Is it worth all the hunger pain?
RichardGaspa
Posts: 51 Member
I am finding it very hard keeping up with this diet. I seem to be always really hungry especially during the evenings. I been cheating a lot for the past few days. I Been thinking is it really worth all the hunger pains at this age, going to be 62 this July. :yawn:
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Frankly, no, it's not.
You are not eating enough!0 -
While I suspect it's not...What is your TDEE and BMR? (google TDEE myfitnesspal and BMR myfitnesspal) and see what the numbers say, versus what you're eating and then let the community make some suggestions.
also: your heigh/weight would help.0 -
Overall, yeah, you're definitely not eating enough. I'd go crazy on 1200 or less a day!
Depending on how much weight you need to lose, your weekly goal may be too aggressive. Figure out your TDEE and BMR and work out a more reasonable calorie goal that you can maintain. Or tweak your weekly weight loss goal on MFP to get a larger calorie allowance and eat back your exercise calories. If you're eating at a deficit, you'll lose weight. It doesn't have to be painful!0 -
I have been on this journey since Jan of '12. I have not felt hungry one minute of any day.
You must be doing something wrong.0 -
If you're following mfp's default guidelines, it's very probable you're not eating enough.0
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I don't normally care about what any one eats, but I just went through 4 days of your diary for the hell of it.
You ate McDonald's, Taco Bell, KFC, Carl's Jr, and other CRAP.
Eat some real food.0 -
While I suspect it's not...What is your TDEE and BMR? (google TDEE myfitnesspal and BMR myfitnesspal) and see what the numbers say, versus what you're eating and then let the community make some suggestions.
also: your heigh/weight would help.
I definitely agree with this. I had MFP on losing .5lb/week and was still losing more than that on the calories they gave me. You are definitely not eating enough! There is no reason for you to be consuming only 1200 calories a day and constantly hungry in the process of losing weight. I guarantee you can lose and eat a lot more than that. Find your numbers and then feel free to come back and ask suggestions on that
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Set a reasonable goal... 1lb/week or even 1/2lb/week... then eat foods you prepare at home more often than not. You get way more bang for your buck as it were.0
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I don't do hunger pain. If my body tells me that I am actually hungry, I eat.0
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Exactly, don't deny your body the nutrition it needs. Food is fuel for you!!0
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No.
It shouldn't (and doesn't need to) be painful. Occasional hunger is normal and even healthy. Hunger to the point of pain is not necessay. You need to eat more. Eat at least your BMR. You may need to eat less calorie-dense food to feel full. Or you may be missing some nutritional needs that cause the intense hunger. Are you getting enough protein?
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Just looked at your food diary. Why do you have your daily goal set to 1,200? You are eating WAY too many calorie-dense foods -- almost no vegetables, very low on fiber, too little protein. No wonder you feel awful! That's terrible for your body. Even if you lose weight with this technique, you are almost guaranteed to gain it back. And there is some evidence that yo-yo dieting is worse for your health than being overweight. Please read some of the guides here about loosing weight in a healthy way. If you haven't already found better guidance, I have listed links to a few good guides in http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Robin_Bin/view/how-to-use-myfitnesspal-4279930 -
The first three letters of diet spell DIE. . .there's a reason for that.
Moderation, moderation, moderation. Forget all that diet nonsense.0 -
Try switching MFP to losing 0.5 lbs per week. You might find that more doable.
Also, what everybody else said.0 -
A man should not have a calorie goal as low as 1200 cal/day, that's simply not healthy. That's the low end, appropriate for a small woman. A man shouldn't be going below at least 1500-1600. And the foods you are eating are not particularly healthy or filling - you'll find you can eat a lot more if you eat lean proteins, and high-fiber vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Junk food tends to be very high in calories for very little food.0
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I don't normally care about what any one eats, but I just went through 4 days of your diary for the hell of it.
You ate McDonald's, Taco Bell, KFC, Carl's Jr, and other CRAP.
Eat some real food.
Haha crap huh...people get hungry on fruit and vegies too for those not informed. If your hungry eat. Try to be healthy even if your easing into that style..you don't have to go cold turkey. Be realistic though...think about why you're making this change and assess your goals from there.
He did say he had been cheating the last few days0 -
I took a peek at your food diary as well. While I would be really surprised to find that 1200 calories is all you should be eating (Heck, I'm 60, female, 5"1" and sedentary and that's my calorie goal!!) I think you are really doing yourself a disservice by eating what you are eating. The foods you have had for the last few days are really calorie dense - that means you are getting a lot of calories in not much food - no wonder you are hungry! Try lean meats and fish, whole grain foods, vegetables and fruits in smaller meals throughout the day you will be far less likely to feel hungry.
As to whether its worth it or not - well it comes down to whether or not you would like to live - and live healthy - for a lot more years. Keep trying and if you really get stuck with the diet thing, see a dietitian - they can give you a lot of help.
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Eat more... but... You need to eat foods that
1) fill you up with
2) low calorie count
Stock up on veggies and fruits.
Switch to lean proteins.
Go light on fatty condiments.
Don't fall for fun sugar too often.
Avoid restaurants... get into the habit of making your own food.
Walk briskly half an hour after dinner.
[edit -added] Drink at least 1/2 gallon of water or low-calorie water-based drinks each day.
So the question was.... is it worth it?
Only you can decide. For me, after 20 years of obesity the answer is a resounding yes.
Sometimes my mind says "this is slavery!"... but then again very often my mirror says "this is freedom!"0 -
Hi Richard! Don't give up, but you don't need to be hungry. Go plant strong with your diet, eating as many vegetables as you can manage/tolerate. I don't mean have a salad with your meal. I mean make at least one of your meals an enormous, filling salad, but avoid the dressing. I use a little apple cider vinegar and some salt and pepper - but I LOVE the taste of vegetables. If this isn't doable for you, pick a different veggie each day that you like (green is great!) and make a whack load of it - you can roast it (with a very little bit of olive oil - very little mind), steam it, whatever. The fiber and the volume help take away the feelings of hunger, but don't add much in the way of calories. Fruit isn't always the best option, because it's sugar content adds a large amount of calories, BUT, they are super good for you, so don't shy away from them either. Remember that restricting your calories shouldn't be about eating less - it should be about eating more nutritionally dense foods with lower calories. I also find that by having a single boiled egg, or some other light protein helps with hunger. Do your best! That's all you can do. Also, be reasonable with your weight. Why are you eating so little? Do you need to lose that much weight that quickly? Could you add in a 30 minute walk and give yourself a little more calories?0
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I don't normally care about what any one eats, but I just went through 4 days of your diary for the hell of it.
You ate McDonald's, Taco Bell, KFC, Carl's Jr, and other CRAP.
Eat some real food.
Haha crap huh...people get hungry on fruit and vegies too for those not informed. If your hungry eat. Try to be healthy even if your easing into that style..you don't have to go cold turkey. Be realistic though...think about why you're making this change and assess your goals from there.
He did say he had been cheating the last few days
Let me re-phrase what I said about Looking at his last 4 days. I looked back from the day he joined. He has been eating McD. Carl's, Taco Bell, KFC and other Frigging CRAP from the day he joined. 1000 calorie for one SANDWICH is absurd.0 -
If you have hunger pains then your noting eating foods that fill you up. Do research on filling healthy foods to fill you up.0
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Peeked at your food diary...Perhaps you could make some of those fast food items at home to save up some calories for when hunger hits?0
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I am finding it very hard keeping up with this diet. I seem to be always really hungry especially during the evenings. I been cheating a lot for the past few days. I Been thinking is it really worth all the hunger pains at this age, going to be 62 this July. :yawn:
When you're hungry, you should eat and just be mindful about the type of food that you're eating. I've found that eating fast food/take away didn't leave me feeling as more wholesome options like lean protein, whole grain bread, peanut butter, ruit and veg. Protein helps you stay fuller longer and so does fiber.0 -
I would also recommend eating more. On MFP saying that seems to be like talking to a brick wall at times, but my hope is that eventually someone will listen. You should be consuming foods with more fiber and protein, less fast food for sure. Food is fuel and you have to be fueling your body with the right foods so that you're not always hungry.0
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You should never have hunger pangs, ever your body is trying to tell you something, men should eat at least 1800 with excersise, and when you get hungry, eat food that is not dense, like some almonds, an apple, peanut butter, or try a protein shake, 1/2 banana strawberries, whey protein, flaxseed, fat free plain yogurt, and add water and ice, it tastes so delicioius and has tons of protein to control you hunger!!!!0
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There shouldn't be any hunger pain. How much are you eating?0
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something else that has helped me a lot with hunger is a drink a green juice before breakfast and lunch, im serious for example if i used to eat 4 tacos i can only eat 2now without even trying GREEN JUICE: kale, celery, carrots, 1/2 cucumber, 1 piece of ginger, lots of spinach,1tbs flaxseed, and for flavor you can add 1/2 green apple or any fruit you like or stevia i freeze all my veggies so i dont have to add ice is a really good smootthie!!!!!0
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Good Lord, no wonder you're starving. Please take a look at my diary - and eat more.0
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I am finding it very hard keeping up with this diet. I seem to be always really hungry especially during the evenings. I been cheating a lot for the past few days. I Been thinking is it really worth all the hunger pains at this age, going to be 62 this July. :yawn:
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Richard, i took a look at your diary.
1200 calories is way too low for you in my opinion. Also, you seem to be eating a lot of fast food. Is there any way you can replace some of those meals with say, grilled chicken breast and a plate full of veggies? You would get a more filling meal for the same calories.
Also, if you're hungry, eat! Seriously. It just doesn't have to be fast food. Don't let it get to the point where you are starving. If i were so hungry that i was actually in pain, calories would be the last thing on my mind.0 -
I agree with what everyone has said. But if cooking/eating at home is not an option (like for me) choose something better. Like Ia McDs I get a classic grilled chicken sandwich with no mayo, a parfait instead of fries, I stick to my large dr pepper (sometimes an unsweetened ice tea) all for UNDER 500 calories. I add half of a kids fry...and its STILL under 500 calories. Just find a happy medium. Dont think of it as a diet..think of it as a lifestyle change. I am in week 3 of my "diet" and I lost 4lbs and 3.5 inches already. Feel free to add me 0
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