1500 Calorie is my Limit... I get super hungry, any suggetions...

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  • hutchin88
    hutchin88 Posts: 83 Member
    Be sure your snacks include protein and a small amount of healthy fat. Grapes alone are just sugar, which won't kill hunger. I use a small slice of chicken breast or similar and a couple of almonds with a veggie or small slice of fruit. Good luck to you!
  • hutchin88
    hutchin88 Posts: 83 Member
    Regarding your question about prep:

    I have on hand snacks that don't require cooking, such as cucumbers, celery, apples, etc. I also keep a store bought rotisserie chicken in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cooked veggies will last refrigerated for 4 to 5 days. Tho some cooked veggies may not be as appetizing after a couple of days in the fridge!
  • cristinaa201
    cristinaa201 Posts: 12 Member
    Green peas are my favorite! !! A frozen bag of green peas set them on a tray & season them with a little salt & pepper & drizzle them with a little olive oil. Pop them in the oven for about 25- 30 mins. Sooooo yummy & healthy
  • HelloImAnthony
    HelloImAnthony Posts: 8 Member
    Hello, how are you, @jcompto ? I have some quick, easy, yet fulfilling small meals for you to try if interested!
    Small meal #1: Potato wedges.
    1) Cut 2 potato into wedges.
    2) In a bowl, add the following:
    A) Potato wedges
    B) 1 tablespoon of oil
    C) parmesan (finely grated) cheese
    D) Set toaster oven of regular oven to 400 degrees (F) and toss all ingredients.
    E) Let the potatoes sit in oven for 30 to 40 minutes!
    F) enjoy!

    Small meal #2: cheese egg tortilla
    A) Warm skillet to a low temp.
    B) Place tortilla on one side for 1 minute.
    C) Flip tortilla
    D) 1/4 cup shredded cheese on tortilla.
    E) After one minute, move tortilla on to a plate.
    F) Cook 2 scrambled eggs (or omelette).
    G) After eggs are finished, place on too of cooked tortilla and roll it up.

    If you really need a snack somewhere between your first and second meal, I suggest eating one piece of fruit. For instance, after meal 1, you can eat an apple, banana, or strawberry or any one piece of fruit.
  • HelloImAnthony
    HelloImAnthony Posts: 8 Member
    -edit-
    I meant to say, "...place on top of cooked tortilla..." On section G).
  • Hannah220190
    Hannah220190 Posts: 83 Member
    perhaps you should increase your calories slightly!
  • JudithNYC
    JudithNYC Posts: 80 Member
    Everone is different but for me what works is lots of water, lots of greens with some fat (1 to 3 tsp depending on how many calories I have to play with), lean protein, and staying away from refined carbs. I am not against eating a pastry, sweets, etc but I have found that the days I indulge I am ravenous. For my sweet tooth I make popsicles from Greek yogurt and berries. Sweet and protein rich. Not very portable, though.
  • melonydw
    melonydw Posts: 3 Member
    High protein and lots of water. Protein keeps you full longer and water will curb any fake hunger feelings you are getting.
    You should read "It starts with food". I started reading it not too long ago and it's very helpful and explains a lot about how the body works when it comes to food and cravings.
  • KaitlynNannery2015
    KaitlynNannery2015 Posts: 5 Member
    I use quest bars as a snack but I usually eat them before or after a workout. Instead of counting calories you should count macros because the calories are rounded. Macros are the carbs, fat, protein , fiber, etc percentages that is more effective because why starve yourself to get to where you wanna get? You have to eat. If you wanna drop eat smaller portion snacks every 2-3 hrs. Yes, iknow it sounds like a lot but you actually get results.

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