Anyone have a hard time with calories??

Coffee is a hunger suppressant for one. Are you a smoker? That can suppress hunger as well.

Or if your used to not eating much then your met rate is probably just running very very slow. In which case you will need to increase your food intake.

Same here. I used to eat a yoghurt or something in the morning and then lunch and after that maybe something really light if i was hungry. i joined MFP 5 days ago and tho i am still strugling a bit with eating all 1.200 calories, it has helped me to get my eating habits in order.one day at a time. in the morning i eat egg with toast. then for morning snack i usually have a yoghurt or some fruit then for dinner it depends what my mum cooks, but it usually involves loads of vegetables. after that i again have evening snack - something light, yoghurt or fruit or even raw carrots. and for dinner maybe some bread with jam, or a salad. It has helped me so much. it feels like i am eating A LOT. which i am compared to before. and im not always hungry but will eat the damn yoghurt because its not healthy to not eat like i used to. i tried so many times to have more meals, and even tho i eat very small amounts of food at the time, just having 5 meals a day helps a lot. i am thankful for loging in my food, because it was scary how i could eat so little sometimes and not feel hungry at all.

I use to eat 1 to 2 times a day. Other than coffee and 1-2 pops that is all I had. Now I am suppose to eat 1200 calories plus my exercise calories. I come short anywhere from 197-250 calories. I am so full I cant hardly eat anymore. I have to force myself to eat almost all those calories anyway. My diary says I eat good food because my fat is low, carbs are low and protein is slightly high. This is so crazy because most people have a hard time eating only 1200 calories. Any suggestions on how to not feel so full and to fit in MORE FOOD??

UNDEReating is as unhealthy as OVEReating....

I was a master at Disordered eating all my life, and hardly EVER ate breakfast OR lunch-
so yeah, I can relate....I had a hard time getting used to eating MORE.

So how come I gained 50 lbs?

Because when I did eat, it was a lot of empty calories-

learning to EAT- especially when I don't get a lunch break- has been a real lesson too.

Peanut Butter- any nut butter for that matter (almond, sunflower, cashew, ect) is a wonderful way to start adding.
And protein shakes made with almond milk- ( I sweeten mine w/ imitation vanilla and stevia )

It sounds like your eating healthy and for that reason your calories is low. It is not always a bad thing to not eat all calories that is suggested. My stats say I'm suppose to eat 2100 calories a day and most days I have between 600 and 1000 left to go. As long as the food your eating is healthy and your getting everything you need for vitamins and such I don't think it will have a bad effect on you. Good luck with your diet and keep up the good work!!

I eat peanut butter for my protein (Natural-full fat) as a calorie filler. It helps. Only 2 TBSP is about 200 calories and its good for you too!

Yes I smoke. I drink shakes for breakfast (food has never sounded good even when I was litte). Here is what I eat for snacks: cheese, nut mix, banana, sometimes fiber bars. Lunch I eat turkey sandwiches, with light mayo, hot pepper cheese, lettuce. Then I eat a normal portion of a meal I cook (mostly from eatingwell.com). Then I have another snack. Not sure if anyone can see my diary or not. I use to not drink water either and Im now between 7-8 cups a day. I work out (lifting a little), crunches, walking, and jogging. Today I jogged a total of 1/2 mile. I have cut my coffee down from 6-7 cups a day to 2. I dont drink any pop any more. I just feel Im eating good, (at least way better than I use to) and still Im so full I can not even think about eating.

You sound like you've made a lot of positive changes!! That's great!!

Trying to learn TO eat is, IMHO, just as hard as trying to learn not to eat. I was/am where you are. I've made a ton of positive changes to my diet and have started exercising. I'm doing Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30. Anyway, you said that you jogged a total of 1/2 mile today...that's awesome and the more you workout, you will find that your appetite does increase as your body adjusts to burning calories.
You can't unlearn a habit overnight and you can't just sit there and force feed yourself either. Some of the suggestions from the other posters are great, I drink a protein shake w/ milk everyday for extra calories If it's a non-workout day I may only add 1/2 a scoop to the milk.! For now, don't worry about low cal. this or that, just work within your macros and slowly raise the number of calories you are eating until you can get them all in.

Good luck to you!

I wouldn't worry too much about it personally. I could hardly ever eat back all my exercise calories. I'm on maintenance now and I'm supposed to eat 800 more calories tonight. Guess I'll break out my girl scout cookies.