ANYTHING make deficit eating easier?

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  • Momto4minions
    Momto4minions Posts: 173 Member
    My fast protein fixes made my deficit so much easier.

    I boil eggs by the dozen. They are great for a fast snack or breakfast or to add to a wrap or salad.
    I cook an entire bag of chicken breast tenders ( leaner than a full breast and easier for me to portion) and keep them in the fridge. I eat chicken for breakfast some days! Lol i can add it to what ever I am eating. Also, they are small and i can eat a strip while chasing kids. I takes a min to weigh what I grab, but at least I am not cooking too.

    Greek yogurt. Higher protein than reg yogurt.

    I bought a vanilla protein powder. I add it to my oatmeal when I make that. If I need to take the edge off, but I know I am not really hungry, i make a protein shake with almond milk and the powder.

    Having little ones to chase while trying to focus on yourself adds a whole extra layer to the experience.

    Good luck!
  • happysummerrunner
    happysummerrunner Posts: 66 Member
    My fast protein fixes made my deficit so much easier.

    I boil eggs by the dozen. They are great for a fast snack or breakfast or to add to a wrap or salad.
    I cook an entire bag of chicken breast tenders ( leaner than a full breast and easier for me to portion) and keep them in the fridge. I eat chicken for breakfast some days! Lol i can add it to what ever I am eating. Also, they are small and i can eat a strip while chasing kids. I takes a min to weigh what I grab, but at least I am not cooking too.

    Greek yogurt. Higher protein than reg yogurt.

    I bought a vanilla protein powder. I add it to my oatmeal when I make that. If I need to take the edge off, but I know I am not really hungry, i make a protein shake with almond milk and the powder.

    Having little ones to chase while trying to focus on yourself adds a whole extra layer to the experience.

    Good luck!

    That's a great idea. I'm ok with eating meat it's really just a convenience issue. How long would you leave that in the fridge?? I guess I fret about things going bad/ wasting food.
  • happysummerrunner
    happysummerrunner Posts: 66 Member
    Oh, yeah, OP, I see you aren't too big on meat, huh?

    If you lack time, Morningstar Farms makes some really convenient meatless options - the black bean burgers are to die for! Also, canned chicken can be your friend. They can be high in sodium, but I offset that with fruits and veges.

    That's a couple of quick fixes I can think of. I'm sure others will have suggestions, too.

    I was vegan for awhile (worst I've ever felt!) I feel like meat is "good" for me now but yeah I still don't eat very much of it.
  • Derpes
    Derpes Posts: 2,033 Member
    I have one meal a day 4 days a week, the other 3 I don't eat at all.


    Now tell me you have it hard again?


    BTW that was not meant in a bad nasty way.

    Yeah, this seems sustainable. Go eat a Snickers bar.


    OP, try looking sup the "satiety index" - it rates foods that keep you fuller for longer.
  • scrittrice
    scrittrice Posts: 345 Member
    I don't think anyone has mentioned edamame (green soy beans in the pod). Boil a bag of the frozen ones for 4-5 minutes, toss them with a little salt, and keep them in the fridge.
  • Foodiethinking
    Foodiethinking Posts: 240 Member
    I have been doing well using a combination of a bunch of strategies.

    I am not giving up anything I love, just cutting way back on the portions (about 1/2) and making sure I exercise off at least most of the calories if one of those things (for instance my son's B-day cake) results in me going over.

    I plan out my meals and pair higher calorie dinners with lower calorie breakfast and lunches as much as possible.

    I drink lots of water, and when I'm feeling really hungry I drink at least 10 ounces and wait a few minutes, to see if it passes.

    I keep lots of filling low calorie snacks on hand that I like. (popcorn, carrots, celery, and fruit) That way if I am hungry I can avoid candies and chips - my previous fallback snacks, which I struggle to eat in moderation.

    So far this has been working for me, but I have only been working at this since January, and my deficit isn't very low. I have a lot of weight to lose and have decided to adjust my lifestyle slowly so it will be easier to maintain. The only thing I have entirely given up is soda pop. And that's only because I would rather have other foods.

    Couldn't have put it better myself. Best thing for me if the planning in advance and you save money by using up what needs to eaten first, reducing waste.
  • Momto4minions
    Momto4minions Posts: 173 Member
    Boiled eggs can be in a week easy. The chicken I only do three days. I have teens and little kids and they steal it too, so I never worry about it going bad ! Lol
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Eat protein/carbs/fat in every meal. Eat often enough that I don't get hungry.
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    I have one meal a day 4 days a week, the other 3 I don't eat at all.


    Now tell me you have it hard again?


    BTW that was not meant in a bad nasty way.

    Ridiculous post is ridiculous. Seriously.
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    Could you share any ways you've learned to make eating at a deficit easier?

    I'm going to be honest - I haven't found anything that makes it "easier". Fact is, I'll *always* be able to over-eat, and I will *always* have the desire to over-eat because frankly feeling really full is an awesome feeling!

    Accepting that was the biggest challenge, and once I did, it just became a matter of discipline.
  • fast_eddie_72
    fast_eddie_72 Posts: 719 Member
    It did seem to get easier when I started paying attention to getting at least close to my protein goal. I also agree with the people who suggest more, smaller meals. I don't tend to get hungry when I do that, and if I am, I know that I can have a little something. I don't have to wait because it's not time for lunch.
  • DamePiglet
    DamePiglet Posts: 3,730 Member
    Could you share any ways you've learned to make eating at a deficit easier?

    I'm going to be honest - I haven't found anything that makes it "easier". Fact is, I'll *always* be able to over-eat, and I will *always* have the desire to over-eat because frankly feeling really full is an awesome feeling!

    Accepting that was the biggest challenge, and once I did, it just became a matter of discipline.

    I dunno, dear. I waaaay overate last week and I was sooo sick... :sick: :puke: I won't be going over by that much any time soon.
    Of course, that's what I say when I drink too much... so... nevermind.
  • Duck_Puddle
    Duck_Puddle Posts: 3,237 Member
    I have one meal a day 4 days a week, the other 3 I don't eat at all.


    Now tell me you have it hard again?


    BTW that was not meant in a bad nasty way.

    Why would you do this? And was this supposed to be helpful?

    OP-things that have helped me are "banking" calories for the times of day that I really want to eat. For me, that's night. Eating less during the day leaves me with a big chunk of calories to eat at night-which means I can actually eat a big meal (and feel full) at the time I really want that. Of course that means eating less during the day (and not being "full"), but it works well for me. That doesn't mean the same timing works for you-just saying that for me to be able to continue eating at a deficit and not going crazy, I "need" to feel full at least sometimes-and the time that I feel the most "need" to feel that way is at night. So I tailor my day to make that happen. Not everyone "needs" to feel full. Not everyone can or wants to eat late at night. It's just a matter of trying stuff to find out what works best for you.

    I also eat a lot of veggies. A lot. Most everything in my diary that says "faux" is a mutated vegetable. I also "bulk" things up with more vegetables. Veggies add a lot of volume and not a lot of calories.

    Protein doesn't do a tremendous amount to help me feel full. Fiber does.

    Mainly, it's a lot of experimenting. Find what works for you for meal timing, meal contents, low-cal high volume foods you enjoy, etc. once you find the magic mix that works for you-it works. So experiment some. It won't always work. But if you're constantly going off the rails and binging, then you haven't quite found the magic mix yet.
  • FitGeekery
    FitGeekery Posts: 336 Member
    I second what people have said about double checking your deficit and possibly making it smaller. Also increasing protein/having quick go-to options is very helpful.

    Another thing that I've slowly started doing is finding healthy replacements when I have those certain cravings for something (ie. salty, sweet, chocolatey). Fruit for something sweet (frozen grapes is also lovely if you want cold & sweet), oven roasted/spiced edamame beans or chickpeas for salty, pieces of dark chocolate or unsweetened cocoa powder added to my smoothies are just a few of the alternatives I've started adding.

    There are lots of other things you can do, but this is just a sample to help satisfy cravings and alleviate some of the bingeing itches :)
  • DaddyDave101
    DaddyDave101 Posts: 72 Member
    I would say loads of protein and work out! May just be me but when I go to the gym and work my *kitten* off I come home and don't want to undo the hard work!

    It keeps me going!

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