"Your dad is so fat".... Primal Papa's Journal.

You could be right..... but it's hard to want to eat more when you know you already weigh too much..... I cringe just about every time I go to eat.

Are you taking any vitamins and supplements? In addition to possibly eating too few calories, you might be missing something your body is craving(as in needs, not crazy-sugar-crack-craving). Are you keeping your variety up, or falling into a rut and having the same things frequently because you know they work?

When I was in high school, a lot of kids didn't get cell phones until 16 or so. I know some people who waited until college to get them. Now, it seems like 13 or younger is pretty normal. I think starting off with a basic call/text phone is a good idea. None of us really [I]need[/I] a smartphone, however convenient some of the apps might be. If it comes down to it, I will get rid of my smartphone to save costs, as long as I can find a phone with an OK camera.

[QUOTE=Sabine;1005709]Are you taking any vitamins and supplements? In addition to possibly eating too few calories, you might be missing something your body is craving(as in needs, not crazy-sugar-crack-craving). Are you keeping your variety up, or falling into a rut and having the same things frequently because you know they work?[/QUOTE]

I don't take any supplements except the occasional whey protein shake and fish oil.

My variety is up but I do eat lots of chicken...... Over that last week I have eaten:

Pork ribs
Chicken - 2 ways
Rib-eye
Tilapia

I eat salad a few days a week, up to 5 days. I eat veggies, with spinach and peppers being the ones I eat most. And in a week I might eat 2 pcs of fruit, usually pears or apples, but occasionally a banana.

I avoid potatoes, but not 100%. And I have been trying things that I have always hated.... zuchinni, brussel sprouts, and sweet potatoes ( still hate those 3, LOL, and will not be eating again )

Then, if you want my two cents, I would suggest those two things: up your veggie variety, and consider eating more calories in general. There are plenty of sneaky ways to get more of vegetables(even ones you don't like) into your diet.

My favorites(although I love most veges) are sauteing a fine dice of various vegetables and making quiche or egg cups, pureeing same and adding to soup, dehydrating them and using them as chips to convey guacamole to your mouth(what's not to like?)

Also, I have noticed that if I make a meal warm and wet, it is more satisfying to me. Some people need a crunch. Don't discount what your BRAIN needs to feel satisfied, in addition to your stomach.

Hope you figure out what works for you, PrimalPapa. It is no fun being hungry.

Whoops, double post.

Consume more calories per meal. Cutting by 1000 is pretty dramatic, to be honest - even if you are "so overweight". You won't make the pounds fall off faster by cutting faster. It sounds intuitive, but it doesn't work that way.

Eat more veggies too. :)

Don't worry so much about calories overall. Just pick good quality foods. Eat when you're hungry. Eat til you're full. It really doesn't get any easier than that. I did that, plus walking 45 min 5x per week, and I lost 35 lbs effortlessly. Literally, it was effortless.

I have also found that fat and protein provide satiety.

Eat more meat or maybe add more fats to your diet. If you're hungry - EAT! This lifestyle isn't about starving.

[QUOTE=Primal Papa;1005431]I have to bring something up... again, I have put on some pounds overnight.... I lost them before, but it took about 2 weeks... I have no idea why this happens.... I seem to be pretty hungry while eating this way. I am, for sure, eating less food, and less calories...

I was at Olive Garden yesterday for lunch, and I actually told them to keep the bread sticks in the kitchen. And I just had salad, and took out all the croutons ( my favorite part ).....

I haven't eaten any pasta. I watch my family eat bread, but I don't - not easy, trust me. There are days when all I want is a peanut butter sandwich on white bread with a glass of milk..... but I haven't done that.... And trust me, that is HUGE for me. Prior to PB, I could eat up to 3 PB sandwiches a day, and consume 16 or more ounces of milk a day PLUS still eat 3 meals with
second helpings at dinner. And I ate lots of cheese.

So now, several weeks in, I wonder why I am so hungry. I am eating 2000 - 2500 calories a day. The calories I eat now are quality calories, so I shouldn't need as many. I used to eat 3000 - 3500 a day and maintain my weight, so how come I cut about 1000 calories a day, and I have so many plateaus?

And WHY AM I HUNGRY so often?

I do get my veggies, some fruit, and I have started working out at the YMCA about 3x a week.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=honeybuns;1005856]I have also found that fat and protein provide satiety.[/QUOTE]

Oh, I agree.... but I have also found that the more fat I actually eat - especially in meat - the less I like it.

Not making excuses. Just a fact. I'm not wavering. But I would like better results.