Help I'm hungry all the time

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  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    I like that list, rogue!
  • dahkneeka
    dahkneeka Posts: 163 Member
    I have the same problem. I would consider myself a human garbage can.

    Amoungst other things (liquid, veges etc), I find eating WARM food tricks my mind into being full. For example, I would heat up my sandwich or eat cooked veges over cold/raw.
    It must be the comfort & satisfaction.

    Additioanlly, I have started eating small amounts more frequently. I dont feel deprived and can stay within my calorie limit (Example- I will eat half my sandwich, go for a walk, have some tea, eat the other half..etc)
  • gilaman0819
    gilaman0819 Posts: 6
    you have the water angle covered. I would suggest two things. Chew your food more thoroughly. This will create more saliva with enzemyes released that helps the body think it has eaten. Secondly, I would eat a ton of raw veggies. Mass, fiber but low in cals. I liked the pickle idea also.

    Good luck. Be happy and healthy
  • castell5
    castell5 Posts: 234 Member
    Higher fiber foods help hold back hunger. But those foods can have unwanted "side effects" let's call them, that can clear a room! Some of the being "hungry all the time" is in your head. If you ate reasonably and your stomach has something to work on.. then you aren't really hungry. You are focusing on the "I'm not liking this diet crap!" idea. Eat healthy, enough calories to not starve, drink water, and then find something to occupy your mind. NOT TV.. WAY too many food commercials and you will notice every one when you are dieting. A good book. "Master of the Game" Sydney Sheldon "Timeline" Michael Creighton "White Shark" Peter Benchley all good books.. just to suggest a few. Good luck oh, also, hot liquids, tea, broth, etc.. seem to stave off hunger. Not sure why.
  • tracybarnes1
    tracybarnes1 Posts: 54 Member
    Broth is wonderful....forgot about that! Better than Bouillon 1 tsp/ 1 cup of water. Yum/Warm/15cal./and you get a cup of water added to your intake!!!! WIN WIN WIN WIN!:love::love: :love:
  • jenellie
    jenellie Posts: 15 Member
    1200 and it never seems to be enough. I used to be fine with 1200 I am not very active as I have a lot going on, work full time, school, and mother/wife leaves very little me to get sweaty time.... I did however take a plunge back in. Iam not going down without a fight. I am starting walking in the am before work for an hour, and eating better, veggies/meats......snacks consist of yogurt and more veggies... I have had a diet diary on here before but fell off am hoping to be more dedicated and I am finally, sick of being the you're so pretty if only you'd lose some weight girl....:smile:
  • jenellie
    jenellie Posts: 15 Member
    Thank you for all the helpful tips and suggestions, I truely appreciate them, and will take all and run with them, ok maybe walk at first lol :) Thank you again each and everyone of you for taking time out of your day to help me.
    God Bless
  • Lalouse
    Lalouse Posts: 221 Member
    Jenellie,

    I have been feeling the same way and I'm starting to think that it's mental or psychological. There is a difference between the two things that you have mentioned: 1) feeling hungry and 2) not feeling full. You can NOT feel hungry and NOT be full. That is, you can be satisfied with what you ate, and not feel hunger pains, but still not be full.


    I've started asking myself, do I need to feel full all the time? I'm working to battle the same feeling that you are at 1200 calories. I've started to realize that I need to move past wanting to feel full to mindful eating. Eating in moderation, and not necessarily feeling full all the time, but not feeling hungry either.

    I have a busy schedule just like you do and also have limited time to exercise, so I'm walking and running. You can do it! Instead of only thinking about what you are eating, also think about why you are eating, and whether you are really hungry or if you just want to feel full.

    I have good days and bad days, and you will too!
    Good luck!
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    1200 and it never seems to be enough. I used to be fine with 1200 I am not very active as I have a lot going on, work full time, school, and mother/wife leaves very little me to get sweaty time.... I did however take a plunge back in. Iam not going down without a fight. I am starting walking in the am before work for an hour, and eating better, veggies/meats......snacks consist of yogurt and more veggies... I have had a diet diary on here before but fell off am hoping to be more dedicated and I am finally, sick of being the you're so pretty if only you'd lose some weight girl....:smile:

    1200 Is too low. Most likely below your BMR (basal metabolic rate), the amount of calories your body needs a day if it slept 24 hours. You should be eating above BMR but below your TDEE (total daily energy expenditure). I would suggest upping your calories. You're hungry all the time because you're starving yourself!
  • LilLolo22
    LilLolo22 Posts: 229 Member
    Try protein and veggies with every meal, and piece of fruit or berries with nuts and/or cheese in between.
  • Lolades
    Lolades Posts: 1
    I totally had this problem. From what ive seen in various documentaries from doctors and scientists there is no solution to this although once you start maintaining instead of losing it should fade.

    Your eating less to try to convince your body to consume itself for energy....it doesn't like doing that, especially if you are a woman it wants to keep all the fat in case you get pregnant. So instead your body tries to convince you to consume more food through various chemical means.

    My solution for myself was to prepare filling low calorie meals to get me through it like vegetable soups or spaghetti squash casserole, shirataki noodle stir fry etc etc.
  • MzStarrQueenB
    MzStarrQueenB Posts: 194 Member
    If your hungry inbetween meals drink 8oz of water. Then wait 15 mins if your still hungry eat one serving size of a fresh fruit of veggies...





    If you set your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.....



    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/8987-serious-diet-support-group
  • Musiclovefaith31
    Musiclovefaith31 Posts: 1
    Starving yourself will cause your body to fight against that hunger, and it will basically do the opposite of what you want, You'll gain instead. Try drinking lots of water, and try doing things to keep your mind busy, instead of thinking about food, or hunger.
  • SopranogirlCa
    SopranogirlCa Posts: 188 Member
    Eat real food and eat clean. No shortcuts, that's what works for me so far.
  • JessMySize
    JessMySize Posts: 130
    Have a cup of Kix cereal, yes, it's boring and bland, but I swear it works..
    So does ramen.
    OR chewy bars!! :)
  • Lalamontour
    Lalamontour Posts: 103
    Jillian Michaels says that if you exercise you do not want to eat as much. So far it has worked great for me.
  • JennRuns4Fun
    JennRuns4Fun Posts: 2 Member
    The key for me is lots of water, Greek Yogurt, Light Mozzarella Cheese sticks and hummus ... the last three have tons of protein (and are lean protein options!) and that helps you stay fuller longer. High Fiber items also help with that (fruits & veggies). I use the veggies to scoop up the hummus, I also like low fat cottage cheese which is low in fat & calories & high in protein!

    Hope this helps!
  • nomicat77
    nomicat77 Posts: 132 Member
    I like bubbly water (better than plain water) it tickles my throat. (and the tiny bubbles keep my tummy a little more full between meals.

    also, for me: I can't do 'breads/cereals' at breakfast (pancakes, toast, Fruity Pebbles)- or I am STARVING all day!- but I am fine with those foods at lunch or dinner... and I try to get 20-30 grams of protein per meal (plus some in snacks)

    what do you eat for breakfast? just curious. i was told to eat oatmeal, and i starve. every day. it sucks.
  • nomicat77
    nomicat77 Posts: 132 Member
    If your hungry inbetween meals drink 8oz of water. Then wait 15 mins if your still hungry eat one serving size of a fresh fruit of veggies...





    If you set your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.....



    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/8987-serious-diet-support-group

    i'm gonna try that. see if it works.
  • nomicat77
    nomicat77 Posts: 132 Member
    Hope this helps! :)


    If you crave this…

    What you really need is…

    And here are healthy foods that have it:



    ■Chocolate

    Magnesium

    Raw nuts and seeds, legumes, fruits

    ■Sweets

    Chromium

    Broccoli, grapes, cheese, dried beans, calves liver, chicken

    Carbon

    Fresh fruits

    Phosphorus

    Chicken, beef, liver, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, legumes, grains

    Sulfur

    Cranberries, horseradish, cruciferous vegetables, kale, cabbage

    Tryptophan

    Cheese, liver, lamb, raisins, sweet potato, spinach


    ■Bread, toast

    Nitrogen

    High protein foods: fish, meat, nuts, beans


    ■Oily snacks, fatty foods

    Calcium

    Mustard and turnip greens, broccoli, kale, legumes, cheese, sesame

    ■Coffee or tea

    Phosphorous

    Chicken, beef, liver, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, legumes

    Sulfur

    Egg yolks, red peppers, muscle protein, garlic, onion, cruciferous vegetables

    NaCl (salt)

    Sea salt, apple cider vinegar (on salad)

    Iron

    Meat, fish and poultry, seaweed, greens, black cherries

    ■Alcohol, recreational drugs

    Protein

    Meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, nuts

    Avenin

    Granola, oatmeal

    Calcium

    Mustard and turnip greens, broccoli, kale, legumes, cheese, sesame

    Glutamine

    Supplement glutamine powder for withdrawal, raw cabbage juice

    Potassium

    Sun-dried black olives, potato peel broth, seaweed, bitter greens

    ■Chewing ice

    Iron

    Meat, fish, poultry, seaweed, greens, black cherries

    ■Burned food

    Carbon

    Fresh fruits

    ■Soda and other carbonated drinks

    Calcium

    Mustard and turnip greens, broccoli, kale, legumes, cheese, sesame

    ■Salty foods

    Chloride

    Raw goat milk, fish, unrefined sea salt

    ■Acid foods

    Magnesium

    Raw nuts and seeds, legumes, fruits

    ■Preference for liquids rather than solids

    Water

    Flavor water with lemon or lime. You need 8 to 10 glasses per day.

    ■Preference for solids rather than liquids

    Water

    You have been so dehydrated for so long that you have lost your thirst. Flavor water with lemon or lime. You need 8 to 10 glasses per day.

    ■Cool drinks

    Manganese

    Walnuts, almonds, pecans, pineapple, blueberries

    ■Pre-menstrual cravings

    Zinc

    Red meats (especially organ meats), seafood, leafy vegetables, root vegetables

    ■General overeating

    Silicon

    Nuts, seeds; avoid refined starches

    Tryptophan

    Cheese, liver, lamb, raisins, sweet potato, spinach

    Tyrosine

    Vitamin C supplements or orange, green, red fruits and vegetables

    ■Lack of appetite

    Vitamin B1

    Nuts, seeds, beans, liver and other organ meats

    Vitamin B3

    Tuna, halibut, beef, chicken, turkey, pork, seeds and legumes

    Manganese

    Walnuts, almonds, pecans, pineapple, blueberries

    Chloride

    Raw goat milk, unrefined sea salt

    ■Tobacco

    Silicon

    Nuts, seeds; avoid refined starches

    Tyrosine

    Vitamin C supplements or orange, green and red fruits and vegetables


    this is awesome. I always crave sweets. But I don't know if I could eat a baby's liver. :(
  • rubberbiscuit
    rubberbiscuit Posts: 128
    This information came from my nutritionist, and also from a social worker I sometimes see who specializes in weight loss. Don't do the starvation thing, eventually it leads to overeating and it always fails. Stick to adding protein to your diet, it will keep you full the longest. When planning your meals think, protein first, vegetables second, fruits and carbs last. Eat 3 meals a day with 2 snacks in between. Snacks should be protein. Good snacks are Greek yogurt (twice the protein as regular yogurt, and it tastes better), low fat cheese sticks, hard-boiled eggs, almonds, etc. Finally, drink water, sometimes your body will confuse thirst with hunger.
  • jenellie
    jenellie Posts: 15 Member
    allowing 1200
  • FarmFoodDiet
    FarmFoodDiet Posts: 10 Member
    A few things will help you stay satisfied and still lose weight: Change your macronutrient ratio to 40% carb, 20% fat, and 20% protein. Cut the factory-made stuff out of your diet. Little to no sugar. Limited foods made from grains (cereal, pasta, bread,etc). Even juice has a lot of sugar in it. Sugar and refined carbohydrates cause rapid spikes in blood sugar that leave you feeling hungry again a short time later.

    If you have a sandwich, use a sandwich thin.

    You need to eat fat/protein with every meal, and every snack. Great snacks are: nuts or veggies with hummus or guacamole.

    When you get the urge for a sweet, try a piece of fruit or a few squares of dark chocolate.
  • arlenem1974
    arlenem1974 Posts: 437 Member
    we might be able to help you more if we could see your food log. I do believe your stomach shrinks. The first week I was on this I had cramps every day. Not since.
  • ronnithepooh
    ronnithepooh Posts: 1
    I feel your pain, dear. And I don't care what anyone says, no matter how many fruits/veggies I consume, they do nothing to make my stomach stop growling.

    And no, I"m not "eating my problems" as some might suggest; my stomach actually growls loud enough for my coworkers to hear. And I drink water and tea all day, and I eat protein with every meal and I load up on fruits and veggies. I think it's probably just a different experience for some of us. We have different bodies and different metabolic rates and different nutrient needs.

    I've tried the old "ignore it and it will go away" bit; but I find that (even though I'm going to get reamed for this by everyone on the site), for me, keeping a package of saltines and just munching a few when my stomach growls really helps. I don't feel full, but I"m able to last till lunch or dinner without the whole office hearing about my diet directly from the source.
  • MrsRamirezxoxo
    MrsRamirezxoxo Posts: 2 Member
    water,fruit,veggies, natural almonds, low fat cheese sticks, eat protein that seems to fill me up
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    Protein is very filling for unit calorie and Veg will give you some needed fiber without much more calories. Protein + veg and lower carb will keep calories down while making for satisfying meals. Drink lots of water especially with a high protein diet.

    Other than that its mind over matter. If you find that you are eating a 1600-2200 calorie day with 30-50% of it protein and you are STILL starving I would be surprised but if that is the case it will just take discipline to overcome that, whatever that takes.
  • sarrah_n
    sarrah_n Posts: 192 Member
    Apples do a lot for keeping me full. A great amount of fiber!
  • Zombriana
    Zombriana Posts: 764 Member
    Me too...
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    I might have misinterpreted but if you said you were calorie restricting to 1200 calories a day that is very very low and could go a long way to explain why you are hungry. If you really insist on having that much deficit you would be much better off eating a lot more and bringing that up to at least 1600 and balancing that out with some cardio. Really though you could probably stand to bring it up even higher than that to 1800-2200 if you just add some regular cardio.

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