Why am I ALWAYS starving?

[Harrysmum]

Originally Posted by brezofleur

Yes, definitely add more protein! Your body is telling you it's hungry, but what it really needs is more protein. Are you consuming dairy? Have a whey protein shake afterwards.

So strange, I was watching breakfast tv yesterday, and one of our actresses was on....she's dropped 6 dress sizes (I hadn't realised she was ever so fat in the first place...).

Her fitness trainer was on with her, and he was stressing the usual "breakfast is the most important meal of the day"....but NEVER to go for cerals, pancakes etc. etc.....ALWAYS start the day with protein, preferably an omelette, as it will see you well into the day, and stave off hunger pangs.

I really do wish you luck - yucky isn't it! Sally x

[cummins]

Have you considered doing weight watcher diet. I think it is one of the healthiest diet

[celstu1]

I'm sure you are getting tons of mixed advice, I'll tell you what worked for me to help keep me feeling full longer.
First, forget snacking, think 6 small MEALS a day. Fiber helps keep you fuller longer so the higher in fiber something is, the longer it will stick with you. Raisin bran cereal is higher in fiber than most other cereals. Kashi Go Lean crunch is awesome in yogurt or just with milk and it has a lot of protein and fiber.

Try making protein shakes before you workout. Blend up ice, water, protein powder and frozen berries, you can add yogurt or no sugar added frozen yogurt to it if you want it smoother.

Another good mini meal is a flax pita pocket bread with Almond butter and Polaners all fruit spread. bread - Joseph's Middle East Bakery Low Carb Pita Bread has 60 calories for the whole piece, 2tbsps 180 calories and 40 calories for 1 tbsp of Polaners. This will hold you for a good 2-3 hours right on time for your next 'mini meal' and it's only 280 calories.

Nothing wrong with mozzarella sticks either, buy part skim ones, they have about 60 calories each, add some fat free ranch dressing with carrot and celery sticks and a hard boiled egg for another 'mini meal'. 1 cheese stick 60 cals, 1 cup carrots 50 cals, 1 cup celery - 20 cals, 1 hard boiled egg 80 cals = only 210 cals.

Try plain low fat greek yogurt with go lean crunch cereal and fresh berries in it. 6 oz yogurt - 60 cals, 1 cup of strawberries - 50 cals, 1/2 cup Kashi go lean cereal - 95 calories - 175 calories for another 'mini meal'

In 2 mini meals you've eaten 665 calories and Got in lots of fiber & protein
Plus you've eaten in 1/2 a day so far:

1 pita Bread
2 tbsps Almond butter
1 tbsp all fruit spread
1 mozzarella stick
1 cup of carrots
1 cup of celery
1 hard boiled egg
6 ozs of yogurt
1 cup of strawberries
1/2 cup of cereal


Hope this helps!

[MarieMHooper]

This is because we have eating disorder I too have this is not good for health and we have to control it.

[MarieMHooper]

One must drink more water if he/she has eating disorder,or else consult to a doctor about this.

[mzw00dy]

Originally Posted by MyDearSam

It sounds like you need to add more protein and dense carbs to your diet. The veggies are pretty much 'free foods'. You're doing a great job of staying hydrated, but exercising without sufficient protein is starving your muscles of the energy they need.

The key is finding a good balance that works for YOU! Take baby steps and build good habits as part of your lifestyle. Also, try a website such as fitday.com. You can keep a food diary and it will give you a chart of the calories, fat, protein, etc. that you are eating. You can then tweak your diet to reach goals.

Some good healthy foods to consider:

Oatmeal, almonds, hard cheese like sharp cheddar, avocado (heart healthy fat!), hard boiled eggs, whole grain breads, brown rice, natural peanut butter. Replace lettuce and pickles on sandwiches with fresh spinach and sliced cucumber.

Finally, indulge in moderation every once in a while! It's good for the soul.

Good luck and don't get discouraged!

I would add to make sure you understand what the serving size of all those are. Almonds are 28 grams, Oatmeal is 1/2 cup. Cheese like cheddar a peice the size of your thumb. But the key is eat these in moderation with your veggies and it will help your hunger. Who;e grains take longer to metabolize and don't give you a food rush from fasty sugars. It will help a bunch too.

[Wylie's Mom]

You need fiber. Fiber expands and fills the stomach more, helping in signaling the brain to stop sending hunger signals. Fiber fullness lasts the longest too. So, if you upped your fiber and ate some throughout the day, and then also add some lean protein snacks - that may help.

[MarieMHooper]

Fiber is good for health,you should eat banana it is rich in fiber you can eat Bran (Corn),Oranges, Leafy Greens, Berries this are some best food that have more fiber content.