How can I eat almost 1800 calories and still feel hungry?

jett254

I know that I am not answering your question, I was planning to but I got distracted by your stats. You weigh 99 pounds? That's only 7 stone...I know that you are only 5'1 but surely you cannot be overweight? I am just a bit worried..... Maybe that's why you are so hungry, because your body simply needs more food? Sorry if I've got this totally wrong but it was just my initial thought fx

I'm not overweight - I'm at my goal and in maintenance. According to all of the calculators I've used, I have a healthy body fat % (right at the minimum of healthy) and a healthy weight (again, right at the bottom end of normal).

From CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/english_bmi_calculator/results_normal.html?pounds=99&inches=61

Height: 5 feet, 1 inches
Weight: 99 pounds

Your BMI is 18.7, indicating your weight is in the Normal category for adults of your height.

For your height, a normal weight range would be from 98 to 132 pounds.

Sunka1

I would add a bit more fat. Even 30 grams might do it for you but more than that would be ok as long as you feel ok.

mockchoc

I have a feeling you have worked out your TDEE incorrectly perhaps by the activity level you put in. What did you choose for it? j

I'm 47yrs old, 5'2 and with working out just 5 times a week I have a TDEE of around 1900-2000 so that is why I think yours is incorrect. You are younger and work out more right? You need to work out your TDEE and eat at that for a while and see what happens. Do eat more healthy fats too or your hormones will be affected.

Here is a link for you to work out your TDEE.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/912920-in-place-of-a-road-map-3-2013

Edited to add that my burns are only 200-300 a day not like your 600-700 ones!

jett254

I have a feeling you have worked out your TDEE incorrectly perhaps by the activity level you put in. What did you choose for it? j

I'm 47yrs old, 5'2 and with working out just 5 times a week I have a TDEE of around 1900-2000 so that is why I think yours is incorrect. You are younger and work out more right? You need to work out your TDEE and eat at that for a while and see what happens. Do eat more healthy fats too or your hormones will be affected.

Here is a link for you to work out your TDEE.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/912920-in-place-of-a-road-map-3-2013

Edited to add that my burns are only 200-300 a day not like your 600-700 ones!

Thanks! Using my HRM, my burns are 200-400 per day from exercising and I work out 5-6 days per week. The 600-700 thing on my diary which is making it look weird is from the bodymedia fit which is accounting for the burn it is determining for my whole day, but since I also put in my exercise calories, it is double-counting it and making it look higher than it is. My TDEE is 1855 using "moderate exercise" and 2064 using heavy exercise. I had set my goal to 1750-1800 to account for the little extras I don't count which probably add up to 100 calories or so.

I would agree with those that say I should try to up the fat - I had noticed it was low and I was wondering if upping that might help. It wasn't low from trying to avoid fat but more from trying to maximize volume in my calories....

jett254

p.s. Thanks everyone for your thoughts. It really helps to get input from people using MFP who are used to analyzing this stuff. I've bounced ideas off of my husband but he didn't know the answers. I also really appreciate the lack of judgement. I realize that my weight is at the low end of normal at this point and I want to emphasize - I'm happy with my weight now - I completely am not trying to lose weight (but at the same time, I don't think I look underweight either - 5'1'' is short).

mockchoc

I still think you should be on probably 200 more per day. Anyway if your weight starts dropping more you'll have to up it somewhat. Best wishes.

ISABELBEARD

theres some good tips on here

Oishii

What's happening with your weight now? Is it stable?

If you are using the BMF, you should be going with what it says, not any other calculator. While it can't be 100% accurate, it knows more about you than you can input anywhere online.

It took me ages to accept that my TDEE is way over what any calculator would predict. At around 125lb I could lose on 2400kcal a day, just living my normal life (I walk everywhere and am bouncy by nature). Please do try eating more if you are hungry.

passmetheducksauce

the problem is when are you consuming your fats, proteins and carbs. try eating 1/3 of your daily fat and carb intake for breakfast. this will allow your body to release slow sustained energy throughout the day which prevents you from thinking about food and being hungry. drink plenty of water and eat lots of vegetables because vegetables are mainly water weight but be careful, some vegetables are high in carbs so stick with cucumbers, spinach, brocolli, celery

also, if you are not strapped for cash, i would invest in a fat burner. it suppreses hunger. hope this helps

cristeberga

Bump - great tips. I am 4'11" and I am also trying to figure out my real TDEE.

aproc

girl.....I eat around 2000 and am constantly hungry. Just came off of a bulk and I could eat 2500+ and still be hungry. If your still hungry (and truly hungry, not just cravings) then eat. Your body obviously needs the food. Increase a little and just keep an eye on measurements of your body over time.

jett254

Ok, I made this for breakfast this AM - lots of protein!

Egg Mug Burger-rama
PER SERVING (entire mug): 175 calories, 0.5g fat, 995mg sodium, 14g carbs, 4g fiber, 6g sugars, 30g protein -- PointsPlus® value 4*

Ingredients:
1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
One slice fat-free American cheese, chopped
One Boca Original Vegan Veggie/Meatless Burger
1 tbsp. ketchup

Directions:
Microwave Boca patty for 1 minute, and then chop into pieces. Spray a large microwave-safe mug lightly with nonstick spray. Add egg substitute, chopped Boca patty, and cheese, and stir. Microwave for about a minute. Stir gently, and then microwave for another 30 - 45 seconds, until scramble is just set. Stir, top with ketchup, and enjoy!

MAKES 1 SERVING

mikegreiner

I thought I was eating more - I calculated my TDEE at around 1800 and have been eating close to that. I thought that when you did the TDEE method, you ignore exercise since it is factored in. Or should I be over-riding my TDEE with the bodymedia readings?

As I understand it, the TDEE method does factor in exercise in the sense that you don't have to vary what you eat on exercise vs. rest days. That was an appealing simplification for me when I first found the TDEE approach. Before that I wondered if I needed to eat lighter on days when I didn't work out, etc.

However, the one "rule" I'd add is that you always want your *net* calories to be greater than your BMR. So if you have a big exercise day, you should "eat back" enough calories such that:

net calories (your food calories - exercise calories) > BMR

Falling below BMR may kick off some undesirable responses from your body, things like putting off cellular level repair until later (when fuel is more plentiful). I'd guess falling below BMR would make you hungry too.

1julietax

Is it a sign that I'm not eating the right things? I've increased my calories but still am thinking about food all of the time. My diary is open. Looking for advice or thoughts. I have good willpower but if I can avoid this, I would obviously prefer it. I'm on maintenance.

Edited to add - I'm 5'1'' and weight 99 lbs.

Thanks!

Not to sound *****y or rude, but that weights seems rather low. I checked several weight charts and even if you're small boned you should be in the 110 range. Sounds to me like you need to be eating more...