STILL HUNGRY!

JenniferMann24
JenniferMann24 Posts: 293
edited September 19 in Food and Nutrition
I did a post yesterday about always being hungry. Yeah Im still hungry! I worked out 3 times yesterday and will do the same today. *STARVING* Im eating my exercise calories and there is alot!! Im scared that I will gain by doing that but Im gonna try it.:ohwell:

This is my day in exercise and calories.

Walking 3.0mph 1hr, curves 30min, walking 2-2.5mph 30min

Gonna have about 1900 calories (with about 250 calories left from exercise)

What do you guys think?????Please help!
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  • Sebidian
    Sebidian Posts: 199 Member
    What are you eating? And when?
  • buffjess
    buffjess Posts: 382
    I have the same problem!! I am ALWAYS hungry!!! Hopefully someone can help..:ohwell:
  • embury
    embury Posts: 2
    me tooo and this is only day 2 for me:sad:
  • mamaof2girls
    mamaof2girls Posts: 332 Member
    Eat meals high in protein and fiber. They help you feel full longer after your meal is finished.
  • kimster
    kimster Posts: 21
    What about light snacking in between meals with low cal foods like grapes or an apple? i like to spread my foods out as much as possible throughout the day to ease the hunger....
  • breakfast--2 egg whites, 2 p whole wheat bread,1 slice low fat cheese
    snack--cheerios 1 cup, 1/4 c 1% milk, 1 med banana
    lunch-- lean pork chop, 1 c broccoli, ( had to have a fiber one bar after that)
    that is as far as i have got today
  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    You HAVE to eat your exercise calories or you'll be putting your body into starvation mode and won't loose any weight.
  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    breakfast--2 egg whites, 2 p whole wheat bread,1 slice low fat cheese
    snack--cheerios 1 cup, 1/4 c 1% milk, 1 med banana
    lunch-- lean pork chop, 1 c broccoli, ( had to have a fiber one bar after that)
    that is as far as i have got today

    You need more fiber...add in some berries, whole grains, and leafy green veggies.
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    breakfast--2 egg whites, 2 p whole wheat bread,1 slice low fat cheese
    snack--cheerios 1 cup, 1/4 c 1% milk, 1 med banana
    lunch-- lean pork chop, 1 c broccoli, ( had to have a fiber one bar after that)
    that is as far as i have got today

    So you need a lot more veggies then this. 4 servings Jenn, 4 servings.
  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
    Mix your carbs with proteins always, and go for fiber-rich foods.

    Also, make sure you're eating your exercise calories too.
  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
    breakfast--2 egg whites, 2 p whole wheat bread,1 slice low fat cheese
    snack--cheerios 1 cup, 1/4 c 1% milk, 1 med banana
    lunch-- lean pork chop, 1 c broccoli, ( had to have a fiber one bar after that)
    that is as far as i have got today

    So you need a lot more veggies then this. 4 servings Jenn, 4 servings.

    Boss, it's only lunch time here :laugh: ... though I would add at least a half serving of veggies to that omlette. :wink:
  • dclarsh
    dclarsh Posts: 364
    Eat meals high in protein and fiber. They help you feel full longer after your meal is finished.

    This goes for snacks too. Eat some cheese or nuts with your fruit, or some hummus with your veggies.
  • molsongirl
    molsongirl Posts: 1,373 Member
    breakfast--2 egg whites, 2 p whole wheat bread,1 slice low fat cheese
    snack--cheerios 1 cup, 1/4 c 1% milk, 1 med banana
    lunch-- lean pork chop, 1 c broccoli, ( had to have a fiber one bar after that)
    that is as far as i have got today

    So you need a lot more veggies then this. 4 servings Jenn, 4 servings.

    throw those veggies into the egg whites, broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, green beans...yummy!
  • this was yesterday!

    General Mills - Honey Nut Cheerios, 3/4 cup
    Bananas - Raw, 1 medium
    Mayfield - 1% Nurture Low Fat Milk


    Oranges - Raw, navels, 1 fruit (2-7/8" dia)
    Generic - Almonds, Raw, 0.5 oz (24 almonds)


    Great Value - Thinly Sliced Smoked Ham, 4 slices
    Nature's Own - 100% Whole Wheat W/ 14 Grams of Whole Grain, 2 slice
    Sargento - Natural Medium Cheddar Deli Sliced Cheddar Cheese, 1 slice
    Great Value - Broccoli Florets, 1.5 cup (85g)
    Bananas - Raw, 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long)


    Mott's - Natural Applesauce & Vitamin C - No Sugar Added, 1/4 cup (
    Blue Diamond - Almonds - Roasted Salted, 1 oz. (28 nuts)


    Chicken - Chicken Breast, 9 oz
    Cabbage - Cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, 0.25 head
    Brussels sprouts - Frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, 1 cup
    Green Giant - Canned Cut Green Beans, 1 cup
    Vigo - Olive Oil - 100% Pure, 1 tbsp


    General Mills Cereal (Cdn) - Honey Nut Cheerios - Whole Grain, 3/4 cup
  • breakfast--2 egg whites, 2 p whole wheat bread,1 slice low fat cheese
    snack--cheerios 1 cup, 1/4 c 1% milk, 1 med banana
    lunch-- lean pork chop, 1 c broccoli, ( had to have a fiber one bar after that)
    that is as far as i have got today

    So you need a lot more veggies then this. 4 servings Jenn, 4 servings.

    What about those exercise calories?
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    breakfast--2 egg whites, 2 p whole wheat bread,1 slice low fat cheese
    snack--cheerios 1 cup, 1/4 c 1% milk, 1 med banana
    lunch-- lean pork chop, 1 c broccoli, ( had to have a fiber one bar after that)
    that is as far as i have got today

    So you need a lot more veggies then this. 4 servings Jenn, 4 servings.

    Boss, it's only lunch time here :laugh: ... though I would add at least a half serving of veggies to that omlette. :wink:

    Bahh, MORE VEGGIES! :laugh: JK, a reminder is all. Drink some water Jenn then wait 15 minutes, if you're still hungry after that, but it's not time for your next meal, then have something light, like carrots, or celery, or ricecakes, cucumbers or something. This shouldn't limit your regular meals by much.
  • molsongirl
    molsongirl Posts: 1,373 Member
    this was yesterday!

    General Mills - Honey Nut Cheerios, 3/4 cup
    Bananas - Raw, 1 medium
    Mayfield - 1% Nurture Low Fat Milk


    Oranges - Raw, navels, 1 fruit (2-7/8" dia)
    Generic - Almonds, Raw, 0.5 oz (24 almonds)


    Great Value - Thinly Sliced Smoked Ham, 4 slices
    Nature's Own - 100% Whole Wheat W/ 14 Grams of Whole Grain, 2 slice
    Sargento - Natural Medium Cheddar Deli Sliced Cheddar Cheese, 1 slice
    Great Value - Broccoli Florets, 1.5 cup (85g)
    Bananas - Raw, 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long)


    Mott's - Natural Applesauce & Vitamin C - No Sugar Added, 1/4 cup (
    Blue Diamond - Almonds - Roasted Salted, 1 oz. (28 nuts)


    Chicken - Chicken Breast, 9 oz
    Cabbage - Cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, 0.25 head
    Brussels sprouts - Frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, 1 cup
    Green Giant - Canned Cut Green Beans, 1 cup
    Vigo - Olive Oil - 100% Pure, 1 tbsp


    General Mills Cereal (Cdn) - Honey Nut Cheerios - Whole Grain, 3/4 cup

    I have a 5 yr old son who is also a honey nut cheerio's junkie...lol :laugh: he just LOVES them!
  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
    What about those exercise calories?

    you're hungry; eat them
  • j4nash
    j4nash Posts: 1,719 Member
    Breakfast
    Sara Lee - Oat With 100% Wholegrain Bread, 2 slice
    Monster - Lo-Carb Energy Drink, 1 container (16 oz ea.)
    Kraft - Shredded Fat Free Cheddar Cheese, 1/4 Cup
    Egg Beaters - Egg Beaters, 1 cup
    Tascoa - Extra Hot Sauce, 1/2 Cup
    Horizon Organic - 1% Organic Lowfat Milk, 1 cup
    Kashi - Strawberry Fields Cereal, 1 cup
    Lunch
    Generic - Chicken Breast - Grilled, 6 oz
    Ready Pac - Organic Spring Mix Baby Lettuces and Greens, 3 cups
    the Laughing Cow - Mini Babybel Original, 1 piece
    Cascadian Farm - Gourmet Organic Cut Spinach, 1 container (1 1/5 cups ea.)
    Goya - Red Kidney Beans-Canned, 3/4 cup
    Wish Bone - Light Balsamic and Basil Vinaigrette, 2 Tablespoons

    This is what I have eatin today, still have dinner to go. 1229 calories. I'm huge and I'm not ever really hungry. Eat a lot of veggies and low calorie foods to fill you up.
  • this was yesterday!

    General Mills - Honey Nut Cheerios, 3/4 cup
    Bananas - Raw, 1 medium
    Mayfield - 1% Nurture Low Fat Milk


    Oranges - Raw, navels, 1 fruit (2-7/8" dia)
    Generic - Almonds, Raw, 0.5 oz (24 almonds)


    Great Value - Thinly Sliced Smoked Ham, 4 slices
    Nature's Own - 100% Whole Wheat W/ 14 Grams of Whole Grain, 2 slice
    Sargento - Natural Medium Cheddar Deli Sliced Cheddar Cheese, 1 slice
    Great Value - Broccoli Florets, 1.5 cup (85g)
    Bananas - Raw, 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long)


    Mott's - Natural Applesauce & Vitamin C - No Sugar Added, 1/4 cup (
    Blue Diamond - Almonds - Roasted Salted, 1 oz. (28 nuts)


    Chicken - Chicken Breast, 9 oz
    Cabbage - Cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, 0.25 head
    Brussels sprouts - Frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, 1 cup
    Green Giant - Canned Cut Green Beans, 1 cup
    Vigo - Olive Oil - 100% Pure, 1 tbsp


    General Mills Cereal (Cdn) - Honey Nut Cheerios - Whole Grain, 3/4 cup

    I have a 5 yr old son who is also a honey nut cheerio's junkie...lol :laugh: he just LOVES them!

    I LOVE:smooched: honey nut cheerios!! They are GREAT!!........wait thats another cereal:wink:
  • Sebidian
    Sebidian Posts: 199 Member
    I think your meals look pretty good, but low in fiber. Try replacing your Cheerios with a High Fiber Cereal. I really like Fiber One Honey Clusters.

    Also, if you are truly that hungry, try boosting your breakfast calories with more protein, and end your day with a good protein snack. If I ate Cheerios at the end of the day, I would be hungry before midnight.
  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
    I think your meals look pretty good, but low in fiber. Try replacing your Cheerios with a High Fiber Cereal. I really like Fiber One Honey Clusters.

    A bowl of Fiber One Huney Clusters must be the closest thing to heaven in a basket :laugh:.
  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    I just 'bumped' an article on eating your calories...please check it out, it's very informative.
  • molsongirl
    molsongirl Posts: 1,373 Member
    don't give up your cheerios, you truly love them, and it's about enjoying your food, not substituting for something that isn't nearly as enjoyable.
  • adopt4
    adopt4 Posts: 970 Member
    Also, make sure you're eating every 2-3 hours, either a small meal or a snack, to keep your metabolism up. Make sure there's a protein and fiber in there to make you feel fuller longer. As you detox your body, you will have cravings, not feel so great, but that will go away. Usually in a few days. If you're always hungry - eat. Carrots, celery, stuff that takes more calories to digest than it contains... go ahead and munch away!

    Dont' set your numbers too low, so if you've set your sights on 2 pounds per week and have 1000 calorie deficit and you're starving, then set it to 1.5 or 1 pound per week. A few hundred more calories a day might really be all your body wants, as long as it's healthy fuel.

    Make sure that you are not confusing actual hunger with habit. That takes longer to determine, it took me 2-3 months to figure that one out. So if you always feel "hungry" sitting in front of the computer or the tv - stop sitting in front of the computer or tv and do something else. My vice is the tv, so I have severely limited my watching of it, and discovered that (a) I don't miss it and (b) I only watch the shows I actually like now, since we have Tivo and (c) I'm not hungry as frequently as i used to be.

    It takes time for your body to adjust, a good 4-6 weeks. Just don't go over your maintenance calories in the beginning, work your way down to less calories, and take it step by step.
  • Ive been doing this for a while. This has started in the last 2 days. Ive been working out 3 times a day for the past 2 days and im starving because of that.

    Just a little freaked out about all the extra exercise calories and wanted some ideas for filling foods.
  • stephica
    stephica Posts: 164 Member
    Try Oatmeal with fruit in it for a snack or for breakfast

    Are you into protein shakes. I normally have one in the am and after a workout. I find it helps.
  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
    Ive been doing this for a while. This has started in the last 2 days. Ive been working out 3 times a day for the past 2 days and im starving because of that.

    Just a little freaked out about all the extra exercise calories and wanted some ideas for filling foods.

    Ah, a fresh bout of hunger is a good sign that your metabolism is improving. Eat up those exercise calories!
  • paddlemom
    paddlemom Posts: 682 Member
    Funny, this morning on the radio they were talking about the top 10 appetite supressants. Here is the link to the article they referenced.
    http://ca.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/top-10-appetite-suppressants.html\\

    Also make sure you have a protein and carb snack within a half hour after working out. Your body is looking for that refuel in the recovery stage and it really makes a difference to both your energy level and appetite in the long run.
  • j4nash
    j4nash Posts: 1,719 Member
    have you tried the 3 meals + 1 snack so you can pack more food into your meals?
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