are currently keeping.

    Also didn't see any talk about water intake either... Which may or may not play a part in this. If I was super hungry shortly after breakfast and I was sure I ate enough for said breakfast, my go to wouldn't be a banana, it would be 16oz of water.
  • jennypapage
    jennypapage Posts: 489 Member
    if i have plain oatmeal with milk i get hungry too. however, if i incorporate my protein powder and some fruit with it, it keeps me full for a long time. A couples of times i added greek yoghurt in the oatmeal (together with the fruit and protein powder )and i was stuffed for hours. milk+ oats=200calories (me-> hungry) milk+oats+yoghurt+fruit+protein powder=400calories (me -> not at all hungry).Try some combinations and see what works for you.
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    What did you eat for breakfast before dieting? Did you also feel hungry afterwards, too? How many calories are you eating overall and are you exercising? This could be caused by many things, from oatmeal not being satiating for you, to your general intake being too low in calories and/or fat, to not getting enough protein, to over-exercising, to not sleeping enough, to not fueling your activity level, to doing better without breakfast altogether...etc.

    You need to identify the cause for you. It amazes me how different people are. 400 calories of oatmeal keeps me full for 6 or so hours, but people respond differently to different foods.
  • Alexandra_Faller
    Alexandra_Faller Posts: 25 Member
    Thank you. Im trying to loose around 70lbs so I need to make sure my meals aren't hugely calorific. I don't think I could ever eat leftovers from dinner for breakfast, Im too used to having cereal/oats. I have protein powder so I will try and fit that in.

    What is your calorie intake for the day? Your height? Your weight loss goal set to (0.5-2lb)?

    1200 calorie goal, im 5'4 and my goal is set to 2lbs a week.

    I usually go for a walk every morning before breakfast for 30 minutes just to get me out of the house for at least once that day while there are few people around, and to aim for my 10,000 steps a day. Other than that I dont do any exercise so its set as Lightly active.

    The reason I wouldn't eat leftovers for breakfast is mostly because it makes me feel sick the thought of eating something like spaghetti bolognaise for my breakfast.

    I came from doing Weight Watchers and have never managed to balance calories through the day which is why I eat only porridge and almond milk for breakfast. Before dieting, I would have eaten about 4 weetabix with a bowl full of milk or a ginormous bowl of cereal of some sort. Basically my portion sizes were far too big.

    I will incorporate protein powder and perhaps some yoghurt with it. Maybe overnight oats would be better as that has fruit and yoghurt already bundled in.

    I also drink 2 litres of water a day (sorry I dont know what that is in fl oz)
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I also suggest increasing the protein at breakfast. Maybe try a tablespoon each of peanut butter and yogurt with your oatmeal.

    Your mid morning snack might include protein as well.

    Do you like hard boiled eggs?
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    With 10,000 steps you are generally considered "active", so you could afford to eat more. You could also set your weight loss to 1.5 pounds a week or even 1 pound a week if you don't have much to lose which would give you a higher calorie budget.

    Have you considered replacing almond milk with full fat milk in your porridge to see if it makes a difference for you? Some people feel fuller when they eat enough fat. Do you like eggs? Yogurt? Cheese? All of these are alright on protein and don't require too much preparation. 4 Weetabix biscuits and a cup of full fat milk comes at about 400 calories or something. That's not too bad calorie-wise if nothing else works and that's what it takes to keep you full, and if you increase your calorie budget it would fit right in without affecting your other meals too much.
  • prinses_mathilde
    prinses_mathilde Posts: 7 Member
    Hey Alexandra! Looks like you've got a lot on your hands. Don't be too hard on yourself: managing two toddlers while anxiety is creeping around the corner is hard enough even without watching your caloric intake.
    That said, I'm just gonna repeat what everybody else already posted: proteins and fats are perfect for hungry tummies :) If you are really feeling so sick, you just need to eat something, that's your body saying "I NEED NUTRITION". You should listen to that.
    Take care of yourself! :)
  • glassofroses
    glassofroses Posts: 653 Member
    edited April 2017
    Thank you. Im trying to loose around 70lbs so I need to make sure my meals aren't hugely calorific. I don't think I could ever eat leftovers from dinner for breakfast, Im too used to having cereal/oats. I have protein powder so I will try and fit that in.

    What is your calorie intake for the day? Your height? Your weight loss goal set to (0.5-2lb)?

    1200 calorie goal, im 5'4 and my goal is set to 2lbs a week.

    I usually go for a walk every morning before breakfast for 30 minutes just to get me out of the house for at least once that day while there are few people around, and to aim for my 10,000 steps a day. Other than that I dont do any exercise so its set as Lightly active.

    The reason I wouldn't eat leftovers for breakfast is mostly because it makes me feel sick the thought of eating something like spaghetti bolognaise for my breakfast.

    I came from doing Weight Watchers and have never managed to balance calories through the day which is why I eat only porridge and almond milk for breakfast. Before dieting, I would have eaten about 4 weetabix with a bowl full of milk or a ginormous bowl of cereal of some sort. Basically my portion sizes were far too big.

    I will incorporate protein powder and perhaps some yoghurt with it. Maybe overnight oats would be better as that has fruit and yoghurt already bundled in.

    I also drink 2 litres of water a day (sorry I dont know what that is in fl oz)

    With 70lbs to lose 1,200 cals is too low. If you were to hit a plateau you'd have nowhere to go because you can't reduce your calories anymore than you have. And if you're taking care of two kids and walking for 30 minutes a day too, then that's taking your calorie intake down even more. I'd up it to 1400cals (1500 if you felt comfortable there)* and eat half of your exercise calories back at the very least. Just to give you options later on. Yes, it will slow your rate of weight loss, not by much though, and you won't end up in the situation you're in now where you're too depleted to function. Weight loss is a long game and a smart one. Don't do yourself a disservice by undernourishing yourself in the name of rapidity.

    Try and think of it less about calories as fueling your body throughout the day. 7:30am till lunch is a long time to go without food or to only give it something like a banana. The same with lunch til dinner. If you really can't do the snacking thing then your meals are going to have to be a lot more substantial. :smile:

    *if you decide to do this you will see an initial weight increase as your body fluctuates to having more food in its system. It's water weight and nothing to worry about.
  • Alexandra_Faller
    Alexandra_Faller Posts: 25 Member
    Thank you. Im trying to loose around 70lbs so I need to make sure my meals aren't hugely calorific. I don't think I could ever eat leftovers from dinner for breakfast, Im too used to having cereal/oats. I have protein powder so I will try and fit that in.

    What is your calorie intake for the day? Your height? Your weight loss goal set to (0.5-2lb)?

    1200 calorie goal, im 5'4 and my goal is set to 2lbs a week.

    I usually go for a walk every morning before breakfast for 30 minutes just to get me out of the house for at least once that day while there are few people around, and to aim for my 10,000 steps a day. Other than that I dont do any exercise so its set as Lightly active.

    The reason I wouldn't eat leftovers for breakfast is mostly because it makes me feel sick the thought of eating something like spaghetti bolognaise for my breakfast.

    I came from doing Weight Watchers and have never managed to balance calories through the day which is why I eat only porridge and almond milk for breakfast. Before dieting, I would have eaten about 4 weetabix with a bowl full of milk or a ginormous bowl of cereal of some sort. Basically my portion sizes were far too big.

    I will incorporate protein powder and perhaps some yoghurt with it. Maybe overnight oats would be better as that has fruit and yoghurt already bundled in.

    I also drink 2 litres of water a day (sorry I dont know what that is in fl oz)

    With 70lbs to lose 1,200 cals is too low. If you were to hit a plateau you'd have nowhere to go because you can't reduce your calories anymore than you have. And if you're taking care of two kids and walking for 30 minutes a day too, then that's taking your calorie intake down even more. I'd up it to 1400cals (1500 if you felt comfortable there)* and eat half of your exercise calories back at the very least. Just to give you options later on. Yes, it will slow your rate of weight loss, not by much though, and you won't end up in the situation you're in now where you're too depleted to function. Weight loss is a long game and a smart one. Don't do yourself a disservice by undernourishing yourself in the name of rapidity.

    Try and think of it less about calories as fueling your body throughout the day. 7:30am till lunch is a long time to go without food or to only give it something like a banana. The same with lunch til dinner. If you really can't do the snacking thing then your meals are going to have to be a lot more substantial. :smile:

    *if you decide to do this you will see an initial weight increase as your body fluctuates to having more food in its system. It's water weight and nothing to worry about.


    Thank you. How do I change it? It was set to 1200 automatically when I put in my details so I had no idea it wasn't enough.
  • glassofroses
    glassofroses Posts: 653 Member
    Thank you. Im trying to loose around 70lbs so I need to make sure my meals aren't hugely calorific. I don't think I could ever eat leftovers from dinner for breakfast, Im too used to having cereal/oats. I have protein powder so I will try and fit that in.

    What is your calorie intake for the day? Your height? Your weight loss goal set to (0.5-2lb)?

    1200 calorie goal, im 5'4 and my goal is set to 2lbs a week.

    I usually go for a walk every morning before breakfast for 30 minutes just to get me out of the house for at least once that day while there are few people around, and to aim for my 10,000 steps a day. Other than that I dont do any exercise so its set as Lightly active.

    The reason I wouldn't eat leftovers for breakfast is mostly because it makes me feel sick the thought of eating something like spaghetti bolognaise for my breakfast.

    I came from doing Weight Watchers and have never managed to balance calories through the day which is why I eat only porridge and almond milk for breakfast. Before dieting, I would have eaten about 4 weetabix with a bowl full of milk or a ginormous bowl of cereal of some sort. Basically my portion sizes were far too big.

    I will incorporate protein powder and perhaps some yoghurt with it. Maybe overnight oats would be better as that has fruit and yoghurt already bundled in.

    I also drink 2 litres of water a day (sorry I dont know what that is in fl oz)

    With 70lbs to lose 1,200 cals is too low. If you were to hit a plateau you'd have nowhere to go because you can't reduce your calories anymore than you have. And if you're taking care of two kids and walking for 30 minutes a day too, then that's taking your calorie intake down even more. I'd up it to 1400cals (1500 if you felt comfortable there)* and eat half of your exercise calories back at the very least. Just to give you options later on. Yes, it will slow your rate of weight loss, not by much though, and you won't end up in the situation you're in now where you're too depleted to function. Weight loss is a long game and a smart one. Don't do yourself a disservice by undernourishing yourself in the name of rapidity.

    Try and think of it less about calories as fueling your body throughout the day. 7:30am till lunch is a long time to go without food or to only give it something like a banana. The same with lunch til dinner. If you really can't do the snacking thing then your meals are going to have to be a lot more substantial. :smile:

    *if you decide to do this you will see an initial weight increase as your body fluctuates to having more food in its system. It's water weight and nothing to worry about.


    Thank you. How do I change it? It was set to 1200 automatically when I put in my details so I had no idea it wasn't enough.

    If you going into your settings on the home section it will say update your diet/fitness profile. You want to scroll down and set your goal to 1.5lbs a week loss or even 1lb a week. People have a tendency to be aggressive towards weight loss when really you want to be eating as much as you can for as long as you can. When you undereat for long periods of time it tends to wreck havoc on the body that just isn't worth it (hair loss, bad skin, nutrient deficiencies). Also 1200 calories for most women is less than you'd need to maintain you while you're in a coma, let alone walking around doing things like people do. Your body will be much more receptive to letting the weight go if it knows that more food is coming in. Like, for example, with me I lose on 1600cals, it might not be a lot because I'm so close to goal, but if I eat less, like 1400cals if I was feeling particularly lazy about eating that day, nothing will happen. All you have to do is eat less than you were before and the weight will come off. :heart:
  • ferd_ttp5
    ferd_ttp5 Posts: 246 Member
    I do nuts They're full of fat that can fill us up easily and protein, fiber too. Mostly I do love to eat high protein foods I just ended sometimes at a deficit and I'll bank it for emergency needs like party or a full blast beer night lol
  • Alexandra_Faller
    Alexandra_Faller Posts: 25 Member
    Well I had a mushroom and ham omelette for lunch (2 eggs) with a sandwich thin and ham, 100g of cherry tomatoes followed by a bowl of fruit around an hour and half ago and now I feel really really hungry as if I haven't eaten. I just can't seem to get any balance. I've logged my dinner already and have 266 calories left and that's with increasing my calories up to a daily goal of 1460 and earning 103 from exercise. I guess I should eat something further, I just don't have a clue what!!
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    edited April 2017
    Fat. You need fats. There have been lots of suggestions here. Add some cheese with that sandwich. Add nuts or coconut oil or butter with that porridge. I don't know why you've chosen almond milk, but regular milk is better in my opinion - for so many nutritional reasons.

    I make it a point to get a balance of Carb/Fat/Protein and fiber in every meal and snack - it's what works for me. So when I have porridge I add 3 ounces of milk, .5 TBL of oil or peanut butter, and I sprinkle chopped almonds on it. Then I have half an apple or some berries, and an egg with a sprinkle of cheese, maybe some turkey sausage. That covers all my bases. Try getting a mix in every meal. Even if you are eating 1500 calories, that fits just fine (about 400 cals.) I have a smaller portion of oats so I can have the other stuff. It keeps me full for hours. You do need fat, though. Need it, it's not an optional thing.

    I also do two largish meals a day on most days - maybe a small 200 calorie snack mid-day, but not always. If you're always hungry, eat a bit more when you do eat and see if it "lasts" longer.
  • Alexandra_Faller
    Alexandra_Faller Posts: 25 Member
    Fat. You need fats. There have been lots of suggestions here. Add some cheese with that sandwich. Add nuts or coconut oil or butter with that porridge. I don't know why you've chosen almond milk, but regular milk is better in my opinion - for so many nutritional reasons.

    I make it a point to get a balance of Carb/Fat/Protein and fiber in every meal and snack - it's what works for me. So when I have porridge I add 3 ounces of milk, .5 TBL of oil or peanut butter, and I sprinkle chopped almonds on it. Then I have half an apple or some berries, and an egg with a sprinkle of cheese, maybe some turkey sausage. That covers all my bases. Try getting a mix in every meal. Even if you are eating 1500 calories, that fits just fine (about 400 cals.) I have a smaller portion of oats so I can have the other stuff. It keeps me full for hours. You do need fat, though. Need it, it's not an optional thing.

    I also do two largish meals a day on most days - maybe a small 200 calorie snack mid-day, but not always. If you're always hungry, eat a bit more when you do eat and see if it "lasts" longer.

    I had cheese in my omelette. I have unsweetened almond milk because I like the taste of it with porridge and coming from weight watchers it was low in points. I don't like peanut butter or nuts and adding oil or butter goes against everything I've been told for the last 10 years which is to eat low fat.

    I'm trying to get a balance and I guess i need to Rewire my brain. I know for a fact I can eat a massive meal and still eat more as over the last week all I seem to have done is eat all day long even when I feel full. I have issues with emotional eating and binge eating so I'm trying to combat all of that at the same time.


    Thank you for your advice. I will be sure to try tomorrow to increase the fats I eat, especially since I have an aqua aerobics class for an hour and I know I will be extremely hungry after that.
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    You say you feel sick. If it is symptoms of weakness, brain fog, shakiness, old sweats and headaches, it could be reactive hypoglycemia. It is not a true hypoglycemia (in many cases) but the fast fall of blood glucose can cause you to feel poorly. If you combine it with low blood pressure, it can even cause fainting.

    I switche to a LCHF diet - ketogenic. I am no longer reliant on carbs for fuel so I no longer experience BG swings or the sick feelings that went along with it. I can even skip eating for a day without any problems besides a slight rumbling in my stomach, which is a much more normal response than getting weak and needing to eat every 2 hours. KWIM?

    Good luck.
  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    WhiT3Kr0w wrote: »
    Read about ketogenic diet. It will keep your hunger in check and it will aid you in losing those extra pounds. I've started just a week ago and I'm seeing results already. I don't feel the hunger/cravings I used to when in a normal high carb diet. Also lost a bit of weight although in this initial phase was mostly water stored in the body.

    Not for everyone, no. I did keto for months and was always hungry.
  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    Fat. You need fats. There have been lots of suggestions here. Add some cheese with that sandwich. Add nuts or coconut oil or butter with that porridge. I don't know why you've chosen almond milk, but regular milk is better in my opinion - for so many nutritional reasons.

    I make it a point to get a balance of Carb/Fat/Protein and fiber in every meal and snack - it's what works for me. So when I have porridge I add 3 ounces of milk, .5 TBL of oil or peanut butter, and I sprinkle chopped almonds on it. Then I have half an apple or some berries, and an egg with a sprinkle of cheese, maybe some turkey sausage. That covers all my bases. Try getting a mix in every meal. Even if you are eating 1500 calories, that fits just fine (about 400 cals.) I have a smaller portion of oats so I can have the other stuff. It keeps me full for hours. You do need fat, though. Need it, it's not an optional thing.

    I also do two largish meals a day on most days - maybe a small 200 calorie snack mid-day, but not always. If you're always hungry, eat a bit more when you do eat and see if it "lasts" longer.

    I had cheese in my omelette. I have unsweetened almond milk because I like the taste of it with porridge and coming from weight watchers it was low in points. I don't like peanut butter or nuts and adding oil or butter goes against everything I've been told for the last 10 years which is to eat low fat.

    I'm trying to get a balance and I guess i need to Rewire my brain. I know for a fact I can eat a massive meal and still eat more as over the last week all I seem to have done is eat all day long even when I feel full. I have issues with emotional eating and binge eating so I'm trying to combat all of that at the same time.


    Thank you for your advice. I will be sure to try tomorrow to increase the fats I eat, especially since I have an aqua aerobics class for an hour and I know I will be extremely hungry after that.

    Low fat? Do you have a medical condition preventing you from eating fats?

    Fats are important for our bodies for a wide number of reasons. Don't fall into the trap of thinking low fat is the ticket to weight loss. It isn't.

    Calories are king when it comes to weight loss. Carbs won't make you fat, protien won't make you fat/muscly and fats don't make you fat. Excess calories (energy) does.

    Chose to lose 1lb per week.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Almond milk, though just as high or higher for calcium as milk, has far less protein.

    A small amount of fat adds so much to your diet, including the fat soluble vitamins.

    Have a snack ready to go right after aerobics. A protein bar should do it.
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