Getting back on track and feeling hungry

mbeuchert24
mbeuchert24 Posts: 204 Member
edited September 28 in Health and Weight Loss
I know this will be a long process, I have 80lbs to lose in all. But I'm just getting back on track after nearly a year.

This morning I had 1/2 a banana and a packet of apple cinnamon oatmeal. Right now it is about 1 1/2 hours before I planned to eat lunch, but I'm feeling hungry now. Is it better for me to eat now? I'm going to try to drink a glass of water and see if that helps. I've never been a big water drinker. I guess I should try now!

Just needing a little encouragement to get going!

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  • KatiePeca
    KatiePeca Posts: 314 Member
    Have a snack! Snacks are good, just pick something smart and make sure you count it! Have one in the afternoon too, there's no need to be hungry!

    Katie
  • mbeuchert24
    mbeuchert24 Posts: 204 Member
    Have a snack! Snacks are good, just pick something smart and make sure you count it! Have one in the afternoon too, there's no need to be hungry!

    Katie

    :D Thanks, I didn't plan very well today, so I have very little here. I meant to bring an apple with me today and spaced it out this morning. Tomorrow will be better LOL
  • gcox31750
    gcox31750 Posts: 5
    Snacks are the way to go...plan them the day before so that they are all fixed and ready for you to eat if not you tend to cheat (or atleast i do)

    I keep cukes, carrots and such at easy access all cut up so i dont have to take the time to think of what might be faster for me to grab it helps so much when you know it is ready and waiting
  • christinathompson1
    christinathompson1 Posts: 144 Member
    have a snack! i love arnold nutty grain bread for a little snack when i'm hungry. :)
  • morganadk2_deleted
    morganadk2_deleted Posts: 1,696 Member
    Are you eating to enough?


    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61706-guide-to-calorie-deficit


    This is just a part of it! please read the link above


    Generally someone with a BMI over 32 can do a 1000 calorie a day (2 lbs a week) deficit
    With a BMI of 30 to 32 a deficit of 750 calories is generally correct (about 1.5 lbs a week)
    With a BMI of 28 to 30 a deficit of 500 calories is about right (about 1 lb a week)
    With a BMI of 26 to 28 a deficit of about 300 calories is perfect (about 1/2 lb a week)
    and below 26... well this is where we get fuzzy. See now you're no longer talking about being overweight, so while it's still ok to have a small deficit, you really should shift your focus more towards muscle tone, and reducing fat. This means is EXTRA important to eat your exercise calories as your body needs to KNOW it's ok to burn fat stores, and the only way it will know is if you keep giving it the calories it needs to not enter the famine response (starvation mode)


    Also this might be helpful http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/00trayn/view/how-to-bust-a-3-month-plateau-87677

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/153704-myth-or-fact-simple-math-3500-calories-one-pound-eat



    Good luck on your journey
  • pa_jorg
    pa_jorg Posts: 4,404 Member
    The first few days are always the hardest to plan for. You'll get into the groove soon. Drink water and have a healthy snack.
  • sla0814
    sla0814 Posts: 240
    Water helps curbs the appetite and sometimes when you are feeling hungry that can also be a signal that your body needs fluids. Have you tried crystal lite? Or adding lemon slices to your water? Sometimes that helps!

    Keep up the great work!

    God bless
  • mscott03
    mscott03 Posts: 1 Member
    It's good to plan small snacks in the morning and afternoon. Then you aren't starving when it is meal time. An apple with peanut butter, or some nuts make a good mid-morning snack.
  • mbeuchert24
    mbeuchert24 Posts: 204 Member
    Morgan, I'm sure I'm not. I honestly, while I've been thinking about getting back on track, kind of did this on a whim, so I'm just trying to be good! My BMI is high, over 30.

    Thanks so much everyone! This is very encouraging to here.
  • vjkate
    vjkate Posts: 3
    Know the feeling!!!!!!!!! I just started and got 68lb to go, had a salad for lunch but all I can think about is my next meal...guess I'd better drink some water and keep busy, good luck!
  • Flippy44
    Flippy44 Posts: 77
    Absolutely snacks. Trust me - if you let yourself get ravenous one of two things will happen: 1) You'll overeat WAY past the value of whatever snack you would have had; or 2) You won't keep up the diet because you'll be feeling deprived all the time. Goooo snacks! :D
  • NAMsMommy
    NAMsMommy Posts: 132 Member
    I also find that water helps me when I am just a "little hungry" I had a horrible time telling the difference between being hungry and being thirsty. So I drink water first, then if I still feel that way 20ish minutes later, I eat a snack. Or if its close to meal time, I just bump up the meal time and add a later snack (I try to have about 100 calorie snacks) =)
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    If you find that cereal and fruit doesn't stick with you as long as you'd like, try getting more protein for breakfast. You can still have oatmeal but maybe try the Kashi brand that's high in protein, or add some protein powder to your bowl. Something else to try is to break up that breakfast a bit. Have your oatmeal first thing then eat your banana an hour or two later when you're hungry again.

    Good luck figuring out what works best for you!
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