Hunger is an inevitability during any dieting phase. No matter how high your intake in the off-season, how efficient your metabolism is or how long you diet for, at some stage or another you are more than likely going to get hungry - for success, for further results, but most of all - FOOD! Some days I mentally struggle somewhat with hunger; reverse dieting without a specific, timed goal has proven to be a challenge at times! Heres what Ive been doing to stay on track. 1. Plenty of veggies. Why? They’re stupidly low in calories which means more volume. I love chewing, so this means I can prolong the experience. 2. Make sure you’re consuming enough fibre. Fibre not only assists with digestion & regularity, it helps keep you fuller for longer. Fibre can be found in foods such as Quest bars, beans, whole grains, brown rice, berries, some fruits, bran cereal, oatmeal & vegetables. 3. Eat less frequently. Every time you eat, your body produces ghrelin; the hunger hormone. Eating fewer meals throughout the day means you’re producing less of said hormone, not to mention your meals will naturally become larger in order to still hit your macros! 4. Water, water, water. I am virtually drowning myself with plenty of fluids daily to assist with hydration, training intensity & the feeling of being full. 5. Lowering my carb intake at breakfast - apart from studies suggesting that doing so will ultimately result in more optimal fat loss, it also means I get to eat the majority of my carbs later in the day - the time I typically get the hungriest. Feel free to tag a friend & post your own strategies below!
Posted on: Mon, 26 May 2014 07:47:47 +0000
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