I AM SO HUNGRY!!!

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  • 123nikki123
    123nikki123 Posts: 527
    I am having the same problem too! I am starving mostly in the late afternoons/dinner time. I eat a ton of protein and I drink lots of water. I wish I could help you be rid of this problem. Maybe it's your body's way of saying it needs those calories. Have you added in your gym time etc...I know when I work out and burn even as little as 200 my calorie range gets bumped up to 1600. I'm still hungry even after that...lol...and it's not my TOM. Maybe chew gum:smile: Good luck!
  • c7eat2live
    c7eat2live Posts: 308 Member
    yep. TOM for me=over calories by at least 500 per day for a couple days. I try to keep working out through it to offset this a little, although honestly I bloat and add soem water weight, I hide the scale and things drop back down in the next week. dont get too concerned. normally, ie not TOM, aim for Fiber and Protein. these are your diet heros. they will help you feel filled up for longer and as others have suggested, water water water! or tea if you prefer something to sip on and get distracted by :) sounds like you got the raw veggie thing down, thats what I rely on often. also try raw sugar snap peas, they are great and filling! for protein on a busy day egg whites are amazing, or a good quality protein bar (I love Think Thin, always check levels of sugar, sodium and fat to make sure it meets your needs) a glass of almond milk with green or protein powder can also hold me over until a meal. dont get discouraged, this whole thing takes a lot of experimentation to find whats right for you, good luck!
  • lattegirl
    lattegirl Posts: 10
    This is going to sound a little odd but I also found the secret is to eat real food as opposed to processed food. I found those frozen meals leave me nothing but hungry - and i know it's hard to find the time and i'm not saying it has to be a grandios big deal but the simplest snack that i LOVE (and when I first heard it i was like that doesn't sound THAT appetizing) is a small piece of light old cheddar a few pieces of green or some kind of coloured pepper and then wrapped in a single piece of lowfat turkey or something (I like Mediterranean chicken). It does wonders for the 4pm munchies and i don't know HOW but it just fills me up to make it to dinner time and helps me not make bad decisions at dinner.
    That, and tea / water.
    Whenever I'm hungry I drink a glass of water and have a piece of gum and wait at least 20 minutes and if i'm still hungry then i eat.
    i've been keeping under 1500 most days and i'm not really that hungry.
    and be careful - you really shouldn't eat less than 1200 especially if you're exercising i know we're all here for the same reason but you need that many calories to live and be healthy and your body needs that so you don't yoyo and gain all the weight back.
  • usmcpatience
    usmcpatience Posts: 168
    My suggestion is also distraction and drinking lots of water! The first few days of any diet plan are rough...Your stomach growls and groans, and by the time you go to bed you're ready to go eat an entire frozen pizza by yourself. If you find things to distract yourself, you're hands will be too busy to want to eat.

    My distractions (yours might be totally different)

    Crochet
    Punch-Needle embroidery
    Polymer Clay
    Scrapbooking
    Playing Guitar
    Playing with my Toddler
    Playing with the dogs
    Cleaning

    These are just some suggestions. Good luck!
  • sallyperry
    sallyperry Posts: 11
    Drink more water keep a glass/bottle within reach at all times and douce that feeling immediately. Have carrots handy and eat them by the bag full. Good Luck!
  • 30tips
    30tips Posts: 132
    I am new here, and just started a blog with a fitness/weight loss tip a day.. maybe you can find some tips that might help... I haven´t seen your diary so I don´t know what you eat nor if you drink water. There are so many reasons you might feel hungry.
    you could: Drink 8 glasses of water a day (I don´t know if you already do that)
    Have a soothing warm drink (I find that any kind of tea soothes me; however, I do not add anything to my drink).
    Check to make sure that the snacks you are having are the best ones FOR YOU. If you are happy with the snacks you take, then you won´t raid the machines and at the very least you´ll have things more under control. If you have to raid the machines, at the very least pick out the more healthy ones ahead of time, and stick to those.
    If you don´t change your snacks to find some that you like better, at the very least do the following: a)Pick out the least harmful snacks from the machine ahead of time and plan which one you´re going to have if you feel hungry, even precalculate the calories in your diary ahead of time just in case and then say what your limit is and where you´re going to stop.
    Find ways to manage stress. Think about what you are eating before you eat it and realize what you tell yourself.
  • GoofyOne
    GoofyOne Posts: 14
    I like the stomach growl coz that's when you're burning fat! At least that's what I heard Oprah say. LOL When I hear my tummy grumble I smile and say 'burn baby burn' (off fat that is) :laugh:
  • babyfat11
    babyfat11 Posts: 3
    It helps for me to drink plenty of water. Also, I'm usually the most hungry at night so I save as many calories as I can for night time. If you are exercising make sure that you add those extra calories to your day! :)
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    It will get better, the first 2-3 days are the hardest. Make sure your activity level is correct. If you are moving ALOT due to your kids, make sure its not set at sedentary so that the calorie counter is correct.

    I personally have to work out so that I can eat. At 5'8 138 lbs I'm too hungry to stick to 1200 cals so I eat about 1400 which still leaves me with 300+ left over after burning 500 on the elliptical for just under an hour.
  • p_nutprincess
    p_nutprincess Posts: 25 Member
    You need more protein!!!! When I first started losing weight, my breakfast was three scambled eggs, lunch was a turkey and low fat cheese low carb wrap and a salad with oil and vinegar, mixed nuts for a snack, then a protein shake post-workout, and grilled/baked chicken with a salad or some green veggie for dinner. If I was starving at some point in the day, I would have a TBS of peanut butter, and if I was still hungry after dinner, I would have some low-fat cottage cheese. Trust me, the more protein you add, the less hungry you will be. Cut out the processed carbs like the frozen meals and the granola bars! They will only make you hungrier. Hope this helps! I lost 80 lbs this way :-)
  • afteil
    afteil Posts: 162 Member
    I agree with people saying to drink lots of water- when you are thirsty your body will tell you that you are more hungry to ensure that it gets the amount of liquid that it needs, so drinking water will help to keep the hunger down. Also, try getting a pack of sugarfree gum that you enjoy- the act of chewing and whatnot might help distract you from being hungry all the time.
  • hummzz
    hummzz Posts: 385 Member
    I'm in week 2 of this journey. I still struggle with hunger, but I can tell its subsiding. I don't give into it. Drinking a glass of water down real quick does good for a moment, but I think you will see a difference as time goes on and your stomach shrinks. I also think its because we are thinking about food so much that we "think" we are hungry but really not. Give it some time and it will pass. Good deal on taking healthy snacks with you and not giving in. Rooting for you girl!
  • susu5
    susu5 Posts: 122
    I found that eating more protein and drinking water helps! Good Luck and God Bless!. I'm here for you!
  • jewelzz
    jewelzz Posts: 326 Member
    Ugg,I to get sooo hungry before I start and cant ever get enough to eat it seems.I try to remind myself its only because of my period and it will pass.:bigsmile:
  • bekdavis
    bekdavis Posts: 290 Member
    I agree... high fiber, high protein, and tons of H2O make a world of difference.
  • ceebs9
    ceebs9 Posts: 511 Member
    I'll agree with everyone who said "HEALTHY FATS." Do not be afraid of them.
  • letsdothis68
    letsdothis68 Posts: 4
    Hello I found that if I eat about six times a day smaller meals and drinking lots of water I feel full all the time. I also added foods that raise my metabolism. I post the foods on my blog feel free to check it out on my home page. I have lost 15lbs doing this so I know it works the hard thing is eating so much. Good luck you can do it!
  • beckyb77
    beckyb77 Posts: 24
    If I had to guess I would say that you aren't eating enough protein, it gives you energy and keeps your tummy full longer. I have become a fan of Lunda bars! They are super healthy. They have a protein bar line as well as minis (a smaller version of the regular bar).
  • Koriahn
    Koriahn Posts: 1 Member
    Are you drinking enough water? That can make a big difference.
  • kattiebolen
    kattiebolen Posts: 1
    From what I have read since you are eating smaller meals more often it helps your metabolism. So if maybe you eat a handfull of nuts or some cheese with peanut butter something with more protein to help keep you full that might help.
  • Dobsaya
    Dobsaya Posts: 235
    I exercise to get over the hunger feeling. A 10 minute workout takes your mind off food and actually helps the hunger to pass. Also, the more you exercise, the more you are supposed to eat. So by exercising for an hour a day, I can eat 1800 calories and still lose weight.
  • Dobsaya
    Dobsaya Posts: 235
    Katie, the only time I gain weight is when I eat nuts. They are worse than potato chips for me. No one can eat just one (handful that is.) If I could manage a serving at a time, I would love to snack on nuts!
  • sarah44254
    sarah44254 Posts: 3,078 Member
    more fiber, protein, and water! keep the willpower of amazing awesomeness that you already have!

    If you add in exercise, you earn more calories to eat, if you are feeling really hungry, try that!
  • BeachbodyCoachFletcher
    BeachbodyCoachFletcher Posts: 16
    A lot of people have already said it, but drink lots of water. Also make sure your calories are good "clean" calories. Low in fat but no sugars (they make low fat foods by adding sugar, which is worse than fat), avoid white carbs and eats lots of protiens. Chicken, turkey or tuna are my favs. Also, you said you don't have time to get to the gym and I understand since I have 4 kids too. But you still to workout to burn those extra calories. You can try walking or jogging, but if you are like me, by the time you get the kids fed and homework done it is pitchblack outside. Maybe you should try a home fitness program on DVD. There are lots of good ones out there. I would recommend one that includes cardio and resistance training. Resistance does not have to bulk you up, it can just tone your muscles. That increases your metabolism and helps your body burn fat faster.
  • lushy20
    lushy20 Posts: 215 Member
    are you just starting out it might just be your body wanting what its always got.
    drink water when you feel hungry, i found when i first started out i felt hungry all the time, its mind over matter
    when you know you cant have something you want it even more.
    well that happens for me anyway.
    when i was pregnant i wasnt allowed peanuts so obviously i craved them more.
    same goes with hunger.
  • LFullerTX
    LFullerTX Posts: 2
    Once I lowered the sugar intake and increased my protein (a lot) and water, it's no longer an issue.
    Now I'm having habit eating cravings. Meaning when I get home ater work each night I want to snack all night. I'm not really hungry though. It's just habit.
  • Dobsaya
    Dobsaya Posts: 235
    Christy I know how it is with children. I have 7 of them and the last four are 5, 4, 3, 2. I actuallyl for the last 2 weeks have made myself get up an hour early to get in 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of toning or yoga. It gives me the energy to deal with them also. Then sometimes when I put them to bed I do a calming yoga. Those calories that add to your day are wonderful. I have been having a few left over!
  • kate1398
    kate1398 Posts: 34
    Water is definitely good if you aren't drinking enough. You will think you are hungry but your body is actually dehydrated. Five mini meals that combine protein and fiber in each meal will help keep you full longer too. Try to eat "real" food and not so much processed meaning the more calorie dense the food is you are eating, the more you feel satisfied.

    But if it is that TOM, then I feel your pain because nothing seems to help me at that time and I really have to fight myself not to just stuff my mouth constantly all day long!
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