3:00 hunger pains
cursiny
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Ok so it is almost 3pm and I feel like I am starving, I know I am not, But trying hard not to raid the candy machine at work. UGGH
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the main thing people say is sometimes our bodies confuse hunger with thirst. do you know how sick I am of hearing this? especially when I know that I am actually hungry lol anyway try drinking some water and if you still have those pains then find a healthy snack. it might not be in the vending machine though0
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Bring a snack, a banana and peanut butter is what I eat around then.0
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Have you eaten enough today?
Do you eat enough every day?
Do you bring snacks to work?
900 Calories already so YEAH, enough.....0 -
Try eating a slightly smaller breakfast or lunch and having a 100-200 calorie snack at 3:00.0
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Try eating a slightly smaller breakfast or lunch and having a 100-200 calorie snack at 3:00.
Lunch could have been smaller, but then I would be even more hungry.....0 -
this is why I have an afternoon snack! I plan a snack so I'll stay away from the candy/cupcakes/or whatever else is floating around my office!0
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Have an apple! They're known to help boost your energy when you hit the 3pm wall and they're also sweet.0
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Bring a snack, a banana and peanut butter is what I eat around then.
Same! Keeps me full through work and gives me enough energy to work out right when I get home0 -
Try increasing your protein at lunch to stay full longer. Include protein in your snacks too. I plan for a 3:00 snack every day - usually an apple with PB2.0
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Ok so it is almost 3pm and I feel like I am starving, I know I am not, But trying hard not to raid the candy machine at work. UGGH
I would make sure that I drank enough, plus add a bit more of protein to my lunch. In my case that usually gets me to the next meal without any cravings or hunger pangs.0 -
When I started to count my calories this is when I felt I needed something to eat. Just about everyday at 3:00 I have a cup of cottage, pickle or Greek Yogurt and 5 Whole Grain Crackers. This does a great job of holding me over til dinner.0
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Might be helpful if we knew what the 900 calories that you have already consumed are. That being said, I would make sure you have been drinking plenty of water through out the day. I always have a snack in the afternoon and a snack before bed time. Usually a banana and some Peanut Butter or something similar.
Protien will keep you full longer.0 -
What's your fat and protein intake like? Also, 900 calorie thus far may in fact not be enough. Your dietary approach may be too aggressive. Also, if you exercise you get more calories as MFP is a NEAT method calculator...I'm assuming you're doing a 1200 calorie approach which is the most aggressive approach you can do with MFP...0
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I have a greek yogurt waiting for me to take my 3:30 break0
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Slow release carbohydrates are a good way to go, porridge for breakfast, pasta salad for lunch with maybe tuna, you won't be hungry at three!!!!0
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I plan a 15-carb snack at 2:30 every work day. The time between lunch & dinner is usually the longest you go without food during the day, so it's not surprising to be hungry then.0
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if you are hungry eat. /End of thread0
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its snack time. thats why.0
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Around 3 everyday I will have around 15 almonds and a small apple or banana. If not one of these, I keep yoplait frozen greek yogurt pops in the freezer in the break room...those are SO good and super satisfying. When I want something salty I will have some all natural beef or turkey jerky. If I don't have a snack and wait until dinner I pretty much always will eat more than I intended.
Satisfy your hunger pangs at 3 so you don't ruin the rest of your day! 100 or so calories now is better than adding to your dinner and regretting it later.0 -
I echo the thirst comment - try drinking something. I'm not a big water fan, so I keep tea bags in my office and have either a hot glass of tea or pour it over ice. Try blueberry and add some stevia - it tastes like blueberry pie! Also, the Tazo apple cinnamon is fantastic with or without sweetener, hot or cold - sort of covers both hunger/thirst0
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