I'm so Hungry!

(Rob) #21

Thanks for the info. I am 47, 5’9", started much heavier and don’t lift so don’t have the same muscle mass. I’m now at 205 but probably need to get to 175 or less to be happy. As a lifter, you don’t want to skimp on the protein but unless you are building (not just maintaining), you really don’t need as much protein as you think. If you have about 170-180lbs of lean body mass, you could probably go as low as 60-80g of protein to maintain and get the remainder of your 2500kcal_+ from fat. Also, some people find protein more satiating, some fat so hunger might be impacted by this as well as just the calories/energy. As you get deeper into keto habits, experiment with lower protein and raise fat and then change it up if it isn’t working. Healthy workout models, etc. do very well on ultra-high fat diets and stay cut.

You obviously log food to some extent and now that you are using Cronometer you should be able to see macros (g and %) and the impacts of different foods and launch your own experiments.

Good luck and KCKO.

(Sommer Strickland) #22

I just looked up 1 lb of almonds of MFP.
2722 Calories
30.2g net carbs
241.9g Fat
105.8g Protein
Whoa!

(Amanda ) #23

I just started Keto and am also starving on day 3.

I woke up this morning and had:
coffee with 1 tablespoon butter
one piece of bacon (small)

Then went to work and had:
two hard boiled eggs with mayonnaise
and 2 pieces of bacon.

Just made some Keto hot chocolate (1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon cocoa powder and vanilla) to see if I can get through to lunch.

I don’t know what to “snack” on but I’m starving!

(Liz Higgins) #24

Perhaps you need to add more fats, they contribute to feelings of satiety and help you feel full. Slather butter on veggies, cook with coconut and olive oil, drizzle olive oil and lemon on salads. Have some HWC in your coffee or tea. Eat avocadoes. there’s a lot of ways to add fats without having to chomp on the stuff.

(Liz Higgins) #25

Cheese, olives, some avocado slices, ham slices, make fat bombs and take them with you…

(Liz Higgins) #26

Or a handful of nuts, not peanuts, almond or macadamia are fairly low carb, then there is celery which you can use with dips, keto hummus etc.

(Liz Higgins) #27

How about some salmon? nice oily fish, works as a snack for me.

(Ron) #28

And this is a prime example of the variations between tracking apps. I track on Cronometer and that is how I got the 41g net for lb of almonds.

#29

All of that together would be one (smallish) meal for me personally and I’m a fairly small female. As you’re adapting to eating this way, it’s better to eat to satiety. Don’t be starving! Eat enough at each meal that you’re satisfied until the next one. If you have fat to lose, your body will start to tap into your own fat stores once your insulin has a chance to lower a bit and your body is used to burning fat for fuel.

[that said, I don’t know the details for you - weight, metabolic health, etc]

(Amanda ) #30

I am a small female as well. 5 foot 2, 113lbs, which is up 8 pounds from my “normal” weight (hence the interest in Keto, among other factors).

I am now feeling extremely overfull after all of the above. I guess it took awhile for my body to catch up and realize it had enough fuel?

thank you! Heading to costco today to get macadamia, cream cheese, and some heavy cream.

#31

Also keep in mind that the first couple of weeks even on a keto diet is going to be an adjustment for anyone. Just make sure you are keeping your carbs low, getting enough protein and eating fat to satiety. Your body will eventually adjust and if you keep at it you will get there!

(Fast Freddy) #32

You mean you don’t like grass fed butter?
I eat half a stick a day

Bacon? You are the only person I have heard that doesn’t like fatty bacon

What about cream cheese, sharp cheddar (dubliner), cream, avocado!, MCT oil?

You aren’t eating the right foods - do a Keto foods search

(Sommer Strickland) #34

That is a huge difference