Why Am I Still Hungry ???
MeowPow24
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Im 5'2 pear shaped at 165lbs. I eat 1600 calories/Day (which i split up into 4 healthy meals) i eat my carbs for the first half of the day and proteins and veggies for the second half of the day. Yet i am still hungry- no STARVING with headaches between meals... its like i've never ate at all ! why is this ? I dont exercise that much so nothing is burned off . I dont want to go over my calorie limit and eat way more than i should.. idk what to do... HELP ...........................
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Move some of your protein to the first half of the day. If I start my day with only carbs, well the carb monster rears its ugly head, and it's a very difficult day. Protein helps to keep me full.0
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Can you make your diary open so we can actually see what your eating?0
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Most of the time when I'm hungry, it's just because I'm bored. Ironically, to lose weight you need to think about food 10x more than you ever did before. And when food is always on your mind, it'll be the first thing you think about when you're bored. Just keep yourself occupied, stay out and about.0
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I would say you need a more balance of protein and carbs throught the whole day.0
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I make sure I eat protein at every meal. My doctor told me to do that because it would keep me full. Best. advice. ever! I never paid attention to protein before, but sure enough, it's the one thing that keeps my hunger in check. Protein has stopped my binge eating, too.
And this doesn't mean I have to shovel meat at every meal. Breakfast is usually a soy-based protein shake, maybe some low-fat yogurt. Lunch can be low-fat mozzarella cheesticks, greek yogurt, nuts, etc, Beans are also an excellent source. But, I'm not vegetarian, so I eat meat too.0 -
>2013Can you make your diary open so we can actually see what your eating?
>asking why you're hungry without opening your diary
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You should eat protein at every meal. Protein takes longer to digest which will keep you full longer. Try Greek yogurt with fresh berries and slivered almonds for breakfast or lunch, tastes great and satisfies both the carb and protein dilemma.0
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good advice i'm just scared eating carbs late in the day would stunt my progress for some reason0
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Greek yogurt is VERY filling i agree !0
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Move some of your protein to the first half of the day. If I start my day with only carbs, well the carb monster rears its ugly head, and it's a very difficult day. Protein helps to keep me full.
Alternatively, you could eat nothing in the first half of the day, teach your body that the 'hunger' its feeling is habit, boredom, thirst, or any of the two dozen other more likely things it probably is other than real 'hunger' (I mean..come on, did you eat dinner? Is it still in your stomach digesting in the morning? Do you REALLY believe the 'morning grumble' is your body telling you it's starving to death??)...and save your calories for more satisfying, healthy meals of an afternoon/evening.
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"Starving with headaches," if I read that right, sounds to me like withdrawal symptoms. Is this a new diet for you? Did you cold turkey cut off caffiene, sugar, or fat?
Could also be a medical issue. Maybe I'm reading your post wrong.0 -
Recent science indicates that fructose consumption, which finds its way into a lot of our food as "high fructose corn sugar," results in appetite stimulation. Also, for some folks (including me) artificial sweeteners are appetite stimulants. I've had to cut out my diet coke for the most part.0
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you need to snack between meals, and exercise so you can earn more calories.0
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i just key in the quick calories but an example of what i eat would be :
MEAL 1: Greek yogurt (100 calorie), Oatmeal 2 packs (130 calories each)
MEAL 2: Baked Potatoes (300 calories)
MEAL 3: 4oz. Ground Turkey (240 calories), 8oz. Broccoli 30 calories
MEAL 4: Greek Yogurt (100 calorie) , Ground Turkey (240 calories) Baked Carrots (25 Calories)
&& 1/2 Gallon Of Water thorughout the day....0 -
you need to snack between meals, and exercise so you can earn more calories.
Why snack between meals? What is the benefit?
Exercising to eat more is definitely a reasonable option...but most often, people choose long bouts of steady state cardio for this, as it 'burns more calories'...which can have a hormonal impact that some believe (myself included) are counter productive to fat loss in general.0 -
its a new diet to me and i eat normally0
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Starving with a headache is pretty common. Low blood sugar and/or not enough water can cause it. When you are hungry for extended periods of time, blood sugar drops which usually triggers a headache, and you don't have to be hypoglycemic, either. Anyone can get hunger headaches.0
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Try adding in some hard boiled eggs, those are very filling. Peanut butter, just a tablespoon with a banana is a good filling mini meal too.
I don't subscribe to the carbs after a certain time myth. I have my greek yoghurt before bed, but I also have carrots, an apple and an egg. Those items fill me up, especially with a hot drink. Maybe try upping to 1700 and see if that helps. Also of note is that exercise can actually help control appetite. I find bouts of intense exercise help me greatly with the hunger and appetite issue.0 -
protein, protein and more protein. I only eat 1/2 cup of corn pasta for my carbs at dinner.
I have no appetite.
The newest research out says eating many small meals a day is not as great as everyting thinks it is. May wanna do a little research and see if mauybe that is not the best way for you.0 -
The newest research out says eating many small meals a day is not as great as everyting thinks it is. May wanna do a little research and see if mauybe that is not the best way for you.
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i just key in the quick calories but an example of what i eat would be :
MEAL 1: Greek yogurt (100 calorie), Oatmeal 2 packs (130 calories each)
MEAL 2: Baked Potatoes (300 calories)
MEAL 3: 4oz. Ground Turkey (240 calories), 8oz. Broccoli 30 calories
MEAL 4: Greek Yogurt (100 calorie) , Ground Turkey (240 calories) Baked Carrots (25 Calories)
&& 1/2 Gallon Of Water thorughout the day....
You said you were eating 1600 a day. I'm counting about 1300 here. If you aren't tracking your calorie consumption (including condiments!), then it's really just a guesstimate. Also, some people are actually hungrier when they snack often. Snacking throughout the day kicks your metabolism in high gear (which could be why you are starving).
I like to use this analogy: Think of your metabolism like it's a small fire. If you throw a giant log on it, you'll snuff it out. If you throw only a tiny twig on it sporadically, it'll burn out. Key is to give it enough, several times a day. Whether that be 3 meals a day, or 6. However, no matter how you dice it, even if you throw one giant 1600 calorie meal on top of your metabolism... you still have a deficit and will lose weight.
But, we aren't talking about weight loss here. We're talking about your comfort level while losing the weight. Experiment with your meals. Eat a large breakfast and lunch one day. Are you starving by dinner? Increase protein to 100-150 grams per day. Experiment with higher levels of carbs and fiber. Everyone has to tweak their food intake until they find what works for them.0 -
thanks !0
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thanks everyone i appreciate the advice !0
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Combine protein, fiber and healthy fats at each meal. Report back on hunger pangs in one week.0
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Snacking throughout the day kicks your metabolism in high gear (which could be why you are starving).
I like to use this analogy: Think of your metabolism like it's a small fire. If you throw a giant log on it, you'll snuff it out. If you throw only a tiny twig on it sporadically, it'll burn out. Key is to give it enough, several times a day. Whether that be 3 meals a day, or 6. However, no matter how you dice it, even if you throw one giant 1600 calorie meal on top of your metabolism... you still have a deficit and will lose weight.
I'm sorry, I don't mean to come across as rude...but this is completely 100% false. 10 jumping jacks increases your metabolism more than any meal does. Large meals don't slow your metabolism, and small meals don't increase it. If anything, the adrenalin and other hormones produced by an actual empty stomach do more to increase your metabolism (in the short term...less than 72hrs, so the studies say) than any size meal would.0 -
I would be hungry eating this too.i just key in the quick calories but an example of what i eat would be :
MEAL 1: Greek yogurt (100 calorie), Oatmeal 2 packs (130 calories each)
MEAL 2: Baked Potatoes (300 calories)
MEAL 3: 4oz. Ground Turkey (240 calories), 8oz. Broccoli 30 calories
MEAL 4: Greek Yogurt (100 calorie) , Ground Turkey (240 calories) Baked Carrots (25 Calories)
&& 1/2 Gallon Of Water thorughout the day....
MEAL 1 is all mushy. I get hungry fast when I have breakfast that doesn't have something more solid. My suggestion is to cut the packs of oatmeal and cook up some steel-cut oats instead. They are slower to digest.
MEAL 2 is all starch! That doesn't hold me long and I try to avoid eating such simple carbs. I don't know why anyone calls starch a complex carb when it turns to sugar from saliva. Have a snack with lots of fiber or a meal that includes protein here and vegetables that aren't just a big ball of starch. This seems more like a snack meal (is that right?) in which case I'd move the meal 4 greek yogurt here and have that with some fruit.
MEAL 3 would be too low calorie for me to feel satisfied. I would add in a piece of fruit.
MEAL 4 also doesn't seem very satisfying. Why not add in some bulk like a salad or greens? Another root vegetable! Carrots are pretty low in fiber and mostly starches and sugars - again, like the potato, fast to be digested. Think green and leafy.
Also, I also added this up to only about 1300 calories, so you could be hungry because you aren't eating enough!0 -
You eat carbs and protein, but I heard no mention of Mr. Fatty. He's your friend too.0
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Very true! Also adds to satisfaction level! Add some nuts to your meals. Very easy to add to your oatmeal or just snack on.You eat carbs and protein, but I heard no mention of Mr. Fatty. He's your friend too.0 -
as others are stating, eat carbs and protein together0
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Snacking throughout the day kicks your metabolism in high gear (which could be why you are starving).
I like to use this analogy: Think of your metabolism like it's a small fire. If you throw a giant log on it, you'll snuff it out. If you throw only a tiny twig on it sporadically, it'll burn out. Key is to give it enough, several times a day. Whether that be 3 meals a day, or 6. However, no matter how you dice it, even if you throw one giant 1600 calorie meal on top of your metabolism... you still have a deficit and will lose weight.
I'm sorry, I don't mean to come across as rude...but this is completely 100% false. 10 jumping jacks increases your metabolism more than any meal does. Large meals don't slow your metabolism, and small meals don't increase it. If anything, the adrenalin and other hormones produced by an actual empty stomach do more to increase your metabolism (in the short term...less than 72hrs, so the studies say) than any size meal would.
Nope, I expected someone to counter that. It's an analogy that came from a bodybuilder that I know. He was giving me advice on how to lose weight. I still stick to it, and it works for me. Although, I also agree with you about exercise. That absolutely makes a difference in metabolic rates. But, I have seen a lot of research on metabolism and, I will have to friendly agree to disagree:
http://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-boost-your-metabolism
http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/81/1/16.full0
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