Excessive hunger

ishtar163

I have been trying to lose weight since January (started trying as soon as I weaned my son), and have only lost 20 pounds so far. I was doing pretty well until a hit my current weight about two months ago and then completely stopped losing. I adjusted my settings on MFP, and it then said that I should eat only 1330 calories per day. I had it set like that for two days, and felt HORRIBLE. I have always loved running and working out, but on that many calories, I felt nauseous and weak just walking up the stairs in my house. I do eat my exercise calories, but apparently I really don't burn that many, and I felt too weak to get going in the first place. Is this normal? I put it back up to over 1400, but should I leave it at 1330? I would really like to lose these last 15 pounds or so, and so many people seem to be doing fine on only 1200 calories. Would I get used to it and be able to run again after a while? I would appreciate any advice...thanks!

Also, I am avoiding carbohydrates like sugar and processed grains, etc., if that matters.

CallieDerenthal

it took me a little while to adjust to eating fewer calories. i tried to go straight from about 2000/day to 1300/day and was miserable! so i bumped back up to about 1600 and then slowly eased my way down. i also like to work out a little extra from time to time so i can eat a little more every now and then. maybe just try reducing your calorie intake 50-100 calories at a time, see if that's easier?

moushtie

Do you have your activity level set correctly given you're now an active mother? I really doubt if you're sedentary anymore, that's for sure!

Personally, I wouldn't stick so rigidly to a diet that I ignored what my body was trying to tell me. If you feel you need to lower your rate of loss by a 1/2 lb per week, then do so.

sarahwright01

I thnk that healthy foods rather than caloric content is a better option, especailly if you are so hungry and hitting platuea.
I am doind Advocare's 24 day challenge and loving it. HEre is the website.

www.advocare.com

here is my sample eating plan for the 10 day cleanse portion.

Herbal Cleanse, Spark, Catalyst, and Meal Replacement All * mean optional. Be sure to drink 8-9 glasses of water every day. This Is How Most of Your Body Toxins will Be removed.

Days 1 – 3 - Upon rising on empty stomach (E.S.) Spark
Breakfast: 30 minutes later: Fiber drink.
Snack: 2.5-3hrs Later: Eat a small meal or snack with 10grams of Protein + fruit. (Example 3 hard boiled eggs)
Lunch: 2.5-3hrs Eat lunch with at least 10-25 grams of protein (Tuna with olive oil mayo, Salad with lean meat and a complex carbohydrate: Humus with veggies)
Snack: 2.5-3hr Later: eat a snack with at least 10-25 grams of Protein. (Eggs or Almonds about 23 or fruit)
Dinner: 2.5 hours later : Eat Dinner with 10-25 grams of protein. 4 Omegaplex (fish oil)
**Lean protein with lightly cooked veggies and a complex carb if needed, such as brown rice
Snack: 2.5-3 hours later: Apple, grapefruit or berries if needed
Herbal Cleanse supplement at night.
Women can have a lite snack but shoot for low sugar, low carbs, and nothing to eat 2 hrs before bed.

QueenCat25

I recommend you pick up a book by Tosca Reno called The Eat Clean Diet Stripped. It's geared toward helping with those last pounds. I am not there myself, unfortunately LOL...but plan on reading it when the time comes.