Its only 2.30pm and I've already hit my Daily calorie allowance!!

You might want to consider pre-logging your food.

DeguelloTex wrote: »

You might want to consider pre-logging your food.

This.

If your calorie goal is a good one try pre-logging your food.

Also, did you eat good stuff (lean protein, fiber/fruits and veggies, etc) and you were still starving? Or did you eat half a pizza for breakfast? (Nothing wrong with pizza, per ce, but I find it hard to fit food like that into my goals right now because it just doesn't fill me up)

For today, maybe go for a long walk or do some other exercise, drink your 8 glasses of water if you haven't already, and try to minimize the damage (have a sensible dinner when you get hungry) and start again tomorrow.

only 2:30 means plenty of time to get out for a long walk to "earn" a few more calories so you can have dinner!

Really quickly, with out actually going in to your diary in detail. You only have 11lbs to lose and you have MFP set to the most aggressive weight loss amount possible, I believe 1200 calories a day in the minimum it will give.

Consider setting your weight loss target to 1/2lb a week. Also make sure that you have the correct level of activity set. I'm guessing you also have it set to sedentary.

purelush wrote: »

Thanks I think that's going to help me. Just made my Diary public...as you can see my craving for bread does not help! Good advice guys, thank you!

My suggestion from looking at that: More protein for breakfast. I eat 2 eggs, 2 egg whites, with 2 slices of bacon, 1 oz cheese, and assorted veggies in an omelet + some coffee and am full 'til lunch. I used a little more butter this morning because it was sticking in the pan, but I had about the same calories as you and 11x the protein. Not a judgement or anything, I just know if I have the same calories worth of bagel I am STARVING all day, even if I eat my snack early.

As far as the wasted calories, I would cut treats in half and then exercise off those calories. And instead of putting them with lunch make them a snack so you feel full longer. With a goal of 1200, I would need to earn 300-600 in exercise - because I need about 1500 to feel full all day. So I would definitely exercise to get enough for a reasonable dinner.

purelush wrote: »

WBB55 wrote: »

What's your calorie goal? Is it an appropriate goal for you? Telling us your weight, height and activity level would help us help you figure that out, if you want.

weight 11 stone, height 5.4, activity level walking 3-4 a week - 30-40 mins

So 5'4", 154, and lightly active? What do you have it set to lose per week? You only have 11 lbs to go, I would set it to .5-1/week.

You're spending a lot of calories on carbs like scones, bread, and crisps, which won't fill you up, so you keep eating because you're not satisfied. Try reducing carbs and upping protein, and eating smaller meals. Prelogging will help you get a more filling balance of macros.

Also, I see several entries that do not list any macros - take the time to verify foods in the database before you use them. Once all your regular foods are in you can select them from Recent or Frequent and can stop doing this.

the biggest thing for me was protein and fiber to keep me full. it helped me stop being hungry every hour

A couple of thoughts... You've only been at it a couple of days--it's hard to change old habits. As others have said, you don't have a lot to lose so you should consider a less aggressive deficit. Regardless, it's going to be tough going if you eat half of your daily calories as breakfast (especially in the form of a scone). If you can't resist baked goods/bread then don't buy them. Or have only a half portion. Protein, fiber, and a bit of fat go a long way towards satiety. I find that loading up on carbs only ever has me wanting more (and then I feel cruddy the next day).

Good luck!

DeguelloTex wrote: »

You might want to consider pre-logging your food.

Yep