I am hungry!

xoalyssaox

So today is day 2 of my new lifestyle. Yesterday I ate a little too much in the afternoon, but I worked out on the elliptical for 20 minutes, so hopefully that will cancel it out..

Anyways,
This morning I am starving. My stomach is even rumbling. I ate a piece of toast with a little bit of blue bonnet and a glass of skim milk at 6:00 am. I also had a granola bar at 8 am with water bc I feel very hungry. It's now 9 and I am very hungry. How do I hold off until 12? I am at work so I didn't bring anything else besides my lunch. I need to go grocery shopping tonight to get some fruits, I just haven't had a chance yet.. .. help

Btw, I am very picky, so I don't eat eggs or bacon or bagels, so don't suggest any of those. lol

wilson1024

Check out website "Linda's Low Carb Receipes" Lots of great ideas! Food is delicious!

81Katz

Try to eat more dense or filling foods. Plain greek yogurt, nuts, oatmeal, even if you need to make a small serving of pasta or rice (both brown/grain) in the AM. Maybe even have some turkey or chicken in a wrap.

LisaDunn01

Try a green smoothie - lots of great recipes on line. This is my favorite:

10 oz. water
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 c. frozen pineapple
1/2 orange
1 1/2 handfuls raw spinach
1/3 bunch parsley (remove stems)
1/8 c. fresh basil

Blend - YUM!

AbiLee1976

Try looking on here for some ideas - http://www.skinnytaste.com/2008/03/recipe-index.html

I always carry some almonds with me incase I get really hungry.

bytemeeeeee

Try a green smoothie - lots of great recipes on line. This is my favorite:

10 oz. water
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 c. frozen pineapple
1/2 orange
1 1/2 handfuls raw spinach
1/3 bunch parsley (remove stems)
1/8 c. fresh basil

Blend - YUM!

I do this one as well and add a green apple and a very little kale...So good~

LovelyLifter

What are you cals set at??

you may have them set to low

also up your protein at breakfast...turkey, chicken, cottage cheese, greek yogurt

jennifer52484

Have something high in protein for breakfast. It should hold you over for at least a few hours. oh and drink water.

roachhaley

Green veggies. Have a salad (just lettuce, tomatos, onions etc and maybe a LITTLE cheese with low cal dressing). Have a can of green beans - not glamorous I know, but it gets me through rough times. Have a fruit smoothie (made yourself, just fruit, water, bit of milk and yogurt).

those are some things I eat when I'm hungry but can't afford to eat a meal.

kobashi

Protein and fiber will process very quickly through your body. So try eating those.

Also, I started out by eating celery very often sometimes with low fat peanut butter then eventually by itself only. Now I usually just eat when I am hungry but something low calorie.

I also eat a lot of different veggies and fruits through out the day.

Are you taking vitamins? Your body might be mistaking needing food for needing nutrients.

UsedToBeHusky

MFP is pretty notorious for assigning incredibly low calorie goals. Unless you are grossly obese, you probably aren't eating enough. Research total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) on the web. If your calorie intake isn't close enough to your TDEE, then you may be causing yourself some problems.

ashreynolds09

I agree with adding more protein to your breakfast, or finding something that's full of fiber. Personally, I do a banana when I wake up and have done my bathroom things (potty, hair, and make up) ....ends up being about 6:45ish and then about 8-8:30 I'll have a bowl of oatmeal when I get to work. That typically holds me over pretty good. Stock up on fresh fruits and veggies. All low cal and full of fiber to keep you fuller longer.

britcurl

When you get a chance to go to the grocery store buy some Protien Shakes. I know Walmart has a good one called Pure Protein. It's very low in calories and has 23 grams of protein. I would usually drink one mid morning and it would keep me full until lunch.

minime2b

carrot sticks, kiwi, strawberrys and protein shakes made with unsweetend almond milk help get me thru until meals

SassyCalyGirl

you need to eat protein and fiber to stay full longer-a piece of toast and glass of milk is not sufficient.

sufikitkat

My breakfast: Whole Wheat(or whole grain) toast 2 slices with Organic PB (1/2 tbsp. per slice) with sliced banana on top of each slice and turkey bacon. Now, I am training for a marathon so I am hungry every two hours just because of calorie burns, but before I got into running this filled me up for a good 3-4 hours! I know you said no bacon, but there are others ways to substitute the protein part as others suggested. Just be sure that your toast has 3 grams of dietary fiber minimum, and balance out your macros so you have carbs/protein/fats. High fiber and the protein can help you stay full, higher fiber also means lower glycemic index in many cases therefore regulating your insulin levels better. Good luck!

NicoleG_86

I eat every 2 hours. It will jump start your metabolism but it also cuts down on that starving feeling! I know that feeling all too well and that's when I binge something serious.

High protein in the morning is super important and lots of water. Someone recommended one glass per hour and that seems to help me a lot.

peachwine

coffee..with splenda and fat free powder cream. I drink a cup or two to help fill me up before breakfast. Hell I drink coffee all day to be honest. :laugh:

Bethy25

Try putting some peanut butter on your toast. Simple change, and it's just as fast as your blue bonnet. The protein in the peanut butter will give your tummy a little more to work with!

SafireBleu

Then eat! This site will tell you how many calories to eat to lose weight and get to your goal http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/ You need to know what your body fat % is http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/mbf/ This will help you lose weight, meet your BMR and NOT be hungry.

m_wilh

Bump for later. I want to remember the green smoothie recipe and the low-carb recipe website!

bcattoes

Drink a V8. It's pretty filling (for a while) and only 70 calories.

You could cut the calories in your breakfast by switching your milk for soy or almond milk. Both have just as much or more calcium than milk, less calories and more protein. Then you have more calories to eat.

Put peanut butter on your toast instead of margarine. It will be higher calorie, but much more filling.

Drink a cup of coffee or tea. If you don't add cream or sugar, it's calorie free.

tamerkins2

I think you should eat more often. I eat every 2-3 hours. I believe it helps your metabolism to eat small meals every few hours. Also, I don't think a piece of toast and a glass of milk would hold you over. Maybe drink a protein shake in between breakfast and lunch. That should help keep you full!

imnotyourpal

I'm always hungry. =\

LordBezoar

Try a green smoothie - lots of great recipes on line. This is my favorite:

10 oz. water
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 c. frozen pineapple
1/2 orange
1 1/2 handfuls raw spinach
1/3 bunch parsley (remove stems)
1/8 c. fresh basil

Blend - YUM!

Green Smoothies are what DW and I do as well. We usually have about a pound of greens plus a bunch of Fruits & Veggies they are incredibly filling and delicious.

75Juniper

I always carry some almonds with me incase I get really hungry.

This is what I do, too. Just a few of them are very filling. I also try to incorporate protein at each meal. I know milk has protein, but for me it doesn't fill me up. For breakfast I'll have some oatmeal and a hardboiled egg or some cottage cheese. Or I'll even have a sandwich or leftovers for breakfast.

SCSTWG

I plan out my meals and snacks, so I always know when the next meal/snack is and if I find myself hungry I jsut try to keep myself occupied until then which takes my mind off of it. I might also drink water or a zero/low calorie drink. Like others have said, protein is importnat at breakfast. It might take some trial and error for you to figure out what holds you over and what foods leave you feeling hungry. Once you get into a new pattern it becomes easier, but we all have tough days now and then.

leslisa

Did you try adding a protein? I have to eat protein or I'm starved all day. Almonds work for me 1 almond = 7 caloriesish. I eat 6 almonds as a snack, with breakfast, whenever (they are a pretty amazing nut) and sometimes switch it up with walnuts. Granny smith apples work really well to help curb my appetite, too, but I have to get my protein. Heck, I even eat fish and chicken for a snack.

I also have to drink something other than water through the day. I drink my 8 ounces but I also drink green tea, herb tea, I have one cup of decaf in the morning and if I'm craving a sweet during the day, I carry a single serving crystal light with me. (I use it maybe once a week)

That being said, you are doing good . Keep it up.

xoalyssaox

Can you taste the spinach?

Try a green smoothie - lots of great recipes on line. This is my favorite:

10 oz. water
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 c. frozen pineapple
1/2 orange
1 1/2 handfuls raw spinach
1/3 bunch parsley (remove stems)
1/8 c. fresh basil

Blend - YUM!

xoalyssaox

1200

What are you cals set at??

you may have them set to low

also up your protein at breakfast...turkey, chicken, cottage cheese, greek yogurt

hummingbird71

Try a green smoothie - lots of great recipes on line. This is my favorite:

10 oz. water
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 c. frozen pineapple
1/2 orange
1 1/2 handfuls raw spinach
1/3 bunch parsley (remove stems)
1/8 c. fresh basil

Blend - YUM!

Instead of water I use silk, almond vanilla- it makes it so much smoother- but it does add extra calories but very good as well.