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    Default Hungry! The pains of dieting...

    So about a month ago I got tired of being soft, weak and flabby and embarked on a fitness and diet plan. I'm feeling great, have intense workouts and am getting stronger every day.

    I just haven't seen any change in my weight or measurements. It was likely my diet was the problem, so I got strict. No sugar, very little fat and lots of lean meats and fresh veggies. I cut out processed carbs like bread and crackers entirely, and really only get carbs in the form of legumes and other starchy vegetables and fruit.

    I've cut my fruit intake down to 1-2 servings a day to further cut carbs and sugar. But I find that I'm still hungry, even eating a healthy 1800 calories a day. As I write this I'm eyeing the clock to see if it is time to eat yet. I've got 22 more minutes before my next meal. I'll drink another big glass of water for now, to get through.

    I guess I'm just whining. I know that it'll get easier to diet in a couple of weeks, but I'm hungry right now! I'm not used to controlling my eating to this degree, and the transition is tough. I know I've got to put some will power into action if I'm going to see results, but I just don't have very much will power when it comes to food. I can exercise myself into a sweaty stupor, but going hungry is so strange for me.

    I'll just keep chanting to myself "It's the fat cells that are hungry, it's the fat cells that are hungry!"

    Anyone have some tricks to distract yourself from eating too much when dieting? I'm not going to take anymore pills, so appetite suppressants are out (I'm already taking so many supplements as it is, I don't want to throw anything else into the mix).


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    Default Re: Hungry! The pains of dieting...

    I like green tea and sugar free gum, and celery if you just have to chew on something.

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    I like snow peas raw. They are crunchy and make me feel like I'm eating alot. Of course lots and lots of water.

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    If you're hungry, you should eat. You don't have to eat a supreme pizza with ranch dressing, but I see no reason not to snack on fruit. The problem with these high-protein, low-carb diets (okay, one of the many problems) is that they're very low in fiber, which makes you feel full. You also need some healthy fat to help you feel full.

    Bring in the brown rice, whole grains, olive oil, and fruit (bananas are especially filling, high in fiber, and nutritious). If you're hungry, then your body is telling you that you need to eat. Up your cardio to burn off the calories if you want, but if you starve yourself you'll just lower your metabolism and gain weight in the long run.

    Capsaicin works as an appetite suppressant, BTW. Spicy food will satisfy you with less of it. Spike your brown rice with some sriracha, drizzle Tapatio on those eggs, throw hot chilis in your stir-fry. It tastes good and you won't feel hungry again so soon.

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    Try hot tea. They have all these cool flavors now. White tea with blueberry and pomegranite is yummy. I also love the herbal ones. Tazo Iced Passion Tea is fantastic. Even the hubby loves it. Some of the flavors absolutely HAVE to be sweetened though (the ones I listed are good as is). Splenda is my choice, but I know it's not exactly healthy.

    ETA - If you need something kinda sweet, put some of those big purple grapes in the freezer. They are awesome little frozen snacks.

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    Maybe I missed something but you didn't say what you were eating. Only what you cut out. So far, what you've cut out is good. But what are you eating?

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    Popcorn! But it sounds like you're on low carb. Or frozen ice pops.
    But "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels" and looking at pictures of Britney Spears in her prime definately help keep me on track. I've always loved her body, especially because seeing her now you know she had to work for it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jasmine View Post
    Try hot tea. They have all these cool flavors now. White tea with blueberry and pomegranite is yummy. I also love the herbal ones. Tazo Iced Passion Tea is fantastic. Even the hubby loves it. Some of the flavors absolutely HAVE to be sweetened though (the ones I listed are good as is). Splenda is my choice, but I know it's not exactly healthy.

    ETA - If you need something kinda sweet, put some of those big purple grapes in the freezer. They are awesome little frozen snacks.
    I'm using stevia as a sweetner. All natural and no calories.

    Quote Originally Posted by ahmeerah View Post
    Maybe I missed something but you didn't say what you were eating. Only what you cut out. So far, what you've cut out is good. But what are you eating?
    Gobs of veggies and protein, like chicken, tofu, beans, fish, whey powder and turkey. Basically I'm following the South Beach diet, but with a little bit of fruit and less cheese. South Beach Diet has a lot of cheese and oil and stuff.

    Quote Originally Posted by Cassandra39 View Post
    Popcorn! But it sounds like you're on low carb. Or frozen ice pops.
    But "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels" and looking at pictures of Britney Spears in her prime definately help keep me on track. I've always loved her body, especially because seeing her now you know she had to work for it.
    I've been looking at photos of fitness champs. Very inspirational to see women in their 40's and 50's still looking all buff and hot! Like this:


    And Yek, I had totally forgotten about Capsaicin and it's fat burning attributes! Thank you! I think I'll toss some jalapenos on my salad for dinner tonight.


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    Since you're eating things like chicken, turkey and fish - try eating the darker meats for the purines and do not skimp on fat. You can cook in the natural fat that comes off these meats or cook in extra virign olive oil or coconut. Cocnut oil makes me fat so personally - I stick to the natural fats and a touch of olive oil.

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    Default Re: Hungry! The pains of dieting...

    drink coffee when ur hungry

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    If you're exercising more than you're used to, you're probably burning WAY more than you're eating!

    Srsly, I can eat 1300 calories on days when I'm sedentary and then I'll workout and dance on the same day and wind up waking up in the middle of the night hungry after 2000.

    Recently I did something interesting and went on a raw foods + dairy products diet for about a week. I found my waist shrank perceptibly although I was eating no fewer calories and MORE fat than usual (in the form of nuts and nut butters.) I was eating Lara bars, Organic Food Bars, yogurt, lowfat cheese slices, salads with avocado and tomato and sunflower seeds, fresh fruit, and Manna bread (a sprouted grain bread you can get in the freezer section which is very nearly rawfood) with raw almond butter. I was also eating Fiberful bars from TJ's. Anyway, I'd call it a successful experiment. Probably the fiber was a huge part of the success. I talked to someone who once dieted from a size 14 to a size 4, and she attributes her success to vast amounts of fiber.
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    In addition to fat, make sure you're drinking at least half of your body weight in ounces. So, someone who weighs 120 lbs would drink 60 oz of water. 1 liter is about 33 oz. Sometimes hunger pangs are actually signs of thirst!

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