I'm a big girl and I'm hungry...

kelklein77

Continue on your journey!!! Try eating lot of veggies, meats and fish! They help keep you satisfied longer! Just think about how great you will look when all is said in done! Ask God to give you the strength! We GOT this!

jynxxxed

I can't see your diary or anything.. but fill up on protein! Have you seen the size of a piece of fish you can have for 250 calories? It's a LOT! That with a veggie on the side is a very, very filling meal.

Keep asking yourself which you want more: to hit your goal weight or to eat something that you will shortly regret? I can tell that you obviously want it.. just keep pushing forward! If running to Sonic or anything like that is a weakness- just don't do it. Eliminate it completely and push yourself to prepare all of your meals at home.

Best of luck! :flowerforyou:

cbbarge

I'm a "big girl" too and I agree with everyone else.....increase your protein intake, drink your water and eat small quantities (of protein) throughout the day to keep your hunger at bay.

UsaJewels05

None of that sounds like it would add up to 2100!

I'm eating about 2100 calories... I try desperately to get it down to 1900 but it's difficult. I eat either a fritata in the morning or oatmeal with fresh fruit. I usually have a yogurt mid morning. Lunch has been a leafy green salad with cucumber and tomatoes, pepperoni and a little parmesan cheese with a couple of table spoons of dressing. I have given up pasta for the most part and am substituting cauliflower or zucchini for it in my dinners. Lots of broccoli. Then I usually have sugar free pudiing for desert at night. I have been trying to stay away from fried foods. NO FRENCH FRIES I have learned they have absolutely no nutrtional value whatsoever...

I really do not see how that adds up to 2100 calories! My meals tend to consist of 380-400 Calories for Breakfast (normally eggs and yogurt), then around 150-200 calorie snack(Normally grapes, apple or trail mix), then lunch is normally around 500 calories (This is normally left over items from dinner the night before, afternoon snack is about 150-200 calories, then dinner is around 500 calories (this is normally, baked fish, baked chicken, or baked pork chop, with green veggies (green beans, peas, brocoli, and either boiled potatoes, black beans, or corn. I am set to eat around 1900 carlories a day and normally only end up eating 1700 or 1800. I have my off days where I eat out for lunch, but I rarely eat out more than once in the same week, and if I do I just have to exercise more. I believe you should look at your food diary and see which items are high in carolies and try to substitute those for other items, instead of pepperoni maybe grilled or baked chicken in your salad, try to avoid the cheeses, and opt for a very lite italian or baslamic dressing. If you do choose pasta or breads pick a wheat kinda, and eat it as the side dish and not as the main dish of your meal!

CariBgood

Thank you for all the tips and kind words. You have all made what could have been a broken day easier. I went to see my trainer tonight and even though we tried new things I could keep up. We are going to take my measurements on Monday and I am trying to finagle another day to meet. All in all today is ending on a much more successful and positive note than it started. Thanks again!

ebaymommy

I would guess that you're not eating enough. I'm a small person (5'5", 121lbs) and I'm eating 1800-2200/day and STILL slowly losing. If you are totally sedentary 2100 *might* be enough for you, but if you are working out you definitely need to eat more.

T_X_L

I second the quality proteins and fats (within caloric limits) and avoid the scales. For the first 3 mos. of metabolic resistance training, I didn't lose any weight, but my measurements kept dropping. That was because I was gaining muscle at the same rate I was losing fat. The higher density of muscle vs. fat means you're smaller at the same weight.

And avoid the carbs as much as possible. Remember, there's no such thing as an essential carbohydrate. Your body will make blood sugar from body fat, that's the idea. Caveat: If you're diabetic, or have a family history, disregard, and seek medical advice. I'm not a doctor, and don't even play one on TV. Keep at it, it's worth it! :flowerforyou:

theweighiam

If you're hungry, you eat. It's as simple as that.

You just need to be mindful of what you select.

For me, if I get hungry at night, I'll drink an entire bottle of water.
Am I still hungry? Yes.
What can I eat that is healthy and filling?
Eat it.
Record it.
Move on.

You cannot have a relationship with food like this.
It is not healthy.
Food is not your enemy, food is not your friend.
Food is just food.
Do not let it control you.
It is nourishment for your body.
It is fuel.
If your car needed gas, would you just avoid refilling and hope for the best?
No.

Eat.
Be mindful of what you eat.
Push through cravings.

Let go of the excuses.
Just because you forgot your lunch does not give you a reason to eat badly.
You drive to a damn grocery store and buy a salad if you have to.

You are worth so much more than that.
Your body will thank you.

BarbWhite09

Sorta impossible to give any advice when you don't mention how much you're eating or anything...Are you eating back your exercise calories? Are you eating GOOD foods? Enough fiber? Drinking enough water?