Hungry
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It is natural to be hungry when on a calorie deficit. This is especially true if you are working an office job and you have to "sit there and have an opportunity to think about your hunger"... As far as a fear of "missing it and under counting your calories" I think most of us have been there.... Don't sweat it too bad. Unfortunately, because you are at work, you cannot do one thing I suggest in situations like that... and that is to get up and move around a bit... By becoming more active, sometimes it helps to a) take our mind off our hunger -- unless we are under where we should be and lack the energy to move about at which point we really should eat something and
it seems to actually stimulate us to the point to where we simply are not that hungry. As far as when you are at work and hungry, try to pack some low calorie things such as celery sticks or even small snack bars... something to keep you going. Of course, unfortunately, there are times when we honestly just have to tough through those moments. Whatever you do though, try to stay out of the staff vending area... That is usually laden with tons of empty calories that fill no need for your body. The key I find is that the calorie content of whatever I eat really needs to give me a nutritional exchange that meets some need my body has... Empty calories do us no good. Best wishes on attaining your goals. 0 -
What time do you eat breakfast? If you're having difficulties with a 3-hour break between snacks/meals, then it might be helpful to restructure your snack times so you're eating something every 2 hours. If you are nervous about your caloric intake, plan your meals and snacks for the day ahead of time and allow for some wiggle room in the event that you are more hungry that day and need an extra snack. As other posters have mentioned, make sure you are choosing protein-rich snacks and meals and drink lots of water throughout the day.
Too many people here seem to fear being full, when they should actually be more concerned about why they're feeling hungry. I can get very full when eating a healthy salad. If you're hungry, eat something. Make healthy choices. I make horrible choices and eat way too quickly when I let myself get overly hungry, so I don't let myself get to that point.
Don't fear the food. Embrace it!0 -
I'm terrified of feeling full. I'm irrationally afraid that if I eat one wrong thing, I'll balloon up again overnight or something.0
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I get the same way, especially if I'm doing all the "right" things as I understand but not losing weight. My mind goes crazy, like I've forgotten to count all my calories or I ate during a black-out (which I NEVER have) or something.
I find that having whole grains with a protein and healthy fat keep me full longer. A serving of oatmeal with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter stirred in will satisfy me for hours whereas I'm hungry again in an hour if I have cold cereal with milk.0 -
I'm terrified of feeling full. I'm irrationally afraid that if I eat one wrong thing, I'll balloon up again overnight or something.
What bugs me is that in trying to eat back my exercise calories on my heavy workout days (like today) I really don't want that much food--so I end up forcing myself to eat. I'm fearful that my metabolism will slow down if I don't force myself to eat more than I want. :frown: Nourishing food (I always avoid the empty calories of added sugar and starch) is very filling.
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I feel like when I'm 'dieting' if I feel full I must not be losing weight so the norm is to feel hungry all of the time, which only leads to binges. I need to get over the guilt of being full!0
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If you're hungry, you really should be eating more.0
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If you're hungry, you really should be eating more.
Except in the evening. Ghrelin (the "hunger hormone") increases the release of human growth hormone. So it is good to be hungry after 7 p.m. as you want to get as much HGH as you can get (for LOTS of reasons). That is why you should consume most or all of your calories before 7 or 8. If you are hungry in the evening, it is good to just go to bed (unless you are so hungry you can't sleep--then a light snack is in order--100 calories of protein and fat. Peanut butter and celery are ideal.)
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If you're hungry, you really should be eating more.
Except in the evening. Ghrelin (the "hunger hormone") increases the release of human growth hormone. So it is good to be hungry after 7 p.m. as you want to get as much HGH as you can get (for LOTS of reasons). That is why you should consume most or all of your calories before 7 or 8. If you are hungry in the evening, it is good to just go to bed (unless you are so hungry you can't sleep--then a light snack is in order--100 calories of protein and fat. Peanut butter and celery are ideal.)
no. just ... no.
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If you're hungry, you really should be eating more.
Except in the evening. Ghrelin (the "hunger hormone") increases the release of human growth hormone. So it is good to be hungry after 7 p.m. as you want to get as much HGH as you can get (for LOTS of reasons). That is why you should consume most or all of your calories before 7 or 8. If you are hungry in the evening, it is good to just go to bed (unless you are so hungry you can't sleep--then a light snack is in order--100 calories of protein and fat. Peanut butter and celery are ideal.)
no. just ... no.
no.
You are saying that what I posted is not true? Please elucidate?0 -
for pretty much everyone, meal timing is irrelevant.0
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for pretty much everyone, meal timing is irrelevant.
Not true---hormones wax and wane and when you eat is important. It is a very bad idea--for many reasons, bio-chemically--to eat a lot and go to bed with a full stomach.0 -
Drinking tea with skim milk in it keeps me satified and under calories between meals and later at night. Also snacking on small mandarins, apples and berries is a good way to ingest fibre without feeling bloated and worrying about overeating. Listen to your body! Eat!
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If I only ate 300 calories for breakfast, I'd be hungry too. Wait, I'm hungry at that time, anyway... Do you have a job that doesn't allow you to eat at any other time than lunch break? Because I don't know how you can concentrate if you're so hungry you have to write a rant post about it.0
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for pretty much everyone, meal timing is irrelevant.
Not true---hormones wax and wane and when you eat is important. It is a very bad idea--for many reasons, bio-chemically--to eat a lot and go to bed with a full stomach.
I don't go to bed until 2 a.m. I eat my lunch at about 7. guess I need to start going to bed without dinner. bummer.0 -
(for those wondering ... no. calories can't tell time.)0
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for pretty much everyone, meal timing is irrelevant.
Not true---hormones wax and wane and when you eat is important. It is a very bad idea--for many reasons, bio-chemically--to eat a lot and go to bed with a full stomach.
I don't go to bed until 2 a.m. I eat my lunch at about 7. guess I need to start going to bed without dinner. bummer.
I was just talking about what is optimal. I'm sure you have seen the statistics on those who work nights in terms of obesity and diabetes. Hormones are VERY relevant to maximum fat burn and energy levels. Sorry.0 -
Have you ever tried Special K protein water? It's only 25 calories and as helped me get through many days! Hang in there. It will get easier!0
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(for those wondering ... no. calories can't tell time.)
Calories can't but your body sure can. Circadian rhythm is just one of the rhythms of life---we can either fight those rhythms (and suffer less than optimal performance of our bodies---or worse) or harmonize with them and benefit our health.0 -
You just need to eat them when they're not sleeping....(for those wondering ... no. calories can't tell time.)0 -
If you're hungry, you really should be eating more.
Except in the evening. Ghrelin (the "hunger hormone") increases the release of human growth hormone. So it is good to be hungry after 7 p.m. as you want to get as much HGH as you can get (for LOTS of reasons). That is why you should consume most or all of your calories before 7 or 8. If you are hungry in the evening, it is good to just go to bed (unless you are so hungry you can't sleep--then a light snack is in order--100 calories of protein and fat. Peanut butter and celery are ideal.)
This is full of wrong.0 -
for pretty much everyone, meal timing is irrelevant.
Not true---hormones wax and wane and when you eat is important. It is a very bad idea--for many reasons, bio-chemically--to eat a lot and go to bed with a full stomach.
I don't go to bed until 2 a.m. I eat my lunch at about 7. guess I need to start going to bed without dinner. bummer.
I was just talking about what is optimal. I'm sure you have seen the statistics on those who work nights in terms of obesity and diabetes. Hormones are VERY relevant to maximum fat burn and energy levels. Sorry.
Causation v correlation seems to escape you a lot.0 -
(for those wondering ... no. calories can't tell time.)
Calories can't but your body sure can. Circadian rhythm is just one of the rhythms of life---we can either fight those rhythms (and suffer less than optimal performance of our bodies---or worse) or harmonize with them and benefit our health.
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If you're hungry, you really should be eating more.
Except in the evening. Ghrelin (the "hunger hormone") increases the release of human growth hormone. So it is good to be hungry after 7 p.m. as you want to get as much HGH as you can get (for LOTS of reasons). That is why you should consume most or all of your calories before 7 or 8. If you are hungry in the evening, it is good to just go to bed (unless you are so hungry you can't sleep--then a light snack is in order--100 calories of protein and fat. Peanut butter and celery are ideal.)
This is full of wrong.
No--it is not. From the Wiki article on Ghrelin: "Ghrelin levels increase before meals and decrease after meals....Ghrelin is a potent stimulator of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary gland." And you were saying? (Please don't trash this based on the fact that it comes from Wikipedia--the expert who wrote the article is likely more knowledgeable than you are on the subject.)0 -
You just need to eat them when they're not sleeping....(for those wondering ... no. calories can't tell time.)
do you just have to listen for their tiny little snores?0 -
for pretty much everyone, meal timing is irrelevant.
Not true---hormones wax and wane and when you eat is important. It is a very bad idea--for many reasons, bio-chemically--to eat a lot and go to bed with a full stomach.
don't go to bed until 2 a.m. I eat my lunch at about 7. guess I need to start going to bed without dinner. bummer.
I was just talking about what is optimal. I'm sure you have seen the statistics on those who work nights in terms of obesity and diabetes. Hormones are VERY relevant to maximum fat burn and energy levels. Sorry.
Causation v correlation seems to escape you a lot.
Insulting others does NOT increase your credibility.0 -
Ghrelins! Oh! now I understand. can't feed 'em after midnight, don't get 'em wet, etc.
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(for those wondering ... no. calories can't tell time.)
Calories can't but your body sure can. Circadian rhythm is just one of the rhythms of life---we can either fight those rhythms (and suffer less than optimal performance of our bodies---or worse) or harmonize with them and benefit our health.
And juvenile attempts at sarcastic humor do not enhance your credibility either.0 -
Ghrelins! Oh! now I understand. can't feed 'em after midnight, don't get 'em wet, etc.
How charming. 0 -
IMHO - worry less about cals, and more about carbs.
Eat lots of protein, you'll feel fuller.
Dont starve yourself... it'll only make you crave fats and carbs.
If you're hungry - eat...0
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