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1280 calories but still hungry?

believer1988
believer1988 Posts: 55
edited February 9 in Health and Weight Loss
i want to eat at that, and even registered to lose .5 a week i get 1280 calories, i am 5'0 and 123 pounds, but i always go over. i usually have 1300-1500. how can i still have treats and eat better but not go over?

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  • Makoce
    Makoce Posts: 938 Member
    I have the same goal. I usually just exercise a lot / take a lot of walks so I can eat more.
  • Fit_little_vegan
    Fit_little_vegan Posts: 36
    Recalculate your calories with a good calculator
    http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/#top
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    at 5'0 123 why are you trying to lose?

    maybe you should focus on dropping body fat and eating in a small, say100 calorie deficit…?
  • believer1988
    believer1988 Posts: 55
    at 5'0 123 why are you trying to lose?

    maybe you should focus on dropping body fat and eating in a small, say100 calorie deficit…?

    trying to lose to get rid of my big belly

    http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/jardimgirl/3a44d626-2839-403d-a61a-23c6d1ece0b7_zps0cb8242b.jpg
  • Andy_Chow
    Andy_Chow Posts: 20
    I've found that a lot of protein for breakfast makes me not hungry until supper, even if I eat a tiny lunch.

    Are you losing at 1300-1500 calories? Metabolism varies by people. Find out how much your average weight is changing week by week, divide that amount by 7 and multiply by 3500 and that is your average calorie deficit. You might be surprised.

    Also, since your weight is within normal range for your height, maybe your goal should be to maintain weight but change fat/lean muscle ratio. That can only be done with exercise, while not having a caloric deficit or surplus.

    Keep us updated.
  • Aisha192012
    Aisha192012 Posts: 14
    Just eat veggies, you don't really gain any calories from raw veggies. so I would just keep eating them until your full!
    As for your belly, try to tone! cause you are a healthy weight!
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