Starving....

LeoGuaje7
LeoGuaje7 Posts: 14
in Getting Started
So today, i decided to cut my calories right down, and also swapped fizzy drinks for water. I'm doing okay so far, but im incredibly hungry. Does anyone recommend any filling foods? or low calorie snacks i can eat?

Thanks

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  • crisb2
    crisb2 Posts: 329 Member
    edited October 2014
    I find it's more filling to eat two eggs with two slices of bacon and a pat of butter. Than it is eating, 1/2 cup of fiber cereal, 1 cup of skim milk, 2 sticks of celery, 1/2 an apple, 1/2 cantaloupe. Even though, it's lower in calories, I'll be hungry 30 mins later and EAT AGAIN. Whereas, the eggs and bacon may be A LOT higher in calories but fills me for a good 5-6 hours, so overall it's easier for me to stay within my calorie limit. I also don't do low-calorie replacement anything, I'll just be hungry again in 30 minutes.

    Also, don't underestimate the power of water. Chug a liter of water, wait 20 minutes before eating, if you're still hungry THEN eat your snack.
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    Fruit, veg, complex carbs and lean protein. Read the stickys on the nutrition section as well as those on the losing weight section.

    Make sure you have your deficit set accurately.
  • Jesssamesssa
    Jesssamesssa Posts: 116 Member
    999tigger wrote: »
    Fruit, veg, complex carbs and lean protein. Read the stickys on the nutrition section as well as those on the losing weight section.

    Make sure you have your deficit set accurately.

    This ^^^
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    BEEF JERKY
  • TossaBeanBag
    TossaBeanBag Posts: 458 Member
    Protein.
  • FatOldManMN
    FatOldManMN Posts: 1,116 Member
    Hot dogs
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    Cut them right down to what, exactly?
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    FatOldManMN wrote: »
    Hot dogs

    Ooh yeah, hot dogs. Now that you mention it, I'm going to get some this week.
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    itsfuntobenormal wrote: »
    Cut them right down to what, exactly?

    This
  • Boccellin
    Boccellin Posts: 137 Member
    Massive amounts of veggies! They will keep you full for a very long time, you can have huge portions of them, the pack a great nutritional punch, and they hardly have any calories. Had a huge portion of ratatouille for dinner tonight, nearly a mixing bowl full, I'm stuffed to the brim, and it was less than 500 calories...with a small serving of chicken.
  • mcblon870
    mcblon870 Posts: 1
    handful of raw cashews
  • melimomTARDIS
    melimomTARDIS Posts: 1,941 Member
    I eat fairly often, and I find that helps. So 3 meals, 3 snacks.
  • barkerkaty
    barkerkaty Posts: 1 Member
    Tesco everyday value frozen fruit salad, apple, melon, grapes, mandarins and pineapple. 450g bag= 205 calories and only 90p. I eat this frozen as an amazing alternative to ice cream! It fills you up and takes a long time to eat so you feel your eating loads for very few calories.
  • LeoGuaje7
    LeoGuaje7 Posts: 14
    999tigger wrote: »
    Fruit, veg, complex carbs and lean protein. Read the stickys on the nutrition section as well as those on the losing weight section.

    Make sure you have your deficit set accurately.
    Defecit? could you explain please?

    Also thanks for all the replies, this forum is a great help!
  • crisb2
    crisb2 Posts: 329 Member
    TDEE - 20% deficit = what you should be eating. It's a general guideline for healthy weight loss.
  • shai74
    shai74 Posts: 512 Member
    crisb2 wrote: »
    TDEE - 20% deficit = what you should be eating. It's a general guideline for healthy weight loss.

    Yep because if he doesn't know what deficit means he's definitely going to know what TDEE means.
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    Large portions of nonstarchy vegetables. Spinach, green beans, broccoli, cabbage. Season with salt, pepper and herbs, not grease.
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    Deficit means you eat fewer calories than you burn. TDEE means Total Daily Energy Expenditure, or how many calories you burn in a day. MFP calculates this by using your age, sex, and weight, and then your self reported activity level.
  • eweadock
    eweadock Posts: 31 Member
    edited October 2014
    On your PC, if you go to your "home" tab, then select "goals," you will see some of these settings that will establish your calorie deficit goals. If you are using an Andriod mobile device, pick the menu at the top left of the screen, and select "goals," The application can recommend goals for you (as mentioned prior) based on your gender, height, weight and activity level.

    Also, I find that protein keeps me from getting hungry, and I do eat at least 2 snacks during the day, about midway between meals.

    Good luck!
  • StrawberryJam40
    StrawberryJam40 Posts: 274 Member
    shai74 wrote: »
    crisb2 wrote: »
    TDEE - 20% deficit = what you should be eating. It's a general guideline for healthy weight loss.

    Yep because if he doesn't know what deficit means he's definitely going to know what TDEE means.

    I don't understand why someone flagged this. I was sure thinking it. Reality in the form of sarcasm rocks.
  • crisb2
    crisb2 Posts: 329 Member
    StrawberryJam40 wrote: »
    shai74 wrote: »
    crisb2 wrote: »
    TDEE - 20% deficit = what you should be eating. It's a general guideline for healthy weight loss.

    Yep because if he doesn't know what deficit means he's definitely going to know what TDEE means.

    I don't understand why someone flagged this. I was sure thinking it. Reality in the form of sarcasm rocks.

    I dunno, people are flag-happy lately, it's happened to me too. If OP wants to know what TDEE is, it's a google search away. Typing "deficit" and knowing what 999tiger was referring to would be harder. So, I clarified, no need to do all the work for him :)
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    edited October 2014
    You can eat piles of healthy food and come in way under calorie budget. If you're new to healthy eating (nothing to be ashamed of!), check this out: http://www.fitness.gov/eat-healthy/how-to-eat-healthy/ ...It's a good, basic primer and really gives you everything you need to know. Many people find it easier to work into a healthier diet as opposed to switching all at once.

    Fiber is especially filling, but if you're not accustomed to a lot, work the amount up slowly over a couple weeks to avoid the bloating (uncomfortable) and farting (embarrassing.) Proteins and fats will keep you fuller for longer, too.

    You should, of course, see a doctor when beginning a weight loss journey. He can make sure you don't have any physical issues, give you your target weight, daily calorie goal, find out what kinds of foods you should and shouldn't be eating and get your exercise restrictions (or get cleared to do it all!) and he can oversee your journey.

    Seeing the doctor is the smart thing to do (which is why every expert will tell you to do it) and will also save you from tons of questions as well as worry when some fitness guru tells you that your doing it all wrong. When they say, "You aren't eating enough fat!" or "You're eating too much fat!", you can rest assured that what you're doing is okay.

    Good luck!!! :smiley:
  • shai74
    shai74 Posts: 512 Member
    shai74 wrote: »
    crisb2 wrote: »
    TDEE - 20% deficit = what you should be eating. It's a general guideline for healthy weight loss.

    Yep because if he doesn't know what deficit means he's definitely going to know what TDEE means.

    Lol flagged :)

    Seriously, if you're explaining something to someone who clearly wants to learn, why just throw out abbreviations and pop terms without being clear what it means. I've been on a diet for 20 years and even I had to look up TDEE.
  • crisb2
    crisb2 Posts: 329 Member
    shai74 wrote: »
    shai74 wrote: »
    crisb2 wrote: »
    TDEE - 20% deficit = what you should be eating. It's a general guideline for healthy weight loss.

    Yep because if he doesn't know what deficit means he's definitely going to know what TDEE means.

    Lol flagged :)

    Seriously, if you're explaining something to someone who clearly wants to learn, why just throw out abbreviations and pop terms without being clear what it means. I've been on a diet for 20 years and even I had to look up TDEE.

    They're standard abbreviations on MFP (aka My Fitness Pal) if you don't know what they mean, there's always Google, or just ask again.
  • hearthwood
    hearthwood Posts: 794 Member
    A tablespoon or two of Skippy all natural peanut butter with honey is the cure for me. It works and is considered the fit girls ice cream out of the pint.
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    If you're that hungry, it sounds as though you could be cutting your calories too much.

    You haven't included any data so that we can really address your question, so if you'd like more specific answers, please tell us your height and current weight and goal weight, and how much you work out, and what you have as your calorie goal, and how your macros are set (carb/protein/fat).

    But to answer your question, go for something with a lot of bulk for the calories, like non-starchy veggies (salad greens, squash, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, etc.). Add a small amount of healthy fat like olive oil or avocado, and a lean protein like chicken breast or seafood. The bulky veggies will help fill you up, and the fat and protein will help you stay feeling full.
  • trinatrina1984
    trinatrina1984 Posts: 1,018 Member
    OP I think we need a few more details, how much do you weigh? how tall are you? how many calories are you currently eating?

    Agree that protein and veg is a good weigh to make calories go further but it maybe that you are restricting yourself too much and need to set a more realistic calorie target.

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