So hungry. Need willpower
phillrachel
Posts: 36
Okay I'm on week 2 of tracking my calories on this site. I'm only 5 ft tall and want to lose 5-10 pounds so I was given a goal of 1200 calories a day. I'm at 600 already and have ate the following:
Special K protein meal bar
Lean Cuisine Mac and Cheese meal
Bowl of mixed fresh fruit
How long did it take for you to not feel hungry? I'm struggling with 1200 calories only and feeling full. Any tips.
Special K protein meal bar
Lean Cuisine Mac and Cheese meal
Bowl of mixed fresh fruit
How long did it take for you to not feel hungry? I'm struggling with 1200 calories only and feeling full. Any tips.
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If you only have a few pounds to lose, chances are very good you've got your calorie goal set too low. Try changing it to half a pound a week and see if the new allowance is something that will be easier to live with.0
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You're hungry because you are eating processed non-nutrient dense foods. Try something with more fruits, veggies and PROTEIN. Protein keeps you sated.
Example:
Breakfast
2 egg whites made into an omlette with 1/2 cup chopped spinach, tomato, mushroom pieces)
8 small/medium strawberries with 1/2 cup plain fat free yogourt.
(Total: 150 cals)
Lunch
Spinach salad with 1/2 cup broccoli and carrot, grated, 10 cherry tomatos, 1/2 cup corn, 1/2 cup black beans, and 1/3 cup shredded reduced fat mozzarella cheese. 2 tbsp balsamic vinagrette.
(Total: 420 calories)
Dinner
4 oz lean pork, BBQ'd plain
1 small baked (BBQ) potato with 1 tbsp salsa and 1 tbsp fat free sour cream.
8 stalks grilled asparagus
(Total: 400 calories)
Snacks throughout the day / evening
1 cup special K cereal or protein meal bar (100 calories)
1 nectarine or peach
All Day total: 1140.0 -
Drink water lots and lots of water. For me it really keeps me feeling full and satisfied so when I do eat food I am not starving and let myself over eat. Water0
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I used to eat lean cuisine and WW meals, but found that they definitely did not fill me up and used up too many calories. I agree that you have to increase your protein intake, which will fill you up. Also, I would add salad and veggies to all meals which will fill you up as well.0
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You need more protein. It keeps you fuller longer, so try to incorporate some at every meal. Every single day I have some kind of egg for breakfast, along with other food of course, it helps me make it till lunch. And fill up on that water! Makes you feel super full
*im at 1200 cals as well. Good luck!0 -
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You're hungry because you are eating processed non-nutrient dense foods. Try something with more fruits, veggies and PROTEIN. Protein keeps you sated.
^^This!
When I first started to lose weight I stuck to the processed, pre-packaged meals because they told me EXACTLY how many calories were in them and they were easy. I was always hungry. For the same amount of claories I can have a huge salad with lots of veggies and lean protien. It really does keep me feeling fuller longer. Now the only "processed" thing I'll eat are protein bars!0 -
When i first got my 1200 i was terified that i would be hungry. But if i get hungry i know i need to get busy and burn some calories. Also one i started really looking at what i was eating i was like dang this big ol salad is only 100 calories. Fill 1/2 your plate with veggies you will be suprised!0
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You're hungry because you are eating processed non-nutrient dense foods. Try something with more fruits, veggies and PROTEIN. Protein keeps you sated.
^^This!
Protein plays a huge role in keeping you satisfied, and processed foods are not helping. Diet foods more often than not make claims that they cannot live up to. real food will give you much more without the weird and gross stuff in processed foods.
Eat real food. I had a 3 egg omelette with tomato, mushroom, ham, cheese, green onion and salsa for 318 calories, 23 protein, 21 fat. fat is not the enemy. Incredibly satisfying, only 80 more calories than your lean cuisine and much better for protein and good fats.
You could have 1/2 cup of 2% cottage cheese with 100g of strawberries for 132 calories, 15 protein and 3 fat. More protein, less fat and less calories than your protein bar.
This isn't to say that I don't eat processed food. My current go-to lunch at work is green giant steamers. I like the broccoli and cauliflower with cheese sauce(the whole package which is apparently 2 portions) and I add my own grape tomatoes and either sandwich meat, tuna or leftover chicken. 228ish calories, 12 protein, 10 fat.
For dinner if I am short on calories I sometimes have a m&m meats salmon filet and I'll steam up some broccoli and baby carrots for 185 calories, 25 protein and 4 fat.
Haha, sorry for the giant letter. I hope these are helpful suggestions. Good luck!0 -
Try and eat more true protein, egg whites, chicken, etc. Most of what you posted is high carb and that will always leave you feeling hungrier in the long run. Also drink plenty of water, or tea (diuretic which is good). Low sodium beef or chicken broth will help fill in the spaces as well. Good luck you can do this!0
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