Who is still hungry after all their calories?

sally125

I find that I am quite often still hungry after all my calories. What do you do when you have eaten all your calories and still feel hungry?

8BaughDad

I personally either go for a walk or a job and burn a few more, that gives me some room to take in a few more calories.

SergeantSunshine_reused

Look back at my day and make changes for the next

pick more filling foods :]

t_rog

exercise so you can eat more

Sidesteal

I'm pretty much always hungry.

1a1a

Knocked up the daily burn to an average of 600 calories, that scored me an entire extra meal :-D\

That and changed the loss per week to half a pound, no rush here.

twistygirl

I drink protein powder at 3:pm everyday to help me stay full through the evening at only 100 calories for my whey protein it was the only thing that helped me.

lcchrt

What he said ^^ lol. But I always eat veggies and my protein until im full... then I eat the good stuff after! That way I fill up with less cals

theoddlittleduck

I am - apparently 2300 calories today wasn't enough to fill me up. I played an hour of hockey too.

Newfiedan

Being hungry if you have hit your cal limit often means you need to make better choices, this applies even more so to those whose cals are very low (1200 for women) or (1500 for men) often times it is due to a lack of protein or fiber in your diet that leads to hunger when you have hit that cal goal. My advise is to educate yourself on the diet side of things, take the time to learn proper nutrition as that will lead you to much more success than any workout schedule.

brit7880

drink water... lots and lots of water. Also I try and distract myself!

kyrstensmom

Sometimes you feel hungry when really you are thirsty. Try drinking a glass (or two) of water and see if that helps.

12skipafew99100

Eat more, that is why I am failing. :noway:

gp79

I'm pretty much always hungry.

Ain't that the truth!

Volumized proats ftw.

beeny83

I eat diet Jelly (jello) It contains no sugar or fat and almost no calories and it feels like your eating food.

MiloBloom83

If i'm hungry, i eat. I run alot, so i usually eat those exercise calories. Don't know if you exercise or not. Add protein to your diet to stay fuller longer.

riccoismydog

I have to say I am not really hungry after all my cals. Choose your food wisely! You are on a calorie restriction. So every calorie counts towards getting your nutrients. Load up on veggies and protien. They fill you up. Also 100 calories of nuts will keep you full longer than 100 calories of pure carbs. I eat nuts whenever I feel hungry, just a handful. They even out your blood sugar very nicely if you are prone to problems in that area. And they have loads of good for you fats. Get the 100 calorie packs if you can't be trusted not to keep digging in the bag.

Also, if you don't get your nutrition, your body will be looking for something. What you eat is just as important as how much. If I eat poorly, yep I'm hungry all day. Also, ask yourself. Am I really hungry?? Is my stomach really rumbling or do I feel like I need some food energy. Then eat. If not. You may be just bored or seeking nutrients.

I had lunch today, and it took me 45 minutes to eat it. High in protein, lot's of veggies. I couldn't be hungry after eating for almost an hour. But I could have also eaten half small fry in five minutes with the same calorie count, but I wouldn't have been very satisfied.

My formula is, Mid afternoon and midmorning, some nuts or greek yogourt (not fat free the fat keeps you full longer and it's only 20 calories). Protein shake or eggs with a piece of 12 grain toast for breakfast. Protein and veggies for lunch and dinner. Small snack before bed. My husband didn't even realize I was only eating 1200 or so calories, because he always see's me putting food in my mouth.

You don't have to starve. Just eat smart.

karenhs2

Lots of good suggestions. One of my tricks is to keep a homemade lo cal but filling soup in the fridge (lots of veggies and some protein). When I am really hungry, 2 cups of it will help fill me without breaking the calorie bank. It is low enough that I could hop on my recumbent bike for 30 minutes to earn at least a cup.

My usual recipe includes lean beef, tomato juice, italian spices, kidney beans, cabbage, onions, okra, carrots or whatever veggies I have on hand. Today I made one with turkey broth (made from the T day carcass), quinoa, turkey bits, navy beans and cabbage.

honeysprinkles

On days that I work out, I usually don't have a problem with being hungry. Otherwise, I drink a lot of water and try to not think about it. It's easier when I stay away from fast food/junk food so I get more for my calories. Also, I think my stomach needed to shrink a bit, I was used to over eating.

barbergirl28

I am an advocate for water. Drink a glass and see if you are still hungry. I also once read somewhere that if you drink a glass before you sit down to eat, you are less likely to overeat. And if all else fails, eat if you are hungry. Just make a healthy choice. An apple is a nice treat, but won't kill the calorie bank.

Samantha1941

Well I am always hungry. It depends on the level of it though. If I am only a little bit hungry I will drink some water or have a cup of diet soda as a treat. If I am actually hungry and I need to eat something I will allow it. My go to snack is some sliced cucumbers and bellpeppers with 2 tbsp of hummus and a glass of water. It will put something in my stomach, cure any snack cravings and its less than 100 calories. If I have used all my calories up, I try to go for something low calorie.

kendrafagan

I am hungry right now. I find that I have to experience this though in order to lose the weight I want. I try to just be really tough and drink a water, vitamin water, or a cup of tea and I seriously just try to tough it out and try to do something instead of it. It's hard, but I just remember no pain no gain and in the morning, the hunger usually isn't there anymore and yet your scale will give you great results! So don't give in to a little bit of hunger.

melodymist

I eat diet Jelly (jello) It contains no sugar or fat and almost no calories and it feels like your eating food.

LIKE

adross3

Stop all bread or sugar based carbs after lunch. Secondly eat more green vegitables. A lot more at dinner. This way a snack will tide you over. I am never hungry.

sally125

Thanks for all the great suggestions!

HartJames

I had to figure out that no matter how great or clean and filling my day was, I am ALWAYS hungry at night. So I adjusted the way I eat and when. Personally, I do not start eating breakfast until I am hungry- that may be a while! It gives me more calories later which in my case is good. Everyone is different, experiment with some adjustments and see what works. I also save my carbs up for dinnertime- another supposed no-no, but again, works for me and keeps me full (in particular a sweet potato). Lastly, sugar free lemonade, tea, coffee all keep me from over-eating

rita27ny

Drink hot tea. Also I drink organic apple cider and it helps with my hungry.

megz4987

If I'm still hungry, I still eat. As long as I know it's not boredom and I'm not grabbing for a cupcake or a full meal, I don't feel guilty. I believe if my body is telling me it needs more, I give it more.

stevenleagle

Yes I'm hungry, especially during the working week when I get too busy to exercise (I know that's backwards right?). So perhaps unintentionally I have been zigzagging cals, ie where I eat a lot less (and/or exercise a lot more) on other days tommake up for going over cals (typically on days where I am really hungry). Having said all of that, I'm not am expert, I don't always make the best food choices, I get de motivated when I have numerous consecutive days over goal... But to my surprise weight loss continues for me!

Shannonigans84

Some days I am. I'll usually do a 30 minute workout so I can eat a little more. I hate going to bed hungry and avoid it at all costs.

Helloitsdan

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