Day 2 and I’m starving!
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="janejellyroll;c-40933168"]janejellyroll wrote: »If you just went from eating tons of sugar to not eating any added sugar, you are probably just experiencing sugar withdrawal. It doesn’t last. Usually 3 days if you drink lots of water and eat fibrous veggies, low glycemic fruits and lean protein. Push through the first 3 days and it’ll be a lot easier for you to focus on the right foods to eat. Google metabolism building foods and fat burning foods to figure out the best foods to keep in the house and those will be sustainable. On top of 30 mins to an hour of activity, you’ll succeed!
Most Google-search lists of "metabolism building foods" and "fat burning foods" are going to be nonsense. Those things don't really exist.
The best foods are the foods that you can eat in the overall context of a diet that meets your calorie goals, meets your nutritional needs, ensures you feel full and satisfied, and you enjoy. That can include high-fiber vegetables, low glycemic fruits, and lean protein, but it also includes other vegetables, higher glycemic fruits, fattier foods, and all sorts of other things.
I have pins and pins of pintrist lists of foods that are pretty much just great for you to eat. No, they do not say hot peppers. It’s a wonderful cheat sheet for New dieters who are pretty much confused when we tell them to eat low glycemic or high fiber or lean protein.. you may be surprised by this, but a lot of people get discouraged by things like that.. I simply offered a very easy way to help someone with their shopping list.. you’ll find things like kale, almonds, blueberries, etc..
Lots of things are great for us to eat, I don't deny that. What I'm challenging specifically are the lists floating on the internet that claim to be collections of "metabolism building foods" or "fat burning foods."
If OP wants to eat low GI or high fiber or lean protein, they certainly can. But it's optional for weight loss. You can lose weight eating things like kale, almonds, and blueberries and you can lose weight while never eating any of them. OP's hunger could be related to perhaps a need to get more fiber (or protein, or fat, or even carbohydrates), but a list of supposedly "magical" foods is going to be less helpful than an understanding of what's actually in the foods they're eating and how they relate to their personal hunger cues.
If OP is confused about what to eat, Googling lists of randomly collected foods that are based on pseudoscience isn't going to end the confusion.[/quote]
It certainly helped me when I was hungry and needed to eat clean.. (130 lbs lost) it also helps my son control his hunger with Prader Willi syndrome. Less sugar and processed foods does create less false hunger for him. Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare chromosomal disorder where a person never feels full or satisfied when they eat. It’s the deletion of chromosome 15 on the paternal side. We’ve done a lot of trial and error with these kinds of foods. The lists on pintrist etc.. are an easy cheat sheet to a less (fake) hungry pws child.5 -
You could also try backing up and bit and cutting just a few calories every couple of days to help you adjust to the changes. Cutting back 1000 calories overnight is quite a lot. I'd be hungry too.2
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Also, mfp macro charts take care of how many carbs, proteins, fats.. etc we are supposed to get in the day0
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It certainly helped me when I was hungry and needed to eat clean.. (130 lbs lost) it also helps my son control his hunger with Prader Willi syndrome. Less sugar and processed foods does create less false hunger for him. Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare chromosomal disorder where a person never feels full or satisfied when they eat. It’s the deletion of chromosome 15 on the paternal side. We’ve done a lot of trial and error with these kinds of foods. The lists on pintrist etc.. are an easy cheat sheet to a less (fake) hungry pws child.
I'm glad it helped you and I'm glad it helped your son (who is in a special situation outside that of the average person looking to lose weight). I still think that it's more useful, long term, for people to choose foods to eat based on their understanding of the actual foods and how they impact their actual satiety/satisfaction rather than trust unvetted and unsourced lists on the internet that promise certain foods will "burn fat" or "boost metabolism."
If I understand, for example, that it's the fiber in blueberries or the fat in almonds that helps keep me full and satisfied, I'm empowered to try new foods when I'm travelling or away from home or even when I see something appealing in the grocery store. I don't have to keep eating blueberries and almonds each morning because I think they're doing something for me that other foods can't do.
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Get used to being a little hungry sometimes. It'll get better. Just keep with it - give it 2-3 weeks at your current calorie level before reevaluating0
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I am similar, restarted this week & I definitely feel a little hungry... I think it’s your body adjusting, I quite like not feeling as full though & I know within a couple of days it will pass. I’m trying to drop 16lbs back on 2lb a week & know as long as I track & exercise this works. Once there, I need to not let it creep back on - lesson learned the hard way!0
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OP hasn't come back to answer any of these replies...
Hope they made it through day 2!
As others have said, we need to know more, amount to lose, stats etc. 1000 calorie deficit could be far too aggressive.0 -
slimbyjune12 wrote: »I am similar, restarted this week & I definitely feel a little hungry... I think it’s your body adjusting, I quite like not feeling as full though & I know within a couple of days it will pass. I’m trying to drop 16lbs back on 2lb a week & know as long as I track & exercise this works. Once there, I need to not let it creep back on - lesson learned the hard way!
For less than 20lbs to lose, 1- 1.5lb per week is a healthy rate. The main reason being loss of muscle mass, which happens anyway but more so at aggressive calorie deficits. Also means less deprivation which means you'll be less likely to give up and find yourself re-gaining again.0 -
Thanks I’ll see how I go this week & then change. Main reason it’s crept on is avoiding the scales, not tracking & enjoying a few too many glasses of wine! I was almost relieved it was only 16!1
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slimbyjune12 wrote: »Thanks I’ll see how I go this week & then change. Main reason it’s crept on is avoiding the scales, not tracking & enjoying a few too many glasses of wine! I was almost relieved it was only 16!
Best to keep stepping on the scales to limit any 'damage '
I find sipping on water/ diet tonic water / tea keeps me feeling full when having a hungry day but I've almost reached my calorie allowance. Usually by day 3 the body starts getting used to less. Stick with It, it does get easier.
all the best!1 -
RunRutheeRun wrote: »slimbyjune12 wrote: »Thanks I’ll see how I go this week & then change. Main reason it’s crept on is avoiding the scales, not tracking & enjoying a few too many glasses of wine! I was almost relieved it was only 16!
Best to keep stepping on the scales to limit any 'damage ' I find sipping on water/ diet tonic water / tea keeps me feeling full when having a hungry day but I've almost reached my calorie allowance. Usually by day 3 the body starts getting used to less. Stick with It, it does get easier.
all the best!
Thanks!!! I won’t let it slip once I get down again! Thanks for the support1 -
FlowerPower8579 wrote: »betinabean wrote: »Just cut my calories down to 1430 a day to create a 1lb a week deficit. It’s my second day and I am HUNGRY! I know this is my body needing to adjust my metabolism to probably over 1000 less calories than I had been eating. I can survive and do this. But please let me whine about it here. I don’t want to drive my friends and family crazy haha
I’m focused on adding lots of fruits and veggies to meals and eating appropriate sized portions of the rich foods I love. Also, I have been drinking so much more water! When I feel hungry, but it’s not time for a meal yet, I drink a cup or water or some tea. Any tips you’ve found to help? Is the first week the hardest? Tell me it gets better haha
Make sure you’re eating enough to sustain the deficit but not too much to gain or maintain, work out if your goal is realistic. Try to eat little and often to stave off the cravings! It’s so much easier when you get into a routine. You can do this! Feel free to add me for some support! You have the POWER!
I find this to be individualized. For me eating smaller meals more often is a recipe for either hunger or overeating. For me, I'm not really hungry in the morning until I start eating. If a have a reasonable breakfast (e.g. eggs and toast, 300 calories), I'm hungry a few hours later and want a mid morning snack. If I just have coffee in the morning, I'm good until lunchtime, and then have more calories left to split between lunch and dinner. Eating fewer larger meals is more satisfying and satiaiting. Small, frequent meals makes it feel like all I'm doing all day long is thinking about food.
So try different things and see what works best for you. It DOES get better.4 -
It might help if you go into the recipe section and check out the Volume Eaters thread. It’s amazing how much food you can cram into a few calories. For example, a good sized bowl of butternut squash is only 50 calories.
The thread will give you great recipe ideas. It helps you stick to your calorie goal and feel FULL.1 -
I know that feeling..but I do IF, and that have helped me to accept not to eat everytime I'm hungry...
I can come from a 3 course meal ..and shortly after feel hungry.
After 4 weeks on 5:2 I've learned that I do not die if I just ignore the hunger...and I when I'm hungry I crave real food (meat, wholegrain, vegetables) rather than sugray snacks1 -
Day 3 .. I'm starving too
I can't stop eating..
I'm 152 CM and 90 kilo1 -
Thank for for bringing up IF. I do find that putting off my first meal until later helps with my appetite immensely. Whenbi eat first thing in the morning I am hungry all.day.long.0
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So last night I was hungry, today I feel much less so, I am pretty sure it’s my body remembering what it should be using not being over-filled by me!!! Fingers crossed for everyone!1
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That's great @slimbyjun12
keep up the good work. 0 -
@betinabean You haven't responded to any of the comments on your posts. Weight loss isn't intended to be a punishment. If you're feeling so hungry, maybe you're starving yourself. Go back and see if the information you entered in your Diet/Fitness profile page is correct, so you can determine if the suggested daily calories is appropriate for you.1
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I'm big, I like to eat so I know the feeling having to cut down on your calories. The only thing that I've found that works (which is great too) is to drink a LOT of water. Now I can get so full on water that I'm really not hungry most of the day and that's a huge help to me.0
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betinabean wrote: »Just cut my calories down to 1430 a day to create a 1lb a week deficit. It’s my second day and I am HUNGRY! I know this is my body needing to adjust my metabolism to probably over 1000 less calories than I had been eating. I can survive and do this. But please let me whine about it here. I don’t want to drive my friends and family crazy haha
I’m focused on adding lots of fruits and veggies to meals and eating appropriate sized portions of the rich foods I love. Also, I have been drinking so much more water! When I feel hungry, but it’s not time for a meal yet, I drink a cup or water or some tea. Any tips you’ve found to help? Is the first week the hardest? Tell me it gets better haha
I'd feel starving on 1430 calories a day too. I need to earn about 500 exercise calories a day to get enough food to not feel deprived.
On that note, I'm off for a lunchtime hike.0 -
betinabean wrote: »Just cut my calories down to 1430 a day to create a 1lb a week deficit. It’s my second day and I am HUNGRY! I know this is my body needing to adjust my metabolism to probably over 1000 less calories than I had been eating. I can survive and do this. But please let me whine about it here. I don’t want to drive my friends and family crazy haha
I’m focused on adding lots of fruits and veggies to meals and eating appropriate sized portions of the rich foods I love. Also, I have been drinking so much more water! When I feel hungry, but it’s not time for a meal yet, I drink a cup or water or some tea. Any tips you’ve found to help? Is the first week the hardest? Tell me it gets better haha
Protein will make you feel more full and longer. I used to eat broccoli like crazy as it has protein and almost nothing for calories if you eat them plain. It did help but now sick of broccoli, lol.. Another thing I found is the rule of 3. The hardest times will come on the 3's, 3 hours, 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months. They also it takes 3 weeks to form a habit. Stick with it you will get there.
I would also add, if your hungry eat but keep it small. If you don't you will find that when you do you will over eat. Also what good is a diet that keeps you hungry all the time? You wont stick with it if you cant maintain it. Find a diet that works for you and keeps you happy. I found 1300-1600 cals a day great for me.0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »Are you eating enough fat and protein?
Totally agree with this one. This makes a huge difference for me. Complex carbs are better than the refined ones I find too.
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cheryldumais wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Are you eating enough fat and protein?
Totally agree with this one. This makes a huge difference for me. Complex carbs are better than the refined ones I find too.
Common misconception: complex carbohydrates can also be refined. It's not an either/or category. Pasta and bread, for example, are refined foods that are also complex carbohydrates. An apple, which is unrefined, is mostly simple carbohydrates. These foods are really different in terms of the fiber and other nutrients that are included along with the carbohydrates, of course.
Edit: Corrected a typo.1 -
janejellyroll wrote: »cheryldumais wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Are you eating enough fat and protein?
Totally agree with this one. This makes a huge difference for me. Complex carbs are better than the refined ones I find too.
Common misconception: complex carbohydrates can also be refined. It's not an either/or category. Pasta and bread, for example, are refined foods that are also complex carbohydrates. An apple, which is refined, is mostly simple carbohydrates. These foods are really different in terms of the fiber and other nutrients that are included along with the carbohydrates, of course.
Am I missing a new definition? I thought that "refined" only referred to grains... How is an apple a refined carb?
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janejellyroll wrote: »cheryldumais wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Are you eating enough fat and protein?
Totally agree with this one. This makes a huge difference for me. Complex carbs are better than the refined ones I find too.
Common misconception: complex carbohydrates can also be refined. It's not an either/or category. Pasta and bread, for example, are refined foods that are also complex carbohydrates. An apple, which is refined, is mostly simple carbohydrates. These foods are really different in terms of the fiber and other nutrients that are included along with the carbohydrates, of course.
Am I missing a new definition? I thought that "refined" only referred to grains... How is an apple a refined carb?
I suspect that it should have read unrefined.
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janejellyroll wrote: »cheryldumais wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Are you eating enough fat and protein?
Totally agree with this one. This makes a huge difference for me. Complex carbs are better than the refined ones I find too.
Common misconception: complex carbohydrates can also be refined. It's not an either/or category. Pasta and bread, for example, are refined foods that are also complex carbohydrates. An apple, which is refined, is mostly simple carbohydrates. These foods are really different in terms of the fiber and other nutrients that are included along with the carbohydrates, of course.
Am I missing a new definition? I thought that "refined" only referred to grains... How is an apple a refined carb?
That was a mistake on my part, I meant to write unrefined. I'm going to edit it now, thanks for catching it!1 -
There's hungry, and there's "sick" hungry. If you're physically sick, then you need to eat. If it's just your tummy/mind adjusting, then suck it up and enjoy the process. It will get better! Listen to your body, but don't give in when it "whines" a little. A new lifestyle requires a change...2
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SheilaCali wrote: »There's hungry, and there's "sick" hungry. If you're physically sick, then you need to eat. If it's just your tummy/mind adjusting, then suck it up and enjoy the process. It will get better! Listen to your body, but don't give in when it "whines" a little. A new lifestyle requires a change...
Like this! I know for me this is true... few days while your body adapts... I can tell a difference already!0 -
betinabean wrote: »Just cut my calories down to 1430 a day to create a 1lb a week deficit. It’s my second day and I am HUNGRY! I know this is my body needing to adjust my metabolism to probably over 1000 less calories than I had been eating. I can survive and do this. But please let me whine about it here. I don’t want to drive my friends and family crazy haha
I’m focused on adding lots of fruits and veggies to meals and eating appropriate sized portions of the rich foods I love. Also, I have been drinking so much more water! When I feel hungry, but it’s not time for a meal yet, I drink a cup or water or some tea. Any tips you’ve found to help? Is the first week the hardest? Tell me it gets better haha
Protein will make you feel more full and longer. I used to eat broccoli like crazy as it has protein and almost nothing for calories if you eat them plain. It did help but now sick of broccoli, lol.. Another thing I found is the rule of 3. The hardest times will come on the 3's, 3 hours, 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months. They also it takes 3 weeks to form a habit. Stick with it you will get there.
I would also add, if your hungry eat but keep it small. If you don't you will find that when you do you will over eat. Also what good is a diet that keeps you hungry all the time? You wont stick with it if you cant maintain it. Find a diet that works for you and keeps you happy. I found 1300-1600 cals a day great for me.
I can eat fat free protein or fat free fiber all day long and be hungry. Protein, fiber and FAT are filling components.....but it's not one size fits all.
1200 is the default minimum for WOMEN and 1500 for men. People can choose to eat more (I do).......as I'm looking for fat loss, not lean muscle loss.1
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