Having a "I'm so hungry!" day

I had one of these days last week. I just indulged and got back on track the next day. I was worried it would continue the next day, but it didn't.

I call them "empty days", and I'm one of those people who just gives in to it. It usually only happens every month or so, I figure in the grand scheme of things it will be alright. I grab a bag of chips (my weakness) from the cupboard and just eat them - but it usually only takes a serve or two before the greasiness gets me and I am ready to put them back, so about 400 cals damage. I always log it, too, not logging it doesn't mean I didn't eat it, and I find it is good to know how far I can push it before it shows on the scales. I think sometimes my body wants the carbs, or the salt. You're only human, you can get far following the 80/20 rule, and sometimes fruit and vegetables just doesn't hit the spot.

I hope you feel full soon!

When I have these days I usually skull water til I can't stand it then if thats not enough I'll have a banana

Sounds like we ALL have days like that! I chose to "within reason" ignore the diet on those days and eat healthy food. I have found often it is my body trying to tell me something and it will often trigger a drop in weight over the next few days. It only happens every few weeks fr me, but I'll load up on veggies in everything to prevent too many calories but eat whatever amounts I want! If I try to portion like normal I'd drive myself nuts! But then, I don't have ANY forbidden foods...just portion them into my daily intake...so I never feel like I am "dieting".

I have those days...I try to have fruit and veggies at work. So I'll eat fruit or have veggies with hummus.

water water and more water..or a piece of whole grain toast with a little peanut butter..i usually eat this when im having a craving for something sweet

Vegetables, they're low-cal and they're filling so you can eat a bunch without worrying about over-eating calories.

I had one of those days yesterday and as previous posters said, popcorn is a good thing to fill up on. I have an air popper and I have 220 canola oil prepacked bags from the Boy Scouts depending on my mood. By the time I get sick of chewing, I'm usually full. Plus it's got lots of fiber.

I'm having an "I'm so hungry I could gnaw my own arm off" type day. It always happens the day after I do HIIT or Intervals, and I did running intervals yesterday, and I'm unfortunately saving up calories for a splurge meal tonight for a special occasion with friends. I've found that chewing gum has helped some, or chewing on ice (not good for your teeth though) and having my snacks be higher in protein/good fat has helped, but ultimately, today is one of those days I could eat probably 3000 calories and not think twice about it...unfortunately.

I am having the same sort of morning! Just grabbed my container of watermelon (supposed to be my 3 p.m. snack!)--hoping that will help. But now it is only 12:30 and I have no food left for the day :-(

I usually have those days when I havent had enough sleep. It makes me ravenous for carbs because my body is desperately trying to get energy.

So you could have a nap, eat lots of carbs and workout loads, drink tonnes of water or sleep it out!

This is happening to me today, I worked out hard yesterday, didnt get enough sleep last night and today Im ravenous. Ate my lunch for breakfast and all I can think about is food. I NEED 6-8 hours or my body definately wants more food for energy.
Im half tempted to take a half day today Im so hungry and tired. :yawn:

Have you had any fluids to drink today? Your body actually can't really differentiate between thirst and hunger, so you may actually need to drink something. Try that and see if the feeling subsides.

I agree with this; about 70% of the time you think you're "hungry" you're actually just thirsty. I would try drinking about a cup of water and waiting 20 minutes (it takes that long for your stomach to realize it's "full") to see if the hunger subsides. If not, then you really are hungry, and I suggest eating oatmeal or a fiber bar or nuts to pack on some protein and feel full so you're not constantly snacking and going through your calories.

Although, you might just be getting your period. Whenever I'm PMSing it's like there isn't enough food in the world to satisfy me, and I always feel like the sole reason world hunger exists.

I felt that way for basically the whole month.

I upped my protein. Increased the fat content in my snacks (went from reduced fat cheese and crackers to peanut butter and crackers.) And added a few more nuts to my breakfast.

If you aren't eating greek yogurt, try it instead. Also, add more protein to your snacks. And keep your fiber high. Good luck!

If you aren't eating greek yogurt, try it instead.

I suggest you get the PLAIN one, and add flavor yourself. So much less cals etc.

In the container, i mix Stevia (or you can use another sugar substitute) and vanilla extract. THATS IT! Tastes soooooooooooooooo good.

I can totally relate. Here's the solution: WATER! You're definitely thirsty if you can't seem to "get full."

Best of luck to you!!!

I just can't agree with this. Last time it happened to me I drank 16 oz water, waited 20 minutes. Drank 16 oz water, waited 20 minutes. Drank 16 oz boullion, waited 20 min. Drank another 16 oz water, waited 20 minues. Then since my stomach was still grumbling with hunger, I ate. Only the food fixed it.