What do you do when you're STILL hungry!??

jrsnyder95
jrsnyder95 Posts: 53 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Tonight I had one of those nights. Hungry, hungry, hungry, carbs, carbs, carbs.....

so someone tell me what do you do or eat when you've run out of calories and SERIOUSLY run out of carbs when all you want is carbs??

and no, my total calories are not wrong for the day - most days, i'm satisfied, just having one of those days.

:)
«1

Replies

  • NanaWubbie
    NanaWubbie Posts: 248 Member
    It's 1030pm,,,just go on to bed!
  • jrsnyder95
    jrsnyder95 Posts: 53 Member
    for me it's only 8:30!
  • CoraGregoryCPA
    CoraGregoryCPA Posts: 1,087 Member
    You have to get busy. Start cleaning out your closet, dresser drawers, ironing all of your clothes. Something that will keep you busy. Go on the internet, facebook, MFP, something.

    Oh yeah and drink water. You could easily mistaken hunger for dehydration.
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
    It's 1030pm,,,just go on to bed!

    Yup. Read yourself the book "Go the F* to Sleep" lol.
  • nkyjennifer
    nkyjennifer Posts: 135 Member
    I can't sleep if I'm actually hungry, so going to bed would not help me. :-)

    I go for things like olives or pickles when I'm out of calories but still hungry. I know what you mean about wanting carbs, but the more carbs you eat, the more you'll want. It's a vicious cycle!
  • bud9776
    bud9776 Posts: 3
    sometimes a little something spicy curbs the appitite and tricks the brain. Try a spoonful or 2 of salsa or hot sauce. followed by a bunch of water....
  • laughingdani
    laughingdani Posts: 2,275 Member
    Eat.
  • artickb22
    artickb22 Posts: 411 Member
    drink water until I"m so hypervolemic that I can't possible stomach the thought of eating something!
  • PJT614
    PJT614 Posts: 17 Member
    Drink water, eat celery
  • NanaWubbie
    NanaWubbie Posts: 248 Member
    830....it is still early. Paint you nails! That will keep you busy for a little while.
  • artickb22
    artickb22 Posts: 411 Member
    I also have little post it notes outside and inside my fridge that say "Are you hungry or bored" and a big ole list of 'what to do instead of snacking' ideas posted to the fridge. :)
  • jrsnyder95
    jrsnyder95 Posts: 53 Member
    water, huh? interesting suggestion....i'll try that!
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Tonight I had one of those nights. Hungry, hungry, hungry, carbs, carbs, carbs.....
    :)

    Man, I feel ya! I think we all do. Sometimes I wonder if it is my routine that is talking and I am not really hungry, or if I am really that flipping hungry! In any case, during the day I usually throw in a small peanut butter and celery snack if I need something. Heavy calories, but super filling for what it is. If it is at night, I usually just distract myself in some way. I love to engage the kids and that usually takes my mind off it.

    One thing that works in a really tight spot is clinching both fists tightly for 15 seconds and focusing on that. Then slowly releasing my hands. I I mediates throw a prince of gum in my mouth as well. I dunno why it works for me, but it does. Your mileage may vary.

    Good luck!
  • jenj1313
    jenj1313 Posts: 898 Member
    Drink 24 oz of water; add lemon or other flavor. If you're still hungry after that, just EAT... you can average it out over the week.
  • PJT614
    PJT614 Posts: 17 Member
    I save 100 calories for these cravings at nite
  • rileydacosta
    rileydacosta Posts: 1
    Drink a lot of water???????????????
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    eat protein
  • ThickMcRunFast
    ThickMcRunFast Posts: 22,511 Member
    caffeine free tea, or brush your teeth.
  • Happylady123
    Happylady123 Posts: 166 Member
    Sometimes if I feel that hungry I will have a tablespoon of peanut butter. I know that it is 100 cals, but it really does the trick! And then... go to bed! lol
  • AuntieMC
    AuntieMC Posts: 346 Member
    Have a cup of hot tea. (I like Green Tea). Eat a carrot or some celery and drink a glass of water. Try a bit of exercise. Lose yourself in a book or a movie. If you are sure you have had enough carbs for your needs, then your cravings might be emotional. Can you figure out what is going on, emotionally, and do something else to fix it?
  • cococa
    cococa Posts: 122 Member
    I drink water that's infused with flavor (like sliced cucumbers, lemons, ginger, and/or mint). The water fills me and the flavor satisfies me. If it's cold and night, I'll sometimes do herbal tea instead.
  • Lleldiranne
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
    This has been my day! I'll admit, I just said forget it, and didn't log today. I know I'm way over on everything. Oh well, one day won't ruin everything.

    I agree to try some water first. Maybe add some flavor, if that's your thing. Often when I'm thirsty I crave carbs (water … another thing I failed at today …. :grumble: ).

    But if you really are hungry and water doesn't help, allow yourself a bit of a "cheat." Sometimes one day like that will do it for you, and you can get back on the horse tomorrow and do better than ever.
  • trudijoy
    trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
    agree with the 'paint nails' idea.
  • Shadowknight137
    Shadowknight137 Posts: 1,243 Member
    I eat.

    Then again, I'm weird. What do I know?
  • gimpygramma
    gimpygramma Posts: 383 Member
    Tonight I had one of those nights. Hungry, hungry, hungry, carbs, carbs, carbs....

    most days, i'm satisfied, just having one of those days.

    Are you sure it is a stomach hunger? If it is, then I say EAT.
    I'd have a bowl of cereal.
    It might put you over by 200 calories but you say it doesn't happen that often and you have to learn to LIVE like this.
    If once a week or so you go over by that much it isn't going to matter.
  • Shelgirl001
    Shelgirl001 Posts: 477 Member
    Have some green tea,and maybe then a piece of gum.
  • KidRada
    KidRada Posts: 6
    Drink a cup of COLD water like really cold , and a little tabasco on your lips
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,333 Member
    make a bowl of steamed broccoli..and have a cup of hot tea. you can do it!
  • OOjinxxOO
    OOjinxxOO Posts: 4
    drink some tea, little to no calories and really filling
  • rosiereally2
    rosiereally2 Posts: 539 Member
    I know what you mean. I just had some Saltines, and I may have a cup of tea after my workout.

Categories