Hi. One Week in. I have questions.

kdamman8711 · May 2018

Okay. Hi. I am a week in, and think I've had a good week. I'm on a losing trend, which is A+. However, I want to ask a question. I feel hungry a lot. So much of the time. Like within 2 hours of eating all of the time. i've even been going to bed hungry. Is this normal? Is my body just used to eating too much and now that I'm eating fewer calories it can't keep up? Help?

malibu927 · May 2018

To be honest, I've never felt hungry even while dieting except when I was getting close to meals. Are you eating enough calories? Fat/fiber/protein are filling to a lot of people, are you meeting those totals?

serindipte · May 2018

If you set your diary to public, you're more likely to get good advice.

amusedmonkey · May 2018

It can be several things or a combination of things.
1. Yes, reducing your calories after being used to eating more can take some getting used to.
2. You may be undereating, so understandably feeling hungry. Picking the fastest weight loss option is not always the best option. It can result in hunger among other things. Even if you didn't pick the fastest weight loss option but you are very active and choose not to eat back your exercise calories, that would still be considered undereating because you're not fueling your body properly.
3. You have not discovered what foods are filling to you yet. As you diet and gain experience, you will find out that some foods are more filling than others to you. For example, adequate protein intake is important, and for many people, protein-rich food is filling. Some people find fat filling so they would rather have smaller meals that are high in fat than larger meals low in fat. Some people find volume filling, so they do best adding large amounts of vegetables to their diet. Some people find starches filling, so having rice, bread, potatoes, beans...etc with their meals helps them feel less hungry. Experiment and see.
4. If this is applicable to you, some days or even whole phases of the menstrual cycle can induce more hunger and you just happened to start dieting on your hungriest days hormonally.

noblsheep · May 2018

Everything upstairs.

Also, I read this in the forum somewhere, sometimes will you eat all your calories for one day and still feel hungry. That's ok. You can still choose to not eat. Hungry is a feeling and it will not kill you.

LivingtheLeanDream · May 2018

It takes a while for the body/stomach to get used to having less calories.
Are you eating enough calories? if you have chosen too aggressive a calorie deficit its likely you will feel hungry.
Plenty of protein/fat/fibre will help.

motivatedmartha · May 2018

Agree with everything above. In the developed world we are unused to feeling really hungry and can get a bit fed up when our fuel tanks are running low. Nowadays I quite like the feeling of not being full and welcome the growly tummy feeling I get before my meals. However, I am a volume eater and while I do try and get enough protein and fats in my diet I love filling my plate with veggies/salads etc as slowly ploughing my way through all that chewing makes me feel more satisfied. I find the addition of beans, pulses and some grains (I use Pearly Barley quite a lot) can make my meals stay with me longer. Provided you are committed and maintain a sensible deficit while logging accurately you will find what suits you. Don't be afraid to experiment and don't fall into the pitfall of thinking that you can only eat 'diet food', so many of those are just air. Eat good wholesome food, just not too much of it

Good Luck - enjoy the journey

OhMsDiva · May 2018

kdamman8711 wrote: »

Okay. Hi. I am a week in, and think I've had a good week. I'm on a losing trend, which is A+. However, I want to ask a question. I feel hungry a lot. So much of the time. Like within 2 hours of eating all of the time. i've even been going to bed hungry. Is this normal? Is my body just used to eating too much and now that I'm eating fewer calories it can't keep up? Help?

I had a different thought reading your post. I have to eat every few hours to not feel hungry. I eat smaller "meals", usually a veggie and a protein and it keeps me satiated. It really does not matter if I eat a lot or a little but if I do not eat regularly I am hungry. If you are truly hungry, you may try spreading your food out or adding in smaller calorie snacks between meals. Drinking a lot of water helps me also. Another thing I do is chew gum or eat a few mints.

Lounmoun · May 2018

An adjustment period when you change your diet, activity and routine can be normal. Being really hungry all the time is less normal.
Ask yourself:
Have you cut down how much you are eating by 1,000 calories or more a day? Your deficit may be too aggresive. You may be better off easing into it or choosing a slower rate of loss. You want to lose in a way you can sustain.
Did you log exercise and eat back at least some of the calories added from that? You are supposed to eat more with exercise with MFP.
Are you getting enough protein, fats and fiber? These things help people feel more satisfied.
Have you changed times you eat and need to get used to a new schedule? Maybe spread your calories out more and leave enough for a small snack in the evening.
Are you confusing hunger with thirst? Try drinking water and waiting 20 minutes to see if the feeling goes away.

I personally eat every 3-5 hours throughout the day. I get hungry around meal times. I am not hungry all day and night.

jennifer_417 · May 2018

You may want to tinker a bit with what you're eating. Different people find different foods keep then satisfied longer. For some it's fiber, some protein, etc. Experiment a bit to find what works for you.

ljashley1952 · May 2018

I'm a week into using WW Freestyle and I can honestly say I have not been hungry. I do admit that I still have a few weak moments where I crave something I have given up, but mostly I am satisfied. I love fresh fruit and vegetables, so I eat them in abundance. Hard-boiled eggs are good to add protein and few calories, yet they help with feeling empty. I think low-calorie protein foods will help you. You body will adjust to eating less and less; give it time.

Hi. One Week in. I have questions.

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