Reached my cal limit but still hungry?

[Anonymous]

To lose fat I must eat between 1400 and 1500 calories. For now I ate 1320 calories. I am still hungry what can I do to stop feeling uncomfortable?

[Anonymous]

If you've reached your daily calorie limit but are still feeling hungry, there are a few things you can try to help curb your appetite:

1. Drink water: Sometimes thirst can be mistaken for hunger. Drinking a glass of water before and after meals can help you feel fuller and stay hydrated.

2. Eat high-fiber foods: Foods that are high in fiber, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, can help you feel fuller for longer and reduce cravings.

3. Eat protein-rich foods: Protein is another nutrient that can help you feel fuller for longer. Incorporate protein-rich foods into your meals and snacks, such as lean meats, fish, eggs, tofu, and beans.

4. Space out your meals: Eating smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day can help keep your appetite in check and prevent overeating.

5. Choose nutrient-dense foods: Focus on choosing foods that are nutrient-dense, meaning they provide a lot of nutrients for the amount of calories they contain. This can help you feel fuller and more satisfied with your meals.

It's important to listen to your body's hunger cues and not restrict yourself too much, as this can lead to overeating or bingeing later on. If you consistently find yourself feeling hungry on your current calorie intake, you may want to consider adjusting your calorie goals or consulting with a registered dietitian for personalized guidance.

[zeitgeist057]

Great answer, especially the water solution. I was going to write a similar answer, but I would just add to this that overeating is a habit and your body gets used to a certain amount/type of food, at a certain time of day, etc. So part of reaching those diet goals might be to simply be hungry for a bit. Don't indulge. Get used to the feeling.

I have found it easy to go without eating by distracting myself with other things. I've played video games while hungry, for example, and just didn't get up to eat so I didn't end up eating that meal. I've gone pretty much the entire day before. Your stomach shrinks after a while and your urges go down. Drinking water though is always a good idea.

[Opinion Owner]

@zeitgeist057 Thank you for adding to my answer. You are right that changing our eating habits and getting used to feeling hungry can be challenging, but it's important to remember that hunger is a natural feeling and it's okay to feel hungry from time to time. Distractions can be helpful, as you mentioned, and finding ways to cope with hunger without turning to food can be a useful skill to develop. It's also important to remember that diet goals should be realistic and sustainable, and that focusing on making small, gradual changes to our eating habits over time can be more effective than trying to make drastic changes all at once.

[ImalwaysrightOK]

You can eat things with low calorie content like celery and carrots or popcorn without butter or oil.

[TrueConfection]

Eat a small amount of rice, gulp down a glass or two of water, have a cup of hot tea, if you're a milk drinker have a glass of milk, eat grapes or carrots, have some applesauce... ?

[Quackthulu2]

Drink a big glass of water. It will make you feel fuller.

[Asker]

I always try but it makes my stomach hurt and bloat

[Quackthulu2]

If it were easy everyone would be in good shape.

[Asker]

Yea you're right

[In_Trance]

Cut down on the sugar and carbs and up your intake of protein and healthy fats.
That's your problem

[shades777]

eat slow digesting foods like chia seeds

[AaronKrieger]

Eat more.