Hungry!

[millalyte86]

Hey guys! So I have notice when I do tough workout rotations I am A LOT hungrier then I would be normally. I noticed this big time while doing Cathe's August '05 Boot Camp rotation. I know that normal be is because I am using more energy and all that, but I'm trying to lose about 7 more lbs. And my weight-loss has totally stalled. And thats not because I'm not getting enough exercise. Because I get plenty. Its because I find myself hungry all the time and while I try to keep it clean I still tend to overeat. Has anyone else experienced this? And suggestions? Thanks!

Laur

 

[Nadja Z]

When you say weight loss, are you dead set on a certain number of pounds or are you keeping track of your measurements? If you're not seeing actual results (i.e. inches), maybe you're not getting enough nutrition? Debbie (FitnessFreak) helps a lot of people out in the Rotation Forum to figure out their calorie/macro needs. You can always see what she suggests and give it a whirl (it seems like people are pretty pleased with the results )

Are you doing the several minimeals or just three big ones? I've always eaten pretty healthy, but I found that making the switch to eating every couple hours made a huge difference in my hunger level. I found that if I don't actually let myself get hungry, I'm satisfied with a lot less over the course of the day. But once I get to that point where my stomach is physically hungry, I'm just insatiable. I can eat a huge meal, feel stuffed, but I still have this urge to just eat everything in sight. Initially I actually had to adjust my diet to make sure I was taking in enough calories; I'd get to the end of the day and just be floored with how little I had taken in, considering I was full all day.

Bottom line (IMO) if you're eating clean and still hungry, your body's telling you something. And that something is eat!

Good luck!

 

[beautifulsoul]

Hey guys! So I have notice when I do tough workout rotations I am A LOT hungrier then I would be normally. I noticed this big time while doing Cathe's August '05 Boot Camp rotation. I know that normal be is because I am using more energy and all that, but I'm trying to lose about 7 more lbs. And my weight-loss has totally stalled. And thats not because I'm not getting enough exercise. Because I get plenty. Its because I find myself hungry all the time and while I try to keep it clean I still tend to overeat. Has anyone else experienced this? And suggestions? Thanks!

Laur

Hi Laur, that is exactly my experience, I have been trying to lose the same 5 lbs forever but I was always hungry.

I probably won't be much help but here is my experience so far...

A week and a half ago I was in a car accident. I was at a complete stop and got rear ended, the car behind me was going 50 mph, my left ankle is sprained, pinky toe is broken, neck really sore. I have been taking it easy and resting. My appetite has completly diminished and I've lost 4 lbs. It was too diffcult for me to get up and get around so I transitioned back to just eating 3 meals and a snack which was easy. Not sure if some of it was muscle that I lost, not quite sure how that works, but my shorts are a lot looser.

I definately feel that doing the intense workouts made me hungrier. I can't wait untill I can workout again though, I love the shape it has given my body and I love feeling fit and strong. It will still be about 2 or 3 weeks until I can workout. I am hoping I won't gain the weight back, I plan on staying on the 3 meals a day eating. I'll just see how it goes I guess and hopefully I will figure things out.

Sorry I have no suggestions but I can keep you updated if you want. Good luck, I know how frusterating it can be.

 

[HollyinKC]

Hey guys! So I have notice when I do tough workout rotations I am A LOT hungrier then I would be normally. I noticed this big time while doing Cathe's August '05 Boot Camp rotation. I know that normal be is because I am using more energy and all that, but I'm trying to lose about 7 more lbs. And my weight-loss has totally stalled. And thats not because I'm not getting enough exercise. Because I get plenty. Its because I find myself hungry all the time and while I try to keep it clean I still tend to overeat. Has anyone else experienced this? And suggestions? Thanks!

Laur

I had the same problem when I wanted to take 10 pounds off. Initially, I increased the cardio in my rotations -- and overate. I then tried one of Cathe's slow/heavy rotations with reduced cardio. Did the trick for me. You might try varying the weight work to cardio ratio to see if it has an impact.