ALL I want to do is eat:(

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I have my goal at 800 calories a day, but have been trying to stay lower. I know it's not the healthiest way to lose weight, but I want results. I'm 5'8" and 150 lbs atm. the only problem I'm having is I want to eat so much. I work in food service so being around food often doesn't help. how can I get rid of my appetite? what foods are super low calorie and filling?

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  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
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    So, you're at a healthy weight already and starving yourself? Either this is a joke, or you need some help! Eat more! It's that simple. You're just going to end up binge eating the food where you work! I'm 5'6 and I lose weight eating 1600 calories a day, and I weigh a little more than you do.
  • Starfish1125
    Starfish1125 Posts: 169 Member
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    You want to eat because you are literally STARVING yourself. The lowest you should ever go is 1200 calories and that is too low. You can get rid of your appetite by EATING!!!
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
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    Get some help.
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,426 Member
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    hottzy wrote: »
    I have my goal at 800 calories a day, but have been trying to stay lower. I know it's not the healthiest way to lose weight, but I want results. I'm 5'8" and 150 lbs atm. the only problem I'm having is I want to eat so much. I work in food service so being around food often doesn't help. how can I get rid of my appetite? what foods are super low calorie and filling?

    You are hungry because you are not eating enough to fuel your body. You aren't eating enough for a small child even. You are dangerously and unnecessarily starving yourself. You will damage your health if you continue.
    You should not be eating less than 1200 calories and can probably eat much more and still lose weight. You are at a normal healthy weight already.
    Give MFP your information, activity level and choose .5 lb a week. Go with the calories reccomended. Be patient.
    Talk to a doctor or therapist.
  • rankinsect
    rankinsect Posts: 2,238 Member
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    hottzy wrote: »
    I have my goal at 800 calories a day, but have been trying to stay lower. I know it's not the healthiest way to lose weight, but I want results. I'm 5'8" and 150 lbs atm. the only problem I'm having is I want to eat so much. I work in food service so being around food often doesn't help. how can I get rid of my appetite? what foods are super low calorie and filling?

    The "results" you will get from a diet like this are drastic loss of lean mass (muscle, etc.). Do you really want that?

    The only problem you're having is that you aren't listening to your body which is clearly telling you that your eating habits are self-destructive and counterproductive.

    I would definitely recommend talking to a dietitian or therapist.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,220 Member
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