Always hungry!

catherinet89
catherinet89 Posts: 60 Member
in Motivation and Support
Ever since i started working out more (6 days a week 30 mins to an hour) I am always hungry. I try to eat shortly after working out and have a good amount of food during the day but can never stay satisfied for long. Even in the middle of the night my stomach will start rolling. I drink 2 plus lt of water a day so it cant be that. Any advice?

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  • BigT555
    BigT555 Posts: 2,067 Member
    open up dat diary so we can see what youre eating
  • catherinet89
    catherinet89 Posts: 60 Member
    I dont log my food, i can never stick to it everyday ha. I do eat a low carb, low sugar diet and try to get my daily amount of protein in everyday. Its difficult when living with 3 other people who arent dieting but i think ive done pretty good on the skipping sugary or high fat snacks.Maybe thats why im hungry, everyone around me is eating how i used to so my body is craving it. I dont know ><
  • BigT555
    BigT555 Posts: 2,067 Member
    theres a good chance that your not eating enough then but i cant really tell without knowing how many cals you eat in a typical day. its hard to advise if you dont track, but try eating more filling foods, lots of high fibre and high protein foods like veggies and lean meats
    eta; it could also just be cravings from your lack of carbs. you're body will adjust to this after awhile, or you can start to reintroduce them into your diet
  • Erinelda
    Erinelda Posts: 96
    I keep a lot of 'free foods' for when I am too hungry. Sugar free jello, lettuce, and most veggies are nearly free. When I started this I had a massive appetite, I would eat giant plates of raw mixed veggies. When I get super hungry like you I make sure I actually get full instead of sated and it usually makes me feel better for hours. Things I eat to get full are usually 300-500g of potato with mix veggies mashed in or a half can of tomatoes turned into soup, stuff like that. I had to be inventive.
  • schmanciepants
    schmanciepants Posts: 62 Member
    Could it be what you are eating? I have/had a similar issue - I feel a gnawing feeling in my lower abdomen that kind of feels like hunger

    But what I thought was hunger was actually gas/a form of IBS. My doctor suggested I limit raw veggies and try an over the counter gas pill (Phazyme).

    That has helped me......might not be the same thing for you
  • dpwellman
    dpwellman Posts: 3,271 Member
    Yeah a lot of people try to limit what they eat early thinking, "I need to limit what I'm eating." These persons end up eating not nearly enough so by the afternoon or evening: major calorie deficit. Rinse Repeat.
  • catherinet89
    catherinet89 Posts: 60 Member
    I might be concentrating on eating small portions too much. I have noticed i get full alot quicker. Maybe i need to up it abit.Im pretty sure i eat around 12-1500 cals a day right now but i will be uping it for when i work out harder. Ill try eating larger portions for a few days see if that helps
  • BigT555
    BigT555 Posts: 2,067 Member
    I might be concentrating on eating small portions too much. I have noticed i get full alot quicker. Maybe i need to up it abit.Im pretty sure i eat around 12-1500 cals a day right now but i will be uping it for when i work out harder. Ill try eating larger portions for a few days see if that helps
    look into intermittent fasting too. some (like myself) find that it really helps control hunger
  • catherinet89
    catherinet89 Posts: 60 Member
    Could it be what you are eating? I have/had a similar issue - I feel a gnawing feeling in my lower abdomen that kind of feels like hunger

    But what I thought was hunger was actually gas/a form of IBS. My doctor suggested I limit raw veggies and try an over the counter gas pill (Phazyme).

    That has helped me......might not be the same thing for you

    I havent noticed any change there but maybe i should try it for awhile never know
  • FireOpalCO
    FireOpalCO Posts: 641 Member
    We would definitely need to see your diary, but what I've seen from past people who are "always hungry":

    1. Too many calories lost in processed foods that give you too few calories for the bulk/satiety (think 100 calorie packs).
    2. Not enough fruits and vegetables (fiber).
    3. Not enough lean protein.

    I would definitely start tracking so you can see what you are really eating.
  • catherinet89
    catherinet89 Posts: 60 Member
    I might be concentrating on eating small portions too much. I have noticed i get full alot quicker. Maybe i need to up it abit.Im pretty sure i eat around 12-1500 cals a day right now but i will be uping it for when i work out harder. Ill try eating larger portions for a few days see if that helps
    look into intermittent fasting too. some (like myself) find that it really helps control hunger

    Ok that sounds interesting ill look into it thanks :)
  • catherinet89
    catherinet89 Posts: 60 Member
    We would definitely need to see your diary, but what I've seen from past people who are "always hungry":

    1. Too many calories lost in processed foods that give you too few calories for the bulk/satiety (think 100 calorie packs).
    2. Not enough fruits and vegetables (fiber).
    3. Not enough lean protein.

    I would definitely start tracking so you can see what you are really eating.

    Ive been avoiding processed foods like that plague haha
    I could probably do with more veggis.
    Its just difficult when the rest of the house are burger eaters.
    Im going to have to try and convert them lol
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Protein, fat, and fiber are the foods that keep us feeling fuller and more satisfied longer. But if you're not tracking your food then I'm not sure how you'd know if you're getting enough of each.

    Meal timing strategies like intermittent fasting can make a big difference for some people. Certain people do really well with 6 small meals a day and others feel like gnawing their own arm off if they have to eat like that.

    If you're burning enough through exercise then 1200-1500 calories may still not be enough for you. If your calories are accurate (again, you're not logging so it's tough to say) then you may need to eat a little more, depending on your stats.
  • mistymeadows2005
    mistymeadows2005 Posts: 3,737 Member
    I agree - I do intermittent fasting - different versions at different times. I find it REALLY helps with not only my hunger levels but my cravings as well.
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,514 Member
    Eat more fat. That's what helped me when I reduced my carbs.

    Good luck. :flowerforyou:
  • wishings
    wishings Posts: 13
    If you are eating a lot of raw veggies then cut down on raw and eat more cooked veggies. Raw veggies are harder to digest than cooked veggies. Are you drinking enough water? If you have a high protein diet you need to drink a LOT of water to help it digest. Protein doesn't break down like carbs do so your body needs a lot of water to break them down. Remember if you are hungry you can eat as many veggies as you can handle. You can also have up to 4-5 cups of fruits a day. So if you are hungry, eat just make it a healthy snack.

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