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another day

Tbeekins
Tbeekins Posts: 14
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
:huh: well got through one day ok. i have broken my meals into numbers. like 350 calories for each main meal and then three 120 calorie snacks. thats around 1400 calories each day. i do ok up until dinner and then after dinner i want more! I know its because ive fed my body for so long the unnecessary calories it needed, and now it feels deprived! this will take time i know. i am trying to stay busy and not think about food all day. is this normal?

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  • Tbeekins
    Tbeekins Posts: 14
    :huh: well got through one day ok. i have broken my meals into numbers. like 350 calories for each main meal and then three 120 calorie snacks. thats around 1400 calories each day. i do ok up until dinner and then after dinner i want more! I know its because ive fed my body for so long the unnecessary calories it needed, and now it feels deprived! this will take time i know. i am trying to stay busy and not think about food all day. is this normal?
  • bushidosword
    bushidosword Posts: 9 Member
    Absolutely....water is your friend, if you feel hungry after dinner pound back a few cups of water and you might be surprised. I struggle this way daily as well, just remember your goal and know it will all be worth it in the end.
  • Fab140
    Fab140 Posts: 1,976 Member
    It may also be the quality of your calories. Processed flour and sugars tend to make you hungrier. What kinds of foods are you eating?
  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
    I am a former night time binger. Now if I still feel hungry after dinner (or that need to put my hand to my face becomes to overwhelming) I snack on some fruit. That way I can snack without consuming lots of calories.
  • Mary24
    Mary24 Posts: 398
    :huh: well got through one day ok. i have broken my meals into numbers. like 350 calories for each main meal and then three 120 calorie snacks. thats around 1400 calories each day. i do ok up until dinner and then after dinner i want more! I know its because ive fed my body for so long the unnecessary calories it needed, and now it feels deprived! this will take time i know. i am trying to stay busy and not think about food all day. is this normal?

    I have the exact same problem I'm trying so hard to change my body to.
    Good luck:flowerforyou:
  • shorerider
    shorerider Posts: 3,817 Member
    :huh: well got through one day ok. i have broken my meals into numbers. like 350 calories for each main meal and then three 120 calorie snacks. thats around 1400 calories each day. i do ok up until dinner and then after dinner i want more! I know its because ive fed my body for so long the unnecessary calories it needed, and now it feels deprived! this will take time i know. i am trying to stay busy and not think about food all day. is this normal?

    Maybe have snacks with lesser calories (fruit or vegis)--that will give you more calories for the meals.

    Oh, and your body will adjust.
  • fitladyfawkes
    fitladyfawkes Posts: 138 Member
    Hey, so I was just about to make a post similiar to yours. I find myself still wanting food(or just wanting something in my mouth) when I am done with dinner. I frealized that if I am doing some sort of activity, whether it be reading a book or being outside enjoying the nice summer nights, my mind usually can be preoccupied enough to not let me think about that hunger or craving. I know it is easier said than done, but I hope that helps in some way.
  • fitladyfawkes
    fitladyfawkes Posts: 138 Member
    Oh and also the more social I let myself be, the less I think about food. If I am hanging out with people most nights, I dont have to worry about that battle between my mind and the fridge. Try to not sit by yourself a whole lot, go play with the kids, or friends or hubbie, or whatever else there might be!
  • Tbeekins
    Tbeekins Posts: 14
    :glasses: Thanks.I think I may have to regroup my numbers. Smaller snacks and larger meals for now until my body finally realizes it isn't gonna get its own way! I will give it whirl and keep you posted.
  • Tbeekins
    Tbeekins Posts: 14
    :tongue: thanks alot for the ideas. Im on my way out to the garden to hoe and check my tomatoes and squash. I love working in it! it takes up quite alot of time and helps. And we all know housework is never done!
  • Tbeekins
    Tbeekins Posts: 14
    :glasses: well, im eating just a little of what I fix everyone else. I had spaghetti last night and ate just a bit and left the table. Tonight i will have a hamburger on the grill, (but its only 4oz) and some squash. im a late snacker and feel I need something after dinner and have tried to choose nothing sweet. i ate 1 cup popcorn last night. I am going to the store today to find some veggies and fruit for more healthier ideas. any suggestions?
  • mjfer123
    mjfer123 Posts: 1,234 Member
    Try watermelon while its in season!
    Bananas are a good way to stay full.
    And if you that you just need to snack, pop a couple blueberries or raisins.
  • armywife
    armywife Posts: 11
    I chew gum when I'm going to eat out of bordom.
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