Anyone else hungry all the time?

First of all, I dont' know how long you have been doing MFP buttt It gets easier, Right now your mind is having to adjust to the fact that you aren't feeding it as much as you used to, so it is sending signals to your body telling it it is hungry, once it adjusts and gets used to the amount of food, then It wont send signals telling you that you are hungry.

Hopefully this makes more sense.

I do....I miss the days of gorging myself sometimes...I was just talking to my fiance this morning about it!! I feel a lot better and happier getting back to my healthy food routines, but I miss some of those foods and eating till over filled oh well!!

I AM ALWAYS HUNGRY.........I eat then think about what I am going to eat at next snack/meal!! Ridiculous!! Sometimes I exercise more just so I can eat! I just try to drink my 64oz of water and eat filling foods like oatmeal, eggs, apples......very hard tho' so I know what your are going thru!!

I don't know why people say drink water--- all it does to me is make me have to pee.:blushing:

What kinds of foods are you eating?

If you eat stuff with protein and fat (and vegetables, of course) you won't be as hungry. Drink a lot of water. Reconsider your daily calorie goal - while sheer amount of food does have something to do with weight gain, the quality of the calories matters just as much. Carbohydrates, especially ones that are super sugary and have fructose, generally make you hungrier. At least they did for me... when I cut out grains, I lost the 24/7 hunger.

you can always have a pack of trail mix on you if you get hungry: its filling in small quantities and its healthy! I am always hungry so I know how you feel. You should also try eating more protein too. Carbs and sweets will only fill you for a short period of time...

Cut out food additives. Especially corn syrup and MSG. These destroy your ability to feel full.

Add in lots of veggies that don't pack a lot of calories but do pack in volume.

Add in soluable fiber such as konjac glucomannan powder. This is excellent for your digestive system along with many other things and is the best fiber for you. It's cheap comparatively and can be used to make instant puddings all the way to pasta. This helps fill up your belly, especially while you are adjusting to the new diet, just make sure you take it slow, you don't want to add in a ton of fiber right away or you will ache. A little at a time, bump it up over a period of time and fiber will become part of your daily routine.

Make sure you're actually eating enough. Also scrutinize your food. For example it takes like three cups of carrots to equal a single slice of bread. It takes twice as much chicken to equal the same amount of calories in pork or beef, sometimes more.

Make all your food count. Two plates of stirfry with tons of veggies, a light sauce, rice, and such can equal a burger and fries or less.

I was like that for the first couple of months. I was desperately starving all the time. Now my body has adjusted and is used to getting less food. Also I have adapted what I eat to fill up more within my allowance. I am not eating bananas and things that have a lot of calories but don't fill me up. More vegetables, no bread or pasta. Lots of greek yoghurt.

I get hungry all the time, too.

I find it helpful to eat nutrient-balanced REAL food instead of '100 calorie pack' snack food portions, protein waters/shakes, meal-replacement bars, etc. There isn't a lot of volume to these foods, so even if I consume enough calories and get a good balance of nutrients from them, I am left feeling hungry because my stomach doesn't have much to mull over.

I pack a sandwich for lunch that includes high-fiber bread, protien rich turkey/chicken deli meat, Kraft Singles fat-free cheese, and plenty of baby spinach or other dark, leafy greans for more fiber and vitamins and minerals. For lubrication, I spread hummus (instead of mayo or oil and vinegar) on the bread, which gives me more protein, fiber, and some fat. Along with the sandwich, I typially will eat some raw fruit (strawberries, grapes, blueberries, etc.) because they are filling due to the fact that they are mostly water with some fiber.

Also, try not to eat refined grains, like white flour. They cause your blood sugar to spike, which caused your insulin spike, and then you end up feeling very hungry - if not starving - shortly after.

I don't know why people say drink water--- all it does to me is make me have to pee.:blushing:

At least you know your body is flushing out toxins when you pee, though!

Hi

I am no expert but I can speak from experience – I had a quick flick through your diary and it seems to be a little heavy on sugar – I have found in the past when I have dieted (and failed) the more sweet things I have the more hungry I stay.... This time I have tried to stick to only natural sweet things (fruit) and minimise the processed foods which are high in sugar....

I know this is hard when if you have a sweet tooth but it has really helped me I am struggling some days to eat 1200 cals and although I would be lying to say I was never hungry I really am less hungry than when I have tried this before....

Hope this helps.....

Lucy

I completely agree with you on this. I have had the same experience with the sweets and I typically feel less hungry when I keep my sugars low and natural (i.e. in fruit), too.

I find that there are days when I'm okay, and others when I don't think I can get enough to eat! Being hungry is a new feeling for me. I used to eat mindlessly all day long -- I don't think I ever let myself get hungry :blushing: Today I'm very hungry. I've been doing a lot of talking to myself.....

If I'm doing any heavy-duty cardio, that day I will be more hungry. Protein and fat-rich foods definitely help quell hunger, though.

Also, make sure not to go too far over on sugar and make sure it's from whole fruit, dairy, or vegetable sources.

I used to THINK I was hungry alll the time... but after learning to count every chew of my food, eat slower, drink more water and most importantly LEARNING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEING HUNGRY AND NOT BEING FULL (i could NOT do this before!!)... i'm finally learning to eat less

I'm hungry before meals are due but not really at other times, It's normal to be hungry before a meal, I think we are told by society that we aren't supposed to be hungry because we are wealthier and have more access to food than people who have gone before us and we are bombarded with images of "you should never be hungry". It's natural to feel hungry, healthy in fact.

That said, if you are hungry all the time you probably need a higher starchy veg content it'll keep you full longer.

*steps down off soapbox*