Day 1 and I’m Starving

nicolelcoppa

This is going to be tough!

TavistockToad

Are you on 1200 cals?

neugebauer52

Use the MFP calculation to give you an idea how many calories to eat. And: are you feeling hungry or thirsty? Have a cup of tea or some (iced) coffee first, think about it.

Fatty_Nuff

Yes it is going to be tough if you are "starving". Why are you? Absolutely unnecessary.

Panini911

Consider if you are trying to lose too fast (thus too low a calorie deficit) or have selected a pointlessly low calorie goal.

iowalinda

nicolelcoppa wrote: »

This is going to be tough!

Hang in there. The first few days always seem to be the worst, at least for me.

nutmegoreo

Each day provides you information!

First: If you were given 1200 calories, remember that is without activity. If you work out, eat at least 50% of those calories. Also, consider setting your goal to 1 lb/week for a few weeks while you settle in.

Second: Look over your day and see where the bulk of your calories went, and ask yourself if there are alternatives that could reduce those. For example, low fat options rather than full fat, or are you drinking any of your calories.

Third: Are you getting enough protein, fat, and fibre? While this isn't universal, many people find these things to be very filling. Aiming for balanced nutrition can help you feel more full throughout the day. For example, getting a little bit of each macro (protein, fat, carbs) at each meal, such as a nice vegetable omelette with some extra egg whites, lots of veggies, and some cheese for breakfast. This is individual, so you may need to play with what you are eating until you figure out what works for you.

daringxdreamer

iowalinda wrote: »

nicolelcoppa wrote: »

This is going to be tough!

Hang in there. The first few days always seem to be the worst, at least for me.

I totally agree! It will get easier as your body adjusts to your new lifestyle

SallyLuvsFitness

Eat tons of veggies!

kbmnurse1

It isn't easy. There are days when you are starving. Drink water and move on.

IsETHome

If you want to take a look at my diary you can add me. I'm on 1100-1200 a day (my life is sedentary except for some water workouts every other day). I am rarely really hungry. It will give you an idea over the last 60+ days how I have eaten.

zeejane03

OP what are your stats and what's your weekly loss goal set to?

AllOutof_Bubblegum

If you're hungry (I mean actually hungry, not bored or snacky) you're doing it wrong. Fill up half your plate at every meal with fruit and veggies, choose lean meats and whole grains. If you had

breakfast: a bowl of oatmeal with a tablespoon of brown sugar, flaxseeds, fresh strawberries and a black coffee

snack: apple and 2 tb almond butter

lunch: ham and chicken chef's salad with cucumber, shredded carrot, roma tomato and 2 tb italian dressing

snack: 2 cups air popped popcorn

dinner: grilled chicken breast, steamed broccoli with a dab of butter and wild quinoa or rice cooked in chicken stock

and were STILL hungry, I'd be shocked. What I listed is a pretty typical meal layout for me (1500 cals), and I often find it difficult to eat everything because I'm too full, and end up with cals left over.

RNtarabanks

I’m on day 2 and starving before bed. I def didn’t eat enough veggies. I had a craft beer too....it was 270 calories!!!! Shew!!!

Cahgetsfit

You should be peckish - not starving. if you're starving then you're definitely not eating enough and it's hard to maintain a diet when you are just thinking about food 24/7.

Some good advice has been given above. Personally I don't like to use the MFP default calculation, I use tdeecalculator.net and set all my activity to 1 calorie burnt. So i don't have to worry about "eating back" any calories as I have a decent amount to begin with in the first place.

The peckish feeling I find lasts a few days then you sort of get used to it. I also use a once a week refeed (which does not mean eat whatever you like in copious amount - just means on one day, usually a Friday for me, i'll actually have a nice big dinner of whatever rocks my boat and maybe some desert, not gigantic portions, but I will definitely "go over" my calories on refeed day!). This one nice filling meal makes it easier to go back to 'peckish state' for the rest of the week.

Do look at what you're eating tho coz you can actually fit a lot of volume in.

Or split your meals differently. Like I do 4 main meals instead of 3 main meals + snacks in between. I do eat more than 1500 tho.

Mrsindepenant1

When I first started mfp I was starving too, it was because I wasn’t careful with my calories and wasted them on high calorie foods meaning I wouldn’t eat much. I find hot drinks great fillers that are low calorie. Feel free to add me and check
Out my diary, it’s open and I try and share food and adventures daily. I’m on 1200cal and eat heaps. I’m a volume eater and like to be full so I spend my calories wisely to allow me to eat plenty!

WilmaValley

Great suggestions!

Kangamoo11

In right there with ya. Ugh

sytchequeen

some of this could be psychosomatic because you know you are on reduced calories. Fill up on lots of low calorie veggies, drink plenty, and hang in there. Don't make this too hard to stick to, because we all know where that leads

cloggsy71

Lots of people's brains misconstrue the messages for thirst & hunger. When you think you feel hungry, drink a big glass of water first (750ml to a litre). If after 20 minutes you still feel hungry, then eat. Do this before every meal too. Hope this helps?

VictoryGarden

The first 1-2 weeks on on diet are hard. I am very active, and discovered that I absolutely can't do the limited portions, or low fat, or eat whatever you want but stay within your calories. After 3 months of going to bed hungry, waking up hungry, thinking about food all day, I always failed.

This time around I am on a LCHF diet. Yes, the first 1-2 weeks of adjusting away from SUGAR (oh how I love sweets) and carbs was hard. But now I AM NOT HUNGRY! I might only eat 1 meal a day with snack or very small meal now. For instance I had a breakfast of a sausage patty, a small amount of cheese, and an egg. It's now 8 hours later and I probably wont' eat a lunch, and will have a small salad with avocado for supper and be done for the day.

So if you find that you just can't do your current WOE, try out some of the low carb ones. Adjust it to fit what you need to 1. live life, and 2. get healthy.

Best wishes!

12Sarah2015

I find light exercise helps fend of the hunger. Also eating a good breakfast. Porridge, Boiled eggs, chicken apples, oranges help fill me up.. Anything with low gi.