another female question, i need help

bricker06

so here goes everything:blushing: . i really feel this is a stupid question, this is my first period since i started mfp and i feel like im starving. i have tried to exercise but it is so heavy it is next to impossible. i am having a procedure done to help in a couple of weeks but in the meantime what do i do about being so hungry. i am over my cals today and havent exercised. they are not empty cals they are good for me foods. so what do i do??

bricker06

so here goes everything:blushing: . i really feel this is a stupid question, this is my first period since i started mfp and i feel like im starving. i have tried to exercise but it is so heavy it is next to impossible. i am having a procedure done to help in a couple of weeks but in the meantime what do i do about being so hungry. i am over my cals today and havent exercised. they are not empty cals they are good for me foods. so what do i do??

NurseBarb

Hoo wmany calories are you supposed to be on per day?

kimwinters

Hi there! I understand what you are going through. I find myself hunger throughout the day, but I went to a Ultimate Nutrition Store and they recommended Whey Protein. I bought the big jug of Gold Standard Whey Protein and it keeps me full until my next meal. I do eat 5 times per day. I get 1200 calories per day so here is how my day looks.

Breakfast: Protein shake or 1 cup of Raisin Bran Crunch with 1 cup 2% milk and green tea w/ equal.
Snack: Banana or apple or beef & ostrich protein stick
Lunch: I stick to about 300 to 400 calories here. (Sandwich, Salad, Soup or a combo)
Snack: Same as the other snack or I might choose to drink another shake.
Dinner: Some times my shake or chicken, seafood, or steak with a veggie and a starch.

I hope this helps. Good luck.

bricker06

Hoo wmany calories are you supposed to be on per day?

i can have 1360 per day im over by about 150 today

JAMINJESS

MAKE SURE YOU ARE EATING 5 TO 6 TIMES A DAY SMALLER MEALS AND EAT PLENTY OF FIBER
AND DO NOT SKIP YOUR BREAKFAST. I AGREE TRY A WHEY PROTEIN SHAKE IT SHOULD DO THE TRICK
BEST OF LUCK!

bricker06

i already take 400 mg of magnesium for migranes should i up that?

JAMINJESS

TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR FIRST TO MUCH OF ANYTHING IS NO GOOD. I HAVE TO TAKE 500MG
TWICE A DAY BUT THATS WHAT MY DOCTOR RECOMMENDED OR YOU MIGHT DO GOOD WITH A B-COMPLEX

jude2700

I wouldent get too concerned with the calories you are over today,do NOT stress yourself over how much you are eating right now,just try to stay under 1500.Are you logging your excersise?

Anna_Banana

I would check your BMR and just try to stay under that if you are starving. If you stay under that atleast you shouldn't gain. I know it's hard during that time to resist. My suggestion is that tomorrow and the following days, plan your meals and calories for the intire day and try to stick with it. If there is something you really crave try to fit that into your daily calories. I have found that if, during that time, I'm really craving something, I'm just starving until I have it. Also keep tons of low cal snacks around like carrots and celery sticks.

You can do it.