what should i do when im just so so hungry?

ebony__
ebony__ Posts: 519 Member
edited November 12 in Health and Weight Loss
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?
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  • fatshady360
    fatshady360 Posts: 23
    absolutely......if your hungry.....eat....100%........and if its healthy,you cant go wrong!!!!!:wink:
  • babybluefire
    babybluefire Posts: 100 Member
    I ate carrot sticks the other day instead of a cadbury egg.
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    well you shouldn't be UNDER 1200 calories and if you're exercising you need MORE than 1200 calories; hence the "starving."
  • Goosiesnougs
    Goosiesnougs Posts: 420
    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:tongue:

    Make it a healthy food choice if you're hungry...don't worry about the extra calories! Yogurt, eggs, low fat cheese, apple etc....
  • francena1984
    francena1984 Posts: 12
    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.
  • Goosiesnougs
    Goosiesnougs Posts: 420
    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!
  • Pocket_Pixi
    Pocket_Pixi Posts: 1,167 Member
    Eat?? That is usually what your supposed to do when you are hungry.
  • alexbelly
    alexbelly Posts: 277 Member
    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
  • niknak0508
    niknak0508 Posts: 425 Member
    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!
  • cinciti
    cinciti Posts: 45 Member
    I ate carrot sticks the other day instead of a cadbury egg.

    I love that.
  • ebony__
    ebony__ Posts: 519 Member
    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 eaten
  • sandradaisy
    sandradaisy Posts: 24
    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 thirsty
  • ebony__
    ebony__ Posts: 519 Member
    yeah i dont think im dehydrated. im always thirsty. i drink contantly. except now i just drink water instead of juice.
  • ebony__
    ebony__ Posts: 519 Member
    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 ..??
  • britexmom
    britexmom Posts: 145
    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.
  • Adrenaline_Queen
    Adrenaline_Queen Posts: 626 Member
    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 xxxxxx
  • Adrenaline_Queen
    Adrenaline_Queen Posts: 626 Member
    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............ xx
  • ebony__
    ebony__ Posts: 519 Member
    I have no idea what a pint is. but i drink about 3 - 4 litres
  • ebony__
    ebony__ Posts: 519 Member
    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 beach :)
  • 30togomoveit
    30togomoveit Posts: 116 Member
    I would chose something like a fruit, veggie, milk or yogurt when I get like that.
  • 30togomoveit
    30togomoveit Posts: 116 Member
    a pint is 16 oz.
  • zoedallas
    zoedallas Posts: 116 Member
    I usually find that exercising helps control my hunger. After a good workout, I don't want to eat. And if I'm still hungry later, I have those extra calories that I can spend.
  • DaughterOfTheMostHighKing
    DaughterOfTheMostHighKing Posts: 1,436 Member
    eat something good for you! go for a run... do something.... soup is good... low sodium and low cal....
  • betsygw
    betsygw Posts: 43 Member
    Make sure your net calories (after exercise) are at least 1200, this is the minimum amount of calories most people's bodies need to function properly. Lots of water, and make sure you are getting enough calories. I actually lose more quickly when I keep my net calories at a 1200 minimum, I tend to plateau when I let my net calories fall below 1200, and I am STARVING on those days:). Good luck
  • mskari77
    mskari77 Posts: 142
    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:tongue******

    Make it a healthy food choice if you're hungry...don't worry about the extra calories! Yogurt, eggs, low fat cheese, apple etc....


    In response to the starred part.....what do you do if your stomach is growling, and you are not hungry for anything specific and literally nothing sounds or looks good to eat, but you KNOW you are starving!! LOL A scoop of PB has been my savior on these nights many many times.
  • mamamc03
    mamamc03 Posts: 1,067 Member
    Eat baby!!
  • ebony__
    ebony__ Posts: 519 Member
    Australia > metric system. i dont know what oz are either
    its mls, ltrs, grams and kilos for me.

    Btw > im really glad i joinded mfp. thanks everyone for being so helpful its just great. + awesome motivation
  • loric3
    loric3 Posts: 3
    If you like pickles, they have 0 calories.
  • scoobydooangel
    scoobydooangel Posts: 2
    I have started to eat more vegetables and fruit when I get hungry. Instead of going through the drive thru and getting those hamburgers and fries.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    according to google 1 liter is 2 pints.

    EAT! Especially if you exercise - eat something healthy and don't stress so much - you can do this!
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