Set to 1300 cals and I'm STARVING!!!

Buy 100 calorie snacks and leave enough calories to have one or two of them late night

Hey there,

It sounds like your body is telling you that it needs more. Have you tried protein drinks? Maybe for your last meal of the night or for a snack increase your protein intake. If you don't want to go over 1300 then yes I would suggest getting in more exercise. But overall I wouldn't "starve" or be unsatisfied.

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i know its hard, but goign to bed early is definitely going to help your diet. Everyone knows that the later you go to sleep the hungrier you get.

If you REALLY cant go to bed early, you can try eating a granola bar. There are some that are only 80 calories and have a lot of protein.

Also another good light snack are almonds or peanuts.

Try it and see how it works out

much luck

I am a late sleeper too, and drink a lot of water. But when I do get hungry I just grab a weight watcher's yogurt and eatthat with another glass of water and it fills me up. They are only 100 calories. I rather do that than catch myself being tempted and eating something worst and with more calories. Also a friend says, she eats popcorn (of course with no butter), with a glass of water. (They also come in 100 cal packs) You will fill full after this. I hope this helps!

If you are feeling hungry you need to eat to keep your metabolism up. BUT you need to make sure you are actually hungry and not just bored. If I find that I'm just bored I chew gum. The Extra Desert Delights (especially the ice cream one) is a life saver.

In the evening if you gotta eat it's best to eat simple carbs that are easy for your body to digest like an apple or a banana. I have mine with a glass of water. Stay away from complex carbs like bread.

During the day make sure you are eating a lot of lean protein with your meals (turkey, chicken, fish, beans etc). Eat small portions and eat frequently. I usually have about 4 small meals a day with a yogurt or fruit between if I feel I need it.

I glanced at your food diary as well. I would recommend eating a meal for supper that is high in protein and fiber (I noticed you've just had Slimfast the last few nights). Also, it always helps me to have some kind of after-dinner snack planned, even if just a glass of milk, piece of fruit or some light popcorn. If I stay up late, I tend to get hungry too... so one of the things I am focusing on is trying to get to bed at a decent hour!

I also agree with other posters -- I wouldn't aim for more than 1 pound a week since you don't have much left to lose. (Though, since you don't have much to lose, I'm guessing you aren't trying to lose more than that a week anyway. Most people trying to lose more than 1 pound a week get 1200 calories allotted by MFP, which is the minimum).

I agree with the other posts. Try a protein shake! If you want something to eat, maybe a piece of string cheese works for me! Good luck

I think you had a great idea in your post - set your calories higher and exercise more to have the same net calories. I am much happier on the days I workout because I get to eat more. Just adding a few extra hundred calories goes a long way in making meals and snacks that are more satisfying. On my days off exercise this week, I ended up going over because I was so hungry - then I had to exercise to burn it off anyway!

What might help you feel fuller without increasing your caloric intake is eating high fiber foods, like baked potatoes, whole grains, oatmeal, and fruit. And also eating more lean proteins like skinless chicken breasts, nuts, and beans. If you're already eating those types of foods and still not feeling full, then maybe you could walk at a moderate pace for 30-45 minutes, which should give you enough room for a snack when you feel hungry. Hope that helps!



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