What if I am hungry ALL THE TIME?

It sounds like boredom hunger, and staying distracted seems like a good option. You could also sip on water as well; that's what I do when I feel hungry but am unsure. If the water doesn't satisfy me/make it go away, it's probably a good indicator that I actually am hungry.

Other than that, I did skim through your diary and your protein definitely isn't the problem. You could try experimenting with more calorie dense/filling foods though, if you feel like your current goals aren't working. Or, add a few lower cal snacks into your day, and divide your calories up more than just three meals. I've found that has really helped with me feeling more satiated throughout the day.

At 1200 calories, another possibility is more food. At your weight 1200 calories would help you lose about 1 lb a week. Without so much weight to lose you could adjust your account to lose .5 lb per week which would give you a few more daily calories. And when you exercise you get even more calories you can eat

That said I do use gum, diet soda, water, fruit, snacks, all of the above. It's nice to actually crave these items and not just as a substitution for when I'm hungry. Everything's in rotation

I've posted this on a few threads, (no affiliation but I should probably start getting commission ); I really like this blog article about hunger: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/9-ways-to-deal-with-hunger-on-a-diet.html

Also, just know that what you're experiencing is a very normal reaction to restricting your intake. It's one reason why so many people struggle with losing weight. as soon as they start telling themselves they can't eat something, they want to eat it. I would just try to do everything you can to make it feel like you're not actually dieting. Keep eating the foods you really enjoy, even though you need to exercise moderation. Don't make it harder than it needs to be.

Don't cut calories too low either. Looking at your diary, you're aiming for 1200 calories? If your profile picture is current, I'd suggest that you are aiming for too drastic a calorie deficit with 1200 calories. You look like you're a healthy weight and your ticker suggests you want to lose about 9 more pounds? Best to aim to lose about 0.5 lbs a week, max. Not only will that help you preserve your lean mass, but it should help a bit with hunger too.

more filing foods, salads with tons of lettuce so you have to take more time to chew, carrots and celery for snacks, lots more water, protein and fiber foods

I seem to be eating almost constantly. With that being said, I eat breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner and possibly a snack after dinner if the calories are there and I'm still hungry. I've been losing weight too so it's not be working against me, but you have to be able to find foods that fit into your guide lines. Also, 1200 calories would not fill me up unless I'm also eating back all of my exercise calories. Good luck to you! :flowerforyou:

Learn to love veggies. You can eat them--the non starchy ones (which includes carrots, potatoes, squash etc.) in mass amounts to keep your mouth busy and not impede your weight loss goals. In fact, the more veggies you eat, the more you will lose. Make cucumbers, tomatoes, greens, onions, mushrooms, eggplants, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, celery your friends!

Also, fruit! A typical stomach's worth of fruit (a quart) is only 250 calories.

Fill up on nutrient-dense, low calorie foods and nourish your body on the cellular level!