Forever thinking of food!

Completely normal and natural. I found that on top of drinking TONS of water, I go for high protein/fiber choices. And...yes, I even indulge in carbs! I love the footlong sweet onion chicken teriyaki from subway....keeps me full for hours. High in sodium, but that is why I drink the water, and up my cardio.

All day munching on fruit can add a bunch of calories to your day without even realizing it. 1 cup of grapes is around 65 calories...a nice side to a meal, yes. A filling snack, no. So, if you are like me, you'd eat half the bag of those things. 1 apple is around 100 calories. 1 banana is also around 100 calories....If you are actually hungry, and not just feeling a bit munchy, then those won't really do it, even though they are great for killing a sweet tooth.

http://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/food/100-snacks-under-100-calories/

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2008/03/recipe-index.html

Worth taking a look. I've found some pretty good stuff. Just don't starve yourself. If you're hungry, EAT.

Eat fiberous vegetables as they help with satiety.

Sometimes it's not a hunger/fullness issue, it's just a love for food. Most of the times after I finish I'm full, or at least no longer hungry, but I still crave food. It can also take time for your body to recognize it's full, so sometimes it's helpful to make yourself wait 20 minutes and see how you feel then.

I don't ever feel like I'm perpetually hungry when I'm sticking to my calories, but I still think/dream of food all the time! I love looking at recipes and food blogs and finding new things to try and make and meal planning, so I'm always thinking about it. I don't think that's a bad thing necessarily, so long as you're not actually hungry all the time. If that's the case, you should try switching up what you're eating, or when you're eating.

green leafy and starchy vegetables, healthy fats and proteins is the key for me, it keeps me full for at least 4 - 5 hours. I avoid eating fruits except berries or I would add just an apple or a banana to a green smoothie.

I'm the most like this at dinner time. I've started regularly eating a small, healthy mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack even if I'm not particularly hungry. That way the hanger doesn't hit me at dinner time. I am always still wanting to eat more after dinner, even if I'm totally full. While I'm clearing up and doing dishes, I have gotten into the habit of chewing gum to keep my mind off of eating. I also try to regularly remind myself that even though I THINK I'm still hungry after that huge dinner, I will feel fine in 20 minutes once my body realizes it has been nourished. (Also helps to get the leftovers put away as quickly as possible.)

You could try being more flexible with your diet. What does healthy mean for you? After you hit your macro and micro-nutrient goals for the day, you don't get extra credit. Use discretionary calories for some things you really enjoy. And really, some things you really enjoy might be things will help you meet your goals as well.

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arditarose wrote: »

You could try being more flexible with your diet. What does healthy mean for you? After you hit your macro and micro-nutrient goals for the day, you don't get extra credit. Use discretionary calories for some things you really enjoy. And really, some things you really enjoy might be things will help you meet your goals as well.

I try to eat the right amount of protein, carbs and watch my sodium intake as well as sugars on a daily basis based off of my current weight on MFP plan. I do cardio for 20-30 mins 2 x a week and cut n tone class 2-3 times a week for 60 mins

Is your calorie goal too aggressive? If you don't have much to lose, you should be aiming for .5 lbs per week. Are you eating exercise calories back?

veevero2016 wrote: »

arditarose wrote: »

veevero2016 wrote: »

arditarose wrote: »

You could try being more flexible with your diet. What does healthy mean for you? After you hit your macro and micro-nutrient goals for the day, you don't get extra credit. Use discretionary calories for some things you really enjoy. And really, some things you really enjoy might be things will help you meet your goals as well.

I try to eat the right amount of protein, carbs and watch my sodium intake as well as sugars on a daily basis based off of my current weight on MFP plan. I do cardio for 20-30 mins 2 x a week and cut n tone class 2-3 times a week for 60 mins

Is your calorie goal too aggressive? If you don't have much to lose, you should be aiming for .5 lbs per week. Are you eating exercise calories back?

Now that you mention it I should probably change my goals now since I've lose over 6 pounds and am very active I should change to losing 1/2 pound a week instead of 2. My calorie intake is 1200 and I have been eating exercise calories which I recently read not to do or at least it'd be better not to. I'm 4-11 weighing currently 118. I've def noticed change but feel like my belly is still a pooch

Ah, yes. Change to .5lbs now. It's time.

I'm sure what you've read about eating exercise calories back is for people who are using the TDEE method. They calculate the total amount of calories burned per day, including exercise, and subtract a percentage to get their deficit. When we enter our stats into the MFP app, we don't include exercise. Just our daily activity, so exercise calories are eaten back.

Methinks you're hungry.

veevero2016 wrote: »

arditarose wrote: »

veevero2016 wrote: »

arditarose wrote: »

veevero2016 wrote: »

arditarose wrote: »

You could try being more flexible with your diet. What does healthy mean for you? After you hit your macro and micro-nutrient goals for the day, you don't get extra credit. Use discretionary calories for some things you really enjoy. And really, some things you really enjoy might be things will help you meet your goals as well.

I try to eat the right amount of protein, carbs and watch my sodium intake as well as sugars on a daily basis based off of my current weight on MFP plan. I do cardio for 20-30 mins 2 x a week and cut n tone class 2-3 times a week for 60 mins

Is your calorie goal too aggressive? If you don't have much to lose, you should be aiming for .5 lbs per week. Are you eating exercise calories back?

Now that you mention it I should probably change my goals now since I've lose over 6 pounds and am very active I should change to losing 1/2 pound a week instead of 2. My calorie intake is 1200 and I have been eating exercise calories which I recently read not to do or at least it'd be better not to. I'm 4-11 weighing currently 118. I've def noticed change but feel like my belly is still a pooch

Ah, yes. Change to .5lbs now. It's time.

I'm sure what you've read about eating exercise calories back is for people who are using the TDEE method. They calculate the total amount of calories burned per day, including exercise, and subtract a percentage to get their deficit. When we enter our stats into the MFP app, we don't include exercise. Just our daily activity, so exercise calories are eaten back.

Methinks you're hungry.

I will do that thank you. I'm looking to tighten up my belly. Should I do more cardio or weight lifting?

Getting a flat or "tight" belly just comes with losing fat in general, and strength training to maintain muscle. Cardio will have little impact on your actual physique. It is for heart health and creating a larger deficit/being able to eat more.

This is a helpful thread on the topic
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1