extreme hunger
PeacefulBalance
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I'm having extreme urges to just eat anything and everything and I usually don't get this. I'm a little paranoid and don't know how to control the urges. Any ideas?
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if you are hungry, eat something. in my opinion, its ok to eat (or go over your MFP calories) aslong as the food you are eatting is whole - unprocessed and will provide your body with some nutritional values..0
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eat something filling, peanut butter, soups, beans,cottage cheese
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If it's true hunger, eat something filling and nutritious which will keep you satisfied longer. If it's boredom talking, drink some water, go for a walk, do something to be busy. If you find yourself hungry often, make certain you are eating a good amount of calories and that you don't have too big of a deficit going on.0
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I struggle with this from time to time and I really try to focus on looking at what I have already eaten - is it nutritionally dense? If it is yay me! If not, how can I make tomorrow better so I can stick to my calorie guidelines and stay on course? When Im out of calories but still hungry I try to make sure Im eating something filling and wholesome. Apple and nut butter or yogurt with fruit. Most importantly I try not to beat myself up about it! Your body is hungry for a reason! Make sure you aren't just bored or THIRSTY! Always drink a glass of water first and see if that satisfies your cravings
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Thanks everyone!! I tried to fill up on tea and water and had just a couple bites of things here and there. I need to figure out meals/snacks that will keep me full longer.0
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Are you eating enough?
What is your calorie goal?0 -
Make sure to eat often/incorporate little snacks. I know at work I won't really feel hungry, but after 5 or 6 hours of not eating, I'll get home and eat everything so quickly. I would also make sure you're not depriving yourself of anything 0
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furioushummingbird wrote: »Are you eating enough?
What is your calorie goal?
It's about 2,000 but I usually end up getting around 1,600
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Make sure to eat often/incorporate little snacks. I know at work I won't really feel hungry, but after 5 or 6 hours of not eating, I'll get home and eat everything so quickly. I would also make sure you're not depriving yourself of anything
Thanks!!! I definitely try not to deprive myself but I think I eat too far apart at times as well.
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Given your history, please be careful. "Filling up on tea and water" doesn't sound so good. Eat the other 400 calories instead.
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tobehappy07 wrote: »Make sure to eat often/incorporate little snacks. I know at work I won't really feel hungry, but after 5 or 6 hours of not eating, I'll get home and eat everything so quickly. I would also make sure you're not depriving yourself of anything
Thanks!!! I definitely try not to deprive myself but I think I eat too far apart at times as well.
You're welcome I guess it just takes a little experimenting and playing around with meals and meal times. Also, it is good that you are not depriving yourself 0 -
Extreme hunger is normal when you're recovering from an ED. You actually shouldn't try to stop it. You should eat whatever it is that you want and need otherwise that is not actually full recovery. I know it sucks, and weight gain is involved but you typically cannot lose weight until recovery is completed.
Source: I have had a looooong history with EDs. Just *now* starting to lose weight. And...I still have extreme hunger days too! I still listen to it, even though it does result in weight gain sometimes and/or slow my weight loss. Trust me, if you don't listen to it, you will gain even more in the long run because your body will constantly be stuck in the "I'm still starved" phase. Yeah, learned that the hard way. There were days in recovery I would eat upwards of 10,000 calories. Now, my EH is about 3,000 when I do have it. If you think about it, your body probably has a huge caloric deficit to make up for. Losing weight can often go against that, and our bodies get a little pissed off.
Good luck
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tobehappy07 wrote: »furioushummingbird wrote: »Are you eating enough?
What is your calorie goal?
It's about 2,000 but I usually end up getting around 1,600
Gee, maybe this is why you're hungry......EAT 2,000.
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Hard to help as you don't seem to log your food. You might be eating too little, or it's hormones.0
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Given your history, please be careful. "Filling up on tea and water" doesn't sound so good. Eat the other 400 calories instead.
Best of luck.
Thank you! Some days it is easier for me and other days I still have fear and yesterday seemed to be one of them and I couldn't figure out meals to keep me full longer. Something I'm working on though! thanks for replying and the encouragement!
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Extreme hunger is normal when you're recovering from an ED. You actually shouldn't try to stop it. You should eat whatever it is that you want and need otherwise that is not actually full recovery. I know it sucks, and weight gain is involved but you typically cannot lose weight until recovery is completed.
Source: I have had a looooong history with EDs. Just *now* starting to lose weight. And...I still have extreme hunger days too! I still listen to it, even though it does result in weight gain sometimes and/or slow my weight loss. Trust me, if you don't listen to it, you will gain even more in the long run because your body will constantly be stuck in the "I'm still starved" phase. Yeah, learned that the hard way. There were days in recovery I would eat upwards of 10,000 calories. Now, my EH is about 3,000 when I do have it. If you think about it, your body probably has a huge caloric deficit to make up for. Losing weight can often go against that, and our bodies get a little pissed off.
Good luck
Thank you SO much! This was very helpful! It's also nice to know I'm not alone in the experience of the extreme hunger. Knowing that it is common is helpful and puts less fear in it. Thank you! I hope you're doing well!!
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tobehappy07 wrote: »furioushummingbird wrote: »Are you eating enough?
What is your calorie goal?
It's about 2,000 but I usually end up getting around 1,600
Gee, maybe this is why you're hungry......EAT 2,000.
You're right. Some days I do but I need to make it consistent.
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When hungry, eat. Eat something nutritious. Real hunger signals are telling us something0
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tobehappy07 wrote: »
Well, that's why you log... so you know what fills you up for less calories. Protein and fat are great, personally baby carrots fill me the most for the calories on days when I'm really hungry.0 -
I agree with logging, and eating the full 2000. If you are on track for 2000, and are still ravenous... try having a small glass of water. If you are still hungry five minutes later, then have a nutritious snack. Try many small nutritious meals... may help with the hunger.0
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tobehappy07 wrote: »
Well, that's why you log... so you know what fills you up for less calories. Protein and fat are great, personally baby carrots fill me the most for the calories on days when I'm really hungry.
Baby carrots are delicious and I will definitely work those in as a snack, thank you! What are some good protein options other than meat? I know nuts can help but they don't fill me much.
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So how many calories a day are you eating?0
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could be you are just eating too many carbs.0
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tobehappy07 wrote: »tobehappy07 wrote: »
Well, that's why you log... so you know what fills you up for less calories. Protein and fat are great, personally baby carrots fill me the most for the calories on days when I'm really hungry.
Baby carrots are delicious and I will definitely work those in as a snack, thank you! What are some good protein options other than meat? I know nuts can help but they don't fill me much.
I love almonds as a snack - I'll have ten (69 cals) and they help me feel satisfied in terms of crunchiness, as well as a bit of food.
For more protein - chicken strips (even cold) with a bit of cheese - they're a higher calorie higher protein snack; cottage cheese; tuna (with a bit of miracle whip); cheese on it's own, boiled egg, a protein bar (though you gotta keep trying to find one you like). Sometimes a glass of chocolate milk is also a filling, but tasty treat. 0 -
I may try to spread my meals out even more, that could definitely help. thank you!MireyGal76 wrote: »I agree with logging, and eating the full 2000. If you are on track for 2000, and are still ravenous... try having a small glass of water. If you are still hungry five minutes later, then have a nutritious snack. Try many small nutritious meals... may help with the hunger.
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tobehappy07 wrote: »tobehappy07 wrote: »
Well, that's why you log... so you know what fills you up for less calories. Protein and fat are great, personally baby carrots fill me the most for the calories on days when I'm really hungry.
Baby carrots are delicious and I will definitely work those in as a snack, thank you! What are some good protein options other than meat? I know nuts can help but they don't fill me much.
As long as you're eating carrots, why not have some hummus too?0
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