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11/8/09 12:53 P

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I have tried eating breakfast yesterday before working out. I had a veggie omlet.

I am at around 1400. I eat the same meals (switch out one or two for variety but know the substitutes calories and the veggies will change from week to week). Three meals and two snacks. I burn between 400 a session, 4 to 5 times a week. Most meals reach at or about 400.

I did zumba and late last night went after the junk in the house. I will try all the suggestions and see if one of them sticks.

Thanks again guys!

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11/7/09 4:38 P

When you exercise you burn more calories and your body wants you to eat.Trying eating 10 almonds or some other nuts that you like between meals. It should help control your appetite until meal time.Make sure you count the nuts or you will eat too may.

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11/7/09 3:31 P

I usually train in the morning, so I have a nice carb-centered breakfast, with cereals, milk and fruit, and after workout I prepare some soy-milk protein shake. This keeps me full until lunchtime, when I eat a balanced meal with proteins and lots of greens.

I keep my mouth full drinking water or tea (brewed, no sugar added) and before dinner I have some nonfat yogurt.

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11/7/09 12:41 P

How many calories are you eating per day, when are you eating them, and how are your meals structured? It may be that you're not eating enough, eating often enough, or not getting c/p/f at every meal.

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11/7/09 10:05 A

Gum is my best friend it keeps me in check.

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11/7/09 10:04 A

I agree with eating every 3 hours, and on workout days I usually end up eating something small every 2-4 hours. It's usually under 200 calories but is mostly protein/fiber and I've found it really fills me up until my body's expecting my next snack.

For me, eating too much at once in the middle of the day means I'll be hungry just as fast as eating something small.

The past week I upped my protein intake quite a bit and that also has helped with hunger. Generally, to give you an idea, I do this, and it works for me, it might for you!

Breakfast @ 6:30-7/english muffin, egg, sausage, cheese OR cereal
Workout till 8
Snack @ 10-11/pita bread, light mayo, cheese, turkey
lunch @ 2/romaine lettuce with light balsamic dressing, followed by tuna salad (very small amount of light mayo, relish) with homemade pita chips
snack @ 4-5/apple or pomegranate
workout @ 5
snack @6:30/protein shake or granola bar (depending if I made my protein shake)

And that'll tide me over until I get home and am finished making dinner. It works for me, it might work for you, just on a modified schedule and with foods you like!

Also, remember to get plenty of water!!

Edited by: FLOATINGORANGES at: 11/7/2009 (10:07)

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11/7/09 9:28 A

Another trick I us if it is not time for a small snack is chew sugar free gum. It keeps your mouth busy for 5 calories.

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11/6/09 6:16 P

Pre-planning a post-workout snack (ideally a combination of carbs and protein) as part of your overall calorie 'budget' can help refuel your body and avoid feeling ravenous later.

Also, exercise increases your body's demand for protein, and often feelings of hunger are a demand for a particular nutrient, rather than more calories. Perhaps try upping the proportion of protein in your overall intake.

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11/6/09 6:15 P

Gina,

Make sure you eat frequently (every 3 hours) so that you better stabilize your blood sugar levels and add a little protein and healthy fats to each meal and snack, say an apple with peanut butter. This should help with your satiety.

Also make sure your Start Page (under the My Goals section) has the correct caloric expenditure so that you are fueling your body to meet the demands of your increased activity.

I wish you well!
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11/6/09 5:51 P

Lately, I have had a hard time staying on a controlled diet and going to the gym. I have tried to go 5 days a week for an hour class. I can't control the calories for some reason when I exercise. I have started and stopped at least a hundred times this last year. I am so frustrated. Usually, I lose my appetite. Not as of the last year.

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