extreamly hungry today ??? and dont know why

I just had the same problem!!! Alot of people replyed, saying it may be a change in your metabolism. Someone suggested eating a handful of almonds or a few crackers if you're into that thing. I do feel like I have more energy lately, and I think it's just because I'm eating.

The other thing I always heard is that sometimes if you're body is dehydrated it's making you think you're hungry, so just make sure you're getting a lot of fluids. Hope this helps!

It seems like you are doing all the right things...you need to remember that eating breakfast kick starts your metabolism for the day. You should be hungry! That's a good sign. You can eat green veggies that have realtively few calories compared to other choices. Those Special K bars are tasty but really don't do much in terms of satisfying hunger. Almonds will definitely help but they have a high calorie count per serving. You seem to be doing it right. We all have those days!

But remember, an hour on the elliptical is a lot and burns a lot...probably more than the 700 you have already consumed. Eat something to replace 1/2 the calories burned...you can eat tons of green veggies! Yummie!

If you are not eating enough your body will stop buring...

If you're not getting full from snacks, you might need more fiber. I don't know how much fiber is in those protein bars but there might not be a lot and it didn't look filling the last time I saw one in the grocery store.

Try a putting together a 100-calorie salad next time; it takes longer to make and will fill you up more than a bar.

Also, if you're not doing so already, add 2 cups of steamed veggies to your dinner (no matter what you're having).

also commenting on the "shaky" feeling-

that can also come from low blood sugar. When I first saw that you had a big glass of orange juice I thought "yep that could be it", OJ is great vitamin C but if you are diabetic (or even just glucose intolerant, since a lot of overweight people have "metabolic disorder"), the natural sugars in OJ can do crazy things to your blood sugar levels. You could try switching out an orange or 2 for the glass of OJ, that would also fill you up a lot more and would give you fiber, without the inevitable crash from the sugar low after the OJ wears off.

Also, I know the protein bars are convenient but so are lots of (more filling) options, like a piece of fruit and some nuts, or half a PB&J sandwich on whole wheat bread, etc.

EDIT: keep up the good work, an hour on the elliptical is great!

if it is hard for you to eat normal breakfast foods so early, try to think outside of the box for breakfast ideas! You can do anything you want really, break free of the breakfast mold

From what I've read in your posts, you exercise for multiple hours a day. It won't hurt to eat until you feel satisfied. Note that I didn't say FULL. Satisfied means that, after 20 minutes, you are no longer hungry. I allow myself to do this on days that I'm so hungry I actually feel uncomfortable, and will usually just need to eat enough to be around maintenance calories. If it's an ongoing problem, it might be time to re-evaluate your caloric expenditure versus your intake. This isn't a race, and overdoing activity while drastically undereating will lead to overuse injuries and a difficult time maintaining fat loss.

i usually just distract myself or drink water hahah lame but it works annnd eat ice haha

Try Fiber one bars and water ..... if that doesnt help try fruit...... always remember eating healthy and watch you cal intake...sometime that 50 cal compared to the other bar might be better to fill you...change up ur diet cause once your body use to it .... hunger can happen. Fiber is good for u and might help u fill up better

From what I've read in your posts, you exercise for multiple hours a day. It won't hurt to eat until you feel satisfied. Note that I didn't say FULL. Satisfied means that, after 20 minutes, you are no longer hungry. I allow myself to do this on days that I'm so hungry I actually feel uncomfortable, and will usually just need to eat enough to be around maintenance calories. If it's an ongoing problem, it might be time to re-evaluate your caloric expenditure versus your intake. This isn't a race, and overdoing activity while drastically undereating will lead to overuse injuries and a difficult time maintaining fat loss.

I feel slightly relieved to see you post this SBS. I didn't eat till full, just to satisfied, but I felt guilty about it. I craved sugar on Saturday and did "pig out" a bit on gluten-free donuts, but not all at once. They weren't large (most GF stuff isn't!).

It's just been since the time I mentioned. VERY disconcerting! My HRM says I burn around 700 extra calories on days I do gym and ballet (or two classes in a row, which I have once a week), and about 400 on the ballet alone days. I've been worried about eating more than that because I am desperate to lose those last few pounds. Granted, I still have loads of time to lose them, but it's frustrating, just the same.