Holy! 1,390 calories a day. I'm hungry
LizBelle2015
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I weighed 195 Oct of last year and am at 168 now. I haven't lost or gained in some time so I know it's time to count calories again. I want to be 130 pounds. I want to lose 1 pound a week meaning I can eat 1,390 calories. My diet is mainly proteins and good fats but MAN AM I HUNGRY! I have a sedentary lifestyle due to a disability but I've still lost weight eating right. What do you do when your hungry so you don't go over your calorie limit?
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The oils do not have to be "good" as long as you are getting oil/fat.
To add foods that are low in calories, consider more leafy vegetables, snow peas, cucumbers, asparagus, green beans, bell peppers, mushrooms, and such.
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Fiber, fats, and protein! And time. And lots of water.
Take your time eating, chew thoroughly and eat slowly. Learn to tune into hunger signals.
If you truly can't be satisfied eating at this calorie level, it's okay to slow your loss down to .5 pounds a week.0 -
Recently I've set a goal of having three large servings of veggies a day. This is based on something I was watching on "Eat to Live" a recommendation to have 1 soup with veggies, beans, and mushrooms, 1 big salad with onion, and 1 plate of steamed veggies every day. That will add a ton of volume and nutrients to your day, even if you start with just one of those.0
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LizBelle2015 wrote: »I weighed 195 Oct of last year and am at 168 now. I haven't lost or gained in some time so I know it's time to count calories again. I want to be 130 pounds. I want to lose 1 pound a week meaning I can eat 1,390 calories. My diet is mainly proteins and good fats but MAN AM I HUNGRY! I have a sedentary lifestyle due to a disability but I've still lost weight eating right. What do you do when your hungry so you don't go over your calorie limit?
Totals 1,264 for the day and I am quite satisfied and full.
I am fortunate I can work out, but I would think with very little movement, you could still shed pounds. I am for sure and may even start upping my calories because I walk (brisk) 2 hours + a day. Hope it helps with ideas. You'll get there and this site is great with tips and inspiration!
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LizBelle2015 wrote: »I weighed 195 Oct of last year and am at 168 now. I haven't lost or gained in some time so I know it's time to count calories again. I want to be 130 pounds. I want to lose 1 pound a week meaning I can eat 1,390 calories. My diet is mainly proteins and good fats but MAN AM I HUNGRY! I have a sedentary lifestyle due to a disability but I've still lost weight eating right. What do you do when your hungry so you don't go over your calorie limit?
Totals 1,264 for the day and I am quite satisfied and full.
I am fortunate I can work out, but I would think with very little movement, you could still shed pounds. I am for sure and may even start upping my calories because I walk (brisk) 2 hours + a day. Hope it helps with ideas. You'll get there and this site is great with tips and inspiration!
I eat the fruit separate, make the turkey patty, green beans with garlic powder/chili flakes/ Parmesan, raw mushrooms w/dressing/chili flakes and Parmesan:) I may have to split up into a meal and a snack for later, because it can be quite large of a serving.
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Change your goal to half a pound so you can eat more? More fat and protein?0
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Protein, water, water, water.
A typical day:
Cottage cheese (113 grams): breakfast
Snack: Laughing Cow Creamy Swiss Light wedge + 2 Finn Crisps
Lunch: some sort of protein on a 100 calorie bun, 1 serving of pretzels
Dinner: something between 400-500 calories0 -
amyrebeccah wrote: »I know you've been on meds that deadened your appetite previously. Did you stop taking them? What changed? How long have you been this hungry?
I was eating about 1,700 calories a day for about 1.5 months. Before, around 1575. I just started 1,390 3 days ago, so I realize I have to get used to the hunger. I still take the meds. They help. I'm lactose and glucose intolerant so my diet is very basic and repetitive. I'll just incorporate 1 tablespoon of coconut oil when I feel really hungry. Thanks for reaching out.0 -
When hunger strikes for me there is one thing that never fails and it's high volume/low calorie foods. I will literally eat an entire bag of salad with dinner-or before bed-or anytime and I feel so incredibly full. For 45-60 calories!! Walden Farms has ZERO calorie dressing and I mix that with apple cider vinegar (also very good for weight loss) and throw on it. I will also add 2 whole cups of broccoli/cauliflower to my eggs-the volume really fills you up for minimal calories.
Another trick is fresh lemon and a pinch of cayenne pepper in your water. Hot spices are appetite suppressants (another reason why I put hot sauce on everything).0 -
I'm on the same calories, add me and check out my diary for ideas if you like0
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Earn more through exercise. Eat more protein and fats as they help keep you sated longer.0
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Thank you so much for all of your replies and diary entries. I am lactose and glucose intolerant so my diet is protein from meats, fiber from fruits and veggies, some condiments for flavor, and my chest is a daily diet coke. I've lost 25 pounds since Oct 1 without exercise. I went on Atkins before and lost 55 pounds same thing. So maybe this is the induction phase. I guess I will get used to the hunger (it's only been 3 days on a 1,390 calorie diet), and if I can't handle it, add a tablespoon of coconut oil when I'm really hungry or low fat meat and veggies. Thanks again!!!!!0
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Cheat not chest! Lol!0
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LizBelle2015 wrote: »I weighed 195 Oct of last year and am at 168 now. I haven't lost or gained in some time so I know it's time to count calories again. I want to be 130 pounds. I want to lose 1 pound a week meaning I can eat 1,390 calories. My diet is mainly proteins and good fats but MAN AM I HUNGRY! I have a sedentary lifestyle due to a disability but I've still lost weight eating right. What do you do when your hungry so you don't go over your calorie limit?
Good Lord, why did this get flagged?
Can you up your weight loss calorie goals to lose maybe a half pound a week? That way you will get more calories and not feel as hungry. 0 -
LizBelle2015 wrote: »I weighed 195 Oct of last year and am at 168 now. I haven't lost or gained in some time so I know it's time to count calories again. I want to be 130 pounds. I want to lose 1 pound a week meaning I can eat 1,390 calories. My diet is mainly proteins and good fats but MAN AM I HUNGRY! I have a sedentary lifestyle due to a disability but I've still lost weight eating right. What do you do when your hungry so you don't go over your calorie limit?
Good Lord, why did this get flagged?
Can you up your weight loss calorie goals to lose maybe a half pound a week? That way you will get more calories and not feel as hungry.
people assuming low calorie dieting? idk.0 -
A lo-cal smoothie can be made with greens, protein powder and a bit of cocoa powder and some stevia.LizBelle2015 wrote: »I weighed 195 Oct of last year and am at 168 now. I haven't lost or gained in some time so I know it's time to count calories again. I want to be 130 pounds. I want to lose 1 pound a week meaning I can eat 1,390 calories. My diet is mainly proteins and good fats but MAN AM I HUNGRY! I have a sedentary lifestyle due to a disability but I've still lost weight eating right. What do you do when your hungry so you don't go over your calorie limit?
Honestly I hardly have cravings at all since I've upped my veggie intake...I'm aiming for 1lb of non-starchy veggies a day. Stir fry, soup, salad and in smoothies is how I'm getting them in, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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LizBelle2015 wrote: »I weighed 195 Oct of last year and am at 168 now. I haven't lost or gained in some time so I know it's time to count calories again. I want to be 130 pounds. I want to lose 1 pound a week meaning I can eat 1,390 calories. My diet is mainly proteins and good fats but MAN AM I HUNGRY! I have a sedentary lifestyle due to a disability but I've still lost weight eating right. What do you do when your hungry so you don't go over your calorie limit?
Your eventually going to get adjusted to it and it'll be ok. Trust me I'm in sort of the same boat.0 -
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LizBelle2015 wrote: »I weighed 195 Oct of last year and am at 168 now. I haven't lost or gained in some time so I know it's time to count calories again. I want to be 130 pounds. I want to lose 1 pound a week meaning I can eat 1,390 calories. My diet is mainly proteins and good fats but MAN AM I HUNGRY! I have a sedentary lifestyle due to a disability but I've still lost weight eating right. What do you do when your hungry so you don't go over your calorie limit?
Good Lord, why did this get flagged?
Can you up your weight loss calorie goals to lose maybe a half pound a week? That way you will get more calories and not feel as hungry.
people assuming low calorie dieting? idk.
Could be, I don't know either.
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LizBelle2015 wrote: »
I was eating about 1,700 calories a day for about 1.5 months. Before, around 1575. I just started 1,390 3 days ago, so I realize I have to get used to the hunger. I still take the meds. They help. I'm lactose and glucose intolerant so my diet is very basic and repetitive. I'll just incorporate 1 tablespoon of coconut oil when I feel really hungry. Thanks for reaching out.
Hi - I've been completely gluten-free and 99% dairy (I do have a small amount of a hard cheese or butter once in a while) free, egg-free, almond-free, garlic-free and a few other completely free for over 20 years and I would not describe my diet as bland - at all! The things I don't eat are because they make me sick. I was vegetarian and vegan by choice for a number of years but no longer. I have meat sometimes now. I cook between 1 - 3 dinners a week including some meat because the kids like it but we don't eat much meat at home. I'll read through the rest of this thread and then try to post a few ideas before I head to bed. There are some tastey options available - it depends on what you like and how much time you have to cook - but there are good foods that you can eat and relish and still lose weight. : )
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A Keto diet has been shown to help people with many types of insulin resistance as it's low in sugars but high in satisfying proteins and fat, and full of nutrient dense, low calorie and high volume veggies. Maybe look into something similar?0
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I love potatoes so here is one breakfast I love.
* Boil a red potato (cal 153 for a medium one) cool in cold water and refrigerate about an hour or do this the night before you want this breakfast.
* Cut the potato into small cubes, about a cm on each side.
* The put potatoes on parchment paper and very lightly spray with oil - we use olive oil and a refillable mister. I don't know calories so between this entire breakfast I'm going to claim 40 cals (1 tsp)
*Sprinkle potatoes lightly with salt, pepper and either basil or oregano then put potatoes in oven at 425 - check them and see how crispy you like them. I think at 20 minutes or 25 minutes we turn on the broiler for a minute or so. They can get burnt fast, though, so watch that if you use the broiler.
On the stove top, while the potatoes are cooking sauté the following in a minimal amount of oil (the rest of the 40 calories, but you'll have to figure that out to see if you use more or less)
* chop a bit of onion
* a bit of bell pepper
* I like hot, so a bit of jalapeño
* Then saute them until they are softened and smelling great. When the potatoes come out put them on a plate and put the sautéed veggies on top in such a way that they are evenly distributed with the potatoes.
This is right around the 200-210 calorie mark (double check everything as your sources may be different than mine in reported calories, etc.)
I pair this with a crispy slice of bacon and a cup of black coffee for a weekend brunch. It keeps me full for hours.
A smaller potato or part of the recipe with an omelet (or other egg) could be good too (sadly I really can't eat eggs even though I have laying hens - my children get healthy eggs!)0 -
Cayenne pepper supplement, lots of water, chewing gum, mindfulness, keep busy.0
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ogmomma2012 wrote: »A Keto diet has been shown to help people with many types of insulin resistance as it's low in sugars but high in satisfying proteins and fat, and full of nutrient dense, low calorie and high volume veggies. Maybe look into something similar?
Can you explain keto diet? Does it have to do with Ketosis? Burning fat instead of carbs?0 -
LizBelle2015 wrote: »I weighed 195 Oct of last year and am at 168 now. I haven't lost or gained in some time so I know it's time to count calories again. I want to be 130 pounds. I want to lose 1 pound a week meaning I can eat 1,390 calories. My diet is mainly proteins and good fats but MAN AM I HUNGRY! I have a sedentary lifestyle due to a disability but I've still lost weight eating right. What do you do when your hungry so you don't go over your calorie limit?
Good Lord, why did this get flagged?
Can you up your weight loss calorie goals to lose maybe a half pound a week? That way you will get more calories and not feel as hungry.
I did not know I couldn't use a word that you figured was a curse word by filling the blank. Lol. I'll never lose weight on .5 lbs a week. I think I lost faster in 5 months (25 pounds) on about 1,600-1,700 calories. I stopped counting calories 2 months so I'm back looking to lose 30 pounds sooner than 5 months.0 -
LizBelle2015 wrote: »LizBelle2015 wrote: »I weighed 195 Oct of last year and am at 168 now. I haven't lost or gained in some time so I know it's time to count calories again. I want to be 130 pounds. I want to lose 1 pound a week meaning I can eat 1,390 calories. My diet is mainly proteins and good fats but MAN AM I HUNGRY! I have a sedentary lifestyle due to a disability but I've still lost weight eating right. What do you do when your hungry so you don't go over your calorie limit?
Good Lord, why did this get flagged?
Can you up your weight loss calorie goals to lose maybe a half pound a week? That way you will get more calories and not feel as hungry.
I did not know I couldn't use a word that you figured was a curse word by filling the blank. Lol. I'll never lose weight on .5 lbs a week. I think I lost faster in 5 months (25 pounds) on about 1,600-1,700 calories. I stopped counting calories 2 months so I'm back looking to lose 30 pounds sooner than 5 months.
what do you mean you'd never lose weight on .5lbs a week?? You'd be losing .5lb a week....
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Club soda is a life saver! I add some lemon most times, and it's just really satisfying. It makes me feel like I'm having a snack, and makes me feel full quicker if I drink it before a meal.0
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christinev297 wrote: »LizBelle2015 wrote: »LizBelle2015 wrote: »I weighed 195 Oct of last year and am at 168 now. I haven't lost or gained in some time so I know it's time to count calories again. I want to be 130 pounds. I want to lose 1 pound a week meaning I can eat 1,390 calories. My diet is mainly proteins and good fats but MAN AM I HUNGRY! I have a sedentary lifestyle due to a disability but I've still lost weight eating right. What do you do when your hungry so you don't go over your calorie limit?
Good Lord, why did this get flagged?
Can you up your weight loss calorie goals to lose maybe a half pound a week? That way you will get more calories and not feel as hungry.
I did not know I couldn't use a word that you figured was a curse word by filling the blank. Lol. I'll never lose weight on .5 lbs a week. I think I lost faster in 5 months (25 pounds) on about 1,600-1,700 calories. I stopped counting calories 2 months so I'm back looking to lose 30 pounds sooner than 5 months.
what do you mean you'd never lose weight on .5lbs a week?? You'd be losing .5lb a week....
Yep. OP do you use a food scale to weigh all your food that isn't a non-freely pouring liquid? Accuracy matters just a bit more if you go with a smaller deficit. All you need is to allow a bit more time - in six months or whatever, you would be getting all the compliments just the same as if you lost 1 lb per week
Coconut oil if you're hungry? Really??
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Change your rate of loss to .5 pounds a week.
And/or get some exercise in so you can eat more.
Drink lots of water.
Make sure you are getting plenty or protein and proper fiber.0
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