Trouble With Constant Hunger

NovaGrayson
NovaGrayson Posts: 1
in Health and Weight Loss
New to these forums but I was looking for some advice. I've recently started attempting to lose weight and in general become more healthy. I've been doing 30 minute muscle confusion workouts, 6 days a week in the mornings for a little over a month and recently added an aerobic workout to my evenings.

I'm currently eating a 1750 calorie diet and am a 5'5" female. I try to eat 3 meals with 2 snacks in between to try to ease the hunger but unfortunately my job can make the timing difficult to keep consistent. I've noticed that my hunger levels have increased to the point where I am hungry almost all the time, even after just eating and am unsure if I'm just adjusting to the new workout regime or if I am possibly under eating. While weight loss is my goal, I don't want to do it in an unhealthy way. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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  • Iknowsaur
    Iknowsaur Posts: 777 Member
    1. MFP is designed for you to eat back your exercise calories (be careful though, MFP tends to overestimate calorie burns.)
    2. It would help if we could see your diary.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Open your diary. Eat non processed foods as much as possible to get the most of your calories - lean meats, fruit, veggie, Greek yogurt... You want a lot of protein and fiber (fat works for some people too).
  • hellomynameiskat
    hellomynameiskat Posts: 4 Member
    It might just be psychological. I've found myself feeling hungrier now then I was before even though I'm actually eating more now. I'm just eating different foods.

    If you eat foods high in protein and try to avoid fats (except essential fats like omega 3/6) and try to go easy on what I call white carbs (white bread/pasta/rice) and go for wholemeal/wholegrain alternatives you'll fell fuller for longer. Avoid simple carbs too (sweets and chocolates).

    If you find yourself hungry and reaching for snacks try drinking water or chewing gum.

    If you ate a lot before your stomach will be stretched - it'll take time for it to shrink.

    Just a few things I've learned.
  • ahamm002
    ahamm002 Posts: 1,690 Member
    1. What kind of food are you eating? Minimally processed foods with lots of solid protein or fiber are going to be a lot more satiating per calorie than highly processed foods. Upping your protein intake is proven to decrease hunger.

    2. How did you arrive at 1750? How did you calculate your TDEE? You may be able to eat more calories and still lose weight depending on how many you're burning.

    3. Getting enough sleep?

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