Same Calories, Increased Hunger Frustration :/

meloneykanaley

So I have been losing weight since April 2013.....My calories were cutting it.....now they are not. I adapted to an average 1600-1700 calories per day over time. I have been very satisfied at that level for several months......and now all of a sudden lately I'm ravenous....I work out 3-4 times per week, nothing too crazy....usually 30-45 minutes of cardio mixed with calisthenics and weights. I really don't want to increase my calories because I already lose weight slower than MFP projected....but just hungry. I haven't lost any weight or cm in 2 weeks. What's worse is that today and yesterday I took a break from working out because I am exhausted and not sleeping well to boot...but today I am craving carbs like I have not done in months. Just ate half a bag of goldfish which I literally couldn't put down....I am ALWAYS saying no to those types of foods with ease.....but not today!

Francl27

I started stalling every month after I lost 25 lbs or so... it's totally normal. I only lose in the period between the third day of my period and the week after... then I stall for 2-3 weeks until the next one. When is your period due?

I also have days when I'm way hungrier, typically a week before my period... just do what you can, try to eat filling, low calorie foods, and hopefully it only lasts a couple days.

Momto4minions

I find when I am ravenous I need protein. I eat a boiled egg or two, a grilled chicken breast, or fave protein source. Then I drink a lot of water.
This usually takes care of it.
Check your protein consumption. Has it been lower lately?
Also, the time of month really does trigger stuff like hunger and stalled weight loss.

Also, find low cal munchy foods.

Air popped popcorn
Pickles
Raw veggies

If protein or these low cal options dont sound good, you probably are not hungry, just munchy. In which case, get busy. Fond something to do. Take a walk, do a puzzle, dance to music...and drink more water! Lol

meloneykanaley

Thank you ladies....I'm a little late seeing your helpful advice but it turns out the protein thing is most likely the culprit. I am consistently low on protein week after week after week. Working on getting that straight.

Azurite27

I find that hitting my protein and fat macros really helps. Protein by itself doesn't seem to cut it for me.