Hungry!

MrsWells1983

So I'm eating a 1840cals but the last couple of days I've been ridiculously hungry. I don't know if it's because I've increased my exercise from nothing to 3+ times a week or if it's just a TOM thing (arriving shortly). I just worked out my TDEE etc again and I'm eating around -30% already (and I don't eat back exercise cals). I don't know if I should put it up to -20% as eating 2100 cals seems like a lot to me. Thoughts anyone?

Current weight: 102.1kg - 225.1lbs
Goal weight: 65kg 143.3lbs
height: 5ft4

Mokey41

I'd work on finding more satisfying foods to keep you full. Proteins and full fats instead of carbs, veggies and fruit. Eating 1840 shouldn't be leaving you hungry with good food choices.

BarackMeLikeAHurricane

I looked through your diary and you seem to eaithe have a good fat intake and low protein intake or low fat intake and good protein intake. Try for at least 80g fat and at least 120g protein a day. Maybe start tracking fiber and try to eat more fiber.

MrsWells1983

Thanks.

majope

If TDEE -30% is leaving you hungry all the time, I don't see why you wouldn't try -20%. It might take longer to lose the weight than a more aggressive deficit, but if you're more satisfied, it will be easier to stick to.

Or, you don't have to immediately jump to 2100 if that bothers you. Pick a number in between, or eat between 1840-2100 depending on how you feel that day. With a 20-30% deficit, you'll still lose weight steadily.

lcvaughn520

It probably does have something to do with upping your exercise too if that's a pretty recent thing. I suggest having a small snack with both carbs and protein (ex. banana with some peanut butter, whole wheat toast with peanut butter, string cheese, etc.) within like 30 minutes of working out and make sure you're drinking plenty of water!