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Do I eat more?

dhill_84
dhill_84 Posts: 67 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I need some advice.....so I had a early supper (6' sub and 2 cookies) and now I'm feeling hungry couple hrs later. This would normally fill me up but I have had a large glass of water and stomach is still going. I have the calories but i think I should be full....what would u guys do?

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  • Atlantique
    Atlantique Posts: 2,484 Member
    If you are actually hungry and you have the calories, why not eat? I don't get it.
  • MeredithLee11
    MeredithLee11 Posts: 192 Member
    If you are actually hungry and you have the calories, why not eat? I don't get it.

    Agreed.
  • lioyka
    lioyka Posts: 6
    I found when I am unusually hungry, I tend to have a higher weight loss week. If you have the calories enjoy!
  • liz11599
    liz11599 Posts: 220 Member
    If you're planning on going to bed any time soon, then eating more would not be a good idea as it's unhealthy to eat 3 hours before bed. I would drink more water and busy myself with something to keep my mind off my rumbly tummy. I usually lose myself in a good book and before I know it it's time for bed.
    Best of luck to you!
  • dhill_84
    dhill_84 Posts: 67 Member
    I dont know if its just in my head that im hungry....i have a few calories but dont usually like using every one
  • rachellepilcher
    rachellepilcher Posts: 95
    If you are truly hungry and you have the calories to spare then definitely eat. Try some lean protein.
  • jvanoni
    jvanoni Posts: 1
    If you are hungry and have the calories you need to eat. Otherwise, you will only think about wanting food. This usually leads to snacking or eating junk. Fix yourself a nice healthy snack that fits in your calorie count and ENJOY!!!
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    If you're planning on going to bed any time soon, then eating more would not be a good idea as it's unhealthy to eat 3 hours before bed.

    false
  • Atlantique
    Atlantique Posts: 2,484 Member
    I dont know if its just in my head that im hungry....i have a few calories but dont usually like using every one

    I can often distinguish whether I'm actually hungry or just bored by what I'm willing to eat. If I'm willing to go have a salad, then yeah, I'm hungry! If I only want something 'fun', then nope, just bored.
  • Atlantique
    Atlantique Posts: 2,484 Member
    If you're planning on going to bed any time soon, then eating more would not be a good idea as it's unhealthy to eat 3 hours before bed.

    false

    Agreed. The only possible 'issue' that could occur is a funny dream or acid reflux, depending on what you ate. It isn't going to change anything else.
  • dhill_84
    dhill_84 Posts: 67 Member
    Thanks guys...decided to have some yogurt...not exactly my fav but its healthy! :)
  • dilansmom
    dilansmom Posts: 14
    always eat when you're hungry!! Your body will think it's in "starvation" mode if you don't, and actually save your fat cells!

    Eat! If it's nighttime, eat something small with a high protein content and lower carb (i.e. cottage cheese, yogurt, peanut butter&apples), it'll keep you full and will take your body longer to digest, so you won't be hungry again in a few hours.

    Eat!!
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