Always hungry after dinner
lonff
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Hi there! I'm wondering if anyone can offer some advice. Every night, no matter what I eat for dinner (or how much of it), I always seem to still be hungry afterwards. This would usually lead to me snacking - I'm trying to stop doing this now but it means I'm just left hungry even though I've had a meal. Does anyone have any tips for this? 
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I reserve a chunk of calories for the evening because I like to have something before bed. Then I work the rest of my day's calories around it.3
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Have a drink of water before dinner and eat slower.1
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If you're eating enough, it's cravings, not hunger. Either decide not to snack, or make room for snacks in your allowance. What's your height and weight, and your calorie target, and do you hit it before you start to snack?2
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Do you cook your own meals? Try doing the dishes right after dinner, that always kills my snacking lol.2
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I reserve calories for that because I’m always hungry right before bed, too!1
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kommodevaran wrote: »If you're eating enough, it's cravings, not hunger. Either decide not to snack, or make room for snacks in your allowance. What's your height and weight, and your calorie target, and do you hit it before you start to snack?
I'm 5'7, 180lb, on just under 1,700 calories. I am hitting it before I start to get hungry and snack again so maybe it is just cravings!
I like everyone's suggestions of saving calories for later so maybe I'll try and do that. I just wish I could feel full after a meal. I'm quite new to this though so maybe I'll figure it out as I go.1 -
I prelog my day and include my evening snack. I know I will be hungry/craving so instead of being miserable, I plan for it.1
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I find I like having something sweet to look forward to, so I plan ahead to factor in a treat.1
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kommodevaran wrote: »If you're eating enough, it's cravings, not hunger. Either decide not to snack, or make room for snacks in your allowance. What's your height and weight, and your calorie target, and do you hit it before you start to snack?
I'm 5'7, 180lb, on just under 1,700 calories. I am hitting it before I start to get hungry and snack again so maybe it is just cravings!
I like everyone's suggestions of saving calories for later so maybe I'll try and do that. I just wish I could feel full after a meal. I'm quite new to this though so maybe I'll figure it out as I go.
Maybe you should up your calories just a little bit (you're quite tall), 100-200 more can make a big difference. Play around with meal times and frequencies, And check out "the hunger scale" to separate hunger from cravings.1 -
kommodevaran wrote: »Maybe you should up your calories just a little bit (you're quite tall), 100-200 more can make a big difference. Play around with meal times and frequencies, And check out "the hunger scale" to separate hunger from cravings.
That's an interesting idea! I hadn't considered upping my calories to be honest because MFP has had me on a lot lower before now (near 1,200 - I always gave up after a couple of days). The number I have now came from a body weight planner, and I guess it seemed like a lot in comparison. But adding an extra 100 or so would actually make things feel easier. The hunger scale looks like it'll be helpful too. Thank you!2 -
kommodevaran wrote: »Maybe you should up your calories just a little bit (you're quite tall), 100-200 more can make a big difference. Play around with meal times and frequencies, And check out "the hunger scale" to separate hunger from cravings.
That's an interesting idea! I hadn't considered upping my calories to be honest because MFP has had me on a lot lower before now (near 1,200 - I always gave up after a couple of days). The number I have now came from a body weight planner, and I guess it seemed like a lot in comparison. But adding an extra 100 or so would actually make things feel easier. The hunger scale looks like it'll be helpful too. Thank you!
I had to add 100 calories to what it originally gave me as well. Made a world of difference.1 -
There's a difference between actually being hungry and having a habit of eating after dinner or cravings.2
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Hi there! I'm wondering if anyone can offer some advice. Every night, no matter what I eat for dinner (or how much of it), I always seem to still be hungry afterwards. This would usually lead to me snacking - I'm trying to stop doing this now but it means I'm just left hungry even though I've had a meal. Does anyone have any tips for this?
Are you eating Whole Foods versus professed Foods? Does your dinner include enough proteins and fats? Are you eating enough calories? Any fiber?
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I have some melon like Cantaloupe, and extra water. Though some nights I actually like feeling a bit hungry1
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add foods with fiber and protein to your meals - for example if you're making scrambled eggs, add some sauteed kale or a few TB of leftover cooked quinoa. If you eat cheese, have it on a whole grain wasa cracker. Making a salad? put 1/4 cup black beans or chickpeas in there. That stuff has some calories of course but maybe will make you feel more satisfied.
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Try brushing your teeth after dinner. It's likely just cravings. I don't ever want to eat once I have minty fresh breath 0
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Like others here, I reserve calories for after-dinner snacks.
I guess it's all about what works best for you when spreading the calorie allowance over the day. Some are hangry in the morning, others go apekitten when they don't get a distended stomach in the evening or something nice as a nightcap. I am of the latter - tiny morning snack, small lunch, big dinner and post-dinner snack. Why swim against the current...2 -
I go for a dog walk right after dinner to give my body time to digest and time for those satiety cues to kick in. Or instead of a walk, I have a shower and brush my teeth. Either way, I get myself away from the kitchen for at least 30-60 minutes to 'recalibrate' lol.3
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Are you actually hungry or bored? What are you doing after dinner? Why not look at learning a new skill, playing boardgames with friends, going for a walk, whatever you like?
And MFP doesn't have you on a default 1200. You most likely put yourself there by choosing a too high deficit.0 -
Hi there! I'm wondering if anyone can offer some advice. Every night, no matter what I eat for dinner (or how much of it), I always seem to still be hungry afterwards. This would usually lead to me snacking - I'm trying to stop doing this now but it means I'm just left hungry even though I've had a meal. Does anyone have any tips for this?
Do you mean you're still hungry immediately after dinner or a few hours afterwards? I'm hungry a few hours afterwards and budget a few hundred calories for a bedtime snack.
How many calories are your dinners?
What are your protein and fat % set to and are you hitting them? Adequate protein and fat can help with satiety.
If you're not tracking Fiber, swap out something you don't really need (ex: Sodium or Sugar) for Fiber and see if you're hitting your Fiber goal. More fiber can help with satiety.0 -
I too like something in the evening, I drink a decaf tea. Warm, relaxing and zero calories.0
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If you can swing the calories, take MCT oil. I find fats keep me full longest. Mine is 100 calories per tablespoon. Easy to budget in your meal if you plan it. Very good for you1
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