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Hi there.

I have only just joined MFP and i must say its brill, but i am stuck.

I am very active at work and i cycle there and back and yet the weight just will not come off... I have really tried to cut back my food intake but i am finding it quite hard. I am always hungry, well not always but most of the time.

What are the best foods to fill me up for longer? What can i eat that'll make the lbs fall of.

Is there something out there that has no calories and taste like chocolate?

Is there any golden rules you guys know that could help me.

Thanks.
Graham

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  • smuehlbauer
    smuehlbauer Posts: 1,041 Member
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    My food journal is open. I usually don't find myself hungry.
    (The past two weeks I haven't been able to work out so it might seem a little light.)
    Protein in the morning if you can. Lots of fiber. Lots of water.
    Chocolate - I buy a bag of dove dark chocolate. I let myself have one or two a day depending on the calories I have left for the day. Don't fake chocolate - it's not the same and it wont kill the cravings and then you'll just be eating crap calories. Make them worth it.
    Good luck.
    Steph
  • Honey329
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    Without being able to look at your food diary, it's hard to say, but it is very possible that at your activity level you aren't eating ENOUGH calories. You need to be sure that you are getting atleast 1200 calories everyday.

    Otherwise, for filling food options: go for whole grain/wheat bread, eggs, load up on veggies, oatmeal. For breakfast, my favorite option is just 1 tablespoon of peanut butter between two slices of 35 calorie Nature's Own bread. It is yummy and really sticks with me.

    Best of luck to you!
  • knwollak
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  • amycal
    amycal Posts: 646 Member
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    Is there something out there that has no calories and taste like chocolate?

    You would be a rich man if you could invent this!

    Yesterday I felt like I ate A LOT but my calories were pretty low and I had a light for me work out. I think my diary is open to friends so you can add me to look.
  • Shawnalee0703
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    My biggest tip to you...REAL food! It us hard to say without being able to see your diary. But I may go with that you may not be eating enough calories. You also should do your best at choosing food that is full of natural fiber and energy. You can friends me if you would like and to view my diaries it is 321. I am rarely hungry. I eat frequently but do my best at eating quality foods. Figure out your bmr with your active lifestyle and responsibly subtract from there to ensure weights loss and that you are eating enough! You very well could require 1800 calories a day..even to lose. Look into bmr. :)