I'M ALWAYS HUNGRY UGH!!

It looks like you've added it to your diary, so that's an important first step! Next, don't panic! It's very early days for you, so don't expect to be perfect all at once. In fact, perfection isn't required at all! You've gone 135 cals over your goal so I expect you still have a calorie deficit, so you won't gain fat. A pound of fat takes about 3,500 calories over and above your TDEE (total daily energy expenditure), and you TDEE is a number above your daily calorie goal, so you're fine!

As for hunger, try to eat things that are high in protein and fibre, to keep you fuller. Try to fill up on things like veggies that are bulky, but not very calorie-dense. Keep well hydrated too, as thirst can sometimes feel like hunger.

Salsa is very low-calorie, so the chips are the only thing that was tough for your budget to fit. the two best ideas i can come up with are:

1) look for a substitute. sounds crazy, but have you tried celery and salsa, or jicama and salsa, or bell peppers and salsa, or lettuce and salsa? the crunch and salsa flavor may get the craving out of your head.

2) can you postpone your craving, and tell yourself that you are allowed to have chips and salsa tomorrow, if you still really want it? that way, you give the craving time to go away. if the craving is still there, you have time to budget some extra calories with exercise or a little extra mindful eating.

i have decided that slipping up does not prevent weight loss, provided you get back on track afterwards. It's the "giving up and eating whatever and not tracking" mentality that prevents weight loss following a slip-up. skinny people eat a few too many calories one day, and a deficit the next. in the long run, they eat at maintenance. so keep practicing eating the maintenance cals of your goal weight person, and your body will eventually catch up with your lifestyle.

Last week I had a rubbish day at work and ate 3 almond magnums!! We're all human and have slip ups, don't feel bad about it

well i have only 1 day a week where i can eat anything i want i was told a while ago by many people that it will help my metabolism and also will be able to get all my cravings in

And who are these people? I need to shoot them!

I would find healthier alternatives. 850 calories for just 2 slices of pizza and some ranch is a lot of calories to just be hungry again in a couple hours. It's not just about eating better for me personally, but I get to eat a lot more food for less calories. That's what makes healthier eating worth it for me.

I eat less calories per day than you and my diary has TONS of things in it. I eat almost nonstop ALL DAY.

well i have only 1 day a week where i can eat anything i want i was told a while ago by many people that it will help my metabolism and also will be able to get all my cravings in

And who are these people? I need to shoot them!

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You can fit anything in your daily calories...you shouldnt feel guilty...log it then make good choices...and i agree MFP is way low on the protein goal...eating more of it has helped me feel satisfied more.

I'm like you too. I'm always hungry! Try eating lean meats... They keep you full longer than just carbs. Eat whatever you want everyday but exercise portion control. If you want chips, buy the 100 cal packs and eat them. If you want an ice-cream, get the kiddie size. It'll work better for you in the long run since you won't be denying yourself foods you love and you'll be less likely to binge eat on your cheat day or even want a cheat day.

If you're always hungry make sure you are getting enough protein and fiber into your diet, both of these help keep you feel fuller longer. A lot of times when we diet it's not real hunger we are feeling just boredom, emotions, etc. Emotional hunger. If you're really craving something take a minute to think if you're really hungry or if you just feel like eating. If you still really want it just work it into your calories If you go a little over one day, don't worry about it, not every day will be perfect and this is a lifestyle change. You aren't going to stop eating chips and salsa for the rest of your life.

Also make sure you are drinking enough water, there are times are bodies mistake hunger for thirst.

I've never had a magnum. I've afraid they r like heroin and i'd never b able to quit without serious rehab lol. Better NOT to know how good they actually are. . They look crazy good!