Always Hungry!!!

[latingirl]

What supplement can I take for this constant hunger and cravings?? I swear, I am hungry only two hours after i have eaten. Trust me. I consume plenty of calories. I just need something to make me stop these crazy cravings for chocolate and peanut butter!

[SEADRA]

Try drinking allot of water.

[Tattoogirl4]

I have cravings late at night! I can't stand it. I eat sugar free jello. It's sweet and theirs only 10 calories. I don't drink enought water though. I'll try drinking more also.

[Girlie]

I was having the same problem for a while (and sometimes still do). My first problem was with total calories. . . but I find that the reason it happens sometimes now is usually my macros. If I undercut my carbs one day I'm starving ALL day the next day.

Veggies are also really good for snacking on if you're really hungry. Lots of insoluble fiber to keep you full. Unfortunately, they can also cause bloating and other digestive "issues" if you eat enough of them. . . as I found out the hard way.

[latingirl]

I drink a gallon a day. Sometimes, I drink two. I'll just have to deal with it. Thanks for the advise guys!

[MsFit]

Make sure you are eating balanced meals, containing complete protein and complex carbs.

Might give ChromeMate a try. It's a great supplement that I recommend to my e-clients for cravings.

[chubby_mac]

true that misfit!!

what are youeating?
do you smoke?
post your diet..

[Girlie]

if you're making a lifestyle change "just dealing" with being hungry all the time is going to work against you. . . it's much harder to stick to something that is uncomfortable or unpleasant. . . make sure you're meeting all of your nutritional needs or you'll end up sabotaging yourself

[bscrusher]

Eat More Food!

[latingirl]

meals:1st meal at 6:00 a.m.= 5 egg whites, 1/2 cup of oatmeal with a tablespoon of peanut butter. 2nd meal at 9:00= whole can of tuna (no mayo)and a handful of peanuts. 3rd meal at 12:00 1/2 cup of brown rice and a grilled chicken 1 tbsp of heinz 57. 4th meal at 1:45= protein bar (detour bar). 5th meal at 3:30= 1 cup of broccoli and grilled chicken. I work out from 5:30-6:15 or 6:30. I drink a nitro tech shake with fat free milk, 1/4 cup of oatmeal and a tbsp of natural peanut butter. I wait 1 1/2 hrs and eat a grilled chicken but I also go to bed at 9:00 or 9:30. I weigh 124 lbs and I'm 5/2. I want to lose body fat and GAIN MUSCLE. What workout routine would work best for me? How much cardio? Also, should I make some changes in my diet?

[latingirl]

I don't smoke or drink.

[mrmit]

You should be taking in more carbs in the morning, your blood sugar levels drop overnight. I get very hungry when I eat less than 700 cal in my first 5 hours after waking. I can't eat a very large breakfast so I eat 400 cal (high carbs) when I get up and 300 cal (high protein) 2 hours later.

[latingirl]

I'll try eating more carbs in the morning. Thanks!

[rainbowbrite]

Hmm I woul d have recommended more carbs after your workout to facilitate muscle growth. I know your going to bed at 9 but your body needs the carbs if you want to build muscle. You are having low GI carbs directly after your workout when your body needs carbs the most. I would go with some sipmle carbs right after your workout then consume a complex carb about an hour later. Ms Fit should be able to give you some good advice...

[LadyLean]

If you're hungry...eat. Your body is telling you something. Water, water, water and plenty of vegetables. The fiber and the water will help keep you fuller, longer. Incoporate protein, healthy fats and complex carbs in every meal. Try to comsume 20-30% of your calories in the morning. Your body has fasted for at least 6 hours and you need to replenish nutrients.
If you are having chocolate cravings, there is no harm in having one piece of DARK chocolate per day (Dove chocolates are ideal). If one doesn't do it for you, take a Magnesium supplement every day. This will help curb the chocolate craving. It has also been said that red meat will curb the chocolate craving, but I would rather take a Magnesium supplement than overload on red meats.
At least a gallon of water per day. Guaranteed, quite a few times, when we feel hungry, we are actually thirsty. On the same note, by the time we recognize that we are thristy, we are already 2-3% dehydrated. That much of a depletion in water begins the catabolization process of our muscles. Our muscles are made up of 80% water so if you skimp on the H2O, your muscles will catabolize and you don't want that. Water also flushes out toxins. Don't overlook the benefits of water.
By looking at your daily food intake, I would say that you WILL be hungry every two hours after you eat. There is nothing wrong with that. I eat every two hours because that is when my body tells me I'm hungry. I drink a gallon of water each day and I take in 130 grams of protein.

[latingirl]

thank you guys for all the advise. I do drink lots of water. I drink aprox 1 1/2-2 gallons daily. I feel like a fish! hee hee!

[ms. flavors]

Quick question-- how long have the cravings been going on?

[latingirl]

I've been having the cravings ever since I stopped eating like crap. I used to eat ice cream, cookies, cakes, all the "good stuff". It's been about 6 months now. I completely changed my diet. I'm good most of the time, but I HAVE TO HAVE peanut butter every day. I eat 1 or 2 tbspns a day. Sometimes, I can't control myself and end up eating more than what I should.

[pauline81]

I have the same problem.

Things I find that help are drinking ALOT Of water to make my stomach feel full. Especially I feel I am about to overeat.

Drinking something hot, especiall tea or green tea. It makes you feel fuller.

Stop eating once you think youve eaten enough and go and brush your teeth.

Good Luck

Its very hard to beat over eating but nothing is impossible to acheive. Especially if you really want to achieve it

[xcom]

do you have diabetes? if not, perhaps you have an hyperactive thyroid.

[latingirl]

I don't have diabetes. I guess I should go to the doctor and get a checkup for a hyperactive thyroid though. thanks for the advise.

[ms. flavors]

Lots of good tips Pauline

[ms. flavors]

Try this: Challenge yourself to limit peanut butter to a few times a week--succeed this and within time it will be like you never had peanut butter cravings

Did you know it takes the body 21 times to recognize a new behavior as a form of habit-- the body is acting on what it knows right now--slowly change your habit... give self reasons not to have peanut butter and these cravings will slowly subside

example reason---

if I limited pb i could be in great shape withinn 2 months versus 6-8 months.



We need to see how your body will respond to limited/minimal quantities of pb

a good worksheet you may want to consider regarding how to change eating habits go to http://www.cookingwithflavors.com/avrel.html

I've been having the cravings ever since I stopped eating like crap. I used to eat ice cream, cookies, cakes, all the "good stuff". It's been about 6 months now. I completely changed my diet. I'm good most of the time, but I HAVE TO HAVE peanut butter every day. I eat 1 or 2 tbspns a day. Sometimes, I can't control myself and end up eating more than what I should.

As Msfit was saying chromium picolinate or ChromeMate is great for cravings as it stabilizes the blood sugar--

but are you taking daily supps---I am trying to get a feel as there are many potential reasons...why

What supplement can I take for this constant hunger and cravings?? I swear, I am hungry only two hours after i have eaten. Trust me. I consume plenty of calories. I just need something to make me stop these crazy cravings for chocolate and peanut butter!

[latingirl]

I drink a protein shake right after my work out. I take a multivitamin every day. I'm actually trying to cut pb (starting tomorrow) It's going to be hard but I know I can do it! : ) thank you soooooo much ladies. I really appreciate all the good advise. : )

[ms. flavors]

I can only hope, by writing this, i am not setting a bad example..... And i write this only because i have found challenges are best handled head on...

I know this sounds absurd--but what i've done on a few occassions, when challenged with chocolate cravings, is put an un-opened favorite candy bar in the freezer---I'd literally go out of my way to open the freezer door, look at the candy bar and sometimes even pick it up-- and say, NOPE--some other day. I did this because i wanted to hurry and get my mind reconditioned--sounds absurd i know--but it worked every time.

Sure there may have been a few times where i opened the wrapper, even took a tiny bite--but the thing is this--by the end of the 21 time rule the candy bar was either more than 90% intact or I'd simply forget about it.

Instead of waiting for the craving to come to me I'd go to it and confront it. I personally find the result of this method to work much better then running from the craving... or acting like it doesnt exist...

Sure you want to eat--but you want to eat those foods that keep your body at optimum working order--and everyone is different.. and i think its great to trial and error--how else will you know what works best for you... and a challenge is always good for the soul...

Sure cravings may indicate a lack of something but in most cases its either a sugar high that wont stop or a simple old comfort zone.

REL it if you have to

[latingirl]

I'm actually doing better this week. I am limiting myself to just ONE pb tbspn. It's hard, but I'm doing it! yei! So far, So good....If I get the urge I'll get on this site and read this thread. hee hee! I'll wait for saturday to eat 2 tbspns. I'll just eat salmon, walnuts and almonds during the week. (for my good fats that is. thanks ladies!

[Tattoogirl4]

You are all very smart and creative women. I am so happy to know you are all out there. Trying to help other women understand thier bodies. Most of all MsFit!

[Alinasmommy]

I recently read something somewhere where it talked about cravings and tiredness. Many times I want to snack right before bed....Now I'll be the first to admit I never seem to get enough sleep. (I know, I know I KNOW how bad that is) but after reading that when I start to crave soemthing (I have to walk through the kitchen to get to my bedroom) I remind myself that I am not really hungry I am just tired and I need to go to BED!!!!!!!!!!!! It has worked for the past few nights anyway. We'll see what happens when my period comes around!!!

[latingirl]

Sometimes when I eat, I feel like I need something sweet afterwards. Of course, I don't snack on candy bars or anything that's bad for you, but I'm always craving something sweet around my monthly.....You know what does it? A small sweet potatoe.

[Lixard]

I agree I think water is pretty good...but just try to learn to not eat a lot. I'm trying to. :-D