OMG I'm hungry......................what would you do?

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  • truddy6647
    truddy6647 Posts: 519 Member
    Looking at your diary you still have 800 calories left for today, so no need to panic. It would be helpful if you calculated your TDEE, BMR etc to see what your calorie goal should be. It is possible that you need to hit 2000 calories for your current weight and level of activity and that may be why you are hungry. The most obvious answer is "if you are hungry, EAT".

    If you really want your weight loss goals to be successful you, should begin by picking a reasonable calorie deficit. I notice that on many days you were hundreds of calories below 2000 calories and also quite a bit below your protein goals. You can do that for a few days but over many days or weeks of eating significantly under your calorie needs, that hunger signal will kick in, as you are experiencing now. My immediate suggestion would be to add more lean protein to your diet.

    And remember, you do not need to fall significantly under your calorie goals to slowly and consistently lose weight, so it might help to start with those calculations and work from there.

    so my tdee is 1950 cal a day. and my doc has advised 70-90g protein per day
  • CoffeeCriss
    CoffeeCriss Posts: 4
    Try a low-cal filling, satisfying snack.

    This is what I sometimes have: Babybel Cheese - Babybel Mini Light, Celery - Raw, 2 stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long), Generic - Pistachio Nut, Dry Roasted, Salted, 20 Kernels = 65 cals.
  • truddy6647
    truddy6647 Posts: 519 Member


    I've also heard that about drinking water. One thing I do is flavor my water with naturally with different fruits and a lot of lemons. It has helped me a ton with curbing my appetite. Also, there are these pop chips that are 120 calories for 23 of them and they come in many flavors. For me it is getting quantity for my calories, so I always look for these types of snacks. And eating things slowly too is helpful Not to say i don't have my "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse" days....lol.

    I just bought some popchips the last time I went shopping. I gave them a try and they are yummy and I tend to have my fill of them after about 11 chips. Which is different for me because before I would need more than just that for me to feel satified on eatting chips
  • dhakiyya
    dhakiyya Posts: 481 Member
    If I had 2000 calories a day to eat I would go on an extreme binge and eat everything I can find. My budget is 1350 so 2000 sounds like heaven.

    I would for sure be very hungry at that cal count. My bmi is over 60 my BMR is 3000 cal so I try to get under 2000 without eating back my exercise cal

    That's why you're so hungry. What I would do is I'd calculate my TDEE with an activity factor, i.e. the total number of calories you burn each day including through exercise, and subtract 30% from that, and eat that many calories daily. You will still lose fat at a steady rate, but you won't be plagued by hunger, so you'll find it a lot less torturous and easier to stick to. You don't have to torture yourself to lose fat, in fact those who are best at maintaining are those who take the slow and steady route, because their eating and exercise plans don't feel like torture, they enjoy eating, do exercise they enjoy and don't feel hungry all the time. Think tortoise and hare, because that really applies to losing fat and keeping it off for life.

    You're in this for the long haul, so you need to think not about "how can I get rid of this fat as quickly as possible" but more about "how can I get this fat to stay off forever" - the second question highlights the fact that whatever changes you make to lose fat, you will have to stick to, unless you want to gain the weight back again. So make changes that you can stick to and that are not going to make you miserable. Then by the time you get to your goal weight, you'll be well and truly set in your new and healthy ways, and keeping the fat off long term will be easy.
  • nogoldilocs
    nogoldilocs Posts: 87 Member
    If I had 2000 calories a day to eat I would go on an extreme binge and eat everything I can find. My budget is 1350 so 2000 sounds like heaven.

    I would for sure be very hungry at that cal count. My bmi is over 60 my BMR is 3000 cal so I try to get under 2000 without eating back my exercise cal

    If your BMR is 3000 calories, then eating under 2000 calories and not eating exercise calories is the reason you are so hungry. It sounds like you need to eat more.
  • truddy6647
    truddy6647 Posts: 519 Member
    protein shake, cheese stick, something like brown rice and water, so it expands in your stomach and feels satiating.

    I've tried a few protein shakes but have yet to find one that taste good. I am picky and to me if it taste gross I'm not eating. Ie: I don't like chocolate cake thus I don't eat it, same way with broccoli though too.
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    I'd make it a maintenance day and resume 2000 tomorrow.
  • LeggyAmericanGirl
    LeggyAmericanGirl Posts: 285 Member
    Only on the internet do we ask what to do when hungry. fricking eat LOL
  • dhakiyya
    dhakiyya Posts: 481 Member
    Looking at your diary you still have 800 calories left for today, so no need to panic. It would be helpful if you calculated your TDEE, BMR etc to see what your calorie goal should be. It is possible that you need to hit 2000 calories for your current weight and level of activity and that may be why you are hungry. The most obvious answer is "if you are hungry, EAT".

    If you really want your weight loss goals to be successful you, should begin by picking a reasonable calorie deficit. I notice that on many days you were hundreds of calories below 2000 calories and also quite a bit below your protein goals. You can do that for a few days but over many days or weeks of eating significantly under your calorie needs, that hunger signal will kick in, as you are experiencing now. My immediate suggestion would be to add more lean protein to your diet.

    And remember, you do not need to fall significantly under your calorie goals to slowly and consistently lose weight, so it might help to start with those calculations and work from there.

    so my tdee is 1950 cal a day. and my doc has advised 70-90g protein per day

    If your BMR is 3000 your TDEE cannot possibly be 1950. You need do do the numbers again..

    BMR = calories your body uses staying alive (i.e. what you'd burn if you were in a coma)

    TDEE = BMR calories + all the calories you use moving around and doing stuff (including exercise), i.e. total number of calories burned each day
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    I would drink a large glass of water and see how I felt in about 20 minutes but I would definately try to get preoccupied in an interesting activity of some kind. Preferably something physical. Look over your diary and see if any foods you're choosing may cause cravings which I classify as mental hunger and not true physical hunger.
  • mem50
    mem50 Posts: 1,384 Member
    yogurt smoothie!!! Assorted fruit, lowfat yogurt, half a package instant oatmeal and almond milk. Blend together and enjoy.
  • Chrisremi12
    Chrisremi12 Posts: 9
    Drink lots of water through out day and before meals :)
  • truddy6647
    truddy6647 Posts: 519 Member
    Looking at your diary you still have 800 calories left for today, so no need to panic. It would be helpful if you calculated your TDEE, BMR etc to see what your calorie goal should be. It is possible that you need to hit 2000 calories for your current weight and level of activity and that may be why you are hungry. The most obvious answer is "if you are hungry, EAT".

    If you really want your weight loss goals to be successful you, should begin by picking a reasonable calorie deficit. I notice that on many days you were hundreds of calories below 2000 calories and also quite a bit below your protein goals. You can do that for a few days but over many days or weeks of eating significantly under your calorie needs, that hunger signal will kick in, as you are experiencing now. My immediate suggestion would be to add more lean protein to your diet.

    And remember, you do not need to fall significantly under your calorie goals to slowly and consistently lose weight, so it might help to start with those calculations and work from there.

    so my tdee is 1950 cal a day. and my doc has advised 70-90g protein per day

    If your BMR is 3000 your TDEE cannot possibly be 1950. You need do do the numbers again..

    BMR = calories your body uses staying alive (i.e. what you'd burn if you were in a coma)

    TDEE = BMR calories + all the calories you use moving around and doing stuff (including exercise), i.e. total number of calories burned each day

    I used the BMR on MFP after they take off 1000 to lose 2lbs a week in the settings area....so what you are say is I need to use the 3000 base setting not the weight loss setting one
  • truddy6647
    truddy6647 Posts: 519 Member
    yogurt smoothie!!! Assorted fruit, lowfat yogurt, half a package instant oatmeal and almond milk. Blend together and enjoy.

    never thought of putting oatmeal in I'll have to try that next time I make a smoothie
  • Emmi2010
    Emmi2010 Posts: 3 Member
    Try to decide if you're hungry or craving something....., if you're craving a certain food, well go ahead and allow yourself some of it and then move on.....
    Your doing great!
  • tinyplease123
    tinyplease123 Posts: 10
    yeah drink like 4 glasses of water. you'll feel so full you wont even want to eat. And if you still do, eat some fresh veggies
  • mem50
    mem50 Posts: 1,384 Member
    yogurt smoothie!!! Assorted fruit, lowfat yogurt, half a package instant oatmeal and almond milk. Blend together and enjoy.

    never thought of putting oatmeal in I'll have to try that next time I make a smoothie

    I use the flavered kind. Plain fruit smoothie did not hold me well but adding in the oatmeal keeps the hunger pangs away for a good 4 hours.
  • IDCY843
    IDCY843 Posts: 78 Member
    Only on the internet do we ask what to do when hungry. fricking eat LOL

    This....Oh to have 2000 calories a day, i am on 1200!!!!
  • skywa
    skywa Posts: 901 Member
    eat food?
    if your honestly hungry than eat.
    just keep it healthy :D
  • truddy6647
    truddy6647 Posts: 519 Member
    yogurt smoothie!!! Assorted fruit, lowfat yogurt, half a package instant oatmeal and almond milk. Blend together and enjoy.

    never thought of putting oatmeal in I'll have to try that next time I make a smoothie

    I use the flavered kind. Plain fruit smoothie did not hold me well but adding in the oatmeal keeps the hunger pangs away for a good 4 hours.

    all I have is apple cin. gluten free oatmeal....how well do you think that would go within a smoothie? or can it be non instant too? I have some plain non instant gluten free
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    Looking through your diary I think you need to tweak your numbers. I used to be starving and then changed my macros and most days I am full of 1300 calories.

    Things that will keep you full..

    Lots of fluids.
    Lots of protein.
    Lots of fiber.

    Personally I think your carbs are too high. Spikes your blood sugars, them they drop and tour starving. I think more protein is needed.. Even if you get that extra from a protein shake. Try to eat more from fresh. Means you can eat more and the fiber will fill. You right up too.

    Food, settings, goals, Change goals, manual...

    Try swapping to say 40% carbs, 30% protein, 30% fat. If your still struggle with hunger up protein, down carbs a little. Takes a little adjusting but it's actually what makes this a lifestyle change, not a diet for me. Takes away the hunger and makes this much easier.

    If you have any questions just in box me. I'm. 80lbs down and the first 45 lbs were so tough with hunger levels until I changed it up. You. Really don't need to be hungry of 2000 calories.

    Zara x
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    yogurt smoothie!!! Assorted fruit, lowfat yogurt, half a package instant oatmeal and almond milk. Blend together and enjoy.

    never thought of putting oatmeal in I'll have to try that next time I make a smoothie

    I use the flavered kind. Plain fruit smoothie did not hold me well but adding in the oatmeal keeps the hunger pangs away for a good 4 hours.

    all I have is apple cin. gluten free oatmeal....how well do you think that would go within a smoothie? or can it be non instant too? I have some plain non instant gluten free

    Personally I think this could potentially leave your sugar levels crashing. Lots of, sugar from the fruit and lots of low fat yogurts have lots of sugar too. You could make a protein shake with milk or almond milk and I've even added a scoop of oats to that. Tasted good. Fills you up and great numbers.

    Fage Greek yogurt is a great snack... No. Added rubbish. Lots of. Protein to fill to up. Great with berries or a little honey.

    Cheese strings fill a gap.

    Popcorn.. Home popped. Low calorie, full of fiber and really filling.

    It's all about eating and snacking smart.

    You can do it! X
  • truddy6647
    truddy6647 Posts: 519 Member
    yogurt smoothie!!! Assorted fruit, lowfat yogurt, half a package instant oatmeal and almond milk. Blend together and enjoy.

    never thought of putting oatmeal in I'll have to try that next time I make a smoothie

    I use the flavered kind. Plain fruit smoothie did not hold me well but adding in the oatmeal keeps the hunger pangs away for a good 4 hours.

    all I have is apple cin. gluten free oatmeal....how well do you think that would go within a smoothie? or can it be non instant too? I have some plain non instant gluten free

    Personally I think this could potentially leave your sugar levels crashing. Lots of, sugar from the fruit and lots of low fat yogurts have lots of sugar too. You could make a protein shake with milk or almond milk and I've even added a scoop of oats of that too. Tasted good. Fills you up and great numbers.

    Fage Greek yogurt is a great snack... No. Added rubbish. Lots of. Protein to fill to up.

    Cheese strings fill a gap.

    Popcorn.. Home popped. Low calorie, full of fiber and bry filling.

    It's all about eating and snacking smart.

    You can do it! X

    I have tried many different greek yogurts (as I know they have higher protein counts in them) I have found I only like Choboena and only blueberry/raspberry flavor other than that I use yoplai light as far as yogurt is concerned
  • kenazfehu
    kenazfehu Posts: 1,188 Member
    I'd drink water until the next meal. They are only 3 hours apart, so I never have too long to wait.

    Of course this is on a good day. On a bad day, I just might find myself buried up to my lips in the feed bag.
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    In America you have a protein called Jay Robb. Tastes amazing. All. Flavours. X
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    yogurt smoothie!!! Assorted fruit, lowfat yogurt, half a package instant oatmeal and almond milk. Blend together and enjoy.

    never thought of putting oatmeal in I'll have to try that next time I make a smoothie

    I use the flavered kind. Plain fruit smoothie did not hold me well but adding in the oatmeal keeps the hunger pangs away for a good 4 hours.

    all I have is apple cin. gluten free oatmeal....how well do you think that would go within a smoothie? or can it be non instant too? I have some plain non instant gluten free

    Personally I think this could potentially leave your sugar levels crashing. Lots of, sugar from the fruit and lots of low fat yogurts have lots of sugar too. You could make a protein shake with milk or almond milk and I've even added a scoop of oats of that too. Tasted good. Fills you up and great numbers.

    Fage Greek yogurt is a great snack... No. Added rubbish. Lots of. Protein to fill to up.

    Cheese strings fill a gap.

    Popcorn.. Home popped. Low calorie, full of fiber and bry filling.

    It's all about eating and snacking smart.

    You can do it! X

    I have tried many different greek yogurts (as I know they have higher protein counts in them) I have found I only like Choboena and only blueberry/raspberry flavor other than that I use yoplai light as far as yogurt is concerned

    I hated it.. Thought it tasted awful.. Then tried it again with honey drizzled on and I loved it!

    I also like over night oats too. Really filling. Cover oats with milk, put it in the fridge over night
    . In the morning just add berries and yogurt if you like. Cold oats sounds odd, but it's lovely! 3oz of meat per, serving sounds low. Especially for dinner. X
  • mikka050
    mikka050 Posts: 34
    Scrambled egg and a large helping of 2 or 3 different veggies with a bit of gravy on top.
  • Zangpakto
    Zangpakto Posts: 336 Member
    Nothing... I enjoy the hunger... I look forward to the feasting a night like my ancestors used to after a kill...

    Aint nothing wrong with being hungry, in fact once you get to a certain weight left, you have to feel hungry before you even start to see any results...

    I don't get hungry much, but when I do, I know the next day I will have lost something... And my night time meals aren't anything bad either lol... sometimes 3-5000 calories like on weekends... I still lose about 2 pounds a week...

    So if hungry... determine if REALLY hungry or just thirsty... your body likes to trick you like that... ;)
  • trobbin88
    trobbin88 Posts: 38 Member
    Regardless of what some diet plans say about banana's being the big bad fruit, they really satisfy me. Peanut butter too...so try a little on the banana....yum. good luck!
  • nxd10
    nxd10 Posts: 4,570 Member
    Eat. You have exercise calories you're not eating. Your body is telling you something - IT NEEDS MORE FOOD.

    Listen to it.

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