Really frickin hungry
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Hi, my name is Alda.I want to start off by saying congrats on the pounds you have dropped off so far. You are doing very good, keep it up. How much water do you drink? When you are feeling hungry, try drinking 20 ounces of water and wait 30 minutes before you eat. You dont have to starve yourself (if that it what you have been doing). You can eat as much as you want, as long as it is healthy. If you need to snack more throughout the day, do so, but snack on fruits and veggies. Cut up the fruits and veggies that you like and make a fruit/veggie bowl. That what i like to do when i want a healthy snack.0
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One last thing, you might gain a lb or two in the first few weeks. Don't worry it's water weight. Within a month of eating like this, you should have a lot more energy and should be losing weight. BTW, you can't gain fat unless you eat 3500 calories more than you burn. So if you burn 2200 calories in a day, that means you would need to eat 2700 calories a day to add fat.0
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Here is the issue. This site doesn't tell you what acceptable based on your goal. Below is the general guidance.
If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal, and
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal.
The above is worth thinking about.
My suggestion is changing your setting to -.5/week and exercising for extra calories. YOU will still lose weight. When it starts to feel like enough food, then you can change it to -1 / week. and gradually get it to the setting you are comfortable at.
What is not often discussed in forums is the fact we have streched our stomachs so that a good sized meal can leave us hungry. Restaurant portions are generly 2-3 X's what people should eat at a sitting. Not saying that this is true in your case, but I have noticed that it is in mine. I no longer want to eat what I used to dish up.
I hope someone can give a suggestion for you that fits.0 -
Make sure your getting your water and protein0
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bump!!BTW, MFP sets your goal based on your inputs. Here is what I mean. I don't know your height but I estimated 5'5" for simplicity reason. You are about 155 lbs and 20 years old.
Your estimate BMR based on Harris Benedict formula is 1541. BMR = metabolic rate or the amount of calories your body burns if you slept for 24hours.
Lets also say, you have a desk job and you are sedentary. That means your Total Daily Energy Expended (TDEE) would be:
TDEE= 1541 * 1.2 = 1849 <--- This is the estimated calories you would burn in a given day if you don't exercise. From this number you form a calorie deficit
1/2 lb per week weight loss = 1849 - 250 = 1599
1 lb per week = 1849 - 500 = 1349
1 1/2 lb per week = 1849 - 750 = 1200 <-- there is a site restriction on going below 1200
2 lbs per week = 1849 - 1000 = 1200 <-- See above
Here is the issue. This site doesn't tell you what acceptable based on your goal. Below is the general guidance.
If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal, and
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal.
With that said, you should be aiming for .5-1 lb per week so you don't lose lean body mass (LBM). Losing LBM means a slower metabolism and harder to tone since you have less muscle.
Now lets say you exercise. This means you need to eat more so your body can maintain energy and burn fat. So lets say you burn 500 calories working out. That means your TDEE now increased by 500 calories:
TDEE = 1849 + 500 = 2349
This is really where you form your deficit. And to lose a lb a week it would be
CN = 2349 - 500 = 1849.
Sorry for being a math nerd but it's how I explain it to people. Also, larger calorie deficits don't mean faster weight loss. Mathematically they can, but in reality your body compensates by suppressing the metabolism and using LBM to get energy by converting the amino acids into energy.0 -
At the same height and about the same weight as you, I feel best eating 1400-1500 calories (BMR ~1400) and have been losing at the same rate eating that is I was the first month doing the 1200 thing.0
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One last thing, you might gain a lb or two in the first few weeks. Don't worry it's water weight. Within a month of eating like this, you should have a lot more energy and should be losing weight. BTW, you can't gain fat unless you eat 3500 calories more than you burn. So if you burn 2200 calories in a day, that means you would need to eat 2700 calories a day to add fat.
Okay that is just wrong. You need to eat 3500 extra calories to gain a POUND of fat. But if you eat 1750 extra, you can gain a half pound of fat. It isn't like 3500 is this magic number that makes your body go into fat making mode.0 -
I agree with those who are encouraging balanced nutrition. You're body is telling you (dizziness) it needs something. Without seeing your diary it's hard to say-- but fiber is also needed--sounds like you have enough through veggies but you'll also need grains. Be sure to check with your Dr. also--it could be a sugar issue and a Dr. can check that easily. You can find a guide to balanced nutrition on MyPlate.gov-also look into how to balance soluble and insoluble fibers-- proper nutrition is key!! Best wishes-feel free to add me!0
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What sort of foods are you eating? Are you drinking enough water?0
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Usually if you're hungry that means you should eat something. Moreso if you're dizzy or tired.
Eat your food.0 -
Thankyou! I've been reading about that tdee stuff but jus couldn't get my head around it. You've simplified it for me thanks
I'm 5'5, and 154lbs. Very close psulemon
My MFP has always been set to lose 1.5lbs a week, I changed it to 1lbs and its still only given me 1,200 calories.
I excercise 3 times a week minimum. Around 50mins of cardio, 10 mins strength training.
Did you change your activity level on MFP that figures the 1200? If you have it set as 'sit at a desk all day', you need to change that to the next step up in activity level. That will change the your base calorie number.0 -
I'm really glad you posted this, makes me feel more confident about eating moreAt the same height and about the same weight as you, I feel best eating 1400-1500 calories (BMR ~1400) and have been losing at the same rate eating that is I was the first month doing the 1200 thing.0 -
Bump. There's some really great information here.0
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make sure your drinking lots of water!
This right here. You are most likely not hungry and actually thirsty. They feel the same unless you are actually severely dehydrated.0 -
Just a little off response, I often feel ravenous during certain times of the month, so vitamins may assist in the hormonal urge to eat more, also. It is your body craving certain nutrition. It may be really extra hard to resist eating more food without adding a multivitamin at least one week out of the month for females.0
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BTW, MFP sets your goal based on your inputs. Here is what I mean. I don't know your height but I estimated 5'5" for simplicity reason. You are about 155 lbs and 20 years old.
Your estimate BMR based on Harris Benedict formula is 1541. BMR = metabolic rate or the amount of calories your body burns if you slept for 24hours.
Lets also say, you have a desk job and you are sedentary. That means your Total Daily Energy Expended (TDEE) would be:
TDEE= 1541 * 1.2 = 1849 <--- This is the estimated calories you would burn in a given day if you don't exercise. From this number you form a calorie deficit
1/2 lb per week weight loss = 1849 - 250 = 1599
1 lb per week = 1849 - 500 = 1349
1 1/2 lb per week = 1849 - 750 = 1200 <-- there is a site restriction on going below 1200
2 lbs per week = 1849 - 1000 = 1200 <-- See above
Here is the issue. This site doesn't tell you what acceptable based on your goal. Below is the general guidance.
If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal, and
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal.
With that said, you should be aiming for .5-1 lb per week so you don't lose lean body mass (LBM). Losing LBM means a slower metabolism and harder to tone since you have less muscle.
Now lets say you exercise. This means you need to eat more so your body can maintain energy and burn fat. So lets say you burn 500 calories working out. That means your TDEE now increased by 500 calories:
TDEE = 1849 + 500 = 2349
This is really where you form your deficit. And to lose a lb a week it would be
CN = 2349 - 500 = 1849.
Sorry for being a math nerd but it's how I explain it to people. Also, larger calorie deficits don't mean faster weight loss. Mathematically they can, but in reality your body compensates by suppressing the metabolism and using LBM to get energy by converting the amino acids into energy.
That was super helpful and the best way I have seen BMR and TDEE presented.0 -
One last thing, you might gain a lb or two in the first few weeks. Don't worry it's water weight. Within a month of eating like this, you should have a lot more energy and should be losing weight. BTW, you can't gain fat unless you eat 3500 calories more than you burn. So if you burn 2200 calories in a day, that means you would need to eat 2700 calories a day to add fat.
Okay that is just wrong. You need to eat 3500 extra calories to gain a POUND of fat. But if you eat 1750 extra, you can gain a half pound of fat. It isn't like 3500 is this magic number that makes your body go into fat making mode.
How is what I said wrong? It is a fact, that you need to eat 3500 calories over maintenance to gain a lb of fat. It's the same reason it takes 3500 calories less than maintenance to lose a lb of fat.0 -
BTW, drop some cardio and really increase strength training. ST leads to greater fat loss. Below is a good article.
http://www.metaboliceffect.com/topic/38-nutrition-lifestyle.aspx
The strength training is true for weight loss. But for overall health and wellness, esp. heart health, cardio is still a good thing. So, depending on your overall goals, you might want to switch out cardio for strength training OR add more strength training. Of course, depending on how you do it, strength training can have a strong cardio component.0 -
One last thing, you might gain a lb or two in the first few weeks. Don't worry it's water weight. Within a month of eating like this, you should have a lot more energy and should be losing weight. BTW, you can't gain fat unless you eat 3500 calories more than you burn. So if you burn 2200 calories in a day, that means you would need to eat 2700 calories a day to add fat.
Okay that is just wrong. You need to eat 3500 extra calories to gain a POUND of fat. But if you eat 1750 extra, you can gain a half pound of fat. It isn't like 3500 is this magic number that makes your body go into fat making mode.
How is what I said wrong? It is a fact, that you need to eat 3500 calories over maintenance to gain a lb of fat. It's the same reason it takes 3500 calories less than maintenance to lose a lb of fat.
The part where you say "you can't gain fat unless you eat 3500 calories more than you burn." You didn't say anything about a pound of fat there, and I thought that warrants correcting because most of us would feel at least half as bummed about gaining half a pound of fat as we do a pound of fat.0 -
I'm really glad you posted this, makes me feel more confident about eating moreAt the same height and about the same weight as you, I feel best eating 1400-1500 calories (BMR ~1400) and have been losing at the same rate eating that is I was the first month doing the 1200 thing.
You want more reinforcement? Well I have it.
Below is a response from a woman I worked with. She did strength training 4 days a week and did NO cardio. She is 36 years old, 5'5" and weighed 155. After 12 weeks I got a message:
"I just wanted to thank you for your help. You helped me a few months back and I just wanted to give you an update on my progress. 12 weeks ago I started at 154 and 28% bf. I got my bf remeasured last Friday and it was 24%. But I only lost 1 pound. It is crazy to me but I have learned to ignore the scale. You were right that keeping consistent and not giving up my body would finally adjust.
Thanks again for your help!
Stephanie"0 -
BTW, MFP sets your goal based on your inputs. Here is what I mean. I don't know your height but I estimated 5'5" for simplicity reason. You are about 155 lbs and 20 years old.
Your estimate BMR based on Harris Benedict formula is 1541. BMR = metabolic rate or the amount of calories your body burns if you slept for 24hours.
Lets also say, you have a desk job and you are sedentary. That means your Total Daily Energy Expended (TDEE) would be:
TDEE= 1541 * 1.2 = 1849 <--- This is the estimated calories you would burn in a given day if you don't exercise. From this number you form a calorie deficit
1/2 lb per week weight loss = 1849 - 250 = 1599
1 lb per week = 1849 - 500 = 1349
1 1/2 lb per week = 1849 - 750 = 1200 <-- there is a site restriction on going below 1200
2 lbs per week = 1849 - 1000 = 1200 <-- See above
Here is the issue. This site doesn't tell you what acceptable based on your goal. Below is the general guidance.
If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal, and
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal.
With that said, you should be aiming for .5-1 lb per week so you don't lose lean body mass (LBM). Losing LBM means a slower metabolism and harder to tone since you have less muscle.
Now lets say you exercise. This means you need to eat more so your body can maintain energy and burn fat. So lets say you burn 500 calories working out. That means your TDEE now increased by 500 calories:
TDEE = 1849 + 500 = 2349
This is really where you form your deficit. And to lose a lb a week it would be
CN = 2349 - 500 = 1849.
Sorry for being a math nerd but it's how I explain it to people. Also, larger calorie deficits don't mean faster weight loss. Mathematically they can, but in reality your body compensates by suppressing the metabolism and using LBM to get energy by converting the amino acids into energy.
That was super helpful and the best way I have seen BMR and TDEE presented.
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My suggestion is changing your setting to -.5/week and exercising for extra calories. YOU will still lose weight. When it starts to feel like enough food, then you can change it to -1 / week. and gradually get it to the setting you are comfortable at.
What is not often discussed in forums is the fact we have streched our stomachs so that a good sized meal can leave us hungry. Restaurant portions are generly 2-3 X's what people should eat at a sitting. Not saying that this is true in your case, but I have noticed that it is in mine. I no longer want to eat what I used to dish up.
I hope someone can give a suggestion for you that fits.
^^^THIS. I'm getting back on track after a month of not doing so well. So, I changed my goals to a 1.5 lb/wk loss just until I get back into the swing of things. My body would be freaking out if I didn't.0 -
I'm really glad you posted this, makes me feel more confident about eating moreAt the same height and about the same weight as you, I feel best eating 1400-1500 calories (BMR ~1400) and have been losing at the same rate eating that is I was the first month doing the 1200 thing.
You want more reinforcement? Well I have it.
Below is a response from a woman I worked with. She did strength training 4 days a week and did NO cardio. She is 36 years old, 5'5" and weighed 155. After 12 weeks I got a message:
"I just wanted to thank you for your help. You helped me a few months back and I just wanted to give you an update on my progress. 12 weeks ago I started at 154 and 28% bf. I got my bf remeasured last Friday and it was 24%. But I only lost 1 pound. It is crazy to me but I have learned to ignore the scale. You were right that keeping consistent and not giving up my body would finally adjust.
Thanks again for your help!
Stephanie"
Sorry no, by me saying that please don't think i was brushing aside what you've said. I know what you've said is spot on, and thankyou so much, it's just nice when someone else who has done it can confirm also! I wish I could have spoken to you from day one to be honest0 -
BUMP ^BTW, MFP sets your goal based on your inputs. Here is what I mean. I don't know your height but I estimated 5'5" for simplicity reason. You are about 155 lbs and 20 years old.
Your estimate BMR based on Harris Benedict formula is 1541. BMR = metabolic rate or the amount of calories your body burns if you slept for 24hours.
Lets also say, you have a desk job and you are sedentary. That means your Total Daily Energy Expended (TDEE) would be:
TDEE= 1541 * 1.2 = 1849 <--- This is the estimated calories you would burn in a given day if you don't exercise. From this number you form a calorie deficit
1/2 lb per week weight loss = 1849 - 250 = 1599
1 lb per week = 1849 - 500 = 1349
1 1/2 lb per week = 1849 - 750 = 1200 <-- there is a site restriction on going below 1200
2 lbs per week = 1849 - 1000 = 1200 <-- See above
Here is the issue. This site doesn't tell you what acceptable based on your goal. Below is the general guidance.
If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal, and
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal.
With that said, you should be aiming for .5-1 lb per week so you don't lose lean body mass (LBM). Losing LBM means a slower metabolism and harder to tone since you have less muscle.
Now lets say you exercise. This means you need to eat more so your body can maintain energy and burn fat. So lets say you burn 500 calories working out. That means your TDEE now increased by 500 calories:
TDEE = 1849 + 500 = 2349
This is really where you form your deficit. And to lose a lb a week it would be
CN = 2349 - 500 = 1849.
Sorry for being a math nerd but it's how I explain it to people. Also, larger calorie deficits don't mean faster weight loss. Mathematically they can, but in reality your body compensates by suppressing the metabolism and using LBM to get energy by converting the amino acids into energy.0 -
I find that getting more protein helps me from feeling hungry. I am trying to eat protein with every meal.
^ this and are you drinking lots of water?0 -
BUMP ^BTW, MFP sets your goal based on your inputs. Here is what I mean. I don't know your height but I estimated 5'5" for simplicity reason. You are about 155 lbs and 20 years old.
Your estimate BMR based on Harris Benedict formula is 1541. BMR = metabolic rate or the amount of calories your body burns if you slept for 24hours.
Lets also say, you have a desk job and you are sedentary. That means your Total Daily Energy Expended (TDEE) would be:
TDEE= 1541 * 1.2 = 1849 <--- This is the estimated calories you would burn in a given day if you don't exercise. From this number you form a calorie deficit
1/2 lb per week weight loss = 1849 - 250 = 1599
1 lb per week = 1849 - 500 = 1349
1 1/2 lb per week = 1849 - 750 = 1200 <-- there is a site restriction on going below 1200
2 lbs per week = 1849 - 1000 = 1200 <-- See above
Here is the issue. This site doesn't tell you what acceptable based on your goal. Below is the general guidance.
If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal, and
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal.
With that said, you should be aiming for .5-1 lb per week so you don't lose lean body mass (LBM). Losing LBM means a slower metabolism and harder to tone since you have less muscle.
Now lets say you exercise. This means you need to eat more so your body can maintain energy and burn fat. So lets say you burn 500 calories working out. That means your TDEE now increased by 500 calories:
TDEE = 1849 + 500 = 2349
This is really where you form your deficit. And to lose a lb a week it would be
CN = 2349 - 500 = 1849.
Sorry for being a math nerd but it's how I explain it to people. Also, larger calorie deficits don't mean faster weight loss. Mathematically they can, but in reality your body compensates by suppressing the metabolism and using LBM to get energy by converting the amino acids into energy.
BEST explanation i have seen,
Thanks!!!!0 -
Thankyou! I've been reading about that tdee stuff but jus couldn't get my head around it. You've simplified it for me thanks
I'm 5'5, and 154lbs. Very close psulemon
My MFP has always been set to lose 1.5lbs a week, I changed it to 1lbs and its still only given me 1,200 calories.
I excercise 3 times a week minimum. Around 50mins of cardio, 10 mins strength training.
Here is your TDEE (including exercise)
TDEE = 1541 * 1.375 = 2118
CN = 2118 * .8 = 1691
Do yourself a favor, eat 1700 calories a day (do NOT eat back exercise calories and eat that every day, even on rest days). Set your carbs to 35%, protein to 40% and fats to 25%. If you start to exercise 5 days a week, add another 200 calories to each day.
BTW, drop some cardio and really increase strength training. ST leads to greater fat loss. Below is a good article.
http://www.metaboliceffect.com/topic/38-nutrition-lifestyle.aspx
^^^^ Bump ^^^^0 -
I'm really glad you posted this, makes me feel more confident about eating moreAt the same height and about the same weight as you, I feel best eating 1400-1500 calories (BMR ~1400) and have been losing at the same rate eating that is I was the first month doing the 1200 thing.
You want more reinforcement? Well I have it.
Below is a response from a woman I worked with. She did strength training 4 days a week and did NO cardio. She is 36 years old, 5'5" and weighed 155. After 12 weeks I got a message:
"I just wanted to thank you for your help. You helped me a few months back and I just wanted to give you an update on my progress. 12 weeks ago I started at 154 and 28% bf. I got my bf remeasured last Friday and it was 24%. But I only lost 1 pound. It is crazy to me but I have learned to ignore the scale. You were right that keeping consistent and not giving up my body would finally adjust.
Thanks again for your help!
Stephanie"
Sorry no, by me saying that please don't think i was brushing aside what you've said. I know what you've said is spot on, and thankyou so much, it's just nice when someone else who has done it can confirm also! I wish I could have spoken to you from day one to be honest
I just realized I left out that she was eating 2100 calories on workout days and 1800 calories on non workout days, lol0 -
I don't count vegetables as calories eaten (except for veggies like squash, potatoes, corn, sweet potatoes)... I basically consider them free eats (and I eat lot of them for lunch and dinner to feel fuller). That might free up some calories for you, just an idea
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