what should i do when im just so so hungry?
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ebony__
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Ive only just started on mfp,
and my diests never been a huge problem, i love to cook and sometimes probably indulged a little in the gourmet side of things but overall never to bad , lots of fresh food from the garden.
but my exercise was really lacking.
so im focusing mostly on that...
but even 'healthy' foods seem to have lots of calories
my first few days staying underthe 1200 calorie goal was easy
but today im starving
what should i do? is it ok to eat a little bit more if its healthy food and i do extra excersize to compensate?
and my diests never been a huge problem, i love to cook and sometimes probably indulged a little in the gourmet side of things but overall never to bad , lots of fresh food from the garden.
but my exercise was really lacking.
so im focusing mostly on that...
but even 'healthy' foods seem to have lots of calories
my first few days staying underthe 1200 calorie goal was easy
but today im starving
what should i do? is it ok to eat a little bit more if its healthy food and i do extra excersize to compensate?
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absolutely......if your hungry.....eat....100%........and if its healthy,you cant go wrong!!!!!0
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I ate carrot sticks the other day instead of a cadbury egg.0
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well you shouldn't be UNDER 1200 calories and if you're exercising you need MORE than 1200 calories; hence the "starving."0
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If you're really hungry and not dehydrated or bored. DEFINITELY EAT! The way you can tell if you're hungry or just in the mood for something is..........True hunger---you'll eat just about anything. Craving----You have something specific in mind
Make it a healthy food choice if you're hungry...don't worry about the extra calories! Yogurt, eggs, low fat cheese, apple etc....0 -
EAT something even its if just some crackers or a sandwich, you can still eat what you want, exercise and still lose weight. Dont deprive your self. Im eating pizza and chocolates and exercising.0
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I ate carrot sticks the other day instead of a cadbury egg.
You are VERY VERY STRONG WILLED. Don't know if I could have done that!0 -
Eat?? That is usually what your supposed to do when you are hungry.0
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I'm no expert, but I have done alot of research since Ive started this.
The one thing that everyone seems to agree on is calories in versus calories out. (1200 is really hard for me to stick to, too)
PS... sometimes I think I'm hungry when I'm actually thirsty. When I stay hydrated, I notice I get less cravings0 -
I ate carrot sticks the other day instead of a cadbury egg.
You are VERY VERY STRONG WILLED. Don't know if I could have done that!
I second this!! I haven't said NO to a cadbury egg YET. LOL Nice job with the will power!0 -
I ate carrot sticks the other day instead of a cadbury egg.
I love that.0 -
cool thanks guys,
like i said i eat healthy food anyway.
even grow a lot of it my self and have always been pretty big on nutrition and particular benefits of foods and things,
just have never done this calorie counting thing before.
And I have a few huge assignments to get done and cant seem to think straight if i havent eaten0 -
I'm no expert, but I have done alot of research since Ive started this.
The one thing that everyone seems to agree on is calories in versus calories out. (1200 is really hard for me to stick to, too)
PS... sometimes I think I'm hungry when I'm actually thirsty. When I stay hydrated, I notice I get less cravings
I agree, there are plenty of times when my stomach is growling, having recently ate a healthy meal and I drink water rather than eating more and find I wasnt really hungry just thirsty0 -
yeah i dont think im dehydrated. im always thirsty. i drink contantly. except now i just drink water instead of juice.0
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it is all slightly confusing though just because ive never done calorie counts.
ive been trying to stick to 1200 calories or under regardless of what excercise i do ..??0 -
if you are excercising you should have more than 1200 cals per day. MFP wont put you under 1200 and then you add in your excercise and you get more cals to use.0
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Protein works for me, lots of meat (sorry veggies and vegans)
or nuts................ Then I dont tend to feel hungry xxxxxxx That might just be me xxxxxx0 -
yeah i dont think im dehydrated. im always thirsty. i drink contantly. except now i just drink water instead of juice.
I drink about 6+ pints a day of water xxxxxxxxxxx Works for me............ xx0 -
I have no idea what a pint is. but i drink about 3 - 4 litres0
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food is so interesting.
Actually thinking about studying nutrition next year.
(if i can get of mfp and finish my assignments so i can finish this years diploma first >.>> argghh so much homework. i actually just want to go fo a run. have told myself that if i can get 1000 words done today i will reward myself tonight with a big walk along the beach0 -
I would chose something like a fruit, veggie, milk or yogurt when I get like that.0
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