Good heavens you guys. I’m having serious issues. Like SERIOUS. I literally cannot stop eating. It’s all I think about, all I want, and even when I finish eating I’m thinking about my next meal.
WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME?!
Nothing has changed in my diet habits. Still eating at the same time, still eating typically the same stuff, and still doing about the same amount of workouts. SO why is my tummy constantly rumbling?!
Just take a look at my how much and when I’ve been eating lately…..
Breakfast is around 7AM. Before breakfast I enjoy my coffee at 6AM. This has been the schedule since highschool
frothy almond milk coffee alongside protein pancakes topped with homemade bloob jam and PB
I shove those babies in my mouth, then head out the door either to work or for a run. If it’s a work day, then by 10AM my tummy is screaming at me for a snack. On days that I run, I’m done by 9AM and scouring the kitchen.
Chobani, bloobs and Chocolate O’s cereal, WASA with turkey x2
Lunch starts at 11:30
ww tortilla, cheese, hummus, black beans, corn and guacamole
After lunch my appetite slows down, for all of a few hours. I can make it from 11:30 to about 2, then the ravenous beast comes back around.
homemade granola, almond milk, bloobs and mango, protein chocolate pudding
And then it’s dinner time at around 5PM. Once dinner rolls around, I’m pretty much sick of eating. Is that even possible? Well I guess it is, because even though I’m hungry for dinner, I literally have zero will power to make anything. Thus my dinners end up looking like this.
chicken sausage, corn, sweet tater and carrot fries with ketchup
I wish I could tell you that’s where it stops, but it doesn’t. I usually end up having a scoop or 2 of PB, and maybe even half a Luna bar if I’m really feeling hungry. Good lord that’s a lot of food!
I’m trying really hard not to totally freak out about my recent increase in food, but it’s getting pretty hard. One or two days of this ok I understand. But it’s been a week! And it’s not getting better! I’m trying to pick the most nutritious things I can, thinking maybe it’s because I’m not getting enough of something, but I’m pretty sure all my bases are covered nutrition wise.
I guess at this point all I can do is be proud of myself for not restricting. My tummy rumbles, so I feed it. I’m drinking water like crazy too, and that doesn’t seem to be helping, so my body definitely wants food. And I guess I just have to keep feeding it, and hoping some time soon my appetite slows!
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Any advice on how to tame my crazy tummy right now?!
Do you freak out when you feel constantly hungry?
It looks like all good, healthy, satisfying food. I have no suggestions for you. It could be hormones? I go through weird phases where NOTHING satisfies me!
girl, if you’re hungry, you just keep eating! everything you’re downing is wholesome and healthy! maybe try adding some healthy fats! i know they help me stay full combined with protein and whole grains better than anything else! try adding coconut oil, almonds, or even some avocado to each of your meals! <3 hope this helps!
xo.
You’re eating lots of excellent things, though. So don’t worry too much about it. If you were eating tons of junk, that would be a different story. But your body is saying, “feed me”, so keep fueling it with lots of healthy foods!
One other thought might be that your body is craving something DIFFERENT. You said you eat lots of the same things. Try changing it up . . . swap types of fruits, or a different protein, bread instead of a wrap, oatmeal instead of pancakes . . . just an idea.
sometimes our bodies just need more depending on the time of year, I mean I wouldn’t fret.
My appetite has been off the charts lately too… maybe it’s just that time of year? I don’t know. It’s been freezing cold here, so I figure that my body needs the extra fuel to stay warm. But it’s not like you’re eating a whole lot of junk food, so I wouldn’t be too worried about it. I know it can be freaky to have those kind of days and not understand what’s going on, but trust your body to not lead you astray… that’s what I’ve been doing my best to do and so far, so good
My hunger level moves around a lot depending on the type of activity I am doing (weights vs. cardio) and what my hormones are doing. Maybe your body is just catching up so it can build more muscle
I have actually been real hungry lately too and that is with eating lots of balanced meals that are good in size! I blame it on the weather, hormone fluctuations and all of that good stuff. You are listening to your body and that is what’s most important… plus you are fueling it with some rather tasty looking meals!
I think you are being very wise and healthy. You’re hungry, so you eat. And you’re eating healthy foods, so there’s really nothing wrong with it!
I LOVE making homemade sweet potato fries, but I would never think to make carrot fries, too. Considering both of those are two of my favorite vegetables it sounds like a great idea. Thanks for the heads up
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I have to be honest with you…I think this amount of food is totally normal. If you were eating less than this before, then I can understand your frustration, but your day is not bad!! I eat a lot too, and find that when I give in I feel more satisfied. You are moving, so you need that fuel! These foods are all great too!
I’ll definitely get hit with crazy never-full-always-hungry weeks. I take it as a sign that it’s needed for whatever reason–so rock on you for listening and actually eating! Looks like lots of good stuff with good nutrition, so hey, take it all in and enjoy.
I have totally been completely ravenous lately as well. You are snacking way healthier than me though!
Hey, at least your feeding your body yummy meals when your hungry.. you could only have access to ice cream & donuts… which I won’t lie, sound pretty awesome too