I gained it all back

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  • Troyeee
    Troyeee Posts: 9
    The best advice I've gotten, and it's either from Dr. H, (The Biggest Loser) or Dr. Oz, is to eat slowly. It takes about 20 minutes for our bodies to recognize that we are eating and to release the hormones and chemicals that make us feel full and satisfied. So, when I can, I try to break my meal into two pieces. Eat the first half, and then wait about 15 minutes and eat the other half. Also, I will eat in front of the computer and read while I'm eating, which slows me down quite a bit. Often times I find that I get so distracted that my meal had gotten cold and I don't finish it. Also, add some extra fiber and have a large glass of water with your meal. Benefiber is nice because you can sprinkle it directly on your food and it doesn't really have a flavor and kind of just dissolves. Hope this helps.
    Troy
  • JamieSK
    JamieSK Posts: 266 Member
    Eating high protein foods will keep you from feeling hungry all the time. One thing I eat is 1% cottage cheese but there are many other proteins you can eat that will satify you. You just have to find what you like and what works for your life style.
  • LATeagno
    LATeagno Posts: 620 Member
    I was eating about 1000 calories a day. All fruits and vegetables and chicken


    There's your problem. First, eat more. You do not need to eat this little; at least not every day. Second: EAT. SOME. FAT. I'm not saying that in an internet "yelling voice" because it's in caps. I'm saying it because if you don't eat fat, you'll likely feel hungry. Protein and fat kill hunger and are important to your diet and body. Fat is your friend and so is protein. I'm talking the natural stuff here: the skin from your chicken, cheese, a little butter, a little cream, a little olive oil, peanut butter, nuts... work it in. Do not be afraid of it! Good luck.
  • 1shauna1
    1shauna1 Posts: 993 Member
    Yes, it seems too little calories and too little protein. YOu also do need some fats, and they help you feel fuller longer (like avocados). I also wouldn't really bother counting your veggies....unless you're eating cases, they're just so low in cals (and way more worth it for the nutrients). I believe the minimum cals for a woman is 1200, and even that is low for most people IMO unless you don't have much left to lose or are starting out with a lower weight. Good luck!
  • palmerig88
    palmerig88 Posts: 623 Member
    I think fiber is what fills you longer. So get some bread you like that has extra fiber, oranges and apples are good. 100 cal pack of popcorn at night is good if you have enough cals left at the end of the day. Peaches are good.
  • Saruman_w
    Saruman_w Posts: 1,531 Member
    Yea, 1000 isn't enough. No wonder you were always hungry. An 8 lb loss per week cannot be maintained for very long unless you are very obese. There will come a time when you reach a certain weight and the best and healthiest weight loss goal is 2 lbs a week. At first, I would recommend 1200-1500 calories a day, and make sure to get in a good amount of protein as well as keep your water intake.
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