Anyone dealt with irritability while dieting/working out?

SHHitsKaty
SHHitsKaty Posts: 301
in Motivation and Support
This seems to have just came on to me and maybe I need to up my calories because of it but I figured I'd ask and see if this has happened to others?

When I first started out, I was fine, working out 5-6 days a week, liked how I felt, wasn't tired after work outs. My calorie intake is at 1450 but there are times where I struggle to even reach that, so there may be times where I only eat 1200. Which I know is very low for someone who is only 130 and also is working out 6 days a week but I'm just not hungry and I think it's dumb to shovel food into your mouth just to satisfy a goal.

NOW though, I am popping off at everyone, everything someone says pisses me off, I'm exhausted after an hour long work out, I'm cranky and mean but I'm STILL not hungry. I'm not feeling starved at all.

Anyone else dealt with this or know how to remedy this situation? What are some higher in calorie but still good for your foods I can start eating?

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  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    You're not hungry because you've gotten used to eating too little.

    Make yourself eat more - you'll probably feel better and be nicer too.
  • SHHitsKaty
    SHHitsKaty Posts: 301
    LOL! I'm HOPING that's what it is because I don't think my friends or family can put up with me for much longer like this.

    Anyone know of any snacks or meals higher in calories but still good for you? I know nuts are one, aren't they?
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    We call it being "hangry"! Hungry & angry due to not enough fuel. Been there!

    If you're not wanting to eat more food necessarily, then try eating more calorie dense foods, like avocados, nuts and nut butters, full fat yogurt, olive oil, etc - then you're getting more calories & fuel without necessarily adding a higher quantity of food.
  • SHHitsKaty
    SHHitsKaty Posts: 301
    Awesome! Thanks!
  • rf1170
    rf1170 Posts: 180 Member
    I think your hunch is accurate - if you try eating a bit more, you'll probably feel better! It can take a while for your body to adjust to a new level of intake/energy expenditure, so what worked for you before might not work for you forever. It's good to be observant about your energy, moods, and overall health - just the way you're doing!

    As for dietary advice, I'm not sure what your habits are like now, but I'll share what's worked for me. I don't eat snacks; instead, I eat larger meals. And like AmyRhubarb suggested, I eat calorically dense foods (along with plenty of vegetables) like real butter, whole eggs, avocados, animal fats (lard, chicken fat, etc.), and meat or fish. I've found that this, along with having a big meal full of different flavors and textures, keeps me satisfied until the next meal. I also find it easier to plan my meals when I eat only three a day - prepping snacks is more work than I want to do!
  • SHHitsKaty
    SHHitsKaty Posts: 301
    Awesome! Thank you so much!

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