Hungry All the Time!!

I deal with hunger, as well. I have found that it is a matter of carb choice, and if I get a bunch of veggies on my plate and balance it out with something of substance (like adding beans), it helps a lot. Also, I make sure to have protein with each meal, and I don't go fat free. A small amount of a healthy fat (olive oil, avocado, etc) will help tremendously.

can you open your diary, more people will try and help you. maybe need to up your calorie limit.

In terms of water, spacing out meals etc, it sounds like you are doing the right things. I personally would try upping your calories. Check what your BMR is (in the 'tools' bar I believe) and I would suggest eating at least that number as that is what you're body would need if you were literally in a coma. IMO, slow progress is the best kind because you're more likely to change those bad habits and keep the weight off. Hope you see some positives soon!

For me, two things helped. The biggest thing was probably joining the gym. Since I have been exercising regularly, my hunger/cravings have all but stopped. Also, eating a lot of unprocessed food, like lean meats etc, has made my cravings diminish. At least I think that's why I don't crave food as much as I used to. But definitely exercise. Do you exercise?

I am seriously hungry all the time. I try to eat healthy and I try to stay within my allowed caloried but I am starving. I eat plently of fiber. I drink lots of water (as evidence by how much i pee). I do several small meals throughout the day so I can space it. Nothing seems to be helping. I need either a very strong appetite suppressent or another trick I haven't tried. I'm having such a hard time losing weight.

I had a similar problem. A couple months ago, I upped my calorie allowance to 1500 and was eating 5 small meals; but I found my stomach growling constantly. Three weeks ago I decided to try something different. I still have my goal set at 1500, but now I eat a much larger breakfast 400-500 calories, and around 300 calories for lunch. The big breakfast keeps my tummy happy until about lunch time. I have an afternoon snack and a decent sized dinner. In the last 2 weeks, I finally started seeing the scale move.

I have also found it helpful to bring a container of frozen veggies to work, if I get hungry towards the end of the day I can throw them in the microwave and "steam" them and that keeps me from snacking while I cook dinner.

I can't offer any suggestions, I am also hungry all the time. For me, when i am hungry, i hammer down 16-32 oz of water. It helps, but doesn't make it go away. I take in over 150g of protein a day, and I drink 1 gallon of water at least per day.

I personally feel like when I am hungry, thats a good thing. I take in enough calories to support my activity, but to lose weight, to me you should be hungry. Being hungry to me reminds me I am doing this right..........also fighting the cravings is a battle of wills........

Eat more protein. It will help with hunger. Carbs won't (generally).

The spacing of meals probably isn't helping your hunger either and, further, it's not necessary. Since meal spacing it doesn't seem to be working for you on a psychological level, you should consider stopping the 5-6 meal a day thing.

Edit: I just read that you're eating only 1200 cals a day. Eat more and make sure you incorporate resistance training.

I have the opposite problem. If I don't have a little bit of starchier carbs (typically 2 servings a day) I will have insatiable hunger. No amount of nuts, healthy fats, protein, fruit or veggies will solve it. I have 1/2 -1 cup of carbs, and suddenly things are fine. Definitely experiment, our body chemistry can be very different.

I actually find exercise to be a great hunger suppressant! But be careful, it makes some people far hungrier.
I have recently been burning anywhere around 700 calories at the gym about 4 or 5 days a week. It's great because you then get a ton of calories to eat back, and if it works for you like it does for me, you'll be less hungry too

Eat more protein. It will help with hunger. Carbs won't (generally).

I find when I eat more protein it helps supress my hunger. Try a protein shake in the morning with a LOT (not just 10 grams) of protein.

I hope it works for you, as it did for me. I know everyone is different :flowerforyou:

YEp more protein! At least 1 gram per weight so if you weigh 130 you should be getting that many grams of protein!

I am seriously hungry all the time. I try to eat healthy and I try to stay within my allowed caloried but I am starving. I eat plently of fiber. I drink lots of water (as evidence by how much i pee). I do several small meals throughout the day so I can space it. Nothing seems to be helping. I need either a very strong appetite suppressent or another trick I haven't tried. I'm having such a hard time losing weight.

I had a similar problem. A couple months ago, I upped my calorie allowance to 1500 and was eating 5 small meals; but I found my stomach growling constantly. Three weeks ago I decided to try something different. I still have my goal set at 1500, but now I eat a much larger breakfast 400-500 calories, and around 300 calories for lunch. The big breakfast keeps my tummy happy until about lunch time. I have an afternoon snack and a decent sized dinner. In the last 2 weeks, I finally started seeing the scale move.

I have also found it helpful to bring a container of frozen veggies to work, if I get hungry towards the end of the day I can throw them in the microwave and "steam" them and that keeps me from snacking while I cook dinner.

^^ THIS. i also used to do the several small meals a day thing, but i was ALWAYS hungry. Now, i find that eating a bigger breakfast helps me eat less throughout the day. and PROTEIN, PROTEIN, PROTEIN!! Last things, is i will sometimes have an unsweetened herbal tea to help "fill me up" in between meals.

First of all - if you are eating 1200 calories a day, you need to re-examine that. Or see a nutritionist. This is the problem with some of these programs. Please digest this: eating 1200 calories a day is the absolute LIMIT and you should never,ever go lower, In fact, 1200 calories a day is barely enough to keep your body from eating itself. Up your intake immediately. Eat more protein. Eat more nuts (count out 12 almonds at a time with a piece of fruit. I do it every day). Eat one ounce of raw avocado and put it in a salad along with your protein.

You should be eating1500 a day at the very least. I am 5'6 and I currently weigh 142. My goal is to hover around 135. I'll get there very soon. I am a nutrition and fitness writer who went to graduate school and gained about 15 pounds. I'll admit that. But, I know what I'm talking about.

Start researching on the Internet. Go to some .org (nonprofit), .edu (university) or .gov (government) websites and see what you really should be eating. This calorie counter should be used as a GUIDE and not the be-all, end all. You do not trust .com websites generally. They are for-profit. Attached is a link to a very reliable source: Colorado State University: http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09353.html

1200-1300 calories/day I find so hard to do as well! I have always had a hearty appetite. I exercise a lot, which allows me to eat more calories, but it makes me more hungry. ; ) So, it's finding that balance. I agree with another member saying to eat a 400 or so calorie breakfast. Nancy Clark, a well known sports nutritionist, says it is good to eat a 400 calorie breakfast and 400 calorie lunch! Keep it up, you'll get there!!