3:00 hunger pains

cursiny

Ok so it is almost 3pm and I feel like I am starving, I know I am not, But trying hard not to raid the candy machine at work. UGGH

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prettigirl01

the main thing people say is sometimes our bodies confuse hunger with thirst. do you know how sick I am of hearing this? especially when I know that I am actually hungry lol anyway try drinking some water and if you still have those pains then find a healthy snack. it might not be in the vending machine though

brraanndi

Bring a snack, a banana and peanut butter is what I eat around then.

cursiny

Have you eaten enough today?
Do you eat enough every day?
Do you bring snacks to work?

900 Calories already so YEAH, enough.....

SoDamnHungry

Try eating a slightly smaller breakfast or lunch and having a 100-200 calorie snack at 3:00.

cursiny

Try eating a slightly smaller breakfast or lunch and having a 100-200 calorie snack at 3:00.

Lunch could have been smaller, but then I would be even more hungry.....

SweetestLibby

this is why I have an afternoon snack! I plan a snack so I'll stay away from the candy/cupcakes/or whatever else is floating around my office!

shaybanane

Have an apple! They're known to help boost your energy when you hit the 3pm wall and they're also sweet.

FrankiesSaysRelax

Bring a snack, a banana and peanut butter is what I eat around then.

Same! Keeps me full through work and gives me enough energy to work out right when I get home

conniemaxwell5

Try increasing your protein at lunch to stay full longer. Include protein in your snacks too. I plan for a 3:00 snack every day - usually an apple with PB2.

Ang108

Ok so it is almost 3pm and I feel like I am starving, I know I am not, But trying hard not to raid the candy machine at work. UGGH

I would make sure that I drank enough, plus add a bit more of protein to my lunch. In my case that usually gets me to the next meal without any cravings or hunger pangs.

shepd1999

When I started to count my calories this is when I felt I needed something to eat. Just about everyday at 3:00 I have a cup of cottage, pickle or Greek Yogurt and 5 Whole Grain Crackers. This does a great job of holding me over til dinner.

Julzanne72

Might be helpful if we knew what the 900 calories that you have already consumed are. That being said, I would make sure you have been drinking plenty of water through out the day. I always have a snack in the afternoon and a snack before bed time. Usually a banana and some Peanut Butter or something similar.
Protien will keep you full longer.

cwolfman13

What's your fat and protein intake like? Also, 900 calorie thus far may in fact not be enough. Your dietary approach may be too aggressive. Also, if you exercise you get more calories as MFP is a NEAT method calculator...I'm assuming you're doing a 1200 calorie approach which is the most aggressive approach you can do with MFP...

Shell_7609

I have a greek yogurt waiting for me to take my 3:30 break

Charlottecornish

Slow release carbohydrates are a good way to go, porridge for breakfast, pasta salad for lunch with maybe tuna, you won't be hungry at three!!!!

aliceb39

I plan a 15-carb snack at 2:30 every work day. The time between lunch & dinner is usually the longest you go without food during the day, so it's not surprising to be hungry then.

tmpecus78

if you are hungry eat. /End of thread

qtgonewild

its snack time. thats why.

lysslax

Around 3 everyday I will have around 15 almonds and a small apple or banana. If not one of these, I keep yoplait frozen greek yogurt pops in the freezer in the break room...those are SO good and super satisfying. When I want something salty I will have some all natural beef or turkey jerky. If I don't have a snack and wait until dinner I pretty much always will eat more than I intended.

Satisfy your hunger pangs at 3 so you don't ruin the rest of your day! 100 or so calories now is better than adding to your dinner and regretting it later.

ash8184

I echo the thirst comment - try drinking something. I'm not a big water fan, so I keep tea bags in my office and have either a hot glass of tea or pour it over ice. Try blueberry and add some stevia - it tastes like blueberry pie! Also, the Tazo apple cinnamon is fantastic with or without sweetener, hot or cold - sort of covers both hunger/thirst

janet0513

What's your fat and protein intake like? Also, 900 calorie thus far may in fact not be enough. Your dietary approach may be too aggressive. Also, if you exercise you get more calories as MFP is a NEAT method calculator...I'm assuming you're doing a 1200 calorie approach which is the most aggressive approach you can do with MFP...

^^This. It's 3:00 and I've eaten 1400 calories already. Make sure you get enough fat and protein. plan your day to fit in snacks. I eat every 2 1/2 hours and it helps to keep the hungries away.If you are hungry eat. Make it a healthier choice. Our vending machines have nuts, protein bars and jerky

cursiny

if you are hungry eat. /End of thread

Thanks but this is how I got to where I am.....

JoRocka

900 and 3 PM?

what's your goal like- even when I was on a crazy cut- eating 1200 a day- I usually had had closer to 100 at that point.

two things though...

1.) my big afternoon snack- hard boiled eggs- filling- low calories- good protein for my workout.
2.) push breakfast off longer. I usually eat around 9 or 10- it's like a subdued version of IF.

it helps me get through the day- if I eat at 7- then i want to eat at 10.. and then at 1 and then at 3.. and that' s4 meals- at 300 that's 1200 right there... and then I have one more thing to eat- and it's only 3 PM.

If I START at 10 then it's only 900 and it's MUCH MUCH easier to deal with hungry between 7-10 for me than from 2-5. Remember will power is finite- if you use a lot up all day- and you are starving by 3 PM- you are mostly likely going to fold.

it's easier to push something off in the morning when you have more will power- then just feed yourself in the afternoon.

ashleyinthecold

I hate being hungry, but I hardly ever get that way. I am eating all the dang time! I don't have much advice for you today, but as others said, try to make room for an afternoon snack. Lunch to dinner is a LONG way to go without anything to eat!

Yesterday I ate breakfast, coffee on the way to work, snack around 10, lunch around 12:30, snack around 3:30, snack when I got home, Dinner AND dessert... and I was still under my calories (5 under, but still! under!). Eat, eat, eat! It could be the TYPES of food you're eating, too. Are you eating good wholesome stuff?

Julzanne72

if you are hungry eat. /End of thread

Thanks but this is how I got to where I am.....

I think that if you are eating nutritionally dense foods and working out, your calorie allotment should be more. do you work out? If so do you eat your exercise calories back? I am guessing from your post you are trying to stay at 1200 calories?? Is that correct?

new_beth_2013

Greek yogurt is fantastic for helping get through that hungry time. I have been ususing the Atkins shakes too, they sustain me pretty well and only 160 calories and OH SO good and chocolatey!

cursiny

if you are hungry eat. /End of thread

Thanks but this is how I got to where I am.....

I think that if you are eating nutritionally dense foods and working out, your calorie allotment should be more. do you work out? If so do you eat your exercise calories back? I am guessing from your post you are trying to stay at 1200 calories?? Is that correct?

MFP says closer to 1400.

Also I eat breakfast very early due to schedule (730am)

zyxst

I eat. I had a lovely, tasty granola bar today.

ChanceyRose

I sometimes find myself getting hungry at this time even thought I'm not really 'hungry.' For me, it could be boredom, stress, or simply habit that is driving my need to feed. Can you take a walk? Or find a place to do some stretching? I think sometimes the craving is just my body telling me it needs to do something different.