Always go beyond 1300 cal a day :(

meemanders

Here’s some tips I’ve noticed:

The less carbs I eat, the less hungry I feel. It takes a day or two for the effect to take hold. I try to stay below 50 grams of carbs per day (I’ve lost 60 lbs doing this) and I almost never go over my calories. Sometimes I’m way under my calories. I eat eggs for breakfast (no toast). Sometimes some bacon, sausage, or cheese with it. For lunch I eat salads with meat and dressing or something similar. For dinner I eat meat and veggies. Make sure you get some fat like butter or olive oil. Fats help you stay full. For snacks I eat veggies like celery with almond butter or a handful of nuts. Portions are easy to go over so I like those little 100 cal packs of nuts, string cheese, etc.. that are pre-portioned.

Also, I did an unintentional experiment where I use some Mio drink enhanced several days in a row. I got so hungry even though I was eating plenty. It’s like I couldn’t eat enough. I stopped using it and my hunger feelings went away. I think it’s related to the artificial sweetener. If you are using a lot of artificial sweeteners, consider cutting them out.

Good luck!!

kimny72

meemanders wrote: »

Here’s some tips I’ve noticed:

The less carbs I eat, the less hungry I feel. It takes a day or two for the effect to take hold. I try to stay below 50 grams of carbs per day (I’ve lost 60 lbs doing this) and I almost never go over my calories. Sometimes I’m way under my calories. I eat eggs for breakfast (no toast). Sometimes some bacon, sausage, or cheese with it. For lunch I eat salads with meat and dressing or something similar. For dinner I eat meat and veggies. Make sure you get some fat like butter or olive oil. Fats help you stay full. For snacks I eat veggies like celery with almond butter or a handful of nuts. Portions are easy to go over so I like those little 100 cal packs of nuts, string cheese, etc.. that are pre-portioned.

Also, I did an unintentional experiment where I use some Mio drink enhanced several days in a row. I got so hungry even though I was eating plenty. It’s like I couldn’t eat enough. I stopped using it and my hunger feelings went away. I think it’s related to the artificial sweetener. If you are using a lot of artificial sweeteners, consider cutting them out.

Good luck!!

While those are certainly things to consider, I would add they aren't universal. I don't find artificial sweeteners make me hungry at all, in fact just the opposite - I find a diet soda really hits the spot when I'm "snacky" but not really hungry. And I find it easiest to stick to my calories when my carbs are in the 150g-200g area. Fats do not make me feel full, I can suck down a canister of nuts are a cheese platter without batting an eye

Playing around with your macros and learning from an accurate and consistent food log can really be the keys to figuring out the best way for you to eat as an individual. The beauty of MFP

ulookfabulous135

ane1027, I sympathize with you. My old diets stopped working and I felt hungry all the time. I tried, and tried but always killed my scant progress with a spate of binge eating. Firstly for you: If you exercise, you can also eat your exercise calories. More aerobic exercise should help you loose 10 pounds quickly. Other advice: I had to start eating more fat and as few carbs as I could. (I don't mean butter. I mean 300 mg Omega-3 eggs. Good choices high in nutritional benefits.). Carbs convert to energy and burn up quickly. It causes a blood sugar spike that leaves you wanting after the sugar is gone. Fat converts to energy more slowly, avoiding the blood sugar roller-coaster that leaves you feeling hungry. I agree with lutzsher that it is easier to manage nutritional values of food if you prepare your own meals which requires planning ahead. Fortunately, the change in diet I describe is quickly revealed to be helpful . . . or not.

dlhatch67

One thing that hasn't been said so far is the need to drink water. Being thirsty can sometimes mimic hunger. Along with ensuring you get enough protein (hitting your macros), you need to keep your fluid levels up. This is especially important after exercise when you might be tempted to scarf down an extra meal.

nikkichenlife

I tried to eat more fulfilling foods and lots of fiber. Carrots, spinach, shirataki noodles and tofus, boiled eggs and oatmeal are all very helpful. I also cook a lot of soup as it tends to be lower in calories than fried foods. If I say want to make chicken katsu, I choose to bake it in the oven instead of deep frying.

For snacks, I settle with fruits and carrot / zucchini baked sticks.

With these food choices, I am able to keep mine under 1,200 calories.

Hope this helps!