dealing with ravenous hunger

tandabuss
tandabuss Posts: 18 Member
edited December 2024 in Motivation and Support
I had a great first week here--dropped 5 lbs, and didn't find it nearly as painful as I thought I would--was feeling really pumped--but for some reason these last two days I've been ravenously hungry--even right after a meal. I'm getting more than enough calories, but it's like I'm unable to think of anything beyond my next snack. Any ideas?

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  • gemiwing
    gemiwing Posts: 1,525 Member
    What is 'more than enough' calories- can you give a number?

    Eating more protein and fats can help you feel more full but this will be short-lived if your calories aren't correct.
  • tandabuss
    tandabuss Posts: 18 Member
    Like 1500 net calories /day with a bunch of exercise. I am usually over in fat grams and under in carbs and protein. Just wondering if this is a temporary thing that I just have to endure for awhile or if I need to do something different
  • chachadiva150
    chachadiva150 Posts: 453 Member
    Make sure to have protein at every meal. Use veggies to fill you up and drink lots of water.
  • gemiwing
    gemiwing Posts: 1,525 Member
    I'd go ahead and figure out your TDEE and see how far below that you are at 1500. If you're falling above a 20% difference between 1500 and your TDEE then re-evaluate your calories and go up if needed. I can't really say without seeing the numbers whether you're going to have to grin and bear it, make better choices or up your cals.

    If you've got a lot of calorie-dense food then you might need to switch that out. A cup of nuts in 500+ cals while a cup of broccoli is 80 so partly it is a numbers/volume game. Getting more protein and carbs will help as well- definitely more protein. Eggs are great, chicken too. If you're a vegan/veggie then beans are going to be your big players.
  • IveLanded
    IveLanded Posts: 797 Member
    My extra tips are
    1) chew gum
    2) brush your teeth
    3) drink a diet soda


    all these things keep me from snacking when I'm feeling especially hungry.
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