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Need some tips

SallyPDXer
SallyPDXer Posts: 18 Member
edited February 21 in Motivation and Support
What are your tips for staying within your calorie goal and not starving all day? My calorie goal is set for me to lose 2 pounds a week which is very reasonable since I have a lot of weight to lose. It seems nearly impossible to only eat 1500 calories and not starve all day. Any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated!

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  • BigT555
    BigT555 Posts: 2,067 Member
    lots of water
    eating less calorie dense foods
    thick protein shakes for when the hunger gets really bad (~100 cals for 30 g of protein)
    exercise (directs blood flow away from the stomach)

    it'll get easier as you go, i rarely feel hunger anymore unless i forget to pack my lunch and cant eat at work
  • Julzanne72
    Julzanne72 Posts: 468 Member
    Are you working out? IF so are you eating back your exercise cals?
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    Protein, fiber and fat. I try to balance my meals and snacks to try and have some of each. I also eat most of my calories for breakfast and lunch. My dinner tends to be small.
  • TrolleyRide
    TrolleyRide Posts: 64 Member
    Just a tip?

    I'm asking for a friend.
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