So am i going to be hungry for ever?

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  • ekat120
    ekat120 Posts: 407 Member
    For me, I've found that a decent helping of protein and fat with a bit of carbs (e.g., eggs and cheese with a slice of whole wheat toast, or Greek yogurt with peanut butter and oats mixed in) fills me up the best. I need to combination, as opposed to a single macronutrient.

    I also agree with *some* hunger being normal. Though I'm terrible at being hungry :)
  • hearthwood
    hearthwood Posts: 794 Member
    There's no such thing as losing weight without getting hungry. It doesn't mean you'll be hungry forever. Once your brain and stomach get used to your new calorie intake they will adjust.

    In the meantime Skippy all natural peanut butter with honey, out of the jar is the cure for hunger pangs. I will eat 1 to 2 tablespoons and the hunger goes away, and I actually eat less of everything else because I am not hungry. Since you're a big guy you might need more than 2 tablespoons.
  • phyllb
    phyllb Posts: 735 Member
    You have lots of good advice on foods
    My two best are try not to eat carbs alone but in combination with a saturated fat like a few almonds or avocoda to hold hunger at bat and minimize sugar swings. The other is that I am still hungry at 3months plus plus the insistent roar is quit ending into a dull ache which I am trying to adjust to, kinda a chronic pain. Maybe it will never go away but I can handle it at this more muted level
    Goof luck, be patient and experiment
  • clbostian
    clbostian Posts: 5 Member
    If you like salads you can easily make more than you can eat in 1 setting. I make mine with 50g of carrots, 100g of spinach, 100g of angel hair cabbage, 50 g of celery, 25g of bell pepper, and 112g or 4oz of boneless, skinless chicken breast cooked in olive oil. U will be amazed how much it is and it's only 215 calories. I use mustard for dressing because it doesn't add any calories.
  • Greystar0
    Greystar0 Posts: 5
    Hey,

    just want to say its only been a really short time but im already getting use to it. Slightly hungry alot but nothing hard. Iv missed my goal by about 200 most days and iv made it one day, but im not too concerned. So yea thanks everyone for the advice!

    Also i feel kinda bad moaning about 2350ish per day when some people on here are doing 1200 a day. Now that would be a struggle!
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    Also i feel kinda bad moaning about 2350ish per day when some people on here are doing 1200 a day. Now that would be a struggle!

    Those on 1200 calories would be either tiny people, with needs accordingly, or people wanting to get their BMI to the low end of healthy, thus needing to be very strict to achieve their goal.
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    Trying to sustain a 1000 cal per day deficit is too aggressive for most people. If you are over shooting by 200 cal you still have an 800 cal deficit which is still quite considerable.

    For most people a target of a 500 cal per day deficit is reasonable.

    Why not take it a bit slower, allowing yourself a more manageable calorie goal that you are more likely to be able to stick to long term.
  • RHachicho
    RHachicho Posts: 1,115 Member
    Short answer, No you wont. I used to be 23 stone and probably ate about what you do 3 - 6k calories a day. At first it was really rough but gradually over the months my body and my appetite adapted to the new regime. Now eating that much food seems daunting. Stick with it. I know it's rough believe me but one day you will be glad you did.
  • loribethrice
    loribethrice Posts: 620 Member
    Our situations are probably different because I have an eating disorder that I've suffered from since toddlerhood where I can only eat a few foods due to massive food phobias. I have a very short list that I stick to and I eat the exact same things every single day.

    FWIW I eat pretty much the same things everyday if I can help it - couscous salads, chicken legs, some kind of fruit. Makes it easier to plan/calculate things.

    WRT the food phobias, I'd recommend seeking out the help of a qualified therapist as they can help you overcome the phobias. :)

    I have multiple times. Even went to an eating disorders clinic since it is considered an eating disorder called SED (selective eating disorder). Unfortunately it was something that would have had to be addressed when I was a child and no one knew about it in the 80s and early 90s. We all just assumed I'd grow out of it and instead it's gotten worse as I've gotten older. I just deal! I'm almost 28 and I'm still kicking so I figured it could be worse.
  • tiggerGlasgow
    tiggerGlasgow Posts: 12 Member
    Here's a question, are you stregnth training? If not, get to it. Preservation of (and increase of) muscle mass allows you to consume more calories and still lose weight as muscle is more expensive to run than fat. Think of fat as a hybrid car and muscle as your favourite gas burning sports car, muscle looks better than fat and requires more fuel to run.

    If you are stregnth training then my advise is to make sure you're consuming mostly whole foods like meat, veggies and healthy fats before turning to processed foods like breads or pasta. Making sure you get enough protien AND enough fibre will help take care of the hunger pangs.
  • jrline
    jrline Posts: 2,353 Member
    If you are hungry then you are not eating the right calories. I went 3 months eating only 1400 daily calories and walking 3-6 miles every day and was not ever hungry. Also drink lots of water.

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  • harmar21
    harmar21 Posts: 215 Member
    When did you start? I am big guy too (340) and had bottomless pit of a stomach, although I didn't do any exercise.
    When I started (on Atkins) almost a week ago I was absolutely starving the first 2 days.. Then the next couple days I was hungry but not starving.. Then after 5 days being on it my hunger just completely disappeared. Now I almost find it hard to eat enough calories.
    For example, yesterday for lunch I had 300g of ground beef, 2 cups of salad. I ate all of the salad, and only 1/3 of the ground beef and was almost full. I then ate another salad at supper and another 1/3 of the ground beef and was full. Ate the remained of ground beef for evening snack.

    Literally 1 week ago I would have scoffed down that entire meal in 1 sitting and probably still be looking for something to eat.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Once you get used to eating less food and start eating more filling but lower calorie foods, you'll be fine. It takes an adjustment period, and going from 4000 to 2300 calories would be quiet a shock to your stomach. Fruits and vegetables are good because you can eat a ridiculous amount of those to fill up your stomach from a small portion of your calories.

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