Portion sizes

NickolasStrebig

I am working on dropping 20lbs (230lbs to 210lbs) while I start training for my first half marathon. Last summer my wife who runs marathons really got me into running. After completing a few 5ks and a 10k I wanted to up the challenge and do a half.

Problem is, with the more milage I have been putting in I find myself hungry more often and eating lots of carbs which is hindering my weight loss. I usually try to have something small like a apple or banana but that doesn't do much and when I get to my meals I find myself over eatting (or atleast it feels like it) because I am so hungry. I have never had a problem with exersize and eatting health, however my challenge now and ever since I can remember is portion sizes. I have tried high fiber foods as I heard they tend to fill you up more but to no luck. Any suggestions?

Thanks

auddii

Have you reassessed your calories lately? With more energy expenditure, you may actually need more calories. Have you tried calculating your TDEE? With only 20lbs to lose, I'd eat at TDEE-10%.

More info can be found here:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

mactaffy84

Eat your carbs with some protein. That can help.