calorie intake is in the negative, again, today :(

ALLENFLO

Eat 5 - 6 smaller meals throughout the day. That is one meal every 2 - 3 hours. A meal might be chicken breast and a piece of fruit. (protein + good carb)

You will never be hungry.

Oh, and cut 1 soda out of your daily diet per week till you are down to 1 a day. Cherry Coke is my demon and there is no way I am giving it up forever. :-)

Good luck with your goals!

sunflowerhippi

I woud personally up your calories. 1200 a day for most people who went from 3000+ a day is just not even close to obtainable without binging. Also it really isn't the best method for you to use.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

As above, more protien, less soda and stop drinking your calories.

mahanaibu

You got a lot of good advice and I echo the callf for more veggies, fruits and water, and eliminating sugared drinks.

But overall, you appear to be eating a lot of carbs. There's a big body of research about how carbs, especially in the form of sweets or refined flour (yes, bread's a biggie) spike your blood sugar and then drop it, making you hungry. You think you're fixing it with momre carbs but you're actually adding to the problem.

Try reducing those carbs way down to make more room for protein and, yes, good fats--nuts, avocado, olive oil and so forth. Research shows these keep you filling fuller much longer. Fat is actually important for the metabolism of your own body fat, and protein helps protect your muscles so that you lose fat instead of muscle;

Calories count, but our bodies are not caloriemeters. They digest different forms of food and different kinds of calories differently. Here's a Wall Street Journal article on one study to help get you on your way to understanding this:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304458604577490943279845790.html

treefeller

Do drink plenty of water?. Try a glass of water with your meals. Also if you feel that you are feeling hungry have a glass of water, wait and see if your hunger go'es away after an hour if your still hungry, then have something to eat

lambchristie

I agree with the advise you have been given; except for one thing ... the diet soda. Just because its zero calories doesn't mean its healthy for you. There are debates about the good vs bad; but having experienced the bad of artificial sweetener (ie aspartame) I say keep to water. If water is boring to you, try adding fruit (be it lemons, orange slices, strawberries, or other berries, or even cucumbers) to the water and enjoy a refreshing all natural flavored drink. IF you want to add a sweetener add Stevia.

bella_vista

You received so much good advice! I know that I personally had to start with baby steps. Of all the advice given, what is one or two things your willing to change in your eating habits?


I would almost wager a bet that you are hungry because you are not eating enough real food, and what you do ingest is stripping your body of vitality. Your hungry because your body is striving for balance. I would also guess that you don't feel so hot either: assided from the weight, you probably deal with energy swings, moodiness, brain fog, and feelings of defeat. I think you have already gotten to the point where enough is enough. I look forward to seeing your progress and I KNOW you can do it! One step at a time!!

kellijauch

NO to the pills

triathlete5301

Wow! all of the advice you are getting is spot on!

I remember when I was first starting out- it was HORRIBLE! Do one thing at a time, then challenge yourself to more. Don't try to quit fast foods all at once when quitting soda and cutting your calories in half. It won't work, I promise.

Also, don't tell yourself NOT to have something. Whenever someone says "I can't have X,Y,Z" I crave it 1000X more! I find that it is easier to plan my meals to be under, but give myself some leway in case I need that piece of chocolate.

Otherwise, all the advice other people are telling you is exactly true and works!

Good luck to you!

JayTeeEs

Water water and more water. As has been stated already, you are getting a lot of calories through soda. Minimum 8 cups of water per day. I drink it with all my meals and just keep drinking it throughout the day. Crystal lights are golden if you can't stand plain water. If you are starting to feel a little hungery, drink water. It helps i promise. Also snack on frutis and veggies, again which has been stated several times.

Good luck, best wishes to ya.

krypptonite

I cant get enough calories in but my issue is Im not hungry. I burn about 300 calories a day so I earn that many more to eat, I dont want to stop exercising but Im not losing any weight. Any suggestions?

jadelunar

1. Increase your protein - it will help you feel more full. The same with fiber from fruits and veggies. NOT juice, but the whole fruits/veggies. Increase your water intake.

2. Time your meals. Do your workout just before you're going to eat a big meal, like lunch or dinner. That way you don't have to worry about an extra snack after your workout.

3. Try protein shakes. They are very filling and will help you get your protein.

4. Drop the empty calories. They are counterproductive. Like soda, chocolate, and jelly. ALL of them. They could be causing you to feel hungry. When you eat refined sugar, your sugar will spike for a short time, crashes down and then you feel hungry again. Try eating them only once a week instead of every day. You will feel better and probably get hungry less often. OR if you feel like you don't want to cut them out all together, allow yourself a dessert once in awhile, but only at the end of the day IF you have some calories left over. Don't eat them in the morning.

5. Research lower calorie recipes and cook your own meals when you can. You have more control over the calories and portion size this way.

6. Log your food everyday, for every meal. It looks like you haven't been consistently logging your food. If you log everyday, you will be forced to look at what food you're eating and be less likely to overeat or indulge.

7. Try making those adjustments for a week and if you still feel hungry, then try increasing your calorie allowance by 200-300 calories per day and see if that is more reasonable.

8. On nights when you feel hungry and you feel that you absolutely have to go over your calorie goal, make a small snack that is mostly protein. You could have half a protein shake, cottage cheese, string cheese, nuts (measure them), or Greek yogurt with some fruit (no sugar added).

3foldchord

Everyone here has good advice, I am just eching it in agreement...

- less sugary beverages/snacks
-more protein
-more calories
-drink plenty of water.

**My personal story on breakfast making me famisshed the rest of day-- I found when I stick to a protein drink/smoothie (or any portien and ftuits/vegs) I am full and have energy.
but when I have grains (toast, bagel, waffles, etc) I am hungry all day and morre headachey.

in short, something are more cut and dry (like getting enough nutrients and water) and some are personal and you have to find what works for you (like the breakfast issue)

I suggest finding your TDEE calorie amount (using your activity level) and eating at a 10-20% deficit. (dono't eat back calories from exercise) OR TDEE at 'no activity level'- and eat back your exercise calories.

M______

I had the same thing in the mornings, no food was enough and I'd get hungry sometimes even 1 hour after eating. I'd have cereal in the morning, an hour later I'd be having a sandwich for an early lunch. Then I would snack on chocolates and crisps in the very early afternoon.

Now I have oatmeal with chia seeds. I add fruit too, but thats just for taste. It keeps me content for 6 hours. Oatmeal was supposed to be filling but it didn't do the trick for me until I added the chia seeds. They work a charm and all in all it's a great tasting breakfast.