I was starving today

iwantabs1
iwantabs1 Posts: 7
edited November 10 in Food and Nutrition
i need to get this good thing right - I was so hungry I had s bacon cob, a slice of toast an apple, subway another slice of toast and I haven't even had dinner yet... I even needed to drink the coke which I've stayed away from. I want to eat everything - I need tips on how to stay fuller For longer

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  • iwantabs1
    iwantabs1 Posts: 7
    Food*^
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    edited January 2015
    It's kind of hard to comment without knowing what your calorie goal is and how many calories those foods contained. However, generally, foods higher in healthy fats and protein will stick to your ribs longer than say that toast you've been snacking on. How about some greek yogurt (full fat) or hard boiled eggs or nuts?

    ETA: Also, make sure you're not trying to restrict your calories too much. According to your ticker, you don't have much to lose, so a goal of 1/2 a pound per week is most realistic. Your MFP goal already includes a calorie deficit so you shouldn't be trying to eat under that. Also, if you exercise, make sure you eat at least half of the earned calories back. And drink plenty of water/fluids. Have your coke if you want it, just make sure you log it.
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    More fiber can help. A double serving of steamed vegetables with a tablespoon of infused olive oil ( garlic or basil) and a lean protein like chicken breast or pork tenderloin keeps me full for hours. Simple sugars tend to make me hungrier so I try to stay away from them as much as possible.
  • holly55555
    holly55555 Posts: 306 Member
    It sounds like you are eating the wrong things. Are you paying attention to your nutrition goals? There is never any reason to "need to drink Coke", as it wouldn't even make you less hungry. Eat more protein instead.
  • Remurr
    Remurr Posts: 6 Member
    Try drinking lemon water throughout the day. I squeeze a little of the fresh lemon juice in my water and it really helps to keep me full in between meals. It also helps me to get my daily water intake and replaces soda.
  • wkwebby
    wkwebby Posts: 807 Member
    More protein and fiber to keep you fuller. I'm prediabetic and the fats don't keep me as full as the protein and fiber. Drink plenty of water too.
  • iwantabs1
    iwantabs1 Posts: 7
    holly55555 wrote: »
    It sounds like you are eating the wrong things. Are you paying attention to your nutrition goals? There is never any reason to "need to drink Coke", as it wouldn't even make you less hungry. Eat more protein instead.
    It didn't make me less hungry but I don't know think I needed the sugar in that also
  • iwantabs1
    iwantabs1 Posts: 7
    Thanks everyone
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    well you arent being helpful or giving much information on which to base advice. Have you done much research on nutrition?
  • CariJean64
    CariJean64 Posts: 297 Member
    Could it be close to your TOM (Time of the month)? That can increase your hunger and cravings, especially when you've just begun with a calorie deficit. You just have to power through those days the best you can. Plan ahead for next time, if that's it. Have healthier snacks/meals planned out and ready.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Toast and bread is pretty much empty calories as far as satiety goes. Apples are not that great either. Have some protein, fat, or veggies instead.

  • justcat206
    justcat206 Posts: 716 Member
    Try veggies with protein to fill up - you get quantity and longevity. My favorite lunch ever is a good salad bar - tons of leafy greens/bellpeppers/cucumber but also some chicken/eggs/beans - winds up around 500 cal (if I'm smart about dressing) and keeps me full for HOURS. Raw veggies and hummus tend to work the same way. I also keep gum on me at all times - quite often when I'm feeling crazy munchy, chewing on a piece of mint gum will quell the cravings for a while.
  • AmandaLipphardt
    AmandaLipphardt Posts: 80 Member
    Why toast? You're going to burn through that quick most probably. That turns to sugar in your system: a high, fast but unsustaining burn. The apple is also sugar even though its more nutritious, you need a protien to complement it. I normally pair it with about 5oz yogurt and some trailmix (granola/cashew blend) for a few crunchies in the yogurt. Go for fresh veggies, nuts and seeds if you are snacking.
  • AmandaLipphardt
    AmandaLipphardt Posts: 80 Member
    iwantabs1 wrote: »
    holly55555 wrote: »
    It sounds like you are eating the wrong things. Are you paying attention to your nutrition goals? There is never any reason to "need to drink Coke", as it wouldn't even make you less hungry. Eat more protein instead.
    It didn't make me less hungry but I don't know think I needed the sugar in that also

    I think its more that with what you're eating its more likely that you are unintendedly giving yourself sugar highs and when you hit the sugar crash you are going for that coke to compensate. It cycles
  • AMamaLana
    AMamaLana Posts: 21 Member
    Are you truly experiencing hunger pains, or are you plagued by boredom and diet hunger?
    I've noticed that if I think about how FEW calories I am supposed to eat in a day, I suddenly want to eat, and eat, and not stop. Thinking about restricting myself makes my belly rumble.
    At this time, I AM down to 1200 calories, considered the lowest one should diet at typically. I'm a small person and my maintenance would probably be 1800 tops, so if I eat the correct foods then 1200 is not that hard to stick very close to and I try to remind myself I only have a few pounds left to go. Not eating the right combination of foods makes me hungrier and shows up negatively on my meal chart, which is discouraging. I'm having a bit of a hard time with it today in fact.
    If you give some more information, the members here would be able to help you to find some meals and snacks that will satisfy you better than that Coke and toast does.
  • dougpconnell219
    dougpconnell219 Posts: 566 Member
    Chia seeds in a smoothie. The expand in your stomach to make you feel full.
  • bigd66218
    bigd66218 Posts: 376 Member
    Drink more water with your meals/ have healthy snacks for those pains in your stomach. I have been snacking on halos only 40 calories each and occasionaly an ounce of planters peanuts.
  • HeySwoleSister
    HeySwoleSister Posts: 1,938 Member
    dougpconnell219 wrote: »
    Chia seeds in a smoothie. The expand in your stomach to make you feel full.

    Except those darn things have WAY more calories than you'd think. I was stunned the first time I logged them.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    EWJLang wrote: »
    dougpconnell219 wrote: »
    Chia seeds in a smoothie. The expand in your stomach to make you feel full.

    Except those darn things have WAY more calories than you'd think. I was stunned the first time I logged them.

    60 calories for a tablespoon (really, less than a tablespoon). Agreed. I only like them in overnight oats as they add a bit of texture.
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