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

ojell
ojell Posts: 748 Member
edited October 2024 in Motivation and Support
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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  • ShapeUpSidney
    ShapeUpSidney Posts: 1,092 Member
    Everything. I just eat. I figure there must be a reason I'm so hungry.
  • questionablemethods
    questionablemethods Posts: 2,174 Member
    Sadly, it typically ain't vegetables. (Even though I really love veggies.)

    If I have it around, I'll eat a metric ton of oatmeal.
  • stephabef
    stephabef Posts: 936 Member
    I eat frozen fruit........... lots of frozen fruit. I measure it out and am accountable for it, but it takes a long time to eat, so I feel satisfied!

    Also, I cut up my meals into small pieces and graze. All. Day.
  • MisterDubs303
    MisterDubs303 Posts: 1,216 Member
    Carrots are very filling and low calorie. Hummus isn't too bad on them either, BUT, I have to portion the hummus out first or else I'll just want to eat the whole bowl with the carrots. It's definitely my safe go to snack when I feel like I'm starving to death or tempted be high calorie foods. Even if I hadn't planned to eat them that day, if I go over on my calories a little, I'm still WAY better off than if I indulge on something that I just want because I'm craving or starving.
  • MayaNelson
    MayaNelson Posts: 62 Member
    I used to be indiscriminate, and just binge to all get out.

    Now I focus on items which don't impact my progress.
    Lots of radishes, celery for crunch, or pickles for salt.
    All taken with LOTS of water.

    Plus - I take myself out of the house to the gym and bike or sauna.

    Maya
  • tmarie2715
    tmarie2715 Posts: 1,111 Member
    I eat frozen fruit........... lots of frozen fruit. I measure it out and am accountable for it, but it takes a long time to eat, so I feel satisfied!

    Also, I cut up my meals into small pieces and graze. All. Day.

    This is a great tip, but sometimes it is hard to know when you'll have one of those days. I avoid keeping "junky" snacks in the house. That way, when I do start eating like a monster it is on veggies, dark chocolate, wasa light rye crisps, weight watchers string cheese, and the like instead of candy, potato chips, etc.
  • Alexdur85
    Alexdur85 Posts: 255 Member
    Protein will help you feel full. Usually I'll have a protein shake or power bar then go for an intense workout. Workouts always curb my hunger.
  • Jeff92se
    Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
    If I'm like that, I'll eat what I want AFTER eating an apple. That helps curb the cheat food amounts.

    Or instead of chips or sweets, I'll eat a big bowl of air popped popcorn w/ olive oil and salt. Not the greatest snack bu relative to the chips I'd eat they are.
  • BeyondApril
    BeyondApril Posts: 133 Member
    I eat baby carrots and scoop up some salsa with them, gets the salt craving taken care of! On my days that I am trying to just stick to my guns, I follow the rule that every snack has to be under 100, and 2 glasses of water in between everything I eat. Helps a little! Good luck!
  • questionablemethods
    questionablemethods Posts: 2,174 Member
    If I'm like that, I'll eat what I want AFTER eating an apple. That helps curb the cheat food amounts.
    That's a good idea. I have heard that a good rule of thumb is "If you aren't hungry enough to eat an apple, then you aren't really hungry."

    I need to remember that one. And keep some apples on hand.
  • sinistertitan
    sinistertitan Posts: 603 Member
    This happens to me after every work out. I try to stick to raw veggies or a bag of low cal. popcorn. A lot of bang for the caloric buck wih the popcorn.
  • Jeff92se
    Jeff92se Posts: 3,369 Member
    After a workout, I'll drink a whey protein shake (powder+banana + almond milk + ice). Not to really curb appetitie but to make sure I get enough protein for recovery etc... But it does help with the cravings.

    It really does taste just like a chocolate milk shake. Gold standard whey milk chocolate
  • Missjulesdid
    Missjulesdid Posts: 1,444 Member
    I have bottomless pit days too.

    Air popped popcorn
    Hardboiled eggs
    hummus and carrots
    Chili
    Fruit
    Soup
    a huge plate of roasted cauliflower
    a 6 ounce salmon filet
    6 ounces of chicken

    Extra extra water and tea
  • Ozzyzmommy
    Ozzyzmommy Posts: 142 Member
    Lately I have had this time a lot....
    So I try to keep popcorn on hand, it seems to satisfy ...
    But then there's the times when I just cant keep my blood sugars up, and I have to have proteins
    So I usually keep a grilled chicken breast available ...
  • britishstar41
    britishstar41 Posts: 140 Member
    It's been a lot easier now that hubby is on board with the weight loss train. We don't have any more junk in the pantry, so i usually go to popcorn, fruit, string cheese, a protein bar (like Luna), nuts, greek yogurt, or a bite of dark chocolate if I'm feeling the need for sugar.
  • ojell
    ojell Posts: 748 Member
    Thanks guys! I think I needed protein...I snacked on applesauce and carrots, etc, but I felt better after eating some chicken and veggies.
  • hnsaunde
    hnsaunde Posts: 757 Member
    I love eating greek yogurt when I'm starving, but I usually pair it with a carb too, like an apple or a pear. Then I just make my next meal a bit smaller than planned.
  • dia77
    dia77 Posts: 410 Member
    almonds ,soups - clear ones, apples , bo lok- (kind of a huge white radish that goes well with vegetable spread or salsa ) , green and red peppers and today- oranges:))
  • dia77
    dia77 Posts: 410 Member
    almonds ,soups - clear ones, apples , bo lok- (kind of a huge white radish that goes well with vegetable spread or salsa ) , green and red peppers and today- oranges:))
    and whole walnuts- takes a while until I open them up:))
  • SheRa1964
    SheRa1964 Posts: 155
    a big bag of microwave popcorn. something filling. Sometimes a bowl of cereal.
  • mmhenry28
    mmhenry28 Posts: 163 Member
    I have a protein shake. I cant drink chocolate milk becuase im lactose intolerant so this is the best thing and as its the closest thing I can get to a chocolate milkshake it tastes pretty darn delicious!
  • PatasDeGallina
    PatasDeGallina Posts: 155 Member
    Air popped popcorn with a little salt. Mmmmm.
  • ShapeUpSidney
    ShapeUpSidney Posts: 1,092 Member
    If working for your food helps out, might I suggest mangosteen? That is a b!tch to eat.
  • Veganniee
    Veganniee Posts: 460 Member
    I'm another person that doesn't deal with it too well, so I'm definitely gonig to take on board some of the ideas here.
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