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A few challenging days

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Just wanted to post about a few challenging days. I was away the last couple of weeks to someplace warm. I did pretty good while I was away and probably under ate, though I did have a few days where I had ice cream (tiny amount), but generally hit Protein goals. It was HOT where I was, so I had a ton of extra liquids. I was exercising a lot, usually a few miles of walking, 3 - 5 miles of kayaking, swimming and just generally not standing still for any moment from 6am - 10pm. I didn't weigh in officially, but had noticeable weight loss (clothes stopped fitting during the trip).

Anyway now to the venting part. I was so busy during the trip that it was pretty easy to stay on track. Coming back I was off track a due to the travel/ flight. The last couple days I'm back in the cold and doing less activity (wife is sick so I have the kids 24/7). I am STARVING. I've also eaten some carbs that I shouldn't and some nuts. Nothing crazy, but my calories are up 300 - 500 the last few days. I'm still hitting protein and fluid goals. I just can't figure out why I'm so hungry all of a sudden.

Today I decided would be back on track so I removed foods I was struggling with (nuts and cheese-its) from the house and am focused on doing better. Hopefully I can get some exercise in today as well...

Do you have similar stories? Ideas for getting back on track or curbing spikes in hunger?

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14 minutes ago, Losebig said:

Just wanted to post about a few challenging days. I was away the last couple of weeks to someplace warm. I did pretty good while I was away and probably under ate, though I did have a few days where I had ice cream (tiny amount), but generally hit Protein goals. It was HOT where I was, so I had a ton of extra liquids. I was exercising a lot, usually a few miles of walking, 3 - 5 miles of kayaking, swimming and just generally not standing still for any moment from 6am - 10pm. I didn't weigh in officially, but had noticeable weight loss (clothes stopped fitting during the trip).

Anyway now to the venting part. I was so busy during the trip that it was pretty easy to stay on track. Coming back I was off track a due to the travel/ flight. The last couple days I'm back in the cold and doing less activity (wife is sick so I have the kids 24/7). I am STARVING. I've also eaten some carbs that I shouldn't and some nuts. Nothing crazy, but my calories are up 300 - 500 the last few days. I'm still hitting Protein and fluid goals. I just can't figure out why I'm so hungry all of a sudden.

Today I decided would be back on track so I removed foods I was struggling with (nuts and cheese-its) from the house and am focused on doing better. Hopefully I can get some exercise in today as well...

Do you have similar stories? Ideas for getting back on track or curbing spikes in hunger?

I'm envious you were somewhere warm. Sounds like a great time.

We have those days. You are getting back on your program is what's important. Be consistent not perfect. I'm not saying this is your issue with hunger. For me adding carbs/sugar makes me crave them more. Get back on track and detox from carbs. Give it a few days to see if your hunger is less.

Wishing you the best,

Jenn

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Cheeseits are the devil. I heart them so...

So I use an old internet idea. Take a slice of Kraft Deli Deluxe American cheese (the kind without the wrapper). Fold it into 16 teeny tiny squares. Use a piece of parchment and space them out. Then nuke them. In my micro that's about 1:45 seconds until they are puffed, crispy and golden. They will crisp even more as they cool. Remove and put on a paper towel to cool. Enjoy. I use a tiny (1 teaspoon) of LS creamy Peanut Butter to make a little mini Ritz Bitz cheese and peanut butter cracker.

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Thank you both. I love the cheese it idea! I'll give it a shot.weird thing is I didn't even like them pre surgery.

Agree on the carbs, if you eat them you just want more. Definitely should be easier after a couple no carb days

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Back on track. I think part of the issue was hydration, so I upped my liquids to 80 - 90 oz the last couple of days and that has helped. I also had some fruit, which made a major difference for some reason and I felt satisfied for the first time in days. I also tried to exercise or be busy during the harder parts of the days, which worked well.

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