The Wall, I Have HIT it today. I'm HUNGRY
Lucylaser
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I have to be at work in like 7 hours. And I can't sleep. I'm hungry! Today is the first day since I started here that I just feel like this is unbearable. I am within my calorie goal today I don't want to F it up. But, I am hungry. My stomach is growling. I don't keep snacks in my house and I only have stuff to cook. I think I may be losing my mind. I want to just tune it out. But, damn, my tummy is grumbling!
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THEN EAT. Your body is telling you something!!! Thats like saying, the news says it raining but I don't feel rain drops when I go outside.0
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Do you have cereal? Or make a one egg scrambled egg sandwich with one slice of bread. Or make cinnamon toast! Yum!!0
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If you're really that hungry, it might be best to eat at least a little something. Although staying under or within calorie goal is important, if you deny yourself food when you're extremely hungry, it could cause your body to store more fat once you actually do eat.0
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What rate are you trying to lose at?
I couldn't do 1200 cal a day for more that 2-3 days in a row.
I had to give myself a range.
ROCK BOTTOM : 1200 calories
TARGET: Lose 1 lb a week (Switched to Lose 1/2 lb a week, when my lose 1lb/week got to 1200)
HIGH END: Maintain Goal Weight.
As long as I was within that range I would be losing weight, but not losing my mind.
It's all about a life you can live. If your deprive yourself too much, you'll break and give up.0 -
Listen to your body chick! If you are hungry then you need to eat..... asou dont want to be starving. Try something that is going to full you up but not bad for you ie not high in fat or calories maybe have some lean meat or fish... dont worry if you go over .. just do some extra exercise tomorrow.
Also drink some water as that helps or what works for me is having a diet coke... I know it is not good for you but it has no calories and the bubbles tend to full me up.0 -
Hang in there. Just think, think, think. There must be something you can grab to curb your cravings without going overboard. How about a glass of milk? Or hot tea? A piece of toast? A quick scrambled egg?0
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Try a can of soup or a bag of popcorn.0
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My hunger snack is a piece of bread with a tablespoon of jam AND a glass of water. Pretty satisfying.
I agree with everyone else... eat something... just don't go nutso. THEN go for a walk. If it is night walk around the mall (avoiding the food court, lol) or take a friend with you.
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If you are hungry, you must be doing something right and sticking to the mfp plan! You need a reward! Eat up.0
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I got almost nothing in the house. But I have half an avocado. I'm still JUST under on my diary. I think I may be starting to lose my mind.
I am borderline Hangry (hungry+angry).0 -
It's may be more important to look at where your calories are coming from than just how many you are consuming. It's very important to be sure that you are consuming enough from protein sources (about 60 grams) thats about 240 calories. Protein is satiating and won't trigger insulin spikes that lead to cravings and feelings of hunger. There is no need to be hungry if you are eating tons of salad and veggies with ample protein. Watch out for grains and any other sources of carbohydrate. These will keep insulin levels elevated. Don't starve yourself, fill yourself with the right stuff and you will be successful. Good Luck0
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Air popped popcorn with parmesan is my go to late in the day snack 160 calories for 6 cups and 2 tbsp parm.
That avocado should do the trick0 -
It's may be more important to look at where your calories are coming from than just how many you are consuming. It's very important to be sure that you are consuming enough from protein sources (about 60 grams) thats about 240 calories. Protein is satiating and won't trigger insulin spikes that lead to cravings and feelings of hunger. There is no need to be hungry if you are eating tons of salad and veggies with ample protein. Watch out for grains and any other sources of carbohydrate. These will keep insulin levels elevated. Don't starve yourself, fill yourself with the right stuff and you will be successful. Good Luck
I am over on my protein today. I haven't had any grains at all in a few days. I did not get a break at work today for about 12 hours. I think that may be throwing me off. I brought a protein bar, but I don't think its the same as real food!0 -
Yeah 12 hours no food can push the limits. Definately eat that avocado if you haven't already. good fats in that. I would argue against the popcorn and toast ideas, again due to insulin spikes. Nothing screams feed me like an insulin crash.0
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First of all - eat please. Go buy some of those 100 calorie snack packs. I love the shortbread cookie ones personally. You should have good healthy snack food at your house. Also, every Sunday I dont really care what I eat. I know I wont be eating 3000 calories ( I can barely eat 1200) but its a day for me to eat whatever and not worry about it. You might want to consider a meal once a weeek that you can eat whatever. It helps the rest of the week, and I have bought those snacks, plus some fruit, some yogurt, some protein bars,etc. Things I can grab if I have some extra calories and Im actually hungry. Today, for the first time!!, I ate over 1600 calories. And I was hungry still. I just drank lots of water and now Im going to go to bed feeling full and not like Im starving. So grab some food, and a big glass of water and feel better :-)0
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