need help from feeling hungry all the time

LaDawn74
LaDawn74 Posts: 132 Member
edited September 27 in Health and Weight Loss
I seem to stay hungry all of the time. My food dairy is open so please take a look at it.

I know I need to eat more fruit.

I think I'm making the right decisions, but I'm stll hungry.

Thanks for the help in advance.

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  • heather0416
    heather0416 Posts: 118 Member
    Even though I'm eating plenty and drinking water.. I'm still hungry a lot and its because I was in a routine for so long of eating so much... my body still isn't use to me not eating like I did for so long. I know I've eaten enough for the day even though I week hungry, so I try to keep myself distracted to ignore it... go for a walk.. clean... that's just my experience. I've noticed I'm not as hungry all the time as I use to be.. hopefully my tummy is starting to shrink up some:0)
  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
    I used to eat sugar free jello ALL the time as I lost weight my cravings subsided
  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 Member
    Click on reports...nutrition... pick sodium and pick a date range (I went with 90 days) see how much Sodium you're getting from McDonalds nuggets and the subway subs (buns are loaded even if a veggie sub).

    I just had pizza Friday night and Saturday, and found despite eating 700+ calories each night from pizza I was hungry within an hour or so as it wasn't filling with nutrition packed, real food. I can't even imagine eating a plate of rice and chicken and veggies that packs that many calories in it!
  • guppygirl322
    guppygirl322 Posts: 408 Member
    Eat more high fiber food. Go for popcorn as a snack, really low cal, high fiber and filling. Otherwise, you're doing well. It does take a while for the hunger to go away. Then, once the hunger goes away, you have to deal with the habit of still wanting to eat because you're used to it, lol! I promise, they BOTH go away, you just have to be patient and STRONG. A lot of it is mind over matter. You KNOW you've eaten enough, you need to get that message across to your tummy. Stay busy and out of the kitchen. Take up knitting. Keep those hands too busy to eat!
  • ItsLessOfMe
    ItsLessOfMe Posts: 374 Member
    I would say increase protien anyway you can. like 12 almonds or peanut butter, an egg, lean meat, beans. Snack on lean protien and high fiber foods like oatmeal. These things keep you full.
  • SimplyDeLish
    SimplyDeLish Posts: 539
    We all have to figure out what works for us. I'm a high volume eater - lots of protein and veggies. Sometimes a 1/2 to 2/3 head of romain lettuce or 3 cups of brocolli or zuchinni. Eating large amounts of those very low cal foods really help to curb my hunger.

    Good luck!
  • jcl1981
    jcl1981 Posts: 60 Member
    i try to pick nutrient dense foods that have a large serving and low calories. My two favorites are cabbage and broccoli. Cabbage is only 100 calories for a half a head, and if you have ever cooked half a cabbage you know how much that is, steamed broccoli is similar with 100 calories for about 3 bunches. Both fill up a plate and your stomach. You have to try my super filling hunger killer. I have it for dinner almost every night. Cut up 2 slices of center cut bacon and fry in a pan, add some chopped onion, then 1/2 head of cabbage cut into squares. Season with a little salt and garlic powder and black pepper and cook until cabbage is mostly tender but not soggy, you may add a small amount of water if it dries out, then add 1 cup of egg beaters and cook until done. This has under 300 calories and is huge, enjoy!
  • abcwhite10
    abcwhite10 Posts: 140 Member
    i try to pick nutrient dense foods that have a large serving and low calories. My two favorites are cabbage and broccoli. Cabbage is only 100 calories for a half a head, and if you have ever cooked half a cabbage you know how much that is, steamed broccoli is similar with 100 calories for about 3 bunches. Both fill up a plate and your stomach. You have to try my super filling hunger killer. I have it for dinner almost every night. Cut up 2 slices of center cut bacon and fry in a pan, add some chopped onion, then 1/2 head of cabbage cut into squares. Season with a little salt and garlic powder and black pepper and cook until cabbage is mostly tender but not soggy, you may add a small amount of water if it dries out, then add 1 cup of egg beaters and cook until done. This has under 300 calories and is huge, enjoy!

    That sounds alright!
  • AmBeRLyNnGETTINThIN
    AmBeRLyNnGETTINThIN Posts: 56 Member
    water water lots of water! like 2 glass before a meal and 2 after a meal immediately!
  • shonasteele
    shonasteele Posts: 473
    I realized after 3 weeks of battling with hunger that it was unrealistic for me to go from 2-3000 calories a day down to 1200 so I increased my calories back up and find I'm not stressing about food all day which makes me less hungry cuz it's not always on my mind. I'm probably averaging about the same number of calories a day as I was a couple weeks ago but I gave myself permission to eat more and took off the pressure and it's got my mind in a much better place about the whole thing which makes me eat less. It also makes me feel like I'm succeeding at staying under 1600 rather than failing by going over 1200.

    I'm reading a book called The Four Day Win by Martha Beck and it's brilliant - all about changing how we think about food. When she started talking about Famine Brain I knew I needed to keep reading! It's when as soon as you go on a diet you're constantly hungry and it has as much or more to do with what's going on in your head as in your body. She also teaches you to make peace with your body and stop trying to fight it. I've been reading it for a week and already feel much less stressed about what I'm doing and more like I'll be able to manage my weight long term.

    At the very least, I'd suggest increasing your calories to a manageable (not hungry) level, then decreasing your calorie goal by maybe 100 a week to ease your body into the new way of eating. Good Luck and Good Eating!
  • mama_corn
    mama_corn Posts: 24
    Maybe try eating 5 small meals a day, so including your meals have two good snacks that consists of a protein (hard boiled egg, string cheese etc) & carb (which fruit/veggies count). I find that this helps me out a ton cause I don't let my body go too long in between meals, especially when I am working out regularly.
  • beth40n2
    beth40n2 Posts: 233 Member
    Try to eat more calories for breakfast and then eat some fruit or nuts for snacks between meals. Try not to eat empty calories like potato chips.

    Dr. Oz says each meal should be half fruits and vegebles. It helps, you can eat a lot of food for very little calories. You can eat two cups of vegetables for less calories than one small portion of stuff like potato salad for rice etc.
  • frow
    frow Posts: 2 Member
    I suggest cutting down on the breads and similar simple carbs. which go into your system very fast. Eat several small meals of the complex carbs always with some fat or protein. I eat 7 times a day. This will keep your blood-sugars from spiking and crashing which cause HUNGER. Drink at least 64 ounces of water and keep yourself moving.
    Example:
    I like to eat Muesli and light yogurt for breakfast, an apple and string cheese 2 hours later, 1/2 whole wheat pita with 3 slices deli meat with 1 cup fresh veggies for lunch.........
    Once you get control of your blood sugars....you can have more control of your hunger.....You can do it!
  • DustinReiner
    DustinReiner Posts: 157 Member
    Well, you're still down 199 calories for the day. I know I have agressive caloric goals, your are even more agressive than mine! 1200 calories? That's probably the reason why your hungry, that's a little to low. I'd increase it to 1600, if not 1700 and stick to it.

    1200 is the bottom threshold for daily caloric consumption.
    Some good websites

    One on dieting.
    http://exercise.about.com/cs/weightloss/a/howtoloseweight.htm

    A site about nutrition
    http://exercise.about.com/cs/weightloss/a/howtoloseweight.htm

    Good luck in your goals!
  • Bellyroll
    Bellyroll Posts: 316
    I realized after 3 weeks of battling with hunger that it was unrealistic for me to go from 2-3000 calories a day down to 1200 so I increased my calories back up and find I'm not stressing about food all day which makes me less hungry cuz it's not always on my mind. I'm probably averaging about the same number of calories a day as I was a couple weeks ago but I gave myself permission to eat more and took off the pressure and it's got my mind in a much better place about the whole thing which makes me eat less. It also makes me feel like I'm succeeding at staying under 1600 rather than failing by going over 1200.

    I'm reading a book called The Four Day Win by Martha Beck and it's brilliant - all about changing how we think about food. When she started talking about Famine Brain I knew I needed to keep reading! It's when as soon as you go on a diet you're constantly hungry and it has as much or more to do with what's going on in your head as in your body. She also teaches you to make peace with your body and stop trying to fight it. I've been reading it for a week and already feel much less stressed about what I'm doing and more like I'll be able to manage my weight long term.

    At the very least, I'd suggest increasing your calories to a manageable (not hungry) level, then decreasing your calorie goal by maybe 100 a week to ease your body into the new way of eating. Good Luck and Good Eating!

    Good suggestion.
  • LaDawn74
    LaDawn74 Posts: 132 Member
    Thank you for all of the advice.

    I usually have oatmeal and a slice of bread w/strawberry jam.

    Some days I have eggs with salsa, sprouts, etc in them with turkey bacon and toast w strawberry jam.


    Only had McNuggets once.

    Didn't realize that about Subway breads. Just know that the Biggest Loser say they are good for you.

    Can't do the string cheese. Allergic to casein.

    I wear the BodyMedia Fit and it keeps track of calories burned all day long, doing everyday activity.
    They say only a 1000 calorie deficit. So burning 2500 a day, I can have 1500 calories. I know I need to change it.
    I just use it to monitor calories burned when working out and steps taken until I can get internet at home.

    When its just me at home, I have a HUGE problem cooking for just myself, and I always wait until I'm really hungry.

    I know I need to get on a schedule of waking up, eating and getting to bed.

    The 86 yr old lady I take care of 3 days/nights (24 hr days) likes to stay up late sometimes. Finally getting her to bed by 11 now. Sometimes, she won't go until 12 or 1am.
  • jcdfish
    jcdfish Posts: 31
    I looked at one day of your diary. It seems too high on the glycemic index. That means you are digesting it faster than if it was low glycemic. Potato chips are very high on the glycemic index. I don't eat potatoes often at all anymore. Once in a while, but then it's a real potato, and either a very small one, or only part of a bigger one.

    I don't know that Subway makes a 100% whole grain bread, but when you eat bread, it should be 100% whole grain. It might say whole grain on the front of the package, but that doesn't mean it is 100%. Read labels.

    I lost over 20 pounds before I joined MFP. The weight loss was a side effect of trying to get my blood glucose under control. I did not count calories, but ate very small snacks and meals from 5 to 8 times a day. At first I didn't even realize I was losing weight. When I went off that food plan, my sugar went back up a bit, so I do need to get back on that plan. But I did not gain the weight back, interestingly enough. I jump up and down within about a three pound range now.

    What happens with low glycemic eating is that the food takes longer to digest, so you don't get so hungry. I would be ravenous all day if I ate what was on your diary. (That's not a criticism, just an observation.)
  • iva001
    iva001 Posts: 162
    Maybe someone can help me. Guys, I'm 28, workout 3-4 times a week, and I am restricted to 1280 calories by MFB. And Im STARVING all day. about 2 hours after each meal Im famished. I eat the same thing every day: A scrambled egg with tomato and cheese, banana and toast, tea for breakfast, soup and toast for lunch, and salmon and spinach for dinner. an apple as a snack.

    Any suggestions? Im sure my lunch can be more filling but it keeps me within my calorie range.
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