out of calories and I'm still hungry
urpalmaryann00
Posts: 17 Member
I am trying to this right, and am on a two day streak 
....I guess it will take practice, I have only just started this...and I messed up today by having too many calories at lunch and that left me none for now for a snack, and it sucks...don't judge, just venting ...I will notttt be doing this again
....I guess it will take practice, I have only just started this...and I messed up today by having too many calories at lunch and that left me none for now for a snack, and it sucks...don't judge, just venting ...I will notttt be doing this again 0
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It takes time! All of it, every step.
So, are you eating extra or holding firm?0 -
It helps if you take some time looking for high volume/low cal foods to fill you up. Here is a just for example, my breakfast today.
1 large white tortilla shell
Half cup of egg whites (= 4 eggs)
1 cup spinach
50g sliced mushrooms
1 jalapeno pepper
2 slices smoked breakfast ham
30g marble cheese
2tbs salsa
= 300 cals
Where as
3 slices of bacon = 300 cals ( oh no!)
The fillings in my wrap were so big that I couldn't even wrap it properly. When I tried to make the edges touch it split down the side. My boyfriend laughed his head off watching me try to eat it, lol.
The key is researching nutrient dense high volume low calorie foods that work as great "tummy fillers"
Peppers
Mushrooms
Lettuce
Spinach
Celery
Onions
Etc
I ate breakfast about 4-5 hours ago and am only now considering a snack not even a second full meal.
This is the trick the eating less calories without really eating "less", you know? How to lose weight but never be hungry.
Oh and my calorie goal is 1410. This is how I'm able to do it with a smile in my face.
I hope that helps you on your journey!
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You should try intermittent fasting.
I personally fast the first 6 hours of the day, when I'm the least hungry. Then I can eat reasonable amounts of food the rest of the day. Makes sticking to 1200 calories pretty easy.
Some people do it on a larger scale. Let's say Bob needs to eat 1500 calories, so he does 1000 calories one day and 2000 the next. Averages out the same and he likes it better.0 -
Try pre logging your day, it makes a huge difference.0
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I always end up being hungry on days I don't exercise. On days I do, I usually have a bigger calorie deficit without being very hungry at the end of the day.0
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Liftng4Lis wrote: »Try pre logging your day, it makes a huge difference.
Oh yes, prelogging is also key!0 -
Yes this works best for me. Helps you to stick with your goal of course.Liftng4Lis wrote: »Try pre logging your day, it makes a huge difference.
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Learn to like pickles - 0 calories (tons of sodium though). There are many good snacks that have very low cals (fruits, etc).0
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you guys are awesome! thanks so much for the tips!0
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I have found that 100 calorie popcorn is very filling too!0
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I will be having wraps and pickles too!0
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I pre-log snacks for myself a lot of the time. If I get peckish and need something to eat, well, it's okay because I already made allowances for it. And if I don't want it, cool, I get to take it off and that's either more calories I don't eat or can add to a meal later. Super filling snack I do is Fiber One bars (I like lemon and coffee cake best) and drink a ton of water with it. It's high fiber obviously, and with the water it makes me feel like I ate more than I did.
Also they're just tasty so there's that.0 -
MsHarryWinston has some great advice - high volume low cal foods that are still nutritious. Pickles - you'll blow your sodium out of the water. Popcorn - a nice snack but lacks significant nutrition.-1
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I blew it my first three days - I logged even when I went over, like today...lol. It gets easier when you find out which things sustain you better. I had to decrease my weight loss goal per week though because I found the sudden reduction in what I could consume was too much of a jump for me. I have gradually reduced more as I`ve started to lose and gotten used to eating less.0
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you can use some of tomorrow's calories an even the next days if you want. Just keep in mind that your weekly deficit must be in line with your overall goals. So, tomorrow or the next day you will have to go lower than usual to make up for it. Our bodies do not operate on a 24 hour window. BUT, it is easier to track everything based on a 24 hour timetable so we use a day rather than a week or a a two week period.0
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If you're out of calories, try going for a walk or some other sort of low-impact exercise to give yourself ~200 more calories. A can of non-cream soup is filling and should be about 200 calories, 100-calorie packs of popcorn as you mentioned, or cut up some veggies to snack on. Drink lots of water!
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If you have only just started, then don't be discouraged ! - it took me a couple of weeks until I was comfortable eating at my calorie target. That's because I was finding the right foods to eat but also my body was getting used to it. Within a couple of months I was looking back at what I used to eat, thinking 'how on earth did I eat that much in one day???'
Its very much a personal thing to find how to make those calories work for you.
some people have lots of small meals, some have a few big meals.
some people skip breakfast, some people eat a huge breakfast.
some people save calories for late night snacking, some people stop eating at a certain time each day.
some people avoid certain foods or food categories, some people have a little bit of everything.
It takes a bit of experimenting to find what works for you.
Generally foods that are high in fiber are filling without too many calories (for me that means lots of vegetables...)
As far as calories go - proteins and fats generally fill you up more than carbs.
Drinking lots of water is also a good idea. It keeps you hydrated and our bodies sometimes confuse thirst and hunger.
Just stick with it and experiment - you'll find a way to make it work.
If you are really struggling then you can increase your daily calories till you get the hang of it. you can always lower them back again once you do.
Planning the day in advance is useful, too.
Also if you exercise then you get more calories to eat ;-)0 -
Remember...it took longer than a day to put the weight on and it will take longer than a day to take it off. 0
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I plan what I am having the day before and log it all. If I'm going out to a restaurant, I look up the menu online and then log what I want. And when I go to the restaurant, that is what I order. It really takes the thinking out of it, as I just look at my food diary and eat what it says to eat. Maybe that could help you, to plan and log the day/evening before?0
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MsHarryWinston wrote: »It helps if you take some time looking for high volume/low cal foods to fill you up. Here is a just for example, my breakfast today.
1 large white tortilla shell
Half cup of egg whites (= 4 eggs)
1 cup spinach
50g sliced mushrooms
1 jalapeno pepper
2 slices smoked breakfast ham
30g marble cheese
2tbs salsa
= 300 cals
Where as
3 slices of bacon = 300 cals ( oh no!)
The fillings in my wrap were so big that I couldn't even wrap it properly. When I tried to make the edges touch it split down the side. My boyfriend laughed his head off watching me try to eat it, lol.
The key is researching nutrient dense high volume low calorie foods that work as great "tummy fillers"
Peppers
Mushrooms
Lettuce
Spinach
Celery
Onions
Etc
I ate breakfast about 4-5 hours ago and am only now considering a snack not even a second full meal.
This is the trick the eating less calories without really eating "less", you know? How to lose weight but never be hungry.
Oh and my calorie goal is 1410. This is how I'm able to do it with a smile in my face.
I hope that helps you on your journey!
Try center cut bacon...3 slices=70 calories
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urpalmaryann00 wrote: »I am trying to this right, and am on a two day streak ....I guess it will take practice, I have only just started this...and I messed up today by having too many calories at lunch and that left me none for now for a snack, and it sucks...don't judge, just venting ...I will notttt be doing this again
Be patient, tolerant, and kind with yourself. Two days is nothing. It really does take awhile to get this dieting thing down.
Have you tried pre-logging your food and then sticking to what you put in your log? Doing this has helped me immensely.
ETA: how many calories are you eating per day? You might want to lessen your calorie deficit, therefore giving you more calories.0 -
Use a lean protein for your snacks and it will help you feel fuller longer. I also agree with MsHarryWinston. Don't waste your calories on volume & nutrient poor higher calorie convenience foods. Prelogging also helps. And hang on, some days are just 'hungrier' than others. Make sure you are drinking enough water, often we mistake hunger for thirst.0
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Pre-logging = win
It helped me sooooooooo much in the beginning. And I still pre-log about 75% of my day every morning.0 -
MsHarryWinston wrote: »It helps if you take some time looking for high volume/low cal foods to fill you up. Here is a just for example, my breakfast today.
1 large white tortilla shell
Half cup of egg whites (= 4 eggs)
1 cup spinach
50g sliced mushrooms
1 jalapeno pepper
2 slices smoked breakfast ham
30g marble cheese
2tbs salsa
= 300 cals
Where as
3 slices of bacon = 300 cals ( oh no!)
The fillings in my wrap were so big that I couldn't even wrap it properly. When I tried to make the edges touch it split down the side. My boyfriend laughed his head off watching me try to eat it, lol.
The key is researching nutrient dense high volume low calorie foods that work as great "tummy fillers"
Peppers
Mushrooms
Lettuce
Spinach
Celery
Onions
Etc
I ate breakfast about 4-5 hours ago and am only now considering a snack not even a second full meal.
This is the trick the eating less calories without really eating "less", you know? How to lose weight but never be hungry.
Oh and my calorie goal is 1410. This is how I'm able to do it with a smile in my face.
I hope that helps you on your journey!
I follow this same logic! I eat 1200 calories per day and, based on some diaries I have seen, I eat a lot more food than some people who eat 1800 calories a day. I never waste my allotment for calorie dense foods. The only exception would be oil because I need it to get to my fat goal each day. Plus it really makes things like meat more flavorful.
I eat oatmeal (just a 1/4 cup), hummus (1 tablespoon is plenty as a dip for carrots), kale, collards, fat free greek yogurt, chicken breast, tuna salad made with olive oil, turkey breast, honeycrisp apples, sweet potatoes flavored with cinnamon, curry and liquid splenda, low carb high protein shakes, etc. I also eat tons of fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, green onions, chives, basil, mint, etc. I eat 5 times a day and I am never hungry. I only eat leafy veggies and lean meat as my last meal and make sure I eat 3 hours prior to going to bed. So my only real fasting is bedtime. Add in all the water I drink (ugh) and there is no way I could be hungry.
OP, think of your calorie allotment as a shopping spree. Go for the sale items so you can buy as much as possible. If the key to being successful is to not go over your calories for the day/week and not to be hungry, then this is the best approach. the other thing is that if you pre-log your meals you won't make a mistake and eat too much. I usually log all my meals for they day because you can easily rack up hundreds of calories when you aren't paying attention. It's worked for me.
Good luck.0 -
Oh how could I forget. I eat gallons of egg whites! It's the perfect food, really.0
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I'd try filling up on water and iced/hot tea for the rest of the day. Then have a light dinner. Some ideas could be yogurt with chia, veggies and hummus, a piece of cheese, some chicken breast and spinach/spring mix with oil/vinegar, a grapefruit, almonds, nut butter, or berries. Then go for a walk. You'll be fine!
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Liftng4Lis wrote: »Try pre logging your day, it makes a huge difference.
I generally try to do this, especially since I'm at a point where I'm trying to hit my fiber and protein macros while staying under on sodium and calories (carbs and fat are a little less of a concern at the moment). I have today planned out right down to having room for some eggnog gelato while still staying within goal for all my macros.
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