Need help, I am starving!

Not just fiber but also protein. And not just that...but healthier choices. Yes, a Smart ones meal is better than McDonald's but they are also high in sodium and usually the serving sizes are *kitten*. Try just baking some chicken breast and eating that with a vegetable and some nuts (almonds, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, etc.) Snack on fruits such as bananas, apples, oranges to get your fiber and keep yourself full longer. You can check out my diary for ideas.

No wonder you're hungry, you've put nothing but processed crap into your body today! You're gonna have to suck it up and eat some real food, something with protein in it, like cottage cheese and an apple or something like that. Please do yourself a favor and stop eating frozen meals, you won't do yourself any good, you may think you are by lowering calories but you're not putting nutrition in your body!

I totally agree with your statement as I made the same statement. Real food.

It is funny about this website, a lot of people think as long as they are under their calorie goal for the day and exercising that they have done what it takes to lose weight.

I know from experience that if "lifestyle changes" are not made, then the weight will not be maintained in the long run.

Here are two things to consider:

when you eat carbohydrates it helps to go for the whole-grain, unprocessed ones to stop your sugar levels from spiking. So - dark bread (as dark as you can get it), wholegrain pasta and rice, quinoa, etc. The other thing is to maybe eat less calories at dinner, so you can have more earlier on in the day. There is one website I use, bbcgoodfood.com, which has a whole section of recipes that are under 400 calories. The ones I have tried have been really tasty, and I have cooked extra rice or potatoes for the kids so they don't starve :-)

I agree that you need more protein and fat (well, I would need more anyway). I also struggle with low blood sugar, and when I've gone too long, it feels impossible to make good choices, and to stop eating! I totally understand what you mean by being hungrier after you ate. Now, this is not for everybody - I fully believe that everyone is different and you have to find what works for you, but I follow a 40/30/30 Protein/Carb/Fat Ratio, like the Zone Diet. I have a condition called PCOS, which is plagued by hormonal abnormalities (including blood sugar issues). A diet in this ratio has been recommended, and I have to say I feel so much better when I follow it! I do make sure that I eat at least every 3 to 4 hours, and when I eat, I make sure (to the best of my ability) that my foods are in the ratio I mentioned. I can really tell the difference if I have too many carbs - or the wrong kind. You have to find the right balance for you - I found Barry Sears Book "Mastering the Zone" to be helpful, as it talks about tailoring the diet to your needs based on how you feel 3 to 4 hours after a meal, based on hunger and mental clarity. If it's not optimal, you adjust a bit. Anyway - sorry to ramble on, but it has been very helpful for me, but may not be for you.

I find that if I eat a bigger lunch I do much better. Just have something small for dinner. The bigger lunch keeps me from snacking in between, and for dinner tonight I had a salad with a lean frozen lasagna and still have 230 cals left to have a snack later. I also don't do well with cereal for breakfast, I do better with eggs.

I started eating a piece of fruit, like a peach or banana every few hours. It stops me from overeating on junk foods and keeps me satisfied.