Calorie intake low but don't feel hungry
Ms_Sicilian
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I want to first say I am by no means trying to starve myself at all. I have jumped back on the eating healthy working out 5 times a week band wagon. And I noticed my calorie intake by the end of the day is between 800-900 calories.. what I don't get is I eat super healthy portion my foods and do not feel hungry I eat a medium breakfast large lunch work out after work then dinner consists of a shake most nights... people say my lack of calories is bad but at the same time my logic is why am I eating if I'm not hungry? Should I add filler calories into my reg meals so it's at 1000 cal? Idk what I'm doing wrong but I feel great, losing weight, and getting back in the groove
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Eat to 1200, not 1000 (and possibly even higher depending on your stats). Eating that low can lead to higher muscle loss as well as other serious health issues if you continue.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10142490/a-list-of-calorie-dense-foods1 -
How long have you been eating that amount of calories while working out 5 days a week....?0
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are you weighing your food? are you "sure" you accurate?5
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TavistockToad wrote: »How long have you been eating that amount of calories while working out 5 days a week....?
For about 2 weeks now. It was the same when I started at 198lbs I ate that much and dropped to 145 due to laziness and Chinese food over the course of winter I gained to 165lbs. So I'm eating like I normally do. When I feel hungry I eat, when I don't, I don't0 -
Yes sir! Everything is weighed, measured accurately, I sometimes add a few calories when I think I eat a little bit overTomk652015 wrote: »are you weighing your food? are you "sure" you accurate?
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I have a similar problem. My nutritionist is having me eat between 1100-1200 calories a day, but some days I really struggle to even reach 1100. I find the easiest thing to do is grab a handful of almonds or half an avocado to bump up the calories without resorting to just mindless eating or putting a lot of effort into making food I'm not hungry for.0
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Ms_Sicilian wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »How long have you been eating that amount of calories while working out 5 days a week....?
For about 2 weeks now. It was the same when I started at 198lbs I ate that much and dropped to 145 due to laziness and Chinese food over the course of winter I gained to 165lbs. So I'm eating like I normally do. When I feel hungry I eat, when I don't, I don't
Maybe your hair will start falling out and your skin will get bad before you start bingeing, maybe it won't, maybe you'll just pass out whilst working out and end up in hospital...
Maybe eat more and avoid any of that happening? And avoid losing so much muscle that you still look squishy when you're at goal weight.2 -
Ms_Sicilian wrote: »
Yes sir! Everything is weighed, measured accurately, I sometimes add a few calories when I think I eat a little bit overTomk652015 wrote: »are you weighing your food? are you "sure" you accurate?
seems like your too low. there are ways to get your calories up to a suggested better level with just a little calorie dense foods such as peanut butter to name one. also, you can opt for more full fat foods in dairy. there are health benefits for say, whole milk, whole cheese, regular yogurt etc. Heck, even a protein powder added to a drink would get you more cals and protein which is a good combo.
I think your calorie level will eventually cause you to fall off the wagon and you'll go the other way again. don't be afraid of getting at 1200.
you don't have to force it, just research different slightly higher calorie choices for when you do eat...and continue to eat when you want to.0 -
Screw the shake and EAT DINNER.Ms_Sicilian wrote: »I want to first say I am by no means trying to starve myself at all. I have jumped back on the eating healthy working out 5 times a week band wagon. And I noticed my calorie intake by the end of the day is between 800-900 calories.. what I don't get is I eat super healthy portion my foods and do not feel hungry I eat a medium breakfast large lunch work out after work then dinner consists of a shake most nights... people say my lack of calories is bad but at the same time my logic is why am I eating if I'm not hungry? Should I add filler calories into my reg meals so it's at 1000 cal? Idk what I'm doing wrong but I feel great, losing weight, and getting back in the groove
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Maybe your hair will start falling out and your skin will get bad before you start bingeing, maybe it won't, maybe you'll just pass out whilst working out and end up in hospital...
Maybe eat more and avoid any of that happening? And avoid losing so much muscle that you still look squishy when you're at goal weight. [/quote]
maybe try not to be so rude and assume I'm a walking zombie, like I said I feel great I'm pushing weights and running. I feel amazing I'm just trying to understand why I don't feel hungry
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Tomk652015 wrote: »Ms_Sicilian wrote: »
Yes sir! Everything is weighed, measured accurately, I sometimes add a few calories when I think I eat a little bit overTomk652015 wrote: »are you weighing your food? are you "sure" you accurate?
seems like your too low. there are ways to get your calories up to a suggested better level with just a little calorie dense foods such as peanut butter to name one. also, you can opt for more full fat foods in dairy. there are health benefits for say, whole milk, whole cheese, regular yogurt etc. Heck, even a protein powder added to a drink would get you more cals and protein which is a good combo.
I think your calorie level will eventually cause you to fall off the wagon and you'll go the other way again. don't be afraid of getting at 1200.
you don't have to force it, just research different slightly higher calorie choices for when you do eat...and continue to eat when you want to.
Ok so look up calorie dense foods and put those in my diets maybe add peanut butter to my shake for extra calories etc.
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Screw the shake and EAT DINNER.Ms_Sicilian wrote: »I want to first say I am by no means trying to starve myself at all. I have jumped back on the eating healthy working out 5 times a week band wagon. And I noticed my calorie intake by the end of the day is between 800-900 calories.. what I don't get is I eat super healthy portion my foods and do not feel hungry I eat a medium breakfast large lunch work out after work then dinner consists of a shake most nights... people say my lack of calories is bad but at the same time my logic is why am I eating if I'm not hungry? Should I add filler calories into my reg meals so it's at 1000 cal? Idk what I'm doing wrong but I feel great, losing weight, and getting back in the groove
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
But I like my shakes o.o they are filled with chocolate- goodness!
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Ms_Sicilian wrote: »Tomk652015 wrote: »Ms_Sicilian wrote: »
Yes sir! Everything is weighed, measured accurately, I sometimes add a few calories when I think I eat a little bit overTomk652015 wrote: »are you weighing your food? are you "sure" you accurate?
seems like your too low. there are ways to get your calories up to a suggested better level with just a little calorie dense foods such as peanut butter to name one. also, you can opt for more full fat foods in dairy. there are health benefits for say, whole milk, whole cheese, regular yogurt etc. Heck, even a protein powder added to a drink would get you more cals and protein which is a good combo.
I think your calorie level will eventually cause you to fall off the wagon and you'll go the other way again. don't be afraid of getting at 1200.
you don't have to force it, just research different slightly higher calorie choices for when you do eat...and continue to eat when you want to.
Ok so look up calorie dense foods and put those in my diets maybe add peanut butter to my shake for extra calories etc.
Ya, sounds like a good plan..of course, all this is predicated on your prior statement that your "sure your logging is tight".
its pretty easy to add calories especially if you the nut family lmao. 0 -
Ms_Sicilian wrote: »
Maybe your hair will start falling out and your skin will get bad before you start bingeing, maybe it won't, maybe you'll just pass out whilst working out and end up in hospital...
Maybe eat more and avoid any of that happening? And avoid losing so much muscle that you still look squishy when you're at goal weight.
maybe try not to be so rude and assume I'm a walking zombie, like I said I feel great I'm pushing weights and running. I feel amazing I'm just trying to understand why I don't feel hungry
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It may have come across rude but these are things that happen overtime if you continuously undereat4 -
Cook with, add or use high quality oils, peanut butter, nuts and seeds are all ideas for calorie dense foods to add to your day. A handful of almonds never made me full.3
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Ms_Sicilian wrote: »
Maybe your hair will start falling out and your skin will get bad before you start bingeing, maybe it won't, maybe you'll just pass out whilst working out and end up in hospital...
Maybe eat more and avoid any of that happening? And avoid losing so much muscle that you still look squishy when you're at goal weight.
maybe try not to be so rude and assume I'm a walking zombie, like I said I feel great I'm pushing weights and running. I feel amazing I'm just trying to understand why I don't feel hungry
She isn't being rude at all. You may not be feeling the side effects of undereating now, but they are manifesting.2 -
BurlzGettingFit wrote: »Ms_Sicilian wrote: »
Maybe your hair will start falling out and your skin will get bad before you start bingeing, maybe it won't, maybe you'll just pass out whilst working out and end up in hospital...
Maybe eat more and avoid any of that happening? And avoid losing so much muscle that you still look squishy when you're at goal weight.
maybe try not to be so rude and assume I'm a walking zombie, like I said I feel great I'm pushing weights and running. I feel amazing I'm just trying to understand why I don't feel hungry
It may have come across rude but these are things that happen overtime if you continuously undereat [/quote]
I understand, but I am coming on here looking for ideas not people say that's to low... I know it's low I want to fix it but avoid overeating
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I appreciate everyone giving advice on what I should add in my meal plan making sure to write it down0
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Prolonged periods of not eating enough may cause a loss of normal hunger cues. This can also be a trigger for an eating disorder if you continue to eat below 1200 calories a day. 1200 calories a day is, on average, what the female body needs while at rest, to perform basic functions such as blood circulation, organ function, breathing and temperature regulation. Your body also needs additional calories to provide energy for other activities, including digestion, exercising and the basic activities of daily life. If you are truly eating 800 to 900 calories a day and working out on top of that and don't feel hungry, you need to see a doctor and get checked out.2
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If you are weighing your food.. have plenty of energy to rock your workouts, aren't hungry, over-tired, sleeping well and feel great... then I don't see a problem here.
My guess is that if you are really buckling down on the types of food you are eating, you are filling up with foods that have a low calorie density, and that is keeping you full longer on fewer calories.
If you start seeing issues with your health (over-tired, mood swings, hair loss, sudden skin problems, etc) - then you might want to re-visit your intake... but being that you are running very low calories overall, then please be very mindful of what your body is telling you, and don't ignore warning signs.1 -
Iamnotasenior wrote: »Prolonged periods of not eating enough may cause a loss of normal hunger cues. This can also be a trigger for an eating disorder if you continue to eat below 1200 calories a day. 1200 calories a day is, on average, what the female body needs while at rest, to perform basic functions such as blood circulation, organ function, breathing and temperature regulation. Your body also needs additional calories to provide energy for other activities, including digestion, exercising and the basic activities of daily life. If you are truly eating 800 to 900 calories a day and working out on top of that and don't feel hungry, you need to see a doctor and get checked out.
she knows this....she stated it above. she's here for ideas of food to up her cal intake when she's not feeling hungry.1 -
Iamnotasenior wrote: »Prolonged periods of not eating enough may cause a loss of normal hunger cues. This can also be a trigger for an eating disorder if you continue to eat below 1200 calories a day. 1200 calories a day is, on average, what the female body needs while at rest, to perform basic functions such as blood circulation, organ function, breathing and temperature regulation. Your body also needs additional calories to provide energy for other activities, including digestion, exercising and the basic activities of daily life. If you are truly eating 800 to 900 calories a day and working out on top of that and don't feel hungry, you need to see a doctor and get checked out.
Yeah, I might just do that, been bothering me awhile but I have prolonged the visit since I never felt sick.. but your right might be something worth doing tests and going on a nutritionist diet
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One more question! Yesterday I ran 4 1/2 miles and my fitness pal gave me more calories to eat? Do I have to eat this calories as well or can I avoid eating the calories I lost?0
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Ms_Sicilian wrote: »One more question! Yesterday I ran 4 1/2 miles and my fitness pal gave me more calories to eat? Do I have to eat this calories as well or can I avoid eating the calories I lost?
a lot of people eat back a portion of them, maybe half. I don't think there is a hard a fast rule. If you plan to continue this, you may find yourself struggling with your currently level of calorie intake. your body needs the energy to sustain you through the exercise.2 -
How much water do you usually drink? Sometimes drinking too much water - or eating too much fiber - can actually become a bad thing. It'll make you feel full but it's often just bloat. In other words, your body may still need more food and nutrients even when you feel full. Speaking from personal experience, this can definitely impact your appetite, but not in a positive way. By the way, you seem like you're at a healthy weight...I don't see why you would want to lose any more.2
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I plan on fixing it, just wasn't sure how, I'm looking up dense foods I can add nowTomk652015 wrote: »Ms_Sicilian wrote: »One more question! Yesterday I ran 4 1/2 miles and my fitness pal gave me more calories to eat? Do I have to eat this calories as well or can I avoid eating the calories I lost?
a lot of people eat back a portion of them, maybe half. I don't think there is a hard a fast rule. If you plan to continue this, you may find yourself struggling with your currently level of calorie intake. your body needs the energy to sustain you through the exercise.
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Ms_Sicilian wrote: »
I plan on fixing it, just wasn't sure how, I'm looking up dense foods I can add nowTomk652015 wrote: »Ms_Sicilian wrote: »One more question! Yesterday I ran 4 1/2 miles and my fitness pal gave me more calories to eat? Do I have to eat this calories as well or can I avoid eating the calories I lost?
a lot of people eat back a portion of them, maybe half. I don't think there is a hard a fast rule. If you plan to continue this, you may find yourself struggling with your currently level of calorie intake. your body needs the energy to sustain you through the exercise.
so a safe bet so you don't over eat is it eat back some portion of the exercise cals. this will help support your efforts with some energy. 0 -
Ms_Sicilian wrote: »I appreciate everyone giving advice on what I should add in my meal plan making sure to write it down
Peanut butter, full fat dairy, nuts & seeds, pork or beef instead of chicken and turkey.
Stop eating anything 'low fat' and ditch the shakes for a proper meal.2 -
TavistockToad wrote: »Ms_Sicilian wrote: »I appreciate everyone giving advice on what I should add in my meal plan making sure to write it down
Peanut butter, full fat dairy, nuts & seeds, pork or beef instead of chicken and turkey.
Stop eating anything 'low fat' and ditch the shakes for a proper meal.
This.
Also: use skin-on not skinless chicken, use olive oil and butter when cooking if you avoid it now - use more if you don't. Add cheese to things. Avocado is a good choice.0 -
If you like the chocolate-flavored smoothies, maybe add a mid-morning smoothie? With some goodies like whey protein, flax, banana, peanut butter. Something like that.0
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