Days when you can't get enough to eat

When I'm facing hunger issues I tend to look at volume rather than taste as my primary goal.

Example: Compare how much food volume you can eat, in tilapia and green beans, vs cheeseburgers.

It's an extreme example but hopefully the point is obvious.

I have these days
I just bring a variety of low-cal snacks that allow me to pretty much eat all day without racking up the calories

Yesterday was one of those days and I had
a protein shake for breakfast,
a greek yogurt,
2 rice cakes with peanut butter and banana on them,
some spinach with feta cheese,
some veggies (cucumber, carrots, peppers, etc.) for a crunchy snack,
cashews,
almonds,
a cliff bar,

and after all of that, I was still able to have a yummy dinner (meatloaf, potatoes, fried peppers) without going over my calorie goal.

Are you a bottomless pit because your craving something specific and not eating it because it's considered bad for you? I have days where I crave chicken wings or pizza and will be hungry all day, unless I eat what I'm craving.

Women like me tend to have that problem every 28 days or so. Frustrating! :grumble:

We all have those days!! You can power through!! I will usually try to snack wisely, but let myself snack (within reason - 32 bags of 100 cal snacks are probably not gonna be a great choice!!) If I still can't get enough, I sit myself down for a lil soul searching. Am I really hungry for food?? I once had someone say that lots of over eaters - myself included - overeat because they are trying to fill their holes. These might be mistaken for a hungry tummy, but are often a hunger of a different type; what are you dissatisfied with? Who are you annoyed or angry at? Why are you upset? What is your SELF hungry for?? Though I thought this was all hooey, and even got pissed at her for this, once I hunkered down and really thought and felt about it, I came to the uncomfortable conclusion that she was right, at least for me. So, I stop look for the right sammich, and start talking to myself (um, try this step quietly...tends to draw the attention of guys with butterfly nets if it's out loud - voice of experience here, lol!). Seeing where I'm at, what I can do for me. I know it sounds hokey, but I pretend that I am talking to someone I care about. Lots of times, this really helps me get to the heart of the issues making me wanna stuff my feelings down with food. Also helps me identify a plan of attack to solve these issues, so I don't hafta keep doing this.

WHEW! Well that was deep for a Tuesday mornin'!! But still hope maybe this'll help!!

Happy losing!

I know the feeling. Here is my secret weapon ( and so do many Asian ladies) -- white fungus (White Tree-Ear) & Azuki Bean & Red Dates. I usually cook 2 heads of the white fungus, 10 dried red dates and 0.75 cup of Azuki bean + 10-12 cups of water with a slow cooker, set with high heat and cook them overnight and next morning, you will have about one week serving. I drank a cup after each meal. I don't add any sweetener like others do, as Azuki bean & red dates all contain nature sweetness to it. It's extremely low carb, low calories (less than 40 calories a cup), and the white fungus is an awesome source of plant based collagen, great for your skin!!

On those days I just can't seem to stop eating, I first make sure I have enough carb and protein that day, then I drink as many cup of the soup as I want. Works great for me & my skin.

Here is some info about the white fungus: http://www.chinesesouppot.com/2-common-ingredients/257-white-fungus

Some days I feel hungry all day and it doesn't seem to matter what I eat. I'm still hungry.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what to eat to conquer the hunger on those days?

Yup being in a calorie deficit is not easy. Nothing is really easy about this journey. I find ways to keep my mind busy. Keep busy with chores, go read a book somewhere away from food and the kitchen. Drinking lots of water and herbal teas help but the bottom line is you are going to feel a bit of hunger and it will not kill you.

It's almost never what I want, but if I will just drink those sixteen ounces of water, it will usually do wonders.
Nonetheless, sometimes we just want FOOD, not water. The other night I was like that: I'd had enough calories but I still wanted to eat. I was so tempted to eat some decadent brownies, but instead I got a little muesli, honey, and milk, and I was fine. Did I go over on my calories? Yes. But was it better than REALLY going over and feeling sick at heart and in body? Yes. And one thing I find confirmed more and more: real food is more satisfying than junk food. It just is.

I like that. Realizing it won't kill you is important. Hunger pangs only last about 20 minutes, then your body takes a meal off your gut. At least that's what I've heard, and I know the duration of the pangs is true. That nagging, just want something to eat feeling, ....that can last a lot longer.

Beer. Lots, and lots, of beer.

Works for me.

I've had a few of those days. I think of it as my body telling me it NEEDS fed. I can only go so long without having to "re-fuel".