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Adapting to high protein/low carb diet?

nads1012
nads1012 Posts: 55
edited February 1 in Health and Weight Loss
I used to be a reasonably healthy eater, with terrible biscuit cravings in the evening where I'd easily eat half a pack.

Recently started eating like a bodybuilder (I do work out) 5x a day,1-2 shakes a day etc. I haven't had any cravings and didn't find it hard to stick to. I'm on about 300 cals per meal. Today was the first day where I'm feeling a bit light headed second half of the day.
I don't feel like a big meal or a biscuit and I don't feel very hungry.

- Is my body craving sugar, shall I give it some?
- Do I need to tough it out and get used to it?
- Am I not eating enough calories per meal (I think if I ate more I wouldn't be hungry enough for the next meal).
- Any other ideas?

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  • nads1012
    nads1012 Posts: 55
    Would also like to know is it enough to just have a shake after workout and then wait a couple of hours till next meal? I feel funny.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    How many calories are you taking in daily?

    If you're only doing 3x meals at 300 calories, there's your reason why. Your body needs a minimum of 1200 calories to get all of it's proper nutrition. You're only consuming 900 in your meals. You need to fuel your body to do the extra work you're doing, so you need to intake 1200+exercise to do all of that. It doesn't matter that you don't feel hungry. Your body is adjusting to the smaller intake, and your metabolism will slow if you keep eating so little. Eating more protein/fiber will help you feel fuller longer, but it's kind of moot if you're not getting enough calories. So in short, eat more.
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    It would help to answer your questions if we could see your diary.
  • mrmagee3
    mrmagee3 Posts: 518 Member
    I used to be a reasonably healthy eater, with terrible biscuit cravings in the evening where I'd easily eat half a pack.

    Recently started eating like a bodybuilder (I do work out) 5x a day,1-2 shakes a day etc. I haven't had any cravings and didn't find it hard to stick to. I'm on about 300 cals per meal. Today was the first day where I'm feeling a bit light headed second half of the day.
    I don't feel like a big meal or a biscuit and I don't feel very hungry.

    - Is my body craving sugar, shall I give it some?
    - Do I need to tough it out and get used to it?
    - Am I not eating enough calories per meal (I think if I ate more I wouldn't be hungry enough for the next meal).
    - Any other ideas?

    Open your diary so we can get a closer look, it might help.
  • nads1012
    nads1012 Posts: 55
    I eat 5 x 300 cals. And I don't do my diary, sorry.
  • mrmagee3
    mrmagee3 Posts: 518 Member
    I eat 5 x 300 cals. And I don't do my diary, sorry.

    Then I don't think there's any way to responsibly answer your questions. Sorry.
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