What do you guys do on hungry days

hendinerik
hendinerik Posts: 287 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Ever have those days where you are hungry ALL day? I'm eating healthy things and I worked out, hit the bike.

I think it might be because I have been gradually reaching a marginally lower weight average range and my body is adjusting to the change...

I probably had double what I usually have for breakfast this morning. Maybe I need to hit more protein, been drinking water..

What do folks here do when you have hungry days - try to eat many small meals? I generally believe in eating and don't like to be hungry... Curious what snacks people like.
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  • deb3129
    deb3129 Posts: 1,294 Member
    I snack a lot on hungry days, but I make sure it is healthy stuff like fruits and veggies. And workout a little extra
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    I'll eat a lot of veggies with a little fat.
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    I'll eat a little more fat because it's satiating. :bigsmile:
  • Brianna72994
    Brianna72994 Posts: 887
    I drink extra water, it usually stops my cravings for food
  • Flyered_Up
    Flyered_Up Posts: 31
    I eat enough each and every day so im not hungry. Solves the problem of hungry days.
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    When I'm at a deficit I try to minimize snacking specifically so that I can have very large meals. I skip breakfast, and then eat a massive meal post workout and then another buttload of food at night, then I snack until bedtime or until I'm out of calories.


    For example, today for lunch I had rice, green beans, and a full lb of tilapia. That's a pretty good sized portion of food.

    Totals were:
    825kcal 79cho 14fat 116pro

    For the day I'm at (whey protein + milk in my morning coffee):
    1,064kcal 99cho 16fat 152pro

    And thankfully, I've still got a good 1300-1400 calories to eat and I'm not hungry right now because I just ate a freakin' pound of fish.

    So, tonight I'll eat a large dinner with about 30g pro and a bunch of carbs, and I'll have about 500 discretionary calories to work with at bedtime for some ice cream or popcorn or w/e treat I want.
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    I check myself first. If I am truly hungry, than I eat. It's simple.
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
    Well if I am still hungry after eating I will drink some water. If after 30mins I am still hungry and my stomach is being stubborn then I will eat something else...like some veggies or crackers w/ cheese.
  • CymruBiology
    CymruBiology Posts: 39
    Suffer.

    Sometimes I eat a meal filled with protein, vegetables and a small amount of carbohydrates...and 20 minutes later my stomach is literally growling from hunger pangs.

    I just have to wait it out till the next day or drink copious amounts of coffee(though sometimes that is not at all practical).
  • hughtwalker
    hughtwalker Posts: 2,213 Member
    I feel virtuous - then eat some celery (and wonder what the exercise quotient is for flossing?) - drink water and green tea
  • Litlbeast
    Litlbeast Posts: 340 Member
    Suffer.

    Sometimes I eat a meal filled with protein, vegetables and a small amount of carbohydrates...and 20 minutes later my stomach is literally growling from hunger pangs.

    I just have to wait it out till the next day or drink copious amounts of coffee(though sometimes that is not at all practical).

    I would've posted the exact same thing, so I just copied yours. ;)
  • the_great_unknown
    the_great_unknown Posts: 194 Member
    If I am really hungry, I eat. I try to eat something that is filling, like yogurt with fruit or a salad. Something that takes a while to eat. If I am still hungry after that, I have a giant cup of Vanilla chai tea. If that doesn't take care of it, I eat more, and if necessary, exercise more to earn some more calories. Sometimes I just go over. I am not in a huge hurry to lose more weight. I am just trying to take care of my body.
  • Lyra89
    Lyra89 Posts: 674 Member
    If I'm feeling hungrier than usual, I first try to figure out WHY...am I working out more? Am I eating enough? Am I balancing my macros? Am I eating whole foods? Am I due my time-of-month (lol)? Am I emotionally hungry or physically hungry?

    If I am eating right and am genuinely hungry, or I really need an emotional release, I just simply eat more that day. But because I eat so much whole foods and I eat all day at a 20% cut from my TDEE I find that I never really feel physically hungry.

    More protein, more wholegrains, more fruit & veg...it ALWAYS sorts out the *physical* hunger. Emotional hunger is a little harder to deal with, because with the wrong food at hand its very easy to eat and eat and eat.

    This is why I ALWAYS have a cheat day, and it has never stopped me from losing weight. I'm so close to goal, eat a lot & don't kill myself at the gym, and I STILL lost 1.6lbs last week! x
  • DenyseMarieL
    DenyseMarieL Posts: 673 Member
    I've taken to sipping herbal tea, something with some zip, like Raspberry Zinger or Cranberry Apple. The flavour keeps my hunger pangs at bay.
  • KrazyAsianNic
    KrazyAsianNic Posts: 1,227 Member
    i know this feeling! i just keep snacking, hopefully on healthier things like fruit or veggies or miso soup or green tea. I find if I don't take care of waht my body is saying it wants, i will only feel crappier as the day goes on.
  • lavieboheme1229
    lavieboheme1229 Posts: 448 Member
    Not to sound like a smart *kitten*, but EAT!

    You are on the right path with protein, water, and veggies. Just eat!
  • hendinerik
    hendinerik Posts: 287 Member
    Thanks Guys! Good to know what other folks out there are doing.
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    I just keep eating and do better the next day
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I don't always do the same thing on hungry days, but most often I munch all day long without ever really having a "meal". I keep it pretty healthy - hummus and apple slices, peanut butter and veggie sticks, nuts, guacamole or salsa and corn chips, low sugar granola bars, cottage cheese with tomatoes or fruit and a leafy green, whatever other munchie I have in the house.

    But sometimes I also eat very little all day so I can have one massive meal in the evening with wine. Looking forward to the pig out gets me through the day because sometimes I really like to stuff myself. Not a binge because it's not out of control or unplanned. Just a really big meal.
  • natwen
    natwen Posts: 81
    Today is a hungry day for me. What did I do? I changed my goals from losing 1 pound a week to losing 1/2 pound a week. More calories :D
  • Camille0502
    Camille0502 Posts: 311 Member
    First I drink some water. Then if I am truly still hungry, I eat. I just accept the fact that I am going to go over that day. my hungry days are tiedto my cycles, so I only get about one hungry day per month. I just roll with it and I'm fine.
  • gingerjen7
    gingerjen7 Posts: 821 Member
    Ever have those days where you are hungry ALL day? I'm eating healthy things and I worked out, hit the bike.

    I think it might be because I have been gradually reaching a marginally lower weight average range and my body is adjusting to the change...

    I probably had double what I usually have for breakfast this morning. Maybe I need to hit more protein, been drinking water..

    What do folks here do when you have hungry days - try to eat many small meals? I generally believe in eating and don't like to be hungry... Curious what snacks people like.
    I already eat many small meals, so if I'm still hungry, I eat something else. Nuts, raisins, fruit (currently I'm desperate so I just eat whatever's on the shelf). I've heard eating more protein will help you if you're feeling hungry a lot, but that's not an option for me right now.
  • iLoveMyPitbull1225
    iLoveMyPitbull1225 Posts: 1,690 Member
    feed and drink water. if you feel like crap afterwards hit the ol gym extra hard. you'll survive.
  • porscheparcher
    porscheparcher Posts: 81
    What's helped me most on long days where I get hungry often is Shakeology! I drink it once a day, and WATER!!! If you get your correct percentage of water in, you'll be less hungry throughout the day!
  • MiloBloom83
    MiloBloom83 Posts: 2,724 Member
    I eat. Then i run or ride. Then i eat some more.
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    I eat. Then i run or ride. Then i eat some more.
    ^Pretty much this.


    When I'm hungry, I eat.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,431 MFP Moderator
    Generally its me vs steak... and the steak has only won once.... damn 15oz'ers.
  • Runnerkimfw
    Runnerkimfw Posts: 1 Member
    If I met my calorie requirements for the day and I'm still hungry, I chew a lot of gum and try to focus on other things. As for foods that fill me up without a lot of calories, I like Greek yougart, chicken noodle soup or other soups that do not have a cream base, and sugar free hot chocolate to sooth my sweet tooth!
  • mnearing2000
    mnearing2000 Posts: 15
    Perfect - me too
  • avonemily
    avonemily Posts: 1
    I have a lot of those unfortunately, even if I hit my calorie max. Something that has been working for me is some green tea with peppermint. I sweeten it a little with some stevia. Usually a cup or two of that and I am ok for a while.

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