how long until you're used to less calories?

nickscutie

It looks like you are getting plenty of protein, but you should be monitoring your fiber too. make sure you are eating enough of both at each meal, that will help keep you feeling as full as possible.

pyro13g

Your diet will do it. From your diary it looks like it may be carb related..sugar/insulin rollar coaster.

cjwolfjen

Your diet will do it. From your diary it looks like it may be carb related..sugar/insulin rollar coaster.

What do you mean? I am doing ok as far as staying under my calories, for the most part. But I need to start working on exercising a lot more and I still can't get my head around what foods make good meals as far as balancing protein/fiber/carbs... etc. I just try to eat as healthy as I can and stay under goals for the day.

I can't just read "eat more fiber. balance your protein" and know what to do. I am a visual learner, if I can't picture the actual types of food in my mind, then I'm not fully understanding the best choices to make.

What do you guys eat, as far as actual meals that keep you full?

Mommyof3texans

It depends on HOW you're getting those calories, I find the healthier I eat the more I get to eat and stay within my calories. I have not felt like I'm starving very often if at all since I've been eating healthier choices.

Chinook71

I was always hungry at the beginning (1200 cals) but then i changed to eating 5-6 times a day instead of 3 and im never really hungry!! Works for me....maybe you should give it a try!!

I agree...I am also only eating about 1200 cals. and working out a minimum 5 days a week and I still haven't really gotten hungry. When I eat my bigger meals (lunch, dinner) I try to be mindful about how fast I eat and I am drinking 10-12 glasses of water a day - you would be surprised what a difference that makes. I also strongly believe in eating as many whole foods as possible and staying away from sugar and trigger foods.

You can do it!! Don't expect to get everything perfect right away. You will find the healthy foods that satisfy you. Good Luck!

dramaqueenchampagne

I am doing diet chef and i have to say never have i enjoyed food so much. It is delicious and filling. I have not felt hungry since starting the diet. I am now only eating around 1300 calories and it is sustaining me throughout the day with the added exercise i am doing.

Amhogue323

Cut out the fast food, deli meats, condiments, candy. Try eating fast food once a week, even though your mantaining calories, it slows you down and isn't good for you or your weight loss. I try to pre plan my meals ahead of time, write them in the diary and stick to them for the next day. Fill up on lots of fruits & veggies, and GOOD fats. It also looks like your not getting enough of them. Instead of getting breakfast from mcdonalds try making your own omelet, with skim milk, lots of veggies & some low fat cheese. It tastes better and is better for you! Instead of a sandwich for lunch, try soup or salad. Simple diet changes can make a big difference in how you feel.

Fattack

Yeah, it really depends on the quality of the calories. They call em empty calories for a reason

Couldn't agree more!!!

cjwolfjen

Cut out the fast food, deli meats, condiments, candy. Try eating fast food once a week, even though your mantaining calories, it slows you down and isn't good for you or your weight loss. I try to pre plan my meals ahead of time, write them in the diary and stick to them for the next day. Fill up on lots of fruits & veggies, and GOOD fats. It also looks like your not getting enough of them. Instead of getting breakfast from mcdonalds try making your own omelet, with skim milk, lots of veggies & some low fat cheese. It tastes better and is better for you! Instead of a sandwich for lunch, try soup or salad. Simple diet changes can make a big difference in how you feel.

I usually make my own breakfast however we were fresh out of options because I needed to go grocery shopping (another "plan ahead" thing that helps you eat right I've learned) and hubby was going to Mcdonalds for himself so I said get me eggs and sausage and OJ... that can't be too many calories right? WRONG. I logged it all in, and thought OMG. I struggled all day long to stay in my calorie goal just because I ate Mcdonalds for breakfast. Ugh I learned that one the hard way!

BigBoneSista

It only took me a week but I completely changed my diet to lower calorie foods but was filling. Now I feel like I am constantly eating and rarely do I get "hungry". I am usually eating BEFORE i get hungry (2-3 hours).

I agree. After a week I was good. I eat solid proteins. Things I know will fill me up. I drink a lot of water as well. And just like you I always feel like I'm stuffing my face. The only time I feel a little tug is if I stay up late pass normal sleeping hours but I don't give in to it. Its just my body's of saying go to bed already.

bridgetzc

I see that you are a breast feeding mother. I am breast feeding and I find that some days I am more hungry than others. Kellymom recommends to eat when you are hungry when breast feeding. I also noticed that you are not getting a lot of fruit or veggies. What to Expect the First Year recommends 8 servings of fruits and veggies when breast feeding. The fruits and veggies will help fill you up but do not have a lot of calories. I would also recommend adding calcium to the nutrients that are being monitored. Your baby will end up getting all the nutrients that they need but you will end up with the deficit.

wmario19

Wolfena wrote: »

In my case? Never.

I don't care how much low calorie, high fiber, high protein, bigger quantity with healthier nutrition yada yada yada - I ALWAYS want to eat more, and the unhealthy stuff.

I just can't or don't let myself do it (most of the time) I always feel like I am hungry and can easily eat more - it's been almost 5 years since I started this healthier eating change and I'm still not used to it.

I'm right there with you! It's all about the mental game in my opinion. I could eat the healthiest foods all day and still feel hungry.

singingflutelady

Necro thread

pinggolfer96

The deeper I get into a diet and lower bf, the harder it gets. Everyone’s different

Francl27

It's hard to tell as you're not filling up your diary consistently, not weighing your food, so you might be eating more or less than you think.

Couple thoughts - do you exercise, do you eat back exercise calories? That plays a HUGE part. I lost weight eating 1700 and I was 5 inches smaller than you, and 8 years older.

Personally, if I have too much of cereal or bread in my day, I'm starving too. Cereal, special K bars and bread (even whole wheat) in one day is a recipe for disaster for me. Totally empty calories for me as they don't fill me up. I avoid bananas for that reason too.

I'd switch things up. Eat more fat.

Also, 25 lbs loss in 3 months is not realistic at all and you're setting yourself up for failure if you're starving yourself to get there. Adjust your goal, eat more, move more.

I wasn't hungry when I started because I went from a diet of low quantity, high calorie foods, to lots of lean protein and veggies.

WholeFoods4Lyfe

What are you eating? Fat is satiating and if you are eating a low calorie and a low fat diet, that could be the reason. You don't have to go super high fat either, but adding even 1tsp of fat to your meals can make a huge difference. Do that 3 times a day and it's only 120 calories or so, but you'll probably find yourself less hungry. I also recommend trying to always eat fat with carbs. So, if you have an apple, maybe add 1T or so of nut butter, or if you are sauteeting up some veggies, use a bit of real oil. Small changes, with little caloric impact, can make a huge difference.

janicelo1971

took me about a week, but eating more volume and less calorie dense food

stephaniecharboneau

I’m a snacker and get hungry often! I choose to keep my meals lighter so that I can snack on popcorn, hummus, fruit, yogurt etc... during the day and still stay within my calorie range (1400 net) good luck x

EatLikeAHuman

It's taken me about a month to get into the swing of things. CI<CO forced me to think harder about what exactly I choose to eat. I fear no foods and don't think of any as "bad" or "sinful". I just keep a sharp eye on my calorie count, and a looser eye on my macros, making sure not to go too crazy on any one thing.

I was lucky in that I actually do love all food, especially the healthy stuff, it was just that I had started thinking of food in terms of an annoyance I had to get over with to do the more important things I had to do. The thing about convenient food is it's usually not very balanced, and it's very easy to eat too much.

I had to change my attitude towards eating. I had to make it a priority to fuel my body, not an afterthought. I now plan healthier meals - roasted veggies, slow cooker chili, etc. And the funny thing is, they don't really take that much more effort than the "convenient" food like Knorr Sidekicks and frozen pizzas I used to eat. They just seem easier.

I am lucky enough to work from home. That makes meal planning much, much easier. (Why do offices love bringing in cakes and donuts?!)