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Recently I have started to work out at the gym. I have even gotten a personal trainer. I am weight training and doing cardio 5 days a week. First of all I feel wonderful about all of this. Les stress, more energy and me time, its great.

The problem is, is that I also need to diet. I am about 40-50 pounds over weight and I really need to lose this weight a healthy way. Since I started working out I have been so hungry all the time. I try to make good choices, but I will still be hungry all day. I had a goal to eat 16oo calories per day and that is out the window....there is no way I can do that. I am so hungry. I understand that its because I am working out but how am I supposed to lose any weight?

I definitely need suggestions on how to eat less, or healthy filling snacks would be great.
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Celery, carrots, fruit. Try to avoid anything with processed flour or sugar. Drink lots of water..especially when you feel that urge to eat. If you burn off more than you take in, you will lose weight. Stick with it!
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Cut back on the Carbs - using a diabetic diet @ your goal of 1600 cal. would be great. The reduced carbs and less sugars would certainly begin your weight loss!!! congrats on your exercise program.
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I just got a personal trainer and I can't believe how much food she tells me to eat - I'm never hungry and finding it hard to fit in the snacks she wants me to have! Has your trainer suggested a plan or foods they want you to eat regularly? I find that good wholesome food is more satisfying than the rubbish I used to eat. Why not try a web search of some healthy recipes and experiment with dishes that are low gi/carb etc for nibbling without guilt?
K.x.x.x.
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Hi guys :) Just a thought too...my trainer (same as Katey's) says that protein make you feel fuller longer :). I'm used to eating the 1600 cals a day now and thanks to my trainer I understand the importance of it! If you don't eat the calories you need while working out...you'll be fighting an uphill battle :(
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Thanks. All of that helps. I am planning on talking to the trainer about that part of it. I really want to do this the right way. I used to think it was an easy concept but now I am so confused about it. I think the number one things are drinking water...eating fruits and veggies and eliminating junk food. That seems simple enough.
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I had success feeling fuller by alsays adding some protein when you eat a carb, the theory being the carbs satisfy your immediate hunger (raise your blood sugar), and the protein sustains it-so eat a few dried apricots with a few almonds, and eat little bits throughout the day to avoid blood sugar drops.
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I am using the Nutripoints system. It makes caliores so easy to count. In fact, you count points not calories. It has taught me to eat properly. I have lost 13 lbs since starting. Do that with your personal trainer and your weight drop. I am surprise how much good food I like and how much I get to eat.
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