Still feeling hungry.

Stop beating yourself up; it's been a couple days. If you're doing a little better than last week, you're succeeding. Please read this post; I wrote it to help with people having problems just like this one: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/578928-give-yourself-a-chance

When you first start restricting calories, hunger can be an issue - it definitely was for me! I found that over time (about 4-5) weeks, the hunger started to dissipate as my body started getting used to the reduced calories. The way I dealt with it was to drink tons of water all day, and try and choose high-protein foods whenever possible (tofu, avocado, beans, high-protein Kashi cereals, etc. - I'm a vegetarian, hence the no meat options here).

As for burning calories in the gym, remember that it's okay to eat back your exercise calories. If you burn 400 calories and then eat an additional 400 calories, you're still eating the required number of calories that MFP provided for you to lose however much weight you selected (for me, a pound a week). I know some people choose not to eat back all their exercise calories, maybe 75% or so. Either way, you're still on track, so don't get discouraged. You have to replenish those calories, otherwise your body can't rebuild muscle and metabolize properly. Just keep working at it, and it will definitely get easier with time!

Maybe you still feel hungry because your usually use to that stuffed feeling, i know it took me a few days to get use to recognizing when i was full, also sometimes your thirsty but your body is giving you the signals that you are hungry, so maybe try drinking a glass of water after every meal, then see how you feel. x

My husband and I are seeing a dietician. She wants us to make a broth based soup like a minestrone or I suggested and cabbage, onion, tomatoe, broth soup. You can look up on the internet to find some healthy ones. Then she wants us to eat a cup of this brothy soup before dinner. Its suppose to really help curb your appetite.
Hope this helps,
sanniej

You're still in the early days. If you stick with it, the hungry times will be less. A good substitute for the chips is something else that is crunchy---like carrots. I also like to add some pepperoncini or other hot peppers, which give more of the savory taste (although not as salty) of things like potato chips. To be fair, I've never been a big potato chip or french fries fan, but there are some things which I like to have tortilla chips with. I like spicy beans and rice for lunch, but I especially like it with the crunch of the tortilla chips. Sometimes I am satisfied by just having some raw cabbage alongside it---however, only do that if you truly enjoy it, which I do. If you substitute something you don't like, you won't stick with it. Or, if I must have the tortilla chips (and sometimes I feel I must), I weigh the chips, allow myself 1/2 to 1 ounce, and record it in my food diary.

Others have suggested water, which does help to fill us up when hungry or keep the hunger pangs at bay. However, sometimes I'm just hungry and water isn't going to cut it. I find having a small tangerine will help. I choose that because I don't really eat a lot of fruit, so it helps me remember to add extra servings of fruit. The tangerine takes a bit longer to eat and provides some satisfaction. A hard boiled egg is good, too---a little high on fat, but it has the protein that helps to keep me feeling full longer.

The important thing is that it will get easier day by day. Find the strategies that will work for you and remember it takes time to develop a sense of what is satisfying and healthy for you. Try to do a little better each day and soon, if you make gradual changes, the new way of eating will become natural and comfortable for you. If you have a slip once in a while, just record it in your food diary and move on. The slips will become less frequent and won't derail your weight loss progress (although they may slow it down if they occur too often). Don't give up---it will get better.

How many calories are you eating a day?

You must eat to fuel your body so don't worry too much about your exercise burning all the calories you took in. That's not safe. You just need to create a deficit, not negate it entirely. Also, the first few days are the absolute worst. It's part physical hunger due to changes in diet and psychological hunger because you will crave like none other. This is the time where you just need to stay strong. It gets better. You will have days and times you will mess up. I know this very well and am dealing with my own emotional turmoil caused by the expectations I set for myself. Just keep getting back on that horse! Congratulations on taking the first steps to a healthier you

You should make sure that you drink a lot! Try some healthy food when you're hungry, it can calm your feelings of hunger until your body is used to it