Sooooo hungry - what can I do?

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Sometimes the answer is staring you in the face: Eat.

Totally agree... Red bull is horrible for you. Any of the energy drinks are. They have the opposite effect of what you are trying to accomplish.

Your calories will go a lot farther if you prepare meals that you cook yourself. Even if you can manage to stay under 1500 calories and you add back some of your exercise calories you would get a much higher yield of food if you think in terms of quality over easy and instant gratification. I took a look at your food diary and I saw Subway, ( or something like that), donuts and pretzles. That's all processed instant gratification food and while you are under for calories it's not the most for nutritional value.

Would you rather have 230 calories of donuts or 5 oz piece of chicken or steak? I know that sometimes I'd actually prefer the donuts LOL after all we're only human but if you want to feel satisfied I'd recommend 230 calories of protein (cheese, shrimp, etc). Donuts and pretzles didn't do much to keep you feeling satisfied and they also probably didn't convert energy and keep you feeling up --- might be why you needed two Red Bull's.

I'm not an expert and it's taken me a while to get here from where you are but now I make a routine of taking 1 weekend day every week or two weeks and precooking meals and freezing portions....so they kind of look like the frozen WW meals only their filled with stuff I want to eat and a whole lot less expensive...

Here are a few more tips.... try anything...everything...nothing...it's all up to you.... I save containers and covered cups.... I don't know why this works for me but I drink a lot more water during the day when just by adding a straw and using a covered cup.... I use take-out containers from restaurants...there's something about eating from an old Olive Garden container that is enough to fake out my brain. And when you do make your food try to make it colorful... Why do we like to eat out so much?? Part of the reason is they make the food look so nice in appearance that we are entertained by that..."play with your food" and like what you see... and I think you will find that by eating actual food (like from the food pyramid) you will start to feel satisfied...not just squeaking by....because squeaking by is uncomfortable and we are not a society where we tolerate being uncomfortable for long... know what I mean???

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1450?? dude, unless you are really really short, i don't think you should be eating that little.

I am only 5'2".... So yea, I am pretty short. LOL

there are girls your height that eat more then you. eat something. set your MFP pounds per week loss to 1lb, especially if you are hungry. and eat those exercise calories. trust me. i've never not eaten them. and it's worked for me.

^^^all of this^^^ I am 5'2" and lost most of my weight eating between 1400 and 1500 calories, but I am a girl. Now I am eating 1720 and still losing a little bit here and there!

They should go away soon! Usually the first three days are the hardest! Every day is easier from there. Maybe you'd benefit from having 6 small meals a day. You will have to play around with your diet to find out what works for you. Being hungry isn't right.

This is what helped me... I am more of a snacker especially because of the job I work at so small meals helped me with the craving curbs.... plus I take sleeping pills because I have severe insomnia

just keep up the great effort, don't give up. I am in the same boat you are. its tough but you can do it. otake it one day at a time brother.

along with others' advice, and not sure if someone already suggested this but it may help to include more fiber in your diet so you feel fuller longer.

According to today's diary, you have 303 calories left to eat today, eat them if you're still hungry. Stay away from the things that temp you or save them for a "cheat day" if you're the type of person who has a cheat day planned. And I mean planned, not messing up one day and saying "ohh...it's ok, I'll call this my cheat day." If you get into that habit, then you'll end up having a lot of them. When having a cheat day (or treat day as I call it) only plan on going over 50% of your normal daily goal. For instance if you're goal was 1500 cals, then a cheat day would be 2250. Save your temptations for that day.

Also, and this is a big help for me, is to drink lots of water. I probably drink more than I report on MFP, but I at least try to report 12-15 glasses a day. I normally drink more, but once I get home and I finish recording my last meal, I quit recording water. This will not only help hydrate you, but it will help curb hunger pains (or pangs for the more proper folks). Another benefit is always having to refill the water bottle and getting up to pee all the time...this is movement, and movement is good.

Another thing is plan your meals ahead of time. My wife and I have our lunches planned for a week. We normally have our lunches for the week made and packed ready to go (the main course) on Sunday for our upcoming week. My wife makes a GREAT chicken soup that is only 209 calories per serving but will keep me full.

Anyway, listen to your body. Don't try to cheat yourself. Feed it more, but feed it better. I don't always eat all of my exercise calories, but that's only because I'm not hungry and I don't want to force myself to eat when I'm not hungry.

Stick with it, you're on the right track first from making your profile and making the commitment, to posting your question looking for support!

Chug down 3 glasses of water. You will probably need the toilet very soon but it should help somewhat.

Try to hold out and see how you feel in ten minutes time. If you are still hungry then go for some very low calorie options like some celery or spinach. It may be boring food but it will help fill you up which is all you need ultimately.

I appreciate everyone's quick responses! Lots of things go into losing weight and start a healthy lifestyle!

As far as my diary goes, the first day was not accurate. I don't think I counts things correctly. I am set to lose 1.5/week according to MFP. Donuts tempted me tonight and won.

As far as eating back my calories, I'm trying to keep close to zero on the net calories. Meaning my exercise plus food intake should net me at my goal of 1450. But it seems that 1450 is not enough...

Thanks again for everyones help! I guess I just need to tweak things til I find a good recipe!

It's a process! You'll get there!

1450?? dude, unless you are really really short, i don't think you should be eating that little.

I am only 5'2".... So yea, I am pretty short. LOL

Your calories sound too low for a male. I'm 5'2 and eat 1525 on non work out days.