question about hunger

tkcasta

Hey guys,

So I'm sure a lot of you have this issue, but I'm not really sure what to do about it. Last night I came home from work (around 1030 pm) and I was STARVING! Absolutely ravenous. Which is what usually happens to me because I work weird hours. By that time, I had used up my calories for the day. So I ignored it, stayed up for a while and then eventually went to bed (furiously hungry the whole time). So I guess my question is this, what do you do when you are seriously hungry and have used up your calories and also how do you reconcile actual hunger (not emotional, physical) with these limitations. Should I feel hungry almost all the time?

Thanks so much, I look forward to your responses.

stanvoodoo

You were a bit short on the water, maybe a glass or two would have helped!

Otherwise maybe veggies as filling but low in calories.

koylefam

I chew some mint flavor of gum... drink lots of water and reimnd myself that nothing tastes as good as being fit and healty will feel. Good luck to ya ;-)

dawnw30

I agree...chewing gum helps me...chugging a large water or if I can't stand it - chomping some celery and carrot sticks...:happy:

anna_lisa

You brain is trained to "make" you hungry at times that it has been used to eating by releasing specific neurotransmitters. Just like a smoker that feels the urge to smoke at a specific time. If you resist it for a bit, it will go away. To help you get through nibble on some protein, protein snacks curb hunger. Like a piece of string cheese or something like that.

Jconner30

I make a big pot of something - like brown rice and chicken breasts. You can eat that and its healthy. You can make some tupperwears of it (3 or 4) and heat them up in the microwave at work (assuming you can) and you can limit the size of your meals. Get the tupperwears that hold about a cup and a half max.

punkymonkey22

You might want to try keeping a journal. Write down what you eat, when you eat, and what you are feeling when you are eating. In addition, write down when you have cravings. I work long hours myself. I know that I am really hungrey when I get home. So I try to leave myself a hundred calories or so towards the end of the day for that reason. If I don't use the, awesome. But they are there if I do. Knowing yourself and your moods when it comes to food will help you recognize "real" hunger and "emotional" hunger. Good Luck!

punkymonkey22

You might want to try keeping a journal. Write down what you eat, when you eat, and what you are feeling when you are eating. In addition, write down when you have cravings. I work long hours myself. I know that I am really hungrey when I get home. So I try to leave myself a hundred calories or so towards the end of the day for that reason. If I don't use the, awesome. But they are there if I do. Knowing yourself and your moods when it comes to food will help you recognize "real" hunger and "emotional" hunger. Good Luck!

SimplyDeLish

try trading some of those sugar snacks for protein...plus you had 175 cals open - yogurt, fruit, veggies, or a bit of protein could all fit into that amount.

byHISstrength

It looks like yesterday you had 175 calories left...you probably could have had some egg whites or something like that...high in protein without the extra carbs.

You may also want to adjust your percentages to less carbs and more protein and "good" fats, as protein and good fats along with fiber help you feel fuller for longer periods of time.

Definitely drink more water.

Hope that helps a little.

_Johanna_

I actually reserve 50-60 calories left on my daily intake so that if I am hungry, I can eat at the end of the day, but if not, then I'm close enough to my goal that I'm not depriving myself!

Always drink some water and give yourself 10-15 minutes before eating to see if the water helps!

anulle2009

I personally chug some water, if that doesn't help, i try to choose a healthier snack, like veggies.

maemiller

i normally eat every 3 hours to keep my metabolism up and Ive never had the problem being 'ravenous' not unless i go beyond my 3 hours. When youre that way, you tend to binge eat which can cause overeating and wgt gain.

If you must eat, I would have something with high protien since it curbs your hunger for a longer period of time. Greek yogurt, low fat cheese, cottage cheese would be good examples

byHISstrength

Also, I have heard that you can feel true hunger in your throat. When you stomach grumbles, I heard, that means you need more nutrients.

I have experienced both and it seems to be true.

Rhondast

I ignor it, or drink water or iced tea. If I start to feel shakey, then I eat. I go to bed hungry often.

tkcasta

Thanks guys for the advice...as for the water...I drink way more than I put on here. I can't keep track of it.

hoya31

A small glass of milk does the trick. I usually get really bad stomach pains and then some acid in my stomach - the milk will help both. Best of luck Don't fret about a couple of calories here and there in my opinion.