why am i hungry all the time

I'd say you are hungry because you are eating mainly carbs and very little protein. Try upping your protein and that should help with your appetite.

I agree. It looks like you just aren't eating enough period.

I agree with above posters. Eat more protein and eat real food.

I'd say you are hungry because you are eating mainly carbs and very little protein. Try upping your protein and that should help with your appetite.

Yeah you will be hungry if you eat less than 15g of protein every day. Also- up the calories. 900 calories a day is not going to cut it, even if you have to lose that extra pound. Or, eat more, exercise more and you will probably see better results.

**edited to add that it looks like you are not exercising at this time (based on your journal). I would rather eat and extra 3-500 calories and burn it off via lifting than starve myself at 900 calories a day. That's just me though.

Protein protein protein. Cut up chicken and eat it as a snack. They have those ready packs at the grociery store for salads. they are seasoned already if that helps you.

Well, I would agree that you need to eat more food. Your calories intake is too low and what I see is that you are eating a lot of simple carbs (white bread, croissants) and sugar. If you are also not exercising, then those things will go straight to pounds. Also if you are consistently eating less than 1200 calories, your body may be in starvation mode, so losing that pound will be very hard.

If I were in your shoes, I would add more fresh vegetables to my plate. Veggies are more nutrient dense and high in fiber, which is more filling to your body. You do need more protein as well, but be careful in your protein choices. Animal protein can add more fat calories, and you cannot eat as much of it for the same calorie bang.

You can eat as much fresh vegetable salad as you want, as long as you skip the fattening dressing. I use lemon juice or balsamic vinegar on mine. I am not saying that you don't need to eat protein. You do, of course. But you could add some pinto beans or black beans to that salad for protein or 3 oz of grilled chicken breast.

Fresh veggies are one key, but exercise is also important...even going for a half hour walk will help if you aren't up for a workout.

You can do this... I see in your previous posts that you are confused about why this is so hard. I can only speak for myself in this matter, but maybe it will help you. I know that if I allow myself to eat anything with sugar early in the day, I want to eat it all day. So I save my 1 square of dark chocolate until dinner. That way, I don't have sugar at lunch and dinner.

I also don't eat ANY sugar (or sugar substitute) before that, unless it is in a piece of fruit. A lot of the processed foods that I see in your diary may have HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) or other artificial sweeteners in them. I find it is best for me to eat real food instead. Sugar is so addicting to me, so I just find it easier to forego the sugar throughout the day, then have my 1 square of dark chocolate as a reward later.

In fact, I would suggest that every time you want that sugar fix that you grab a strawberry or an orange. The strawberries are in season right now and are delicious, and oranges are packed full of fiber. Eat the real fruit tho, don't drink juices, because juices lack the needed fiber. Good luck!

Hunger comes from eating simple carbs that contains more sugar that sends the blood sugar soaring which triggers the pancreas to send out insulin to bring the sugar down. This is a never ending cycle for people who stay on a diet of eating lots of simple carbs: fruit, fruit juice, table sugar, honey, soft drinks, and other sweets.

Glucose is the major kind of simple sugar. Glucose is the basic source of energy for all living things. Glucose supplies the body with quick energy. It occurs naturally in some fruits and vegetables and is also produced in the body by breaking down other foods into glucose.

Complex carbohydrates often supply energy and other nutrients and fiber that the body needs. They are a better choice.
Starch - bread, cereal, potatoes, pasta, rice, and legumes (dried peas and beans)

Fiber - bran, whole-grain foods, raw vegetables and fruit (especially the seeds and skins), legumes, nuts, seeds and popcorn

Guarantee hunger pain will go away IF your diet consists of high protein, beef, turkey, fish, etc. and low complex carbohydrates, no more than around 50. The first few days will be rough but afterwards the hungar will be mostly gone replaced with lots of energy. Drink lots of water. Divide your weight in half and this will be the number of ounses of water to drink each day. Drinking the right amount of water is very important.