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TotallyWiggedOut posted:
Ok, now I'm gonna ask because I can't figure it out on my own. I'm walking my mile every day now and some evenings I go about 4 blocks up and back(total 8 straight) . I also try to "shop" with a cart about 3 days a week.
Here's the deal. For the last 4 days I cannot seem to get full. I eat almost constantly, though I try to aim for the healthy stuff, I've been craving salties too, which isn't normal for me. The salt cravings bug me , but I can handle them, what I'm concerned about is these all out hungries I'm getting. I still have been on the downward trend on the scale even through this binge time....
Question is , with all the walking now, could I have upped my metabolism?? Do I need to adjust my caloric intake for this?? Or should I just keep trying to aim for my suggested intake and just go with what my body thinks it needs right now?
Some days I'm hitting around 1350 calories just for the extra munching but I am so hungry right now.....This isn't like me, I have been able to stay right on target since the beginning of my journey. This has really thrown me for a loop here.
Here's the deal. For the last 4 days I cannot seem to get full. I eat almost constantly, though I try to aim for the healthy stuff, I've been craving salties too, which isn't normal for me. The salt cravings bug me , but I can handle them, what I'm concerned about is these all out hungries I'm getting. I still have been on the downward trend on the scale even through this binge time....
Question is , with all the walking now, could I have upped my metabolism?? Do I need to adjust my caloric intake for this?? Or should I just keep trying to aim for my suggested intake and just go with what my body thinks it needs right now?
Some days I'm hitting around 1350 calories just for the extra munching but I am so hungry right now.....This isn't like me, I have been able to stay right on target since the beginning of my journey. This has really thrown me for a loop here.
Kim SW 243 CW 197.4 GW 135
Many of Life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. --- Thomas Edison
Many of Life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. --- Thomas Edison
32 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Strange DaysOk, now I'm gonna ask because I can't figure it out on my own. I'm walking my mile every day now and some evenings I go about 4 blocks up and back(total 8 straight) . I also try to "shop" with a cart about 3 days a week. <br />Here's the deal. For the last 4 days I cannot seem to get full. I eat almost constantly, though I try to aim for the healthy stuff, I've been craving salties too, which isn't normal for me. The salt cravings bug me , but I can handle them, what I'm concerned about is these all out hungries I'm getting. I still have been on the downward trend on the scale even through this binge time....<br />Question is , with all the walking now, could I have upped my metabolism?? Do I need to adjust my caloric intake for this?? Or should I just keep trying to aim for my suggested intake and just go with what my body thinks it needs right now?<br />Some days I'm hitting around 1350 calories just for the extra munching but I am so hungry right now.....This isn't like me, I have been able to stay right on target since the beginning of my journey. This has really thrown me for a loop here.
Jis4Judy responded:
Ok Kim this has been a thing I had going and it still happens I sometimes wake up ravenous and it lasts all day .
I call that the hungry horrors..
It is Ok to eat a few calories over the goal 1 or 2 days a week this keeps your body guessing and does trigger metabolism ..
Have you figured out what amount of calories will maintain your goal weight ? with exercise my goal weight calories is 1800 I used that as a don;t go over line /// during my hungry horror days.
don;t worry about eating a bit extra as long as it doesn;t become a habit it is ok//
Hugs Judy:)
I call that the hungry horrors..
It is Ok to eat a few calories over the goal 1 or 2 days a week this keeps your body guessing and does trigger metabolism ..
Have you figured out what amount of calories will maintain your goal weight ? with exercise my goal weight calories is 1800 I used that as a don;t go over line /// during my hungry horror days.
don;t worry about eating a bit extra as long as it doesn;t become a habit it is ok//
Hugs Judy:)
SW 247 CW 149ish maintaining
Remember the Gold is not in the prize it's in the Journey
life may not be the Party we expected but while we are here we may as well dance
Remember the Gold is not in the prize it's in the Journey
life may not be the Party we expected but while we are here we may as well dance
Report This| Share this:Strange DaysOk Kim this has been a thing I had going and it still happens I sometimes wake up ravenous and it lasts all day .<br /> <br />I call that the hungry horrors..<br /> <br />It is Ok to eat a few calories over the goal 1 or 2 days a week this keeps your body guessing and does trigger metabolism ..<br /> Have you figured out what amount of calories will maintain your goal weight ? with exercise my goal weight calories is 1800 I used that as a don;t go over line /// during my hungry horror days.<br /> don;t worry about eating a bit extra as long as it doesn;t become a habit it is ok//<br />Hugs Judy:)
TotallyWiggedOut replied to Jis4Judy's response:
I haven't actually tried to stabalize yet, in order to maintain, but I would think somewhere between 1400-1600 calories would be about right, if I continued to exercise. I'm shorter than you are, only 5'4 so that's about right. But even then, I'm sure I'll have to make adjustments , like maybe slight cycling to stay on an even keel.
Kim SW 243 CW 197.4 GW 135
Many of Life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. --- Thomas Edison
Many of Life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. --- Thomas Edison
Report This| Share this:Strange DaysI haven't actually tried to stabalize yet, in order to maintain, but I would think somewhere between 1400-1600 calories would be about right, if I continued to exercise. I'm shorter than you are, only 5'4 so that's about right. But even then, I'm sure I'll have to make adjustments , like maybe slight cycling to stay on an even keel.
loove23 responded:
The problem i have is i cant really determine the calories in most food, and most times im not sure how much im eating.....changing my eating habit has been a little harder that i though it has been giving me gas, and i then to be hungry constanly, but i am stil tryinh to hold on, and you can do the same just think of postive that will came from staying on target.........have a wonderful day
Report This| Share this:Strange DaysThe problem i have is i cant really determine the calories in most food, and most times im not sure how much im eating.....changing my eating habit has been a little harder that i though it has been giving me gas, and i then to be hungry constanly, but i am stil tryinh to hold on, and you can do the same just think of postive that will came from staying on target.........have a wonderful day
abnersmom responded:
Hi Kim, Listen to Judy. I have those hungry days as well, but usually not 4 in a row. Are you getting enough protein? For some reason, if I overdue the protein on those days it helps me. Hope this helps. It will be hard to stay focused if you are ravenous all the time.
Debbie SW 265 CW 166 GW 150 - If you are going down a road and don't like what's in front of you and look behind you and don't like what you see, get off the road. Create a new path! Angelou
Report This| Share this:Strange DaysHi Kim, Listen to Judy. I have those hungry days as well, but usually not 4 in a row. Are you getting enough protein? For some reason, if I overdue the protein on those days it helps me. Hope this helps. It will be hard to stay focused if you are ravenous all the time.
mommaxeli responded:
I have days like this, too! It's like I just can't eat enough. And it's not cravings; I am HUNGRY!
If I've learned anything over the last year, it's to listen to my body. I've learned to distinguish between hunger vs. cravings/munchies/thirst, etc. If I'm hungry, I eat!
When I start to get a couple days in a row like this, I know my body is trying to tell me something. So, I'll take a break from eating at a deficit. I eat at maintenance for a week or so to try and reset things. It works for me. Just be careful not to go overboard! The first time I went into maintenance, I felt like I could eat anything. Those extra few hundred calories make a big difference.
If I've learned anything over the last year, it's to listen to my body. I've learned to distinguish between hunger vs. cravings/munchies/thirst, etc. If I'm hungry, I eat!
When I start to get a couple days in a row like this, I know my body is trying to tell me something. So, I'll take a break from eating at a deficit. I eat at maintenance for a week or so to try and reset things. It works for me. Just be careful not to go overboard! The first time I went into maintenance, I felt like I could eat anything. Those extra few hundred calories make a big difference.
Work at home Mom of four :) SW: 260 CW: 155 GW: 145
Report This| Share this:Strange DaysI have days like this, too! It's like I just can't eat enough. And it's not cravings; I am HUNGRY!<br /> <br />If I've learned anything over the last year, it's to listen to my body. I've learned to distinguish between hunger vs. cravings/munchies/thirst, etc. If I'm hungry, I eat! <br /> <br />When I start to get a couple days in a row like this, I know my body is trying to tell me something. So, I'll take a break from eating at a deficit. I eat at maintenance for a week or so to try and reset things. It works for me. Just be careful not to go overboard! The first time I went into maintenance, I felt like I could eat anything. Those extra few hundred calories make a big difference.
TotallyWiggedOut replied to loove23's response:
I had gas alot to begin with too, and was seriously irregular. I have found that the combination of salty/oily is one thing I have to avoid if I can. But I have pushed more water than the actual 64 and have upped my fiber intake with stuff like sprinkled all bran cereal on my pineapple chunks (in own juice) with Light and fit yogurt, plus eating 6-7 prunes a day has helped.
Things that I thought made me gassy before my journey began, like apples and raw veggies dont seem to trigger it now.
You are doing wonderfully. You will make your goal, if you stay focused and try some new foods along the way. It's like you are a new baby, you have all of those wonderful foods out there to try !
Things that I thought made me gassy before my journey began, like apples and raw veggies dont seem to trigger it now.
You are doing wonderfully. You will make your goal, if you stay focused and try some new foods along the way. It's like you are a new baby, you have all of those wonderful foods out there to try !
Kim SW 243 CW 197.4 GW 135
Many of Life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. --- Thomas Edison
Many of Life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. --- Thomas Edison
Report This| Share this:Strange DaysI had gas alot to begin with too, and was seriously irregular. I have found that the combination of salty/oily is one thing I have to avoid if I can. But I have pushed more water than the actual 64 and have upped my fiber intake with stuff like sprinkled all bran cereal on my pineapple chunks (in own juice) with Light and fit yogurt, plus eating 6-7 prunes a day has helped. <br />Things that I thought made me gassy before my journey began, like apples and raw veggies dont seem to trigger it now. <br />You are doing wonderfully. You will make your goal, if you stay focused and try some new foods along the way. It's like you are a new baby, you have all of those wonderful foods out there to try !
TotallyWiggedOut replied to abnersmom's response:
Thanks Debbie, yes, I always get my required proteins. I was thinking that too, because dense proteins like chicken breast usually fills me up better , for longer, but for some reason, nothing seemed to work.
I'm wondering about fiber. Maybe I still need to put even more dense fibers in... anyone got ideas for fiber products that won't throw me over on sugars or carbs or calories??
I'm wondering about fiber. Maybe I still need to put even more dense fibers in... anyone got ideas for fiber products that won't throw me over on sugars or carbs or calories??
Kim SW 243 CW 197.4 GW 135
Many of Life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. --- Thomas Edison
Many of Life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. --- Thomas Edison
Report This| Share this:Strange DaysThanks Debbie, yes, I always get my required proteins. I was thinking that too, because dense proteins like chicken breast usually fills me up better , for longer, but for some reason, nothing seemed to work.<br />I'm wondering about fiber. Maybe I still need to put even more dense fibers in... anyone got ideas for fiber products that won't throw me over on sugars or carbs or calories??
TotallyWiggedOut replied to mommaxeli's response:
That's how it is. Absolute HUNGER. My stomach growls, I get "loopy" you know that slight dizzy feeling you feel if you are running on empty? I know its not my sugar levels because even though my bp is a bit high, my glucose was right on the money . Today has been a bit better though. I started off my day with my mile but came home to eat 1/2 a pita smeared with 2 Tblsp of peanut butter wrapped around a banana and 1 1/2 cups of Almond milk.
Then I had a cup of grapes and a couple of roast turkey slices wrapped around some chunks of apple and so far so good. I'm not hungry..... so maybe its a done deal.
Then I had a cup of grapes and a couple of roast turkey slices wrapped around some chunks of apple and so far so good. I'm not hungry..... so maybe its a done deal.
Kim SW 243 CW 197.4 GW 135
Many of Life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. --- Thomas Edison
Many of Life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. --- Thomas Edison
Report This| Share this:Strange DaysThat's how it is. Absolute HUNGER. My stomach growls, I get "loopy" you know that slight dizzy feeling you feel if you are running on empty? I know its not my sugar levels because even though my bp is a bit high, my glucose was right on the money . Today has been a bit better though. I started off my day with my mile but came home to eat 1/2 a pita smeared with 2 Tblsp of peanut butter wrapped around a banana and 1 1/2 cups of Almond milk.<br />Then I had a cup of grapes and a couple of roast turkey slices wrapped around some chunks of apple and so far so good. I'm not hungry..... so maybe its a done deal.
TotallyWiggedOut replied to loove23's response:
Oh, I wanted to say, go get a cheapy food scale. Or even try to find one at a second hand store. These come in really handy if you can't eyeball your foods to determine your intake.
Remember a serving of meat is about the size and thickness of a hockey puck or deck of cards or 4-5 oz
a serving of something starchy like your corn or peas is about 1/2 cup
a serving of ice cream is a golf ball
just follow the guidelines on the back of the package of whatever for 1 serving
If its raw/fresh , buy sm to med sized veggies, then just look up the calories on the charting system to determine calories
Once you start to eat better, more healthy foods, these things will be like second nature.
It also helps to use smaller salad plates, toddler bowls , and toddler drink glasses to help understand actual serving sizes, Walmart has some very cool summer melamine plates out right now for under 2 dollars that are Sectioned. Use one small section for meat, one small section for your starch and the large one for salad/fresh fruit or raw veggies
Remember a serving of meat is about the size and thickness of a hockey puck or deck of cards or 4-5 oz
a serving of something starchy like your corn or peas is about 1/2 cup
a serving of ice cream is a golf ball
just follow the guidelines on the back of the package of whatever for 1 serving
If its raw/fresh , buy sm to med sized veggies, then just look up the calories on the charting system to determine calories
Once you start to eat better, more healthy foods, these things will be like second nature.
It also helps to use smaller salad plates, toddler bowls , and toddler drink glasses to help understand actual serving sizes, Walmart has some very cool summer melamine plates out right now for under 2 dollars that are Sectioned. Use one small section for meat, one small section for your starch and the large one for salad/fresh fruit or raw veggies
Kim SW 243 CW 197.4 GW 135
Many of Life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. --- Thomas Edison
Many of Life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. --- Thomas Edison
Report This| Share this:Strange DaysOh, I wanted to say, go get a cheapy food scale. Or even try to find one at a second hand store. These come in really handy if you can't eyeball your foods to determine your intake.<br />Remember a serving of meat is about the size and thickness of a hockey puck or deck of cards or 4-5 oz<br />a serving of something starchy like your corn or peas is about 1/2 cup<br />a serving of ice cream is a golf ball<br />just follow the guidelines on the back of the package of whatever for 1 serving<br />If its raw/fresh , buy sm to med sized veggies, then just look up the calories on the charting system to determine calories<br />Once you start to eat better, more healthy foods, these things will be like second nature. <br />It also helps to use smaller salad plates, toddler bowls , and toddler drink glasses to help understand actual serving sizes, Walmart has some very cool summer melamine plates out right now for under 2 dollars that are Sectioned. Use one small section for meat, one small section for your starch and the large one for salad/fresh fruit or raw veggies
jean4u responded:
Kim,
Thanks for sharing your "strange" days with hunger. I don't have that same issue. Ever since I started getting small amounts of lean protein and really veggie-up my meals and snacks, I do not get overly-hungry.
Now, I do get the "munchies" for the crunchy-spicey-somewhat salty snacks.
When I go home from dancing last night, it was after 11 p.m. and boy did I ever want to crunch and dip into ff sour cream w/salsa. Yes, it would be baked veggie chips and ff sour cream, but it was too late at night for any of this. I did the self-talk-thing and convinced me to NOT do it. I'm pretty sure if I did indulge, the scale would be up 2! Also, I was tired and this is my "weak" control time.
Lately, because of the heat and humidity, I am packing a cup of fruit to eat on my way when I walk (for 1 hr.), THEN, when I get back home I eat breakfast.
I hope your body finds an adjustment because this can get to be pretty frustrating....the hunger thing.
Let us know how it goes.
Barb
Happy Wednesday!
Thanks for sharing your "strange" days with hunger. I don't have that same issue. Ever since I started getting small amounts of lean protein and really veggie-up my meals and snacks, I do not get overly-hungry.
Now, I do get the "munchies" for the crunchy-spicey-somewhat salty snacks.
When I go home from dancing last night, it was after 11 p.m. and boy did I ever want to crunch and dip into ff sour cream w/salsa. Yes, it would be baked veggie chips and ff sour cream, but it was too late at night for any of this. I did the self-talk-thing and convinced me to NOT do it. I'm pretty sure if I did indulge, the scale would be up 2! Also, I was tired and this is my "weak" control time.
Lately, because of the heat and humidity, I am packing a cup of fruit to eat on my way when I walk (for 1 hr.), THEN, when I get back home I eat breakfast.
I hope your body finds an adjustment because this can get to be pretty frustrating....the hunger thing.
Let us know how it goes.
Barb
Happy Wednesday!
Report This| Share this:Strange DaysKim,<br /> <br />Thanks for sharing your "strange" days with hunger. I don't have that same issue. Ever since I started getting small amounts of lean protein and really veggie-up my meals and snacks, I do not get overly-hungry.<br /> <br />Now, I do get the "munchies" for the crunchy-spicey-somewhat salty snacks.<br /> <br />When I go home from dancing last night, it was after 11 p.m. and boy did I ever want to crunch and dip into ff sour cream w/salsa. Yes, it would be baked veggie chips and ff sour cream, but it was too late at night for any of this. I did the self-talk-thing and convinced me to NOT do it. I'm pretty sure if I did indulge, the scale would be up 2! Also, I was tired and this is my "weak" control time.<br /> <br />Lately, because of the heat and humidity, I am packing a cup of fruit to eat on my way when I walk (for 1 hr.), THEN, when I get back home I eat breakfast.<br /> <br />I hope your body finds an adjustment because this can get to be pretty frustrating....the hunger thing.<br /> <br />Let us know how it goes.<br /> <br />Barb<br /> <br />Happy Wednesday!
TotallyWiggedOut replied to jean4u's response:
Hi Barb. I tried everything over those 4.5 days, even eating a bit before my am walk and drinking a bunch more water. Thank God, whatever it was, has slowly gone down. I'm gonna think of it as a sort of Pimple on my butt, lol. Because it SURELY WAS a pain in my behind but has gotten better, now, thank you very much.... 
I still lost about 1.5 lbs during that time so, I just guess my body changed without giving me advanced notice to "join the party" so I was just being pulled along with the tide and had to go with it.
All the walking is finally , FINALLY starting to show. Last night I caught a glimpse in the full length mirror, NO , I'm still not into standing nude in front of the mirror to check myself out, But last night with the glimpse, i went back for more. My legs are still very chunky but it is now a VISABLE reality that they are slimming down. Thank God for small favors, my cankles were one of the reasons I finally lept on the bandwagon for a lifestyle change.
Yeee HAAAH !
I still lost about 1.5 lbs during that time so, I just guess my body changed without giving me advanced notice to "join the party" so I was just being pulled along with the tide and had to go with it.
All the walking is finally , FINALLY starting to show. Last night I caught a glimpse in the full length mirror, NO , I'm still not into standing nude in front of the mirror to check myself out, But last night with the glimpse, i went back for more. My legs are still very chunky but it is now a VISABLE reality that they are slimming down. Thank God for small favors, my cankles were one of the reasons I finally lept on the bandwagon for a lifestyle change.
Yeee HAAAH !
Kim SW 243 CW 196.4 GW 135
Many of Life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. --- Thomas Edison
Many of Life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. --- Thomas Edison
Report This| Share this:Strange DaysHi Barb. I tried everything over those 4.5 days, even eating a bit before my am walk and drinking a bunch more water. Thank God, whatever it was, has slowly gone down. I'm gonna think of it as a sort of Pimple on my butt, lol. Because it SURELY WAS a pain in my behind but has gotten better, now, thank you very much.... <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/sillygrin.gif" align="top" border="0"><br />I still lost about 1.5 lbs during that time so, I just guess my body changed without giving me advanced notice to "join the party" so I was just being pulled along with the tide and had to go with it.<br />All the walking is finally , FINALLY starting to show. Last night I caught a glimpse in the full length mirror, NO , I'm still not into standing nude in front of the mirror to check myself out, But last night with the glimpse, i went back for more. My legs are still very chunky but it is now a VISABLE reality that they are slimming down. Thank God for small favors, my cankles were one of the reasons I finally lept on the bandwagon for a lifestyle change. <br />Yeee HAAAH !
Jis4Judy replied to TotallyWiggedOut's response:
Oh Kim that wonderful that you are seeing improvements in your form It took me a while before I could see changes in my physical form...I kept seeing myself fat for a long time .
and removeing 1.5 pounds while going thru the hungry horrors that just wonderful I am doing a happy dance waveing hot pink pom poms yeah Kim !!!
Hugs Judy:)
and removeing 1.5 pounds while going thru the hungry horrors that just wonderful I am doing a happy dance waveing hot pink pom poms yeah Kim !!!
Hugs Judy:)
SW 247 CW 149ish maintaining
Remember the Gold is not in the prize it's in the Journey
life may not be the Party we expected but while we are here we may as well dance
Remember the Gold is not in the prize it's in the Journey
life may not be the Party we expected but while we are here we may as well dance
Report This| Share this:Strange DaysOh Kim that wonderful that you are seeing improvements in your form It took me a while before I could see changes in my physical form...I kept seeing myself fat for a long time .<br /> and removeing 1.5 pounds while going thru the hungry horrors that just wonderful I am doing a happy dance waveing hot pink pom poms yeah Kim !!!<br /> Hugs Judy:)
TotallyWiggedOut replied to Jis4Judy's response:
You OWN hot pink pom poms??!!! I am gonna have to get some! all I have a tooty horns ! Bahahahahaaaa
Happy Day Judy!
all I have a tooty horns ! BahahahahaaaaHappy Day Judy!
Kim SW 243 CW 196.4 GW 135
Many of Life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. --- Thomas Edison
Many of Life's failures are experienced by people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. --- Thomas Edison
Report This| Share this:Strange DaysYou OWN hot pink pom poms??!!! I am gonna have to get some! <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/sillygrin.gif" align="top" border="0"> all I have a tooty horns ! Bahahahahaaaa<br />Happy Day Judy!
abnersmom replied to TotallyWiggedOut's response:
Way to survive another bump in the road on this journey and come out ahead! Doesn't that make you fell stronger and more committed? Great job, Kim!
Debbie SW 265 CW 166 GW 150 - If you are going down a road and don't like what's in front of you and look behind you and don't like what you see, get off the road. Create a new path! Angelou
Report This| Share this:Strange DaysWay to survive another bump in the road on this journey and come out ahead! Doesn't that make you fell stronger and more committed? Great job, Kim!
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