Hungry right after eating?
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So far today, I've had an egg sandwich (2 eggs, bagel thin, a little cheese) around 5:30am, and 1/2 cup of oatmeal with some chia seeds around 9:30am, but by 10am, I was hungry again!
I've only been back on track with logging for 1 day, but based on more past logs, I end up eating between 1,000 and 1,500 calories. Right now, my calorie goal is set at 1,870 (based on a TDEE calculator), but I rarely actually reach that.
My macros are set at 50% carbs, 15% fat, 35% protein. I'm not sure where that came from- I don't remember why I did that, but I don't know what to do with that. From other threads I've read, they've had the suggestion to increase fat, but if the macros as I have them now are reasonable, I'm already over on my fat after logging breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
Thanks in advance!
I've only been back on track with logging for 1 day, but based on more past logs, I end up eating between 1,000 and 1,500 calories. Right now, my calorie goal is set at 1,870 (based on a TDEE calculator), but I rarely actually reach that.
My macros are set at 50% carbs, 15% fat, 35% protein. I'm not sure where that came from- I don't remember why I did that, but I don't know what to do with that. From other threads I've read, they've had the suggestion to increase fat, but if the macros as I have them now are reasonable, I'm already over on my fat after logging breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
Thanks in advance!
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So far today, I've had an egg sandwich (2 eggs, bagel thin, a little cheese) around 5:30am, and 1/2 cup of oatmeal with some chia seeds around 9:30am, but by 10am, I was hungry again!
I've only been back on track with logging for 1 day, but based on more past logs, I end up eating between 1,000 and 1,500 calories. Right now, my calorie goal is set at 1,870 (based on a TDEE calculator), but I rarely actually reach that.
My macros are set at 50% carbs, 15% fat, 35% protein. I'm not sure where that came from- I don't remember why I did that, but I don't know what to do with that. From other threads I've read, they've had the suggestion to increase fat, but if the macros as I have them now are reasonable, I'm already over on my fat after logging breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
Thanks in advance!
Are you using the MFP defaults for your macros?
If so, I would consider protein and fats as minimal targets. Nothing wrong with higher fat as long as you are still in a calorie deficit. Fat is required in diets for healthy hormone production and some people find it more satiating so they can eat more fat calories but less calories overall, so they are still in deficit.
You can change the macro percentages if you'd like.
This is going to take some self-experimentation as some people find themselves stuffed eating oatmeal for breakfast and others don't.
Are you using a food scale? You should for accuracy purposes.0 -
You can most likely use MFPs default macro setting (20% protein, 30% fat, 50% carbs). Yes, you will go over if your goal is too low. And no, 15% fat is not reasonable.
It may be that an all carb meal doesn't satiate you. Why not add some meat/fish/vegetables/nuts/butter or whatever.
If you often end up far below goal, either you have to eat more, or tighten up your logging.2 -
I'm not sure why your fat percentage is so low. I think you could increase that.
1,000 calories is too low and would have me starving constantly. I would tend to stay more toward the 1,500 end.
And sometimes I'm just hungry based on TOM or a hard workout the day before.0 -
samanthaluangphixay wrote: »So far today, I've had an egg sandwich (2 eggs, bagel thin, a little cheese) around 5:30am, and 1/2 cup of oatmeal with some chia seeds around 9:30am, but by 10am, I was hungry again!
I've only been back on track with logging for 1 day, but based on more past logs, I end up eating between 1,000 and 1,500 calories. Right now, my calorie goal is set at 1,870 (based on a TDEE calculator), but I rarely actually reach that.
My macros are set at 50% carbs, 15% fat, 35% protein. I'm not sure where that came from- I don't remember why I did that, but I don't know what to do with that. From other threads I've read, they've had the suggestion to increase fat, but if the macros as I have them now are reasonable, I'm already over on my fat after logging breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
Thanks in advance!
Are you using the MFP defaults for your macros?
If so, I would consider protein and fats as minimal targets. Nothing wrong with higher fat as long as you are still in a calorie deficit. Fat is required in diets for healthy hormone production and some people find it more satiating so they can eat more fat calories but less calories overall, so they are still in deficit.
You can change the macro percentages if you'd like.
This is going to take some self-experimentation as some people find themselves stuffed eating oatmeal for breakfast and others don't.
Are you using a food scale? You should for accuracy purposes.
Yep I'm using a scale. And I did change the macros, but I don't remember what the criteria was that I was trying to follow- I know I was using the percentages to get to a certain number of grams.0 -
I don't eat breakfast early, because it seems to "turn on" my hunger for the day. Up at 5:00, coffee around 7:00, no food until about 9:30, lunch around 1:00, snack around 3:00 and dinner around 8:00. If I ate breakfast earlier, I'd just be hungry earlier, which means I eat more calories through the day.
Just my personal experience, but maybe something you could try.
And it was said above, but I'm always hungrier the week before TOM. Could that be an issue for you today?5 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »I don't eat breakfast early, because it seems to "turn on" my hunger for the day. Up at 5:00, coffee around 7:00, no food until about 9:30, lunch around 1:00, snack around 3:00 and dinner around 8:00. If I ate breakfast earlier, I'd just be hungry earlier, which means I eat more calories through the day.
Just my personal experience, but maybe something you could try.
And it was said above, but I'm always hungrier the week before TOM. Could that be an issue for you today?
I've not eaten before work just if I'm running late or something and I get ravenous, so I know I need to eat first think in the morning. And I can't blame it on TOM unfortunately (or fortunately)0 -
OP, I just took a look at your diary for today and I know it's just a pre-log as the day is still young but maybe aim for some more protein? That might help your hunger.
Maybe have some tuna with celery or some chicken. That might fill you up better than the oatmeal or the bagel sandwich.0 -
My personal experience with oatmeal:
if it's instantized crap, I'll see the usually blood sugar spike and crash that results in me being hungry and/or tired within a short period afterward.
Proats made with rolled or steel cut oats tend to not cause this, and actually keep me full for several hours, but it's also protein powder, greek yogurt, and peanut butter.0 -
samanthaluangphixay wrote: »OP, I just took a look at your diary for today and I know it's just a pre-log as the day is still young but maybe aim for some more protein? That might help your hunger.
Maybe have some tuna with celery or some chicken. That might fill you up better than the oatmeal or the bagel sandwich.
Yeah I already packed lunch but we're having a thanksgiving potluck today, and I wasn't going to go, but now I think I'll go and try to find some protein. May the self-control gods be with me.2 -
Gallowmere1984 wrote: »My personal experience with oatmeal:
if it's instantized crap, I'll see the usually blood sugar spike and crash that results in me being hungry and/or tired within a short period afterward.
Proats made with rolled or steel cut oats tend to not cause this, and actually keep me full for several hours, but it's also protein powder, greek yogurt, and peanut butter.
Yeah today I used bulk bin oats, chia seeds, a little sugar, a little powdered milk, cinnamon, and dried apples. basically tried to make my own oatmeal packet1 -
Gallowmere1984 wrote: »My personal experience with oatmeal:
if it's instantized crap, I'll see the usually blood sugar spike and crash that results in me being hungry and/or tired within a short period afterward.
Proats made with rolled or steel cut oats tend to not cause this, and actually keep me full for several hours, but it's also protein powder, greek yogurt, and peanut butter.
Yeah today I used bulk bin oats, chia seeds, a little sugar, a little powdered milk, cinnamon, and dried apples. basically tried to make my own oatmeal packet
Ahh gotcha. Give my standard proat recipe a go when you have the powder to do it, and see what you think.
50g FF greek yogurt
48g rolled oats
15g cinnamon whey
16g chunky natural PB
15g vanilla casein
0.5c unsweetened almond milk
6g psyllium husk
I put them in the bowl in the order listed to make mixing easier. Stir is all together, stick in the fridge overnight, drizzle two tbsp. Mrs. Buttersworth SF syrup (most of the others suck) over it in the morning, and go at it.
ETA: screen cap of cals and macros, can adjust ingredients here and there to change as needed
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Lots of sugar and carbs and not alot of protein, anecdotally these make ME hungry too. As others have said, eating turns on my hunger, so I usually try to stick to water and tea til noonish. More fat and protein to keep you fuller longer!2
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I agree that your percentages are out of whack and would suggest increasing your fat. Try eating carbs, fat and protein with every meal (my ratio is 40% carbs, 30% fat and 30% protein) and I bet you start feeling better. We burn through carbs faster than protein and fat so it's no wonder you're starving again later!3
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quiksylver296 wrote: »I don't eat breakfast early, because it seems to "turn on" my hunger for the day. Up at 5:00, coffee around 7:00, no food until about 9:30, lunch around 1:00, snack around 3:00 and dinner around 8:00. If I ate breakfast earlier, I'd just be hungry earlier, which means I eat more calories through the day.
Just my personal experience, but maybe something you could try.
And it was said above, but I'm always hungrier the week before TOM. Could that be an issue for you today?
I'm the same... the earlier I eat the more I seem to eat that day!1 -
Gallowmere1984 wrote: »Gallowmere1984 wrote: »My personal experience with oatmeal:
if it's instantized crap, I'll see the usually blood sugar spike and crash that results in me being hungry and/or tired within a short period afterward.
Proats made with rolled or steel cut oats tend to not cause this, and actually keep me full for several hours, but it's also protein powder, greek yogurt, and peanut butter.
Yeah today I used bulk bin oats, chia seeds, a little sugar, a little powdered milk, cinnamon, and dried apples. basically tried to make my own oatmeal packet
Ahh gotcha. Give my standard proat recipe a go when you have the powder to do it, and see what you think.
50g FF greek yogurt
48g rolled oats
15g cinnamon whey
16g chunky natural PB
15g vanilla casein
0.5c unsweetened almond milk
6g psyllium husk
I put them in the bowl in the order listed to make mixing easier. Stir is all together, stick in the fridge overnight, drizzle two tbsp. Mrs. Buttersworth SF syrup (most of the others suck) over it in the morning, and go at it.
ETA: screen cap of cals and macros, can adjust ingredients here and there to change as needed
Even if the OP doesn't try this...I am! Thanks for the recipe! I am so tired of my normal "rolled cardboard" oats.1 -
Gallowmere1984 wrote: »Gallowmere1984 wrote: »My personal experience with oatmeal:
if it's instantized crap, I'll see the usually blood sugar spike and crash that results in me being hungry and/or tired within a short period afterward.
Proats made with rolled or steel cut oats tend to not cause this, and actually keep me full for several hours, but it's also protein powder, greek yogurt, and peanut butter.
Yeah today I used bulk bin oats, chia seeds, a little sugar, a little powdered milk, cinnamon, and dried apples. basically tried to make my own oatmeal packet
Ahh gotcha. Give my standard proat recipe a go when you have the powder to do it, and see what you think.
50g FF greek yogurt
48g rolled oats
15g cinnamon whey
16g chunky natural PB
15g vanilla casein
0.5c unsweetened almond milk
6g psyllium husk
I put them in the bowl in the order listed to make mixing easier. Stir is all together, stick in the fridge overnight, drizzle two tbsp. Mrs. Buttersworth SF syrup (most of the others suck) over it in the morning, and go at it.
ETA: screen cap of cals and macros, can adjust ingredients here and there to change as needed
Even if the OP doesn't try this...I am! Thanks for the recipe! I am so tired of my normal "rolled cardboard" oats.
I hope you enjoy them. They are my favorite workup so far, just know they will be THICK. Seriously, I tried stirring mine with a plastic spoon this morning and broke it almost immediately. Had to return to the kitchen for a normal steel one. xD1 -
Gallowmere1984 wrote: »Gallowmere1984 wrote: »Gallowmere1984 wrote: »My personal experience with oatmeal:
if it's instantized crap, I'll see the usually blood sugar spike and crash that results in me being hungry and/or tired within a short period afterward.
Proats made with rolled or steel cut oats tend to not cause this, and actually keep me full for several hours, but it's also protein powder, greek yogurt, and peanut butter.
Yeah today I used bulk bin oats, chia seeds, a little sugar, a little powdered milk, cinnamon, and dried apples. basically tried to make my own oatmeal packet
Ahh gotcha. Give my standard proat recipe a go when you have the powder to do it, and see what you think.
50g FF greek yogurt
48g rolled oats
15g cinnamon whey
16g chunky natural PB
15g vanilla casein
0.5c unsweetened almond milk
6g psyllium husk
I put them in the bowl in the order listed to make mixing easier. Stir is all together, stick in the fridge overnight, drizzle two tbsp. Mrs. Buttersworth SF syrup (most of the others suck) over it in the morning, and go at it.
ETA: screen cap of cals and macros, can adjust ingredients here and there to change as needed
Even if the OP doesn't try this...I am! Thanks for the recipe! I am so tired of my normal "rolled cardboard" oats.
I hope you enjoy them. They are my favorite workup so far, just know they will be THICK. Seriously, I tried stirring mine with a plastic spoon this morning and broke it almost immediately. Had to return to the kitchen for a normal steel one. xD
I will let you know. Going to do it tomorrow! And I took note of the heavy metal needed!1 -
I would suggest upping your water intake. Also, try herbal, green or white tea (two to three cups a day). Delaying your breakfast might help as well. You can also try incorporating more fiber in your food ( chia and other probiotics mix is natural and wonderful). Protein smoothies help a lot too. I never buy them from the store, just try to make smoothies at home. Soft tofu + pineapple smoothie tastes really good ( you can skip the yogurt if u like, I do). U can also try Vega protein smoothie. 80 cals and has 2 servings of veggies in it also 17g of protein (Mixed berry flavour tastes better, chocolate flavour is totally yuck!) Keeps me satiated for hours. Good luck!1
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