What do YOU eat on days when you feel like a bottomless pit?

ojell
ojell Posts: 748 Member
edited October 6 in Food and Nutrition
Some days I do sooo well because my hunger is normal...It's all good. BUT THEN I have days when I just feel soooooo HUNGRY and it's like NOTHING satisfies me. How do YOU deal with those days?

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  • Bunnyfufu87
    Bunnyfufu87 Posts: 39
    Grapes and lots of them
  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 Member
    For me I grab protein, be it a tin of kipper snacks, tuna, hemp hearts or seeds, whey powder... when my protein level is "enough" which for me is over 110 grams (goal is 175) but as long as I get the 110 per day I tend to NOT graze like I'm a bottomless pit ;P
  • cmiles23
    cmiles23 Posts: 234 Member
    if im truly hungry then i eat, but if i think to myself how the hell am i still hungry i will drink a 20 ounce bottle of water wait a few minutes and then if im still hungry i eat!!!!!!
  • Ephena
    Ephena Posts: 610 Member
    Water and kettle style popcorn (a little sweet, a little salty - it hits the majority of my cravings).
  • echoica
    echoica Posts: 339 Member
    I eat pasta...that is filling! I don't find I want more food afterwards.
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    I used to have those days a lot. I think it was because I cut wheat out of my diet. Now I am eating wheat again and feel a lot getter for it.

    Mostly, if I am hungry, I drink tea.
  • GinNouveau
    GinNouveau Posts: 143 Member
    oatmeal or apples
  • marielladear
    marielladear Posts: 28
    I recently did this! Usually on thrusdays I am just ravenous because I have a busy day and it's almost the weekend and especially when my period is coming, I actually just eat.
    BUT recently I've eaten something healthy like oats, then just stopped and waited for 30 minutes to see if I'm still hungry, then I;ll eat grapes, then stop for 30 minutes, maybe some granola, maybe some popcorn after that... then I find I'm not really in the mood for food anymore :)
  • jshish8
    jshish8 Posts: 11 Member
    CHIPOTLE BURRITO FTW!
  • rosalee87
    rosalee87 Posts: 221 Member
    I normally stick to apples but what I do before I eat I drink a lot of water...but yes APPLES. lol
  • ahamm002
    ahamm002 Posts: 1,690 Member
    Lean meat and nuts.

    EDIT: if nothing is satisfying you, it might be because your body is craving something in particular. Perhaps your diet for the day was too low in protein or salt or something?
  • ojell
    ojell Posts: 748 Member
    Thanks guys! I think I needed meat...I snacked on applesauce and carrots, etc, but I felt better after eating som chicken and veggies.
  • Lovely_Lady234
    Lovely_Lady234 Posts: 7
    IF i eat...
    FRUIT
    raw veggies
    nuts(nomm!)
    little bit of black chocolate (75%)(also your appetite decreases)

    That is real food that will keep you full and satisfied!

    Also whole-weat food is very good,because it takes long to digest and makes you feel full.
  • MattGetsMad
    MattGetsMad Posts: 429 Member
    Lentils!

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  • sweet110
    sweet110 Posts: 332 Member
    When I'm truly hungry...volume does nothing for me. So fruit or grains that supposedly "fill you up,"...that just makes matters worse for me. Which is to say, I feel hungrier. So, I eat something that tells my brain that its satisfied. And for me, that is fat. I eat fat...that is not surrounded by carbs, which just increases that bottomless pit feeling. So...bacon if you can tolerate the salt. Or sugar free egg custard. Or a small piece of high quality cheese. Or, a handful of nuts (without any oil or salt...these two things will make you gobble the whole container of nuts). ...and if you're counting calories, if I have a choice between 100 calories of a grain (usually half a cup or less) or an ounce of cheese....I go for the cheese.

    Some people are volume people (I know I'm hungry when my stomach is empty) and some people are satiety people (I know I'm hungry when I happen to need whichever macronutrient I need to feel satisfied, which is usually protein or fat). Experiment and see which one you are.
  • krazyforyou
    krazyforyou Posts: 1,428 Member
    Oat revolution oatmeal usually does the trick, but yo u may also be too low on protein. Try increasing that to see of it helps.
  • brooksaceb
    brooksaceb Posts: 115 Member
    apples or popcorn and lots of water.

    I used to do oatmeal but i have to put sugar in mine and it way too much. so if you don't need sugar try oatmeal a cup of that can go a long way.
  • Mmmary212
    Mmmary212 Posts: 410 Member
    meat
  • little_wolfie
    little_wolfie Posts: 91
    Everything in sight. Which is my problem! :-)
  • ErinBeth7
    ErinBeth7 Posts: 1,625 Member
    I usually try to eat fruit or some kind of veggie and usually when I feel like a bottomless pit is because I'm craving junk food! I usually try to drink lots of water or keep my mind busy. It is hard and I don't keep snacks around (healthy or not). So, I usually do the several small meals a day so I don't starve and gorge myself.
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    LOL, that's everyday for me...I try to stay full with lean meat, lots of veggies and 4+ liters of water per day.
  • taryn_perry
    taryn_perry Posts: 193 Member
    Some days I do sooo well because my hunger is normal...It's all good. BUT THEN I have days when I just feel soooooo HUNGRY and it's like NOTHING satisfies me. How do YOU deal with those days?

    Do you notice a trend on those days that you aren't satisfied? Perhaps you are eating "empty calories" which will give you the desire to want to always eat. Instead, if you are loading up on nutrient dense foods - lentils, legumes, vegetables (sweet potato is my fave), raw nuts, lean meat, fruits - you'll be sustained longer.
  • LisaDianeAdams
    LisaDianeAdams Posts: 1
    I graze. Nuts, dry pretzels, fruit, drink tea and water. Maybe a cup of decaf coffee.
  • Amandawith3kids
    Amandawith3kids Posts: 367 Member
    having one o those days today.

    whatever i can get my hands on LOL

    used to be chips or cookies by the handful, or some other such junk food. now i try to at least think about it for a few minutes before i just mindlessly grab it. still had some cookies today, but only 3 (1 serving size) instead of a stack of about 15 cookies.
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    Almost Cheesecake= LOTS (6 oz or more) of blackberries with a bit (1/4 to 1/2 cup) of organic yogurt

    Big ole FAKE chocolate shake=big scoop of vegan protein power+some cacao powder+flax&chia seed blend+cup of toasted coconut coconut almondmilk blend and blended with ice cubes--this fills me up big time.

    Thai food--lots of different dishes, with just a bit of everything!

    BROCCOLI!!!!! Lately, I can't get enough broccoli, I've been eating a TON of it, sauteed with LOTS with garlic and ginger and spices. That with a vegetable soup fills me up for a long time.

    Big ole protein bars...like Promax or Clif Builder bars or something like that with tons of ice water.
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
    A full bottle of water, wait 10 minutes, and then if I'm still hungry I'll go for a small protein carb combo like peanut butter toast
  • Karissa_Clohan
    Karissa_Clohan Posts: 126 Member
    For me I grab protein, be it a tin of kipper snacks, tuna, hemp hearts or seeds, whey powder... when my protein level is "enough" which for me is over 110 grams (goal is 175) but as long as I get the 110 per day I tend to NOT graze like I'm a bottomless pit ;P

    This!
    When I notice my hunger is getting out of control, first I drink 8 oz. of water to make sure it's not thirst instead of hunger. If that fails, then I try tuna, seeds, etc. Also try things like celery, carrots, and so forth. Low calorie vegetables can help eliminate the hunger, plus you're getting all kinds of nutrients! :)

    Good luck OP!
  • jwdieter
    jwdieter Posts: 2,582 Member
    Lean protein is a good way to fill up. Kinda depends what the body needs though.
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