what to do when still hungry and out of calories
mlssalnrd
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There is something about 7 pm. Have eaten my allotted calories for the day and still hungry. One can only drink so much water to drown out the hunger pangs.
What do you do?
What do you do?
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Eat. How about an apple? Those always fill me up - lots of fiber..0
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Have you tried putting fruit in your water?
It infuses the water with the flavor without the calories. Kinda tricking the mind into thinking it's had something more.
However for a long turn fix, have you tried having green apples for snacks? Their have the fiber to keep you fuller longer.
Also from my super dieting days I learned that if you eat only 6 green apples, minimal water it helps kick start your metabolism and cleans out your bowels. (When I use to do it I could lose 3 to 5 pounds in a single day).
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Hot tea (flavors like peppermint) helps me! It makes me feel like I'm getting something hot in me. I don't add sugar or cream, so it's 0 calories.
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how often do you eat? are you eating 5-6 meals a day and spacing out the calories? Can you beef up your protein intake during your final meal to help you feel full longer? I have been eating as soon as I get up and then every 2.5-3 hours through out the day. I try not to eat 1 hour before bed. There are days that I don't want the afternoon snack and I move that to after dinner if needed. It just depends on my food choices of the day. My snacks are a protein (egg whites or string cheese if calories allow) and I pair it with natural applesauce, an apple or a banana. Hope that helps
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You can try intermittent fasting. Have your first meal a few hours later than usual, and have your last meal 8 hours after the first. Make the last one higher in protein and fat if possible.0
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what are your calorie goals? they might be too low if you're hungry. i was never really hungry while dieting and still lost weight.0
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Thought of something else too - pickles, kraut, kimchi, string beans (pickled or homemade bean salad), etc. Most cruciferous veggies are super low cal and might even be "negative" calories for all intents and purposes.0
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My opinion is that if you are hungry you should eat. Choose a healthy and filling snack or meal. Feeling hungry sucks and feel deprived while trying to lose weight is not fun at all. If you are feeling hungry beyond your alloted calories at the same time each day or often, during the week; you need to reassess your calories, your food choices, etc... Find a goal that fits you better.
Also being over your daily calorie goal once in a while means nothing and you won't put on extra weight instantly. Our bodies just dont work that way. If you go over and feel guilty.... add up a weeks worth of calories, divide by 7 and find your average. Chances are it's right where it's supposed to be. Don't sweat it!0 -
I agree with most of the comments. Eat, be gentle with yourself, and try something different tomorrow.0
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Act II microwave popcorn....light butter ...its only 15 calories for 1 cup.
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If it's after 6pm, I'll eat a banana. It fills me up & it helps me sleep. So it's a win-win. I don't mind going over for fruit or veggies.0
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Thanks for the great advice! As usual I am being too tight with the rules. I will try these suggestions.0
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Clean your teeth! The idea is that it will put you off wanting to eat again. Have a lovely soak in a warm bath? Just a couple of suggestions.0
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..and if all else fails, go to bed early. That's what I do. I can always use the extra sleep and you can't eat while sleeping.0
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I like to keep raw cut vegetables in the fridge.0
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Make some hot herbal tea and take a hot bath. Pamper yourself. If you're still hungry, eat.0
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It helps me to have some sugar-free (no calorie) breath mints or chew on a sprig of mint. Helps distract me from thinking about food.0
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Do some exercise to burn some calories then eat some more0
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I found switching to a lower carb diet helps hunger disappear.0
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I do most of what is suggested herbal tea, warm milk or almond milk, bath, go for a walk or eat. For me I have to make sure my snacks are protein and carb. 6 almonds or 4 walnuts with 4 dried apricots - apple with cheese or almond butter - cottage cheese & tomato - chopped veggie & hummus. The protein helps slow down the absorption of the carbs for me and keeps me full longer. I am not able to eat fat free products either and it has made a difference. One I saw also is paint your finger nails :-)1
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Rebeccamom wrote: »Hot tea (flavors like peppermint) helps me! It makes me feel like I'm getting something hot in me. I don't add sugar or cream, so it's 0 calories.
Rebecca
Me too. Decaffeinated. I really like fruit teas (no sugar added of course - I see so many in the store now that have sweetener additives?) and Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat.
The real trick for me, though, has been avoiding being hungry by choosing low glycemic foods - foods that will keep me satiated for longer.
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Maybe work on spacing your meals. Low carb at dinner. I drink a GIANT mug of hot tea around 7 to 8. Try flavors that have a comfort feel to your taste buds...not just any tea. I put about a teaspoon of Splenda to make sure there is no bitterness. Plus it's a good boost if you have trouble meeting your water intake.
Also plan the day before and allow you self maybe 100 of your calories for a late snack.0 -
I would eat an apple, some celery sticks or cucumber slices. Cut them into pieces so you chew more and it will be more filling.0
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Afte reading about the "hunger hormone" ghrelin awhile ago, I started eating a high protein breakfast (about 30-35 grams). I found that my evening cravings dissapeared with this change! I no longer had to fight for self-control over late in the day snacking.
Too over simplify it, ghrelin is released throughout the day to tell your brain to consume calories. I saw a study that showed if you consume only carbs for breakfast or didn't eat a breakfast at all, ghrelin levels rise, causing cravings for especially fatty and high-caloric foods later in the day. The study showed lower levels of ghrelin in subjects eating high-protein breakfasts. These subjects were observed to eat less in the evening than subjects who ate a carb breakfast or no breakfast. Basically, eat a HPB and you won't fight your ghrelin-addled brain later in the day.
Try a couple eggs and cottage cheese in the a.m. for a week and see if you tell a difference at 7 p.m.! I'd also encourage you to read up on ghrelin. Learning about it worked big-time for me.0 -
I try to eat my larger meal at lunch. Don't. Drink too much at night or I have to go to the bathroom. I treat myself with a tootsie roll pop. It is low calorie and take a long while to suck!0
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Afte reading about the "hunger hormone" ghrelin awhile ago, I started eating a high protein breakfast (about 30-35 grams). I found that my evening cravings dissapeared with this change! I no longer had to fight for self-control over late in the day snacking.
Too over simplify it, ghrelin is released throughout the day to tell your brain to consume calories. I saw a study that showed if you consume only carbs for breakfast or didn't eat a breakfast at all, ghrelin levels rise, causing cravings for especially fatty and high-caloric foods later in the day. The study showed lower levels of ghrelin in subjects eating high-protein breakfasts. These subjects were observed to eat less in the evening than subjects who ate a carb breakfast or no breakfast. Basically, eat a HPB and you won't fight your ghrelin-addled brain later in the day.
Try a couple eggs and cottage cheese in the a.m. for a week and see if you tell a difference at 7 p.m.! I'd also encourage you to read up on ghrelin. Learning about it worked big-time for me.
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What I am learning is to decide if its true hunger or craving / boredom .
If I am truly hungry I eat a healthy snack such as
Low calorie yogurt
Fruit
Cottage cheese
Protein shake
All of these can be 100 calories or less which is far better than end up binging if you become too hungry0 -
Rebeccamom wrote: »Hot tea (flavors like peppermint) helps me! It makes me feel like I'm getting something hot in me. I don't add sugar or cream, so it's 0 calories.
Rebecca
I do the same hot decaf sleepy time tea is great0 -
Thanks for that piece of information will try that toctalimenti wrote: »Afte reading about the "hunger hormone" ghrelin awhile ago, I started eating a high protein breakfast (about 30-35 grams). I found that my evening cravings dissapeared with this change! I no longer had to fight for self-control over late in the day snacking.
Too over simplify it, ghrelin is released throughout the day to tell your brain to consume calories. I saw a study that showed if you consume only carbs for breakfast or didn't eat a breakfast at all, ghrelin levels rise, causing cravings for especially fatty and high-caloric foods later in the day. The study showed lower levels of ghrelin in subjects eating high-protein breakfasts. These subjects were observed to eat less in the evening than subjects who ate a carb breakfast or no breakfast. Basically, eat a HPB and you won't fight your ghrelin-addled brain later in the day.
Try a couple eggs and cottage cheese in the a.m. for a week and see if you tell a difference at 7 p.m.! I'd also encourage you to read up on ghrelin. Learning about it worked big-time for me.
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