Hungry at night, should I eat ?
FitnessFreak1821
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Ok so I have 8-9 pounds to lose. I'm fluctuating between 138-139 pounds. I'm eating between 1500-1900 calories. The last two weeks I have amped up my work outs to 4 days week for 45-50 minutes of Hiit. Last month I went down to 2 days a week mainly just 30 minutes each work out. I have been stuck at this weight for a month so i'm trying to amp it up again to lose the last bit. Only thing is I'm starving by the time 9pm comes and I'm afraid to eat to go over my calorie limit. Am I just not eating enough protein after my work out? Also what's a good late night snack that won't sabotage my work i did today?
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If you're always hungry at night, plan your day better. Reserve some calories for this moment.11
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Nothing wrong with eating at night if you have extra calories or saving some up fpr later in the day if that's what works better for you. Also keep in mind since you said you've increased your workouts it's likely you could be retaining water, also you could be more hungry as a result and a few extra calories here and there might be adding up so it's a good idea to be as accurate as possible.. weigh all your food if not already especially since you are so close to goal and have little wiggle room in your deficit.7
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Nothing wrong with eating at night if you have extra calories or saving some up fpr later in the day if that's what works better for you. Also keep in mind since you said you've increased your workouts it's likely you could be retaining water, also you could be more hungry as a result and a few extra calories here and there might be adding up so it's a good idea to be as accurate as possible.. weigh all your food if not already especially since you are so close to goal and have little wiggle room in your deficit.
Oooh I didn't know retaining water could make you hungry interesting. Yep I'm weighing every little thing in. Maybe I should just plan a snack in so I'm not worried about going over
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XoXashleighXoX wrote: »Nothing wrong with eating at night if you have extra calories or saving some up fpr later in the day if that's what works better for you. Also keep in mind since you said you've increased your workouts it's likely you could be retaining water, also you could be more hungry as a result and a few extra calories here and there might be adding up so it's a good idea to be as accurate as possible.. weigh all your food if not already especially since you are so close to goal and have little wiggle room in your deficit.
Oooh I didn't know retaining water could make you hungry interesting. Yep I'm weighing every little thing in. Maybe I should just plan a snack in so I'm not worried about going over
Well retaining water can affect the scale, for some people more exercise can increase hunger. If you are accurate in your logging it sounds like it could be water retention. Another thing to keep in mind if you start eating later then weigh first thing in the morning you may appear to be heavier due to food still being in your system. Again close to goal all these little things really start to show on the scale. Keep being consistent and make sure you are taking progress shots and measurements.0 -
XoXashleighXoX wrote: »Nothing wrong with eating at night if you have extra calories or saving some up fpr later in the day if that's what works better for you. Also keep in mind since you said you've increased your workouts it's likely you could be retaining water, also you could be more hungry as a result and a few extra calories here and there might be adding up so it's a good idea to be as accurate as possible.. weigh all your food if not already especially since you are so close to goal and have little wiggle room in your deficit.
Oooh I didn't know retaining water could make you hungry interesting. Yep I'm weighing every little thing in. Maybe I should just plan a snack in so I'm not worried about going over
Well retaining water can affect the scale, for some people more exercise can increase hunger. If you are accurate in your logging it sounds like it could be water retention. Another thing to keep in mind if you start eating later then weigh first thing in the morning you may appear to be heavier due to food still being in your system. Again close to goal all these little things really start to show on the scale. Keep being consistent and make sure you are taking progress shots and measurements.
Thanks for the tips! Makes sense. I'm most definitely retaining water now that you say that. I worked out hard yesterday and today and my muscles all over are pretty sore. I think I'll take a break tomorrow and maybe Thursday...its hard to take breaks now I'm so addicted. I never use to love working out but I have been doing this for over a year so I guess the working out has became an addiction. Which isn't a bad thing. I'm so proud of finally keeping at it after all these years of quitting. It's such an amazing feeling to feel more fit and healthier.0 -
Look for slow digesting protein towards the end of the day. Cottage cheese is great and try to get in at least 10g of fiber per 1,000 cal you eat in a day.1
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890890890890 wrote: »Look for slow digesting protein towards the end of the day. Cottage cheese is great and try to get in at least 10g of fiber per 1,000 cal you eat in a day.
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2 things. If you have calories to spare, then it's fine to eat at night. 2nd, you DON'T have to have protein after every workout. This is a broscience thing that's majoring in the minors. You'd save some calories from doing that.XoXashleighXoX wrote: »Ok so I have 8-9 pounds to lose. I'm fluctuating between 138-139 pounds. I'm eating between 1500-1900 calories. The last two weeks I have amped up my work outs to 4 days week for 45-50 minutes of Hiit. Last month I went down to 2 days a week mainly just 30 minutes each work out. I have been stuck at this weight for a month so i'm trying to amp it up again to lose the last bit. Only thing is I'm starving by the time 9pm comes and I'm afraid to eat to go over my calorie limit. Am I just not eating enough protein after my work out? Also what's a good late night snack that won't sabotage my work i did today?
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Slow digesting proteins don't address hunger pangs.890890890890 wrote: »Look for slow digesting protein towards the end of the day. Cottage cheese is great and try to get in at least 10g of fiber per 1,000 cal you eat in a day.
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Slow digesting proteins don't address hunger pangs.890890890890 wrote: »Look for slow digesting protein towards the end of the day. Cottage cheese is great and try to get in at least 10g of fiber per 1,000 cal you eat in a day.
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If this person is having hunger pangs switching to foods that satiate you longer will in fact help hunger pangs.
This OP wants to fix the problem before they get to that point of feeling starving. You can’t disagree with me that if this person,since neither of us know what exactly they are eating, switches to slow digesting carbs/proteins and eats an adequate amount of fiber isn’t going to help.
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And where is the actual source showing that eating slow digesting proteins actually satiate a person? You do know that protein is still insulinogenic?890890890890 wrote: »
Slow digesting proteins don't address hunger pangs.890890890890 wrote: »Look for slow digesting protein towards the end of the day. Cottage cheese is great and try to get in at least 10g of fiber per 1,000 cal you eat in a day.
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Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
If this person is having hunger pangs switching to foods that satiate you longer will in fact help hunger pangs.
This OP wants to fix the problem before they get to that point of feeling starving. You can’t disagree with me that if this person,since neither of us know what exactly they are eating, switches to slow digesting carbs/proteins and eats an adequate amount of fiber isn’t going to help.
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And where is the actual source showing that eating slow digesting proteins actually satiate a person? You do know that protein is still insulinogenic?890890890890 wrote: »
Slow digesting proteins don't address hunger pangs.890890890890 wrote: »Look for slow digesting protein towards the end of the day. Cottage cheese is great and try to get in at least 10g of fiber per 1,000 cal you eat in a day.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
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If this person is having hunger pangs switching to foods that satiate you longer will in fact help hunger pangs.
This OP wants to fix the problem before they get to that point of feeling starving. You can’t disagree with me that if this person,since neither of us know what exactly they are eating, switches to slow digesting carbs/proteins and eats an adequate amount of fiber isn’t going to help.
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Why are you bringing insulin into this. Insulin is actually a satiety hormone. It signals to the brain a fed state. I would tell op to experiment with combinations of foods to see what will sate them. Protein does illicit a higher satiety per energy unit. I do have studies to back up my statements. Will post unpon request..2 -
It's up to you. Either allocate extra calories for an evening snack or tough it out. Both options are valid, so choose the one you like. Being hungry can be annoying but it won't kill you, and if you go long enough without eating at night you may get used to it.
With that said, HIIT ramps up my appetite to uncomfortable levels and the calories burned are not enough to satisfy my hunger. I chose to stop doing it for that, among other reasons. The good thing about diet and exercise is that you get to tweak your strategies. Not everything is a good fit for everyone.2
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