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Lately I feel like I'm always annoyed or angry with everyone. I don't know why i'm so angry all the time and in a bad mood , My Husband says I'm in bad mood because my diet and the way I'm eating . The questions is there is a specific food that can put you in bad mood ???
or is lack of something .Potassium , vitamins ... etc My daily calorie goal is 1310 and I'm always under my daily goal but still I feel like I eat a lot , I don't feel like i'm deprived of any foods. , also I exercise 3 times a week so I don't know ...Thanks
or is lack of something .Potassium , vitamins ... etc My daily calorie goal is 1310 and I'm always under my daily goal but still I feel like I eat a lot , I don't feel like i'm deprived of any foods. , also I exercise 3 times a week so I don't know ...Thanks
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Are you getting enough carbs?
Here's an article from MIT that may interest you......
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2004/carbs.html0 -
Glucose is preferred brain food, so lack of carbs can cause moodiness and depression. Also, fat is needed for a lot of hormone synthesizing, so not eating enough fat can cause moodiness and depression as well.0
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You may want to look into what you fill your calories with, check into the nutrition profile and make sure those calories arn't empty.0
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You may need good carbs (slow digestive carbs) in your diet so you don't feel hungry.
If it's not hunger pains then it's probably fats in your diet.
Vitamins could help but I don't really recommend it because most don't even get used by your system.0 -
Are you cutting out refined sugars or anything? I turn into a monster if I cut out candy.0
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I find that I'm in a horrendously bad mood (and pretty miserable to be around, apparently) when I've had too many carbs and not enough protein. I get tired, I eat carbs for energy, I get cranky, I eat carbs to improve my mood, and when my mood gets worse, I tend to turn to carbs. See the problem?
Figure out what's triggering it for you by logging your moods along with your foods (use that handy notes feature in your diary). You may be surprised at what you're body is telling you!
I also get cranky if I don't get enough food too. Maybe this might be a part of your issue too?0 -
if you cut out refined sugars, caffeine or high carbs, you may be having withdrawls0
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My daily calorie goal is 1310 and I'm always under my daily goal
You're doing it wrong.
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Unfortunately not all carbs are created equal, the ones we tend to eat seem to have adverse affects. I say if you want carbs, stick with veggies, and sweet potatoes, stay away from grain, corn and processed sugars.0
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Hi thanks guys for your replies , I'm just like a 100 50 calories under my daily goal . Sugars .. Im using stevia a lot XD sometimes I'm over my daily goal on sugar and carbs , but not in fat .
"My Daily Goal 1,310calories
180 - carbs
44- fat
49 protein
2500 sodium
26 sugars
My lows are aalways sodium , fats , highs protein , carbs sugars , but maybe I'm not getting the good ones0 -
Good idea
I will do that Thanks
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I realy like stevia, good to know it is becoming more popular.0
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Yeah is a good option0
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Stevia is awesome. Especially the brands that mix it with fiber! Gives you a little fiber boost to your day.
It looks like the recommended carbs is awfully high. More protein might help. I say might, as you are different from me! Do stay away from refined foods. Go for "whole" and "brown" foods for starches. Stick to mostly fruits and veggies for you carbs.0 -
Are you getting enough carbs?
Here's an article from MIT that may interest you......
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2004/carbs.html
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Hi thanks guys for your replies , I'm just like a 100 50 calories under my daily goal . Sugars .. Im using stevia a lot XD sometimes I'm over my daily goal on sugar and carbs , but not in fat .
"My Daily Goal 1,310calories
180 - carbs
44- fat
49 protein
2500 sodium
26 sugars
My lows are aalways sodium , fats , highs protein , carbs sugars , but maybe I'm not getting the good ones
You are not getting near enough protein. You also may want to consider upping your calories to 1400. I started losing weight and fat when I did, now I am up to eating around 1600 per day, I am a size 2 and very VERY happy and in a great mood, I am not hungry nor do I feel like I am going with out.
I am a crazy person when I am hungry. It took my husband exactly one year of dating me to figure out he better cut across 4 lanes of traffic to get off the exit if I say I am hungry on a road trip.
Good luck, I hope you feel better soon.0 -
Stevia is awesome. Especially the brands that mix it with fiber! Gives you a little fiber boost to your day.
It looks like the recommended carbs is awfully high. More protein might help. I say might, as you are different from me! Do stay away from refined foods. Go for "whole" and "brown" foods for starches. Stick to mostly fruits and veggies for you carbs.
ThanksI'm vegetarian I eat a lot of vegetables and fruits but I will eat a little more
I don't know I'm scare to eat sugar in general I have the idea that is going to gain weight , I'm going to do my best to change that .
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This is how I survive not being an all out witch to the people around me: I take a valerian root pill as soon as I get home from work. Stress starts when all five people in my family arrive at home at the same time and everyone wants something from me at the same time. It works for me. Calms me down and helps me not sweat the small stuff.0
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Hi thanks guys for your replies , I'm just like a 100 50 calories under my daily goal . Sugars .. Im using stevia a lot XD sometimes I'm over my daily goal on sugar and carbs , but not in fat .
"My Daily Goal 1,310calories
180 - carbs
44- fat
49 protein
2500 sodium
26 sugars
My lows are aalways sodium , fats , highs protein , carbs sugars , but maybe I'm not getting the good ones
You are not getting near enough protein. You also may want to consider upping your calories to 1400. I started losing weight and fat when I did, now I am up to eating around 1600 per day, I am a size 2 and very VERY happy and in a great mood, I am not hungry nor do I feel like I am going with out.
I am a crazy person when I am hungry. It took my husband exactly one year of dating me to figure out he better cut across 4 lanes of traffic to get off the exit if I say I am hungry on a road trip.
Good luck, I hope you feel better soon.
hahah ! thanks : ) I just have those numbers because is the plan that MFP gave me at first I was at 1340 , then I switch to 1310 ( I want to lose 1 pound per week ) but you think I should change my daily goals myself ? what is a good amount of0 -
Glucose is preferred brain food, so lack of carbs can cause moodiness and depression. Also, fat is needed for a lot of hormone synthesizing, so not eating enough fat can cause moodiness and depression as well.
Yes! When I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes my doctor told me to stay away from sugars and carbs until I got my glucose monitor. It was the longest three days of my life. Not only did the lack of carbs/sugar leave me insanely lightheaded and shaky, it made me want to kill everyone. And I assure you it had nothing to do with pregnancy or hormones.0
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