megatucf's Journal, 13 December 2022

Try eating nuts (but not salted or something, and also not peanut butter). They are high fat / calorie, but your intestine cannot absorb them because they are large and hard consistency. So far my theory. Many people report that they do not gain weight wenn eating nuts. I think this also applies so to me. I ate nuts the last time, but I have not extensive experience with it. Try it out if you like =)  

And this might work for you also: Replace oil by coconut milk. I always make my eggs with coconut milk instead of oil and they taste delicious. Coconut milk has only half of the cals of oil. Or you can even use coconut oil. Altough it has as many cals as other oils, it is said to be a diet helper.  

Mint herbal tea. Rice crackers. Some protein. Sometimes, the body is telling us that the deficit is too much. Adjust your intake.  

Yeah tea, also a good point. I'm always snacking matcha tea, coffee or sometimes nuts 

Are you exercising as well? If it’s all the time your daily calories might be a bit to low. Remember a smaller calorie deficit over a longer period of time is a better approach than a large unsustainable calorie deficit. Sometimes, being hungry is also a sign that you might be a bit dehydrated, drink some water first. I’ve had similar issues and bumping up the protein content a bit, when you eat helps. Also add high density, low calorie foods to your meals ( lettuce, broccoli, etc.) Hope this helps… 

Good question. Thus far I usually fail and overeat. You got some good suggestions.  

Baby carrots 

@Kenny: I don't know whether you were asking Megan or me this question. I can tell you about what worked or works for me and what I'm working on if you like, but I'll do it tomorrow, it's late here in Germany^^. Good night folks 

Cutting carbs (no sugar, oats, potatoes, corn, beans, bread) and eating just whole foods like veggies, meat, cheese and eggs throughout the day completely changed the game for me. I’m rarely hungry when I do this and I don’t crave junk food/sweets. It’s basically keto but even if you don’t go crazy with the macro tracking and eating so much fat, it still works for me. 

Read through it again. Obviously, you meant Megan, so sorry for interrupting. ... (Me personally, I go verly low on calories (under 1000 cals a day), but will maintain this forever since it's rather something like a lifestyle change. Nevertheless, my microbiome should adjust over time and also, maintenance phase should require a bit more calories than losing weight, so someday, I will be able to eat a bit higher cal than today. ... I am working out, but I should definitely do more...)