When does the hunger pains fade?
lezelle123
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Well ad the title says really! So on day one of this calorie counting and im feeling really hungry .. before this diet i sometimes wouldnt even eat the RDAllownace of 2000 calories and wouldny feel hungry.. whats up with that? Also any tips u can share to make me feel fuller.. ive only had cereal.. some soup and some fruit juice so far today. Cheers
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Make sure you're getting enough fat and protein. What you've described as having had today is mostly carbs which is fine but it won't necessarily make you feel full.
Unless you were weighing your food previously you probably have been eating more than you think, otherwise why would you be needing to lose weight in the first place? This is probably why you felt fine before.4 -
Well first of all, I'm not sure fruit juice is the best use of your calories. Also, try foods you need to chew instead of 'foods' you can basically drink. That'll help a lot already.2
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Chances are you have cravings, not hunger. Just the idea of restricting food intake can make you hungry. And hunger isn't dangerous if you eat enough. So how much are you eating and what's your height and weight? If you haven't done "this calorie counting" for a whole day, you can't really say how it's going yet. Cereal, soup and fruit juice doesn't sound very nutritious. Eat things like sandwiches, porridge, yogurt, dinners (meat/fish, potatoes/rice/pasta, vegs), fruit, raw vegetables, nuts, beans, cheese, eggs. If you're eating too little, or poorly, you'll be increasingly hungry.2
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GoldenEye_ wrote: »Well first of all, I'm not sure fruit juice is the best use of your calories. Also, try foods you need to chew instead of 'foods' you can basically drink. That'll help a lot already.
Volvic fruity water not allowed?1 -
lezelle123 wrote: »Well ad the title says really! So on day one of this calorie counting and im feeling really hungry .. before this diet i sometimes wouldnt even eat the RDAllownace of 2000 calories and wouldny feel hungry.. whats up with that? Also any tips u can share to make me feel fuller.. ive only had cereal.. some soup and some fruit juice so far today. Cheers
you've eaten pretty much all carbs, look at your fat and protein intake.
also, 2000 cals is the average intake for a woman... doesn't mean your maintenance is necessarily that much.1 -
kommodevaran wrote: »Chances are you have cravings, not hunger. Just the idea of restricting food intake can make you hungry. And hunger isn't dangerous if you eat enough. So how much are you eating and what's your height and weight? If you haven't done "this calorie counting" for a whole day, you can't really say how it's going yet. Cereal, soup and fruit juice doesn't sound very nutritious. Eat things like sandwiches, porridge, yogurt, dinners (meat/fish, potatoes/rice/pasta, vegs), fruit, raw vegetables, nuts, beans, cheese, eggs. If you're eating too little, or poorly, you'll be increasingly hungry.
Hey thanks for the info.. well i thought a bowl of cereal for breakfast would be healthy as it was only a little drop calories? Yep only a day i cant say how im doing but i can sure say im feeling hungrier than i usually would. Im just about have some meat for lunch but thanks for the advice.. oh im 5ft2 and havent weighed myself as of yet. Just a guestimate as i have no scales in the house. Thanks0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »lezelle123 wrote: »Well ad the title says really! So on day one of this calorie counting and im feeling really hungry .. before this diet i sometimes wouldnt even eat the RDAllownace of 2000 calories and wouldny feel hungry.. whats up with that? Also any tips u can share to make me feel fuller.. ive only had cereal.. some soup and some fruit juice so far today. Cheers
you've eaten pretty much all carbs, look at your fat and protein intake.
also, 2000 cals is the average intake for a woman... doesn't mean your maintenance is necessarily that much.
Sorry this is the first 'diet' ive ever been on. Im h avung meat for lunch. I will get there thanks0 -
Im so confused woth carbs.. fats and protein.. so i need less carbs and more fats and protein.. is that right?2
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Also dont think i ate too much carbs a bowl of soup and a small bowl of cereal dosent sound like much0
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lezelle123 wrote: »Also dont think i ate too much carbs a bowl of soup and a small bowl of cereal dosent sound like much
Cereal isn't filling in general nor is soup really - try eggs for breakfast on wholewheat toast, or porridge/oatmeal and if you're having soup have some protein too.
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If I eat cereal in the morning (or toast), I'm really hungry the rest of the day. If I have an egg, I'm OK.
As others have said, you may want to play around with the types of foods you eat -- some people swear they go hours feeling fine after a bowl of oatmeal. That's definitely not me.4 -
Thanks i will avoid the cereal.. thought i was doing well even eating a breakfast.. i usually skip!0
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lezelle123 wrote: »GoldenEye_ wrote: »Well first of all, I'm not sure fruit juice is the best use of your calories. Also, try foods you need to chew instead of 'foods' you can basically drink. That'll help a lot already.
Volvic fruity water not allowed?
Well, I wouldn't say not allowed, but if you look at the label it's 24 grams of sugar per half a liter. You might as well have some much more filling (and healthy!) real fruit instead of that. (ingredients:http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/volvic-water-touch-of-strawberry-60081189)1 -
GoldenEye_ wrote: »lezelle123 wrote: »GoldenEye_ wrote: »Well first of all, I'm not sure fruit juice is the best use of your calories. Also, try foods you need to chew instead of 'foods' you can basically drink. That'll help a lot already.
Volvic fruity water not allowed?
Well, I wouldn't say not allowed, but if you look at the label it's 24 grams of sugar per half a liter. You might as well have some much more filling fruit instead of that. (ingredients:http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/volvic-water-touch-of-strawberry-60081189)
Thanks im only going by calories that i search0 -
lezelle123 wrote: »Thanks i will avoid the cereal.. thought i was doing well even eating a breakfast.. i usually skip!
i find protein enriched cereal keeps me going a lot longer than normal cereal.2 -
lezelle123 wrote: »GoldenEye_ wrote: »lezelle123 wrote: »GoldenEye_ wrote: »Well first of all, I'm not sure fruit juice is the best use of your calories. Also, try foods you need to chew instead of 'foods' you can basically drink. That'll help a lot already.
Volvic fruity water not allowed?
Well, I wouldn't say not allowed, but if you look at the label it's 24 grams of sugar per half a liter. You might as well have some much more filling fruit instead of that. (ingredients:http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/volvic-water-touch-of-strawberry-60081189)
Thanks im only going by calories that i search
Try learning a bit more about macro's (protein, carbs and fats) Having the right balance will most likely get rid of your hunger.2 -
Thanks ill do some googling tonight as i shoulf know what s what bit i dont!0
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lezelle123 wrote: »GoldenEye_ wrote: »lezelle123 wrote: »GoldenEye_ wrote: »Well first of all, I'm not sure fruit juice is the best use of your calories. Also, try foods you need to chew instead of 'foods' you can basically drink. That'll help a lot already.
Volvic fruity water not allowed?
Well, I wouldn't say not allowed, but if you look at the label it's 24 grams of sugar per half a liter. You might as well have some much more filling fruit instead of that. (ingredients:http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/volvic-water-touch-of-strawberry-60081189)
Thanks im only going by calories that i search
Can I ask how many calories the cereal, soup, and fruit juice added up to? Doesn't sound like much. No wonder you're hungry.
We all need to experiment on ourselves to see what combinations of foods, and when we eat them, are most satisfying. For example, if you're not hungry in the morning, don't eat breakfast. If you are hungry but cereal isn't filling, try eggs or yogurt.
All you need to do to lose weight is eat less. How you divvy up those calories is up to you. For health, you'll also want to consider nutrition, but that's another topic.
For me, what works is a moderate deficit (1 lb/wk), eating several small meals a day, and always eating carbs with proteins and/or fats. I also exercise with cardio so that I can have a few more calories during the day.
Good luck!3 -
Lezelle123, you should talk to someone, maybe a dietician, nutritionist. your doctor. or even some ancillary information from a brief meeting with a personal trainer to get all your dietary questions answered. It looks like you are just starting your journey here and a conversation with someone who can hammer out what food groups to help make your journey less "painful" and more "satiating" can go far for you. Just a thought.
I know it was certainly stressful for me to hammer out a meal plan or recipes that would fit my CICO goals, but trust me and probably all of us here, its a piece of cake once you get it down. It also sounds like you do not have your macro numbers calculated yet.
https://tdeecalculator.net/
Use this TDEE calculator to figure out your macros.
Figuring out what your carbs, fats, and protein needs are will be key to helping you avoid these hunger pains (well it may not go away, but it will help mitigate). You can also learn to adjust your dietary needs to stay within a caloric deficit and be less "hungry." I do it by eating more protein which gives me the feeling of being full.
Anyways good luck. Seriously go talk to someone. It sounds like you have very basic questions that need to be answered.1 -
lezelle123 wrote: »GoldenEye_ wrote: »lezelle123 wrote: »GoldenEye_ wrote: »Well first of all, I'm not sure fruit juice is the best use of your calories. Also, try foods you need to chew instead of 'foods' you can basically drink. That'll help a lot already.
Volvic fruity water not allowed?
Well, I wouldn't say not allowed, but if you look at the label it's 24 grams of sugar per half a liter. You might as well have some much more filling fruit instead of that. (ingredients:http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/volvic-water-touch-of-strawberry-60081189)
Thanks im only going by calories that i search
Can I ask how many calories the cereal, soup, and fruit juice added up to? Doesn't sound like much. No wonder you're hungry.
We all need to experiment on ourselves to see what combinations of foods, and when we eat them, are most satisfying. For example, if you're not hungry in the morning, don't eat breakfast. If you are hungry but cereal isn't filling, try eggs or yogurt.
All you need to do to lose weight is eat less. How you divvy up those calories is up to you. For health, you'll also want to consider nutrition, but that's another topic.
For me, what works is a moderate deficit (1 lb/wk), eating several small meals a day, and always eating carbs with proteins and/or fats. I also exercise with cardio so that I can have a few more calories during the day.
Good luck!
Hi thanks for ure reply. Breakfast was 237 calories and my lunch in total was 617 i will have eggs and yoghurt tomorrow0 -
ureadyforbowflex wrote: »Lezelle123, you should talk to someone, maybe a dietician, nutritionist. your doctor. or even some ancillary information from a brief meeting with a personal trainer to get all your dietary questions answered. It looks like you are just starting your journey here and a conversation with someone who can hammer out what food groups to help make your journey less "painful" and more "satiating" can go far for you. Just a thought.
I know it was certainly stressful for me to hammer out a meal plan or recipes that would fit my CICO goals, but trust me and probably all of us here, its a piece of cake once you get it down. It also sounds like you do not have your macro numbers calculated yet.
https://tdeecalculator.net/
Use this TDEE calculator to figure out your macros.
Figuring out what your carbs, fats, and protein needs are will be key to helping you avoid these hunger pains (well it may not go away, but it will help mitigate). You can also learn to adjust your dietary needs to stay within a caloric deficit and be less "hungry." I do it by eating more protein which gives me the feeling of being full.
Anyways good luck. Seriously go talk to someone. It sounds like you have very basic questions that need to be answered.
or ask on MFP, which she is doing....5 -
Drink lots of water. Every time I think I'm hungry, I drink water first. If the tummy is still growling 20 mins later, I know it really is hunger.3
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Have you ever tried cheese curds? I agree with what other's are saying- cereal and juice in the morning is so sugary! It spikes your sugar levels and then it crashes so you feel hungry. I def recommend eating more 'hearty' stuff for breakfast- eggs, oatmeal, cheese, peanut butter- that kind of thing. If you have the insurance for it, or maybe your work offers it as an incentive (my work does a week of doctor-y stuff in the summer to encourage employees to be healthy), see if you can make an apt with a nutritionist who can help explain all the macros and how to eat a balanced meal.2
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I've been hungry since 1999.19
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lezelle123 wrote: »lezelle123 wrote: »GoldenEye_ wrote: »lezelle123 wrote: »GoldenEye_ wrote: »Well first of all, I'm not sure fruit juice is the best use of your calories. Also, try foods you need to chew instead of 'foods' you can basically drink. That'll help a lot already.
Volvic fruity water not allowed?
Well, I wouldn't say not allowed, but if you look at the label it's 24 grams of sugar per half a liter. You might as well have some much more filling fruit instead of that. (ingredients:http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/volvic-water-touch-of-strawberry-60081189)
Thanks im only going by calories that i search
Can I ask how many calories the cereal, soup, and fruit juice added up to? Doesn't sound like much. No wonder you're hungry.
We all need to experiment on ourselves to see what combinations of foods, and when we eat them, are most satisfying. For example, if you're not hungry in the morning, don't eat breakfast. If you are hungry but cereal isn't filling, try eggs or yogurt.
All you need to do to lose weight is eat less. How you divvy up those calories is up to you. For health, you'll also want to consider nutrition, but that's another topic.
For me, what works is a moderate deficit (1 lb/wk), eating several small meals a day, and always eating carbs with proteins and/or fats. I also exercise with cardio so that I can have a few more calories during the day.
Good luck!
Hi thanks for ure reply. Breakfast was 237 calories and my lunch in total was 617 i will have eggs and yoghurt tomorrow
600 cals of liquid wouldn't keep me full... you could definitely get a better lunch for that many calories!1 -
Have you ever tried cheese curds? I agree with what other's are saying- cereal and juice in the morning is so sugary! It spikes your sugar levels and then it crashes so you feel hungry. I def recommend eating more 'hearty' stuff for breakfast- eggs, oatmeal, cheese, peanut butter- that kind of thing. If you have the insurance for it, or maybe your work offers it as an incentive (my work does a week of doctor-y stuff in the summer to encourage employees to be healthy), see if you can make an apt with a nutritionist who can help explain all the macros and how to eat a balanced meal.
No i haven't tried cheese curds.. dosent soind appealing to me lol i dont work either im a stay at home mum. I do walk quite alot tajing kids to schools pock ups and after school clubs. Im sure i will get the hang of this. thanks0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »ureadyforbowflex wrote: »Lezelle123, you should talk to someone, maybe a dietician, nutritionist. your doctor. or even some ancillary information from a brief meeting with a personal trainer to get all your dietary questions answered. It looks like you are just starting your journey here and a conversation with someone who can hammer out what food groups to help make your journey less "painful" and more "satiating" can go far for you. Just a thought.
I know it was certainly stressful for me to hammer out a meal plan or recipes that would fit my CICO goals, but trust me and probably all of us here, its a piece of cake once you get it down. It also sounds like you do not have your macro numbers calculated yet.
https://tdeecalculator.net/
Use this TDEE calculator to figure out your macros.
Figuring out what your carbs, fats, and protein needs are will be key to helping you avoid these hunger pains (well it may not go away, but it will help mitigate). You can also learn to adjust your dietary needs to stay within a caloric deficit and be less "hungry." I do it by eating more protein which gives me the feeling of being full.
Anyways good luck. Seriously go talk to someone. It sounds like you have very basic questions that need to be answered.
or ask on MFP, which she is doing....
yes you can keep asking on MFP. But talking to someone AGAIN, can help expedite the process and put you on the right track from day 1 instead of collecting small tid-bits of anecdotal advice here and there from MFP until you finally get it right a few weeks from now.
Thanks for pointing out the obvious...0 -
ureadyforbowflex wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »ureadyforbowflex wrote: »Lezelle123, you should talk to someone, maybe a dietician, nutritionist. your doctor. or even some ancillary information from a brief meeting with a personal trainer to get all your dietary questions answered. It looks like you are just starting your journey here and a conversation with someone who can hammer out what food groups to help make your journey less "painful" and more "satiating" can go far for you. Just a thought.
I know it was certainly stressful for me to hammer out a meal plan or recipes that would fit my CICO goals, but trust me and probably all of us here, its a piece of cake once you get it down. It also sounds like you do not have your macro numbers calculated yet.
https://tdeecalculator.net/
Use this TDEE calculator to figure out your macros.
Figuring out what your carbs, fats, and protein needs are will be key to helping you avoid these hunger pains (well it may not go away, but it will help mitigate). You can also learn to adjust your dietary needs to stay within a caloric deficit and be less "hungry." I do it by eating more protein which gives me the feeling of being full.
Anyways good luck. Seriously go talk to someone. It sounds like you have very basic questions that need to be answered.
or ask on MFP, which she is doing....
yes you can keep asking on MFP. But talking to someone AGAIN, can help expedite the process and put you on the right track from day 1 instead of collecting small tid-bits of anecdotal advice here and there from MFP until you finally get it right a few weeks from now.
Thanks for pointing out the obvious...
given that a doctor does at most a half day on nutrition and weight loss as part of their training, i am not sure how that is better than the dozens of people with experience of successful weight loss who are on these forums... but ok.2 -
TavistockToad wrote: »ureadyforbowflex wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »ureadyforbowflex wrote: »Lezelle123, you should talk to someone, maybe a dietician, nutritionist. your doctor. or even some ancillary information from a brief meeting with a personal trainer to get all your dietary questions answered. It looks like you are just starting your journey here and a conversation with someone who can hammer out what food groups to help make your journey less "painful" and more "satiating" can go far for you. Just a thought.
I know it was certainly stressful for me to hammer out a meal plan or recipes that would fit my CICO goals, but trust me and probably all of us here, its a piece of cake once you get it down. It also sounds like you do not have your macro numbers calculated yet.
https://tdeecalculator.net/
Use this TDEE calculator to figure out your macros.
Figuring out what your carbs, fats, and protein needs are will be key to helping you avoid these hunger pains (well it may not go away, but it will help mitigate). You can also learn to adjust your dietary needs to stay within a caloric deficit and be less "hungry." I do it by eating more protein which gives me the feeling of being full.
Anyways good luck. Seriously go talk to someone. It sounds like you have very basic questions that need to be answered.
or ask on MFP, which she is doing....
yes you can keep asking on MFP. But talking to someone AGAIN, can help expedite the process and put you on the right track from day 1 instead of collecting small tid-bits of anecdotal advice here and there from MFP until you finally get it right a few weeks from now.
Thanks for pointing out the obvious...
given that a doctor does at most a half day on nutrition and weight loss as part of their training, i am not sure how that is better than the dozens of people with experience of successful weight loss who are on these forums... but ok.
Your PCP, does a lot more than a half a day on nutrition...then don't go to a doctor, got to a nutritionist or even a personal trainer who can look at you, talk to you about your fitness goals as well as your dietary goals, all the while providing at least some detailed knowledge on what a balanced meal looks like while answering all the questions she might have from that conversation. Not sure why you wouldn't want her expediting the process and getting it right?
I think MFP is a great resource and the community helps keep you accountable and is just fun to lurk around. But what I gave is sound advice. no matter how you look at it buddy.0 -
Also, check your entries against actual data. Googling your sizzle steaks came up with a similar calorie count, but the macros (carbs, protein, and fat) were WAY OFF from ASDA's listed data on their site. From the sounds of the listing, someone calculated them slathered in a sauce and served on big/thick bread or something. From the meat itself (listed on ASDA's website), it would have been far less carbs and fat and more protein, etc. So make sure you're verifying your data.2
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