Hungry girl!

ericalyn93
ericalyn93 Posts: 47
edited October 7 in Food and Nutrition
Today is day 4 of my journey, and I was completely starving all day long. I felt the need to pig out on all the unhealthy foods (which I haven't felt until today), and I couldn't seem to get "full". I don't know if my body is going to panic mode due to less calories...
What should I do when all I want to do is eat, and can't seem to quench the hunger, but need to stay within my cal goal?? HELP!!

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  • mse123
    mse123 Posts: 20 Member
    Drink lots of H20
  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    Sounds like you need to be a better meal planner, get more of a variety in, stay well hydrated...
  • ericalyn93
    ericalyn93 Posts: 47
    Drink lots of H20

    That is literally all I have drank for 4 days straight! lol
  • appleseeds
    appleseeds Posts: 212 Member
    If your calorie goal is 1200, you could easily eat another 200 calories and still lose weight - if you eat protien it should help you feel more full.

    That's if the H2O doesnt work. If I dont drink water all day i tend to feel hungry - but If I'm already at the point of way hungry the water doesnt help anymore - it just makes me feel sick.

    Eat a steak :D
    or some chicken!
  • CallieDerenthal
    CallieDerenthal Posts: 170 Member
    would you be willing to set your diary to public so we could have a peek? that might help a few of us give you specific suggestions :-)
  • Showgirlbody
    Showgirlbody Posts: 402 Member
    It takes a bit to adjust to lower calorie. Your body wants the calories that it needs to maintain your current weight, but to lose you have to have less. So eat volumes of foods like salad and vegetables that you can eat a lot of. You will have to chew longer and you can physically see and feel the volume. I don't like vegetables that much to do it myself lol so I just try to eat protein like was suggested. I snack on nuts, and don't eat as many refined carbs. You will get used to it and actually like to feel "light" and not really full. Your tummy will adjust, just find a balance of meals that works for you.
  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    would you be willing to set your diary to public so we could have a peek? that might help a few of us give you specific suggestions :-)

    Agreeing
  • ekpeterman
    ekpeterman Posts: 1
    fruit, fruit and more fruit. I used Weight Watchers last year (which is basically the same thing as my fitness pal) and although you have to count the calories with this program for fruit (fruit is free with WW), it's nature's sugar, so unless you waaaay overeat on fruit, it shouldn't have a negative side effect with your weight loss. Whenever I feel hungry, I grab an orange or banana :)
  • ljcatch22
    ljcatch22 Posts: 42 Member
    Protein and veggies! I used to eat a bunch of carbs, which are high in calories, but not all that filling for long lengths of time. I switched to eat more lean proteins like ground turkey, egg whites, and chicken with veggies and it is amazing how much more quickly I get full and how long I stay that way. Also, I've noticed that my cravings for sweets and junk food are down to easily manageable levels.
  • ericagraham35
    ericagraham35 Posts: 5
    What is your diet like? I am on 1200 a day and I feel satisfied all day. I eat very very high protein every day and make sure to include it in every meal and snack, you get more bang for your buck with high protein foods because they provide you will a longer full feeling and are relatively low in calories. I eat yogurt for breakfast and a protein shake between breakfast and lunch and between lunch and dinner. I also eat a protein and non-starchy veggie at lunch and at dinner. You should be eating every 3-4 hours to keep your blood sugar levels stable through out the day. If you do that, you won't have that crash in energy or feel the need to binge. Allow yourself a cheat meal or two a week so you have something to look forward to. Remember that it takes work but once you get your meals planned out better and create a meal plan for the week and stick to it, it won't seem as difficult. Best of luck!!!
  • EIEIannone
    EIEIannone Posts: 59 Member
    If you have your calorie level set at 1200, then your body is not used to eating so few calories. I would say that you should set the level at a 1 lb a week loss. That way your body will adjust to the change without causing you to binge.
  • ericalyn93
    ericalyn93 Posts: 47
    I made my diary public for those of you that wanted to check it out! :)
  • EIEIannone
    EIEIannone Posts: 59 Member
    Just peeked at your diary. It looks good. I wouldn't stress over eating fast food now and then. Since you said you are only at day four, just worry about taking little steps. If you change everything at once, chances are, you won't stick to it.
  • visiri
    visiri Posts: 173 Member
    What's your weekly goal? Maybe you need to dial it back and give yourself permission to lose a bit more slowly at first. Starving is no good. I saw another thread a few days ago and one responder recommended starting with a 1/2 lb per week goal and then after a few weeks move it to 1 lb and then keep moving it up until you don't feel comfortable. I started with a 2 lb goal, but there wasn't enough food for me to eat even with exercise, so I knocked it down to 1 lb and it's very comfortable and I usually have excess (less than 100) each day. I've been on for a week and I've lost a bit more than a lb and am very happy with the process of learning to eat again.

    Good luck!!!
  • ericalyn93
    ericalyn93 Posts: 47
    Just peeked at your diary. It looks good. I wouldn't stress over eating fast food now and then. Since you said you are only at day four, just worry about taking little steps. If you change everything at once, chances are, you won't stick to it.

    Thank you. My biggest thing is late at night when all I want to do is snack. Tonight I had a handful of special K chocolately delight, and it seemed to really "hit the spot".
  • ericalyn93
    ericalyn93 Posts: 47
    What's your weekly goal? Maybe you need to dial it back and give yourself permission to lose a bit more slowly at first. Starving is no good. I saw another thread a few days ago and one responder recommended starting with a 1/2 lb per week goal and then after a few weeks move it to 1 lb and then keep moving it up until you don't feel comfortable. I started with a 2 lb goal, but there wasn't enough food for me to eat even with exercise, so I knocked it down to 1 lb and it's very comfortable and I usually have excess (less than 100) each day. I've been on for a week and I've lost a bit more than a lb and am very happy with the process of learning to eat again.

    Good luck!!!

    I am at a 2 pound/week goal also. Maybe tomorrow I will change to 1 pound. Thanks for the great tip! :)
  • EIEIannone
    EIEIannone Posts: 59 Member
    Great! It's all about making better choices! :) And don't beat yourself up over little slip ups. Always be encouraging to yourself because you are the person that is making it all happen.
  • ericalyn93
    ericalyn93 Posts: 47
    Great! It's all about making better choices! :) And don't beat yourself up over little slip ups. Always be encouraging to yourself because you are the person that is making it all happen.

    Thank you for the advice!!
  • jacobsonmandy
    jacobsonmandy Posts: 30 Member
    I know this sounds crazy, but google whatever you crave and sometimes seeing it makes it go away ( like food porn lol) It really helps me get through the snacking, and when I'm hungry I drink water then find out if I'm hungry or just thirsty.
  • ericalyn93
    ericalyn93 Posts: 47
    I know this sounds crazy, but google whatever you crave and sometimes seeing it makes it go away ( like food porn lol) It really helps me get through the snacking, and when I'm hungry I drink water then find out if I'm hungry or just thirsty.

    hahah. food porn. I will have to try that sometime! lol
  • jacobsonmandy
    jacobsonmandy Posts: 30 Member
    I know this sounds crazy, but google whatever you crave and sometimes seeing it makes it go away ( like food porn lol) It really helps me get through the snacking, and when I'm hungry I drink water then find out if I'm hungry or just thirsty.

    hahah. food porn. I will have to try that sometime! lol

    I'm just saying, sometimes it helps and I see hpw bad it is for me and the desire to have it goes away.
  • bosh_chic
    bosh_chic Posts: 10
    Today was day five for me, I had stopped logging for a few months and now trying to get rid of the holiday weight gain. My day four was the worst. I ate a whole bag of m&m pretzels. It will get better after a week or so. I agree about eating more protien it will help. I find that when I eat alot of veggies in the first week it actually does make you hungrier. It did with me anyways. Stay strong and for the night time munchies, brush your teeth with cinamon toothpaste, you don't want to eat anything after that.
  • HonkyTonks
    HonkyTonks Posts: 1,193 Member
    Maybe up your calories a touch, you should at least eat your BMR
  • Tenoreo90
    Tenoreo90 Posts: 329 Member
    I have this problem often, and I find if I limit my carbs (most keep you going back for more more more-rolls, chips, crackers, pasta....) and eat more 'heavy' healthy foods-apples, meat of some sort (tuna and chicken are good) it's not as bad. Try drinking hot tea or even hot broth-your body responds to hot foods a lot more than cold!
  • schalka
    schalka Posts: 57
    Today is my first day at 2lbs per wk(1200) . I started at 1 1/2 per but changed it and its alot harder. you will still lose weight if you have a few more calories. You should start off with more then adjust after it gets a lil easier
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    This happens to me also. I'd love soem tips! This week has been brutal. Planned a detox of meat and processed foods and I have had spaghetti with meat suace 2x this week.

    If it happens right at bedtime, I have been having a mint or papaya enzymes. If it is right after dinner, I have some fruit or tea. The midday ones are the ones that kill me.
  • takehimaway
    takehimaway Posts: 499 Member
    I know this sounds crazy, but google whatever you crave and sometimes seeing it makes it go away ( like food porn lol) It really helps me get through the snacking, and when I'm hungry I drink water then find out if I'm hungry or just thirsty.

    hahah. food porn. I will have to try that sometime! lol

    This morning or yesterday morning a friend of mine was telling me about how she won a bunch of cupcakes, and she links the sweepstakes chat to these cupcakes, but of course, they don't tell just cupcakes, but dipped marshmellow, pretzals, potato chips.. That did not bide well with me, and I ate up like 400 calories before I had even slept yet; I sleep during the day, as I work nights, to avoid confusion.
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