Question about Breakfasts?
Kooraloo
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Everyday I eat a pretty good breakfast (oatmeal or yogurt+granola with fruit) but I'm always starving two hours later. At the time when i'm eating, I feel stuffed and can't eat anymore but it obviously doesn't stick... Am I just not eating enough protein? Back when I used to add protein powder and wheat germ to my oatmeal I'd still be starving hungry really quickly, so I'm just not sure. Any help would be lovely!
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Is it the same on the days that you eat eggs? I'm thinking more protein and more snacks.0
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Is it the same on the days that you eat eggs? I'm thinking more protein and more snacks.
Yup.
RIght now my diary is a bit messed up (weekends and fridays are weird for me, and my eating patterns definitely change on those days).
Even on days where I have eggs, toast, sausage, I'm still super hungry in the mornings. For snacks I'll have a whole sliced apple, a whole bunch of baby carrots & snap peas & celery.0 -
Everyday I eat a pretty good breakfast (oatmeal or yogurt+granola with fruit) but I'm always starving two hours later. At the time when i'm eating, I feel stuffed and can't eat anymore but it obviously doesn't stick... Am I just not eating enough protein? Back when I used to add protein powder and wheat germ to my oatmeal I'd still be starving hungry really quickly, so I'm just not sure. Any help would be lovely!
er..well I am hungry every 2.5 to 3 hours...and my first meal every day is this:
Spinach - Raw, 1 cup
Cottage cheese - Lowfat, 2% milkfat, 4 oz
Skippy - Peanut Butter - Natural Creamy, 2 TBS
Quaker Oats - Old Fashioned Oatmeal, 40 g
Hood - Calorie Countdown-2% Chocolate Milk, 8 ounces
That's what I blend as my monster shake which is 529 cals
so about 2 and half hours later...I will have some almonds and tea or brown rice cake and tbl spoon of PB or something light to hold me til lunch...0 -
er..well I am hungry every 2.5 to 3 hours...and my first meal every day is this:
Spinach - Raw, 1 cup
Cottage cheese - Lowfat, 2% milkfat, 4 oz
Skippy - Peanut Butter - Natural Creamy, 2 TBS
Quaker Oats - Old Fashioned Oatmeal, 40 g
Hood - Calorie Countdown-2% Chocolate Milk, 8 ounces
That's what I blend as my monster shake which is 529 cals
so about 2 and half hours later...I will have some almonds and tea or brown rice cake and tbl spoon of PB or something light to hold me til lunch...
Mm. That sounds kind of yummy.
Okay, so it's not just a "you're not eating enough of the right stuff" kind of thing? It's just normal? Because I've noticed it's only with breakfast so I thought that I just wan't doing the right thing...0 -
er..well I am hungry every 2.5 to 3 hours...and my first meal every day is this:
Spinach - Raw, 1 cup
Cottage cheese - Lowfat, 2% milkfat, 4 oz
Skippy - Peanut Butter - Natural Creamy, 2 TBS
Quaker Oats - Old Fashioned Oatmeal, 40 g
Hood - Calorie Countdown-2% Chocolate Milk, 8 ounces
That's what I blend as my monster shake which is 529 cals
so about 2 and half hours later...I will have some almonds and tea or brown rice cake and tbl spoon of PB or something light to hold me til lunch...
Mm. That sounds kind of yummy.
Okay, so it's not just a "you're not eating enough of the right stuff" kind of thing? It's just normal? Because I've noticed it's only with breakfast so I thought that I just wan't doing the right thing...
The trute about metabolism is that the more you eat the more you work out the faster it goes...
I am not sure how long this has been going on for you...but yea...when I increase my workouts and eat more...my metabolism speeds up....so eat what you like when you like...as long as you fill your macros and don't go over your goals...
So if you are hungry 2 hrs later...eat a fiber one bar...or have something high in protein/fiber
It's not abnormal to be hungry two hours later after breakfast...Even a good full filling one0 -
Is it the same on the days that you eat eggs? I'm thinking more protein and more snacks.
Yup.
RIght now my diary is a bit messed up (weekends and fridays are weird for me, and my eating patterns definitely change on those days).
Even on days where I have eggs, toast, sausage, I'm still super hungry in the mornings. For snacks I'll have a whole sliced apple, a whole bunch of baby carrots & snap peas & celery.
How many eggs are you eating and are you eating the yolk? I usually eat three or four eggs cooked in coconut oil, no toast, but with bacon! The high fat and protein keeps me satiated for a long time. Keeping your blood sugar from spiking and then dropping will stop that crazy hunger.0 -
Is it the same on the days that you eat eggs? I'm thinking more protein and more snacks.
Yup.
RIght now my diary is a bit messed up (weekends and fridays are weird for me, and my eating patterns definitely change on those days).
Even on days where I have eggs, toast, sausage, I'm still super hungry in the mornings. For snacks I'll have a whole sliced apple, a whole bunch of baby carrots & snap peas & celery.
How many eggs are you eating and are you eating the yolk? I usually eat three or four eggs cooked in coconut oil, no toast, but with bacon! The high fat and protein keeps me satiated for a long time. Keeping your blood sugar from spiking and then dropping will stop that crazy hunger.
I eat 2 whole eggs scrambled with 4 slices of morningstar farms soy "bacon" wrapped in a low carb/high fiber tortilla in the morning, and many days I make myself eat lunch even though I am not hungry--even after a big workout.0 -
Yep! I always eat the yolk. Usually 1-2 eggs, hardboiled or scrambled sandwiched between one piece of whole wheat toast.Is it the same on the days that you eat eggs? I'm thinking more protein and more snacks.
Yup.
RIght now my diary is a bit messed up (weekends and fridays are weird for me, and my eating patterns definitely change on those days).
Even on days where I have eggs, toast, sausage, I'm still super hungry in the mornings. For snacks I'll have a whole sliced apple, a whole bunch of baby carrots & snap peas & celery.
How many eggs are you eating and are you eating the yolk? I usually eat three or four eggs cooked in coconut oil, no toast, but with bacon! The high fat and protein keeps me satiated for a long time. Keeping your blood sugar from spiking and then dropping will stop that crazy hunger.0 -
Yep! I always eat the yolk. Usually 1-2 eggs, hardboiled or scrambled sandwiched between one piece of whole wheat toast.Is it the same on the days that you eat eggs? I'm thinking more protein and more snacks.
Yup.
RIght now my diary is a bit messed up (weekends and fridays are weird for me, and my eating patterns definitely change on those days).
Even on days where I have eggs, toast, sausage, I'm still super hungry in the mornings. For snacks I'll have a whole sliced apple, a whole bunch of baby carrots & snap peas & celery.
How many eggs are you eating and are you eating the yolk? I usually eat three or four eggs cooked in coconut oil, no toast, but with bacon! The high fat and protein keeps me satiated for a long time. Keeping your blood sugar from spiking and then dropping will stop that crazy hunger.
I would definitely cut out the toast and up your eggs! 3 eggs is only 210 calories. I usually have 400 calories for breakfast not counting coffee and it keeps me full for a while. Perhaps try eating leftovers for breakfast? When I don't have eggs, I eat leftovers or a giant salad!0 -
I would say eat more fiber. Yes protein fills you up, but its the fiber that will keep you full the longest. So I wouldn't drop the toast (if it is high in fiber) The oatmeal if its plain oats packs a fiber punch, and pick a high fiber fruit as well. Strawberries are high in fiber, and also low in calories, 8g carbs per 100g. Also your body adjusts to certain eating patterns, and if you are slave to eating every 2 hours, your body will start to get hungry then. So in my opinion I would say up the protein yes, but definitely up the fiber content as well. Thats the biggie for being hungry.0
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do you exercise before breakfast?
With not knowing this answer I would say you need more protein.0 -
I would say eat more fiber. Yes protein fills you up, but its the fiber that will keep you full the longest. So I wouldn't drop the toast (if it is high in fiber) The oatmeal if its plain oats packs a fiber punch, and pick a high fiber fruit as well. Strawberries are high in fiber, and also low in calories, 8g carbs per 100g. Also your body adjusts to certain eating patterns, and if you are slave to eating every 2 hours, your body will start to get hungry then. So in my opinion I would say up the protein yes, but definitely up the fiber content as well. Thats the biggie for being hungry.
^^ This. Scramble up some eggs, wrap it in a high fiber tortilla with whatever else you like. You will be full for awhile. I have the same problem during the weekdays. I am very rushed in the mornings so I have cereal. I'm hungry 2 hours later so I'll have some type of fruit which keeps me good until I go to lunch. On the weekends, I try to add in more protein and fiber. If I have breakfast on the weekends at 10am, I'm good until about 2 or 3pm0
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