I'm starving unless I eat 1800+ calories per day.

Auzziedoggie

It really sucks. I've cut down a lot on snacking since last month so I'm still losing weight but it's too slow. 0.3 lbs per week lost is good but I could do better. What do you eat to stay full?

So far protein helps me a lot. Eggs + black beans and chicken breast works. Greek yogurt doesn't help me much considering the fat/calories.

DLSlim

This is my life.

aeshow

i can relate to what you are saying. I am new to this losing weight deal, so i dont know much. i, too, am hungry all the time! i get a little lightheaded, even my stomach growls! i think it's just my body getting used to the cut in calories. remember....food is an addiction and like all addiction, there is going to be withdrawals! hang in there!

Dexy_

Egg whites (15cals per egg white and still get a LOT of the protein) with bacon is an amazingly filling brekky. Also WATER WATER WATER!! Drink water all the time

hayleyfust

To feel full:
1. Drink 16 oz of water within 30 minutes of waking and have breakfast within an hour of waking. After that, drink 8 oz of water before eating each "meal."
2. Eat 100-200 cal every 3 hours or so. (remember to drink your water FIRST). Make sure those calories are PROTEIN and FIBER rich, LOW in net carbs and low in fat (but NOT fat free). The protein, fiber, and fats will make you feel FULL. An example of a snack might be an apple with low fat cheese or with a tablespoon of lower fat peanut butter.
3. One of your meals will be a little higher in calories (you'll end up eating about 6x/day and still get about 1200 or so cal per day), say 500 or so. Even if you did a 200 cal snack/meal 5x/day plus a 500 cal meal, that's only 1500 cal...which would create a net deficit of 300 cal/ day or an extra pound per week. If you can keep those a little closer to the 100 cal mark and have a 500-600 cal meal at whichever main meal you prefer, you'll see the weight fall off FAST.

The great thing about this is that your next meal/snack is always just around the corner. It keeps your metabolism revved (yea) and keeps you from being too frustrated. Remember, too, feeling a tummy growl before you eat is a GOOD thing. It tells you that you're fueling your body (not feeding your emotions or other things). Also consider that these smaller amounts of calories will seem like "nothing" at first, but will shrink the actual size of your stomach. Before long, you'll be sated by them (not "FULL") and you'll build the habit of not overeating.

Stick with it...you're on your way to feeling better, looking better, and having a longer, healthier life.

SomeoneSomeplace

Exercise more maybe?
I kind of eat a lot too and have a low TDEE because I work a desk job/take night classes/study in my "free time" so the only time I'm really moving is when I'm at the gym.
Working out help you earn more calories, and lose weight faster, while also gaining muscle and getting in shape.
It is possible to lose weight without the exercise aspect but I find it's easier if you add that in, even if it's just a couple times a week.
Also you could try eating 5 times a day with a smaller amount of calories or increasing protein if you're looking to eat less calories. At first it can be difficult but over time your body does get used to a lower amount, your stomach literally shrinks and you don't feel as hungry all the time

melonclarinet

Eat more vegetables (and fruits if you're not watching sugar). I find that I can't eat 1800 calories in a day when I'm eating quality foods and getting my veggies.

One of my favorite snacks is a cup or more of fresh fruit and a cup (or half a cup depending) of fat free milk. The combination of protein and carbs seems to keep me full longer.

Try finding lower calorie versions of foods and see if that helps? I eat egg whites instead of eggs; 2 egg whites are about 50 calories but two eggs are 140.

Good luck!

hayleyfust

Greek yogurt...if you go with plain Chobani, you'll get the most bang for your buck. LOW carbs compared to the rest and lower fat. Just doctor it up with some fruit (or whatever you like). I prefer cocoa and truvia with some strawberries.

essaryswife73

I'm finding that eating literally every 2-3 hours works best. Just make sure it's not more that 200-250 calories, and it's balanced. Some protien, some fat, some good carbs. Reduced fat Wheat Thins and Laughing Cow Light cheese is AWESOME! The Wheat Thins are only 160 calories and you get 16 of them. One of the light cheese wedges is only 35 calories and they have tons of flavors. An apple and a tablespoon of low fat peanut butter works too. If you can find Planters peanut butter, it's got less fat and calories than Peter Pan or Jiff. And I make myself drink at least 5 bottles of water a day. Eat a big salad before you eat dinner. Just be careful about dressing. My husband and I still use full fat ranch, but we put it in a little bowl on the side. Then you dip your fork in the dressing, then get some salad on your fork, that way you get WAY less dressing. Good luck!! All of this is working for us so far. I've lost 4 lbs in 6 days.

kimosabe1

more water!

toodloo

For me the key isn't the amount of calories I'm eating, but rather the kinds of food I'm eating. My diet is heavy on protein and vegetables and light on processed sugars, because your body digests them so quickly and it leaves you hungry again! Simple things like substituting whole wheat for white bread will probably help. In the morning I usually have fat free greek yogurt with banana, for lunch I often have salad with chicken and cheese and sometimes some beans or soup with dairy in it, and my dinner is usually mostly lean protein (fish or chicken) and then a ton of salad or other vegetable like sauteed spinach or zucchini. For a snack I'll have something like an apple with peanut butter (just watch your portion).

Basically I follow a low glycemic index diet - you can read about it here if you're inclined: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/glycemic-index-diet/MY00770

good luck!

ihateroses

Oh god I'm so with you. I have to hold back not to break my limit every day.

Unfortunately the only solution I have found is to work out more

Aldrichn

I find that green tea is nice appetite suppressant.

toodloo

I find that green tea is nice appetite suppressant.

true dat

elyelyse

also: VARIETY! I have learned that no matter how many calories i eat, if i am not getting the nutrients i need, then I am hungry. I have no way of knowing what nutrients/vitamins/etc I am really hungry for, so, I make just try to get a variety of foods every day. Meaning veggies in lots of colors, different types of protein and fats (lean meats, nuts, dairy), i try to change up what types of fruits i have each day too. It's possible that just the variety just satisfies my taste-buds, but I think it's more linked to the fact that im getting everything i need from my food.

dhakiyya

eating more slowly helps, as does eating more calorie dense and filling food, i.e. more lean protein, more vegetables. avoid too many carbs, as these don't fill you up. You need enough carbohydrate to fuel your workouts and your general activity (I don't do low carb dieting, but at the same time too many carbs will mess up my eating plan!!) A decent amount of healthy fat helps too, as if you're not getting enough healthy fat and fat soluble vitamins, you will crave fatty foods. People tend to avoid fat because it's a lot of calories in a relatively small serving, but your body needs it (the healthy kinds that is). Lack of protein and healthy fat = hungry all the time.

but there's nothing bad about losing at a rate of just 0.3lb/week. I was losing only marginally faster than this, I'm now at goal and maintaining without difficulty. So long as you're reducing your body fat, then that's progress. Long term maintenance is a lot more important than how quickly the weight comes off. The closer you are to goal, the slower you should aim to lose weight as there's more danger of losing lean body mass. It's the amount of fat you're losing that counts, losses of water weight is just false progress and loss of lean tissue is bad for your health and slows your metabolism. Your body burns fat slowly, hence why slow weight loss is more likely to be just fat that's being burned, and is going to be a lot more sustainable.

elyelyse

A decent amount of healthy fat helps too, as if you're not getting enough healthy fat and fat soluble vitamins, you will crave fatty foods. People tend to avoid fat because it's a lot of calories in a relatively small serving, but your body needs it (the healthy kinds that is).

oh yes this x 100!!! We are so brainwashed to think everything has to be as low fat as possible, but when i snack on nuts, or add avocado to my salad, i am absolutely more satisfied. Low-fat is a hard habit to break, but once I realized I really CAN have some of those delicious foods with healthy fats in them, I make sure to have a good amount every day and it reduces my cravings significantly. After a low cal, low fat, low carb, low everything snack, Im still hungry. So instead of reaching for rice cakes when I feel hungry, ill go for a handful of nuts. Sure, I might get 100-150 more calories from it, but then I am done and I don't need to keep grazing trying to satisfy my hunger.

Sharoncipi

My main problem is the proteins... I love meat and fish and chicken, and I need a big portion in order to feel satisfied I always grill it, I just put some garllic sauce and herbs on it, and grill in a convection oven, but according to the diet plan on here, I am waaay overboard with protein I have dieted before, roughy same as I am doing now, and it worked, somehow. Anyone has the same problem as me?? Oh I just love my food !

TavistockToad

So far protein helps me a lot. Eggs + black beans and chicken breast works. Greek yogurt doesn't help me much considering the fat/calories.

fat free greek yoghurt!

skimmed milk is good as a snack, or maybe look at protein powder, high protein with fairly low calories?

nuts are a good snack too. and sweet potato instead of normal potato - better for you, more vitamins for the same/less calories.

angelz_love

Hmmm, I'm surprised no one mentioned healthy carbs. I googled a list. Ditto on the avacado and nuts-walnuts and almonds for me. I drink over 2 liters of water MOST days too.

Lozze

It might help if people can see your diary.

Also what's your age/current weight and height?

HeidiMightyRawr

I know the feeling, I'm on 2400 to lose and even that's hard sometimes!

One of the best filling foods I've found is things like homemade soups and stews. I don't know what it is about soups but I can just put loads of veg in, it has hardly any calories, and I struggle to eat the bowl! Also, foods with lots of protein help.

If it's still not working, I suggest more exercise. That way you're making the deficit bigger (you'll lose weight easier) but still eating the same.

TheFitnessTutor

Depends on how you workout, how overweight you are(if you're overweight that is). The 10 meals a day stuff is total nonsense, brought by the fitness/supplement industry trying to get people to buy more protein/supplements/snack bars, etc. . In all actuality it can actually make you hungrier, by not letting your grehlin stabilize. Also, skipping breakfast works for alot of people. Hard to tell without looking at your intake/workout protocol.

vorgas

I just exercise a lot. Creates the same endorphins as eating food. The time I'm in the gym means I can't be around a fridge. I wear walking shoes around the house, so if I'm feeling snacky I go for a walk first. Upside is more calories I can eat if I really want to.

molliepops1962

I'm finding it hard to eat my daily allowance in healthy foods so can't really relate but mainly I am replacing food with other things where I can. Feel like food do something else - walk the dog, groom the dog, start sewing or knitting, clean something, wander round the garden etc. Just anything to take my mind off it and a drink of water usually helps too.

__RANDY__

I'd bet if you calculated your TDEE 1800 is where you should be eating.

PetulantOne

My main problem is the proteins... I love meat and fish and chicken, and I need a big portion in order to feel satisfied I always grill it, I just put some garllic sauce and herbs on it, and grill in a convection oven, but according to the diet plan on here, I am waaay overboard with protein I have dieted before, roughy same as I am doing now, and it worked, somehow. Anyone has the same problem as me?? Oh I just love my food !

The protein default on here is really low. Think of it as a goal to be reached or passed, not a limit. Or you can change your settings manually.

PetulantOne

I'd bet if you calculated your TDEE 1800 is where you should be eating.

I second this OP. I lose at 1750 and I only have about 15 pounds left to lose.

LJSmith1989

I eat about 1600 a day plus exersise... I grin and bare it sometimes... other times il just keep eating, after exersize il eat again. I have noticed im really full when i eat carbs, proteins and salad togeather... water!

EmilyOfTheSun

Nothing is wrong with eating 1800+ cals a day if you're getting a good workout in.

mouseky

Eating a handful of almonds and a low-fat cheese stick help me!