constantly hungry!

jasmin1310

Hi Guys

Been doing this since Monday and I found I am constantly hungry - to the point where my stomach rumbles. LOL
I generally have my breakfast about 7am, then by about 10 I am hungry again, I try to hold off until about 11 and have a snack (or my lunch). Then i find I'm hungry about an hour or so later and then again, so i seem to be eating every 2/3 hours :-S

I'm keeping it healthy and have kept around my calorie allowance. I have gone down about 0.4kg (nearly 0.8lbs) in the last 3 days, but this could be water weight. Was wondering if anyone else feels constantly hungry? Also I am drinking 2ltrs of water per day.

:-)

robertf57

Eating every couple of hours is actually not a bad strategy. BUt if you constantly hungry, try increasing your protein at the expense of your carbohydrates. Many people ( myself include) have a greater sense of satiety with higher protein lower carb meals and snacks

luv2ash

Eating every couple of hours is actually not a bad strategy. BUt if you constantly hungry, try increasing your protein at the expense of your carbohydrates. Many people ( myself include) have a greater sense of satiety with higher protein lower carb meals and snacks

My advice exactly--you should be eating more frequently. If you wait too long to eat, you will be very hungry and tend to eat more than you really need.

randi50

I would eat when you are hungry, just small snack. It will help. I think it took like 2 wks for my body to adjust.

jasmin1310

Eating every couple of hours is actually not a bad strategy. BUt if you constantly hungry, try increasing your protein at the expense of your carbohydrates. Many people ( myself include) have a greater sense of satiety with higher protein lower carb meals and snacks

I know you are right, but I've just come off atkins and am sick of meat - so aiming to eat more fish, legumes and seeds. Plus I am a complete carb monster - if only atkins was eating carbs :bigsmile:

JPod279

Read this thread.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/236758-are-you-hungry?hl=intestinal#posts-3125645

epj78

I eat 200-300 calories a day, 5 times a day to stay full. Also, I agree try increasing your protein and your fiber - both are key for me. Takes a bit more planning, but once you get it down, it's pretty easy to stick with. My typical meals:

Breakfast: Oatmeal w/ peanut butter and banana (or toast, egg whites, veggies and cheese)
Snack: Greek Yogurt and almonds
Lunch: Lean Meat , green salad with balsamic and veggies (sometimes I add brown rice or whole wheat bread)
Snack: Green Smoothie ---- 30 minutes later, vitatop
Dinner: See lunch (I usually eat left overs for lunch)

Last_15

Are you eating enough calories?? If I try to eat only 1200 calories I get insane with hunger, to the point of getting dizzy, shaking and nausea ~ it is too low for me!

meemsta

Hunger means it's working. :laugh:

LyndseyMcKnight7

I have been at this for over a year, and lost plenty of weight, but I am always starving. I just look at it like it's the price I pay to be healthier. I have bad days where I waste calories on bad things, and I know that I will sacrifice and be hungry because of it, but even on a good day I am hungry all the time. I eat lots of fiber, protein, veggies, etc, and am still starving about an hour after I eat. I also drink about 16 glasses of water a day. I work out plenty and I just don't know what to do about it.

doobabe

I eat all day long- literally every couple of hours. I would also suggest increasing protein and fiber, as that will keep you full longer. Watch out for empty calories- they dont last long!

luv2ash

Eating every couple of hours is actually not a bad strategy. BUt if you constantly hungry, try increasing your protein at the expense of your carbohydrates. Many people ( myself include) have a greater sense of satiety with higher protein lower carb meals and snacks

I know you are right, but I've just come off atkins and am sick of meat - so aiming to eat more fish, legumes and seeds. Plus I am a complete carb monster - if only atkins was eating carbs :bigsmile:

Being a carb monster is what got me sooooo overweight to begin with. Some people are very carb sensitive and that is me. When I increase my protein I do not do it like atkins. I only choose extra lean meat, Extra lean turkey, fish, nuts, pnbutter, or grilled chicken. No red meat for me. I also keep my carbs below 100 g a day.

pittielover23

I have to eat every couple of hours or i will end up making bad choices. Here is what my day looks like right now:

7:30am, coffee drink, sometimes a peice of fruit

9:30am, breakfast (usually oatmeal)

11:30am, lunch

1:30pm: first afternoon snack

3:30pm: 2nd afternoon snack

then I go my longest period without food, but this is also when I usually exercise, so I am good.

7:00 dinner

9:00 evening snack

This works well for me, and I am never TOO hungry.

calistyle

eat less amounts more often.

I was used to 2500-2800 calories per day, now I have around 1700.

7am - cherrios or something similar
9am - protein shake
11am small lunch
2pm protein bar or small snack
4pm (pre workout) protein shake
6pm dinner
8pm protein shake

gatorgirl7

i hear you! i get that way too--esp when i do a ton of cardio. i try to eat every few hours. my snacks are typically a piece of fruit and a cheese stick or almonds and a piece of fruit...or whole wheat bread and peanut butter. sometimes, i eat a half of a cup to a full cup of grapes--they are full of water and more dense so make you feel fuller faster and longer. i try to eat a few grapes 30 min before i eat a meal (an old ww trick) so i won't devour it the second i see the plate! i'm glad you said you are drinking a lot of water--that was going to be my first suggestion...a lot of people think they're hungry when they're thirsty. good luck

jasmin1310

I thin i need to keep my carbs slightly lower and look at more protein options - find it difficult to find low calorie protein snacks in the UK.

remcohekker

Chewing gum works great for me.
It stops me from feeling hungry but doesn't add to the days total.

rmsrws

Up your protien levels! I feel satisfied longer, v.s other foods. Try to stay away from carbs, they make your sugar levels peak and drop!

jasmin1310

Read this thread.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/236758-are-you-hungry?hl=intestinal#posts-3125645

Thanks for this :-)

misslys9304

if you get too hungry between meals just drink water and try to find something to keep your mind busy. don't think about eating just try to stay distracted, meal time will come before you know it. good luck!

patricia92d

well what i do is
7am-Breakfast
9am-snack
12pm-lunch
3pm-snack
6pm-dinner
8-9pm-snack(healthy)

it worked for me cause i was also constantly hungy in the beginning but the weight fell quicker

jasmin1310

well what i do is
7am-Breakfast
9am-snack
12pm-lunch
3pm-snack
6pm-dinner
8-9pm-snack(healthy)

it worked for me cause i was also constantly hungy in the beginning but the weight fell quicker

At the moment mine is
7am breakfast
10.30/11 - snack
11.30/12.30 - lunch
2.00 - snack
3.30 - snack (maybe tea)
5.30 - dinner (I leave work at 6.00 then go straight to the gym but don't get there tell about 7.30)
9/9.30 - snack (sometimes after the gym, like some hummos on krisp bread)

I hope my weight falls off quicker too! :happy:

mishelnkiki

same advice, eat 6 smaller meals a day. also, i found that baby carrots help fill me up and actually KEEP me full. when i snack on fruit, it just makes it worse. but carrots actually do the trick. might be something worth trying, i dunno.

jasmin1310

same advice, eat 6 smaller meals a day. also, i found that baby carrots help fill me up and actually KEEP me full. when i snack on fruit, it just makes it worse. but carrots actually do the trick. might be something worth trying, i dunno.

I find that fruit really doesn't help me either, I feel its mainly water so that when i go for a wee i feel hungry again. lol

JMCade

Me too!!!! I eat breakfast at 6 am. I have a snack about 8, and again about 10. Then I eat lunch at 11:30. Then I snack again at 1:30, and again at 3:30 or 4. Then I eat dinner around 7. I am over my calorie goal almost all the time. I drink about 7-10 glasses of water a day. Yeah, I exercise, but I'm still over my calories and STILL hungry. Ugh!:grumble:

jasmin1310

Me too!!!! I eat breakfast at 6 am. I have a snack about 8, and again about 10. Then I eat lunch at 11:30. Then I snack again at 1:30, and again at 3:30 or 4. Then I eat dinner around 7. I am over my calorie goal almost all the time. I drink about 7-10 glasses of water a day. Yeah, I exercise, but I'm still over my calories and STILL hungry. Ugh!:grumble:

But your LOSING weight! that's great 8lbs since march is such a great achievement - well done.

anubis609

There's nothing wrong with fruit. Berries; i.e. strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, apples, and bananas have a good amount of fiber in them, which helps keep you full.

But if you insist on keeping your carbs low, I'm surprised no one has mentioned a serving of nuts to help ease hunger either. The healthy fat content, along with the protein and carb content [about a 1:1 ratio], should keep you feeling full.

JMCade

Me too!!!! I eat breakfast at 6 am. I have a snack about 8, and again about 10. Then I eat lunch at 11:30. Then I snack again at 1:30, and again at 3:30 or 4. Then I eat dinner around 7. I am over my calorie goal almost all the time. I drink about 7-10 glasses of water a day. Yeah, I exercise, but I'm still over my calories and STILL hungry. Ugh!:grumble:

But your LOSING weight! that's great 8lbs since march is such a great achievement - well done.

Aw thanks! sometimes I wonder if the 1200 cals that's set isn't right for everyone. or else I have wacked out metabolism for my age!:laugh:

dls06

If you are eating the right foods you should not be hungry. Try to stay away from empty calories and processed foods. Eat as close to whole as you can. Fresh Fruits and Veggies, Whole Grain Breads, Crackers, Pitas, Tortilla ( lower cal). Lean Meats and Fish. Low fat and sodium cheese, Yogurts and Humus. Watch Sauces and Gravys. High Sugar foods and Condiments too. Also Portion size. Fill sandwiches with lots of Avacado, Lettuce and tomato, and hot peppers if you like them. Spice helps raise metabolism.

TripleJ3

Add some healthy fats in there too. Protein, fat & fiber helps me the most!

wildon883r

How my daily meals go.

1.) 4:00 Coffee & bowl of Kashi Shredded Wheat & Milk - 250 calories

2.) 6:30 Banana or Orange and String Cheese- 150 calories

3.) 8:45 Banana or Orange and protein yogurt etc- 150 calories

4.) 11:00pm Lunch usually 350-400 calories

5.) 4:00 pm Supper usually 350-450 calories

6.) 5:00 coffee with cream- 45 calorie

7.) 6:00 snack (Pistachios) 170 calorie

Under 1700 calories and pretty standard meal plan during the work week.

Key is not so much PROTEIN as HEALTHY FAT. Everybody is so concerned about fat that they forget that we require a decent amount of healthy fat to remain healthy and satisfied. 1 serving of pistachio/almonds is far more hunger ending then per say cheese or any protein for that matter. Protein isn't a hunger buster although we need it as well. I eat extremely healthy. I rarely if ever feel full from eating. I need to eat every couple hours or i get cranky lol. It's my bodies way of saying FEED ME!.