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Protein is satiating, (digested in the stomach), the sugar/carbs e.g. oats and other grains that you eat for breakfast and throughout the day will cause an insulin crash soon after and trigger hunger. change your food choices, as suggested by others here, toward proteins and healthy fats and you will soon (a few days) feel…
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Great advise.
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Get those calories from healthy fats. (9 cal per gram)
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Do you know that you would have to eat somewhere around 7000 calories in addition to your basal metabolic rate to gain those 2 pounds in fat? it's very likely related to some water weight. hang in there and look at the longer term results. Good luck
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Don't just look at the scale. Weight can fluctuate with things like your cycle and bowel movements. pay attention also to things like how your clothes are fitting and body measurements. Also, the level of glycogen stores can fluctuate your weight by a few pounds. If you have a solid plan that includes lots of salad and…
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Yeah 12 hours no food can push the limits. Definately eat that avocado if you haven't already. good fats in that. I would argue against the popcorn and toast ideas, again due to insulin spikes. Nothing screams feed me like an insulin crash.
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It's may be more important to look at where your calories are coming from than just how many you are consuming. It's very important to be sure that you are consuming enough from protein sources (about 60 grams) thats about 240 calories. Protein is satiating and won't trigger insulin spikes that lead to cravings and…