So hungry all the time!

I said that I don't want to lose weight, that's exactly what I don't want!

Crackers, green tea, chicken salad? Lol you sound like some diet obsessed middle-aged woman. Eat whatever you want OP so long as you eat a range of foods and stick to your calorie limits.

So I bought some protein powder as I don't really eat any meat. It says on the packet to mix it with water but I thought this was kinda gross. Could I put milk with it? Any other tips? Thank you

The reason it tells you to mix it with water is because protein powder is usually consumed right after exercise, when your body best absorbs protein. Mixing it with water quickens absorption.

By all means, you could mix it with milk. There's no reason why not.

To be honest, you don't really need the protein powder. Just drink milk and get your protein from whole foods - that's infinitely better than getting protein from supplements, due to the nutrients and fibre you'd be getting from the whole food. Protein powders are for people whose intense exercise requires more protein than they could consume through whole food.

A chicken salad provides a perfect balance of protein, nutrient and vitamins, especially if some crushed nuts/beans are added.

Green tea - as well as being a healthy antioxidant - can help seal away hunger - which is one of the issues the OP is having (didn't you read her post?). Crackers go really well with tea and provide a satisfying crunch - this is mainly for enjoyment, but if sesame/nut crackers are eaten, it'll also provide great nourishment.

Don't give stupid advice.

You were the person who said never to calorie count. How would the OP stick to her calorie limit without calorie counting? How absurd.

Whatever, it's rabbit food. I am trying to dispel the myth that you must eat bland rabbit food to lose weight.

Please explain why my advice to eat whatever you want so long as it isn't over your calorie limits is "stupid advice"?

I manage it. Eat smaller and smaller portions until you start to lose weight and stick with that. If you're eating home cooked food mostly you should be roughly aware how many calories are in each item by then. I lost 6 lb in the past 2 weeks, No idea how many calories I took in, didn't even do much exercise all I did was slash carbs until I started dropping weight.

So I started going to the gym a couple of weeks ago. I don't want to lose weight, I just want to feel fitter and healthier and build a little strength. I work out for about an hour three times a week, mostly running on the treadmill but also cycling and lifting some weights.
Since I have been going I have been so hungry all the time, even after eating. I am quite a small person (5'5", size 8-10, 9 stone) and I'd like to stress that I eat well and I always have. Lots of beans, pulses, fruit, veg, eggs, fish. I don't eat loads of meat but I'm not a vegetarian.
Am I hungry because I've just started exercising? and what can I do to help with that? As I've said, I don't want to lose weight but nor do I want to put on a lot of weight so I'm reluctant to stuff my face all the time but I really hate feeling hungry. I'm surprised this has had such an effect as although I do work hard when I'm in the gym, it's not like I'm in there a lot.

I'm not trying to lose weight, I've said so many times!

I know this sounds daft but fill up on low calorie fresh food like spinach, cucumber etc. as a starter before your main meal and you will not feel like eating as much and be filled up too!
I have been eating loads of cucumber because of the hotel weather as it is really cooling and low calorie...

Oh sorry! What are your aims? Bulking. In that case lift heavy and eat more is all I can say really.

Good idea, thank you!



I want to improve my general fitness and build some muscle. I don't want to get super muscly but I do want to build muscle. It seems like everyone assumes I want to lose weight because I'm a girl haha.

Whatever, it's rabbit food. I am trying to dispel the myth that you must eat bland rabbit food to lose weight.

Please explain why my advice to eat whatever you want so long as it isn't over your calorie limits is "stupid advice"?

I manage it. Eat smaller and smaller portions until you start to lose weight and stick with that. If you're eating home cooked food mostly you should be roughly aware how many calories are in each item by then. I lost 6 lb in the past 2 weeks, No idea how many calories I took in, didn't even do much exercise all I did was slash carbs until I started dropping weight.

I don't want to lose weight, I just want to feel fitter and healthier and build a little strength.

Oh sorry! What are your aims? Bulking. In that case lift heavy and eat more is all I can say really.

Eat peanut butter, I do it that way to suppress my hunger, a dessert spoon is enough, not so much but just 2 or 3 times a day.

Thanks! I wasn't planning on drinking it every day, just after a work out. I just thought it might help as I am nowhere near the amount of protein I should be consuming. But if you guys think it's a bad idea I won't get it again, I only bought a small packet.

I want to improve my general fitness and build some muscle. I don't want to get super muscly but I do want to build muscle. It seems like everyone assumes I want to lose weight because I'm a girl haha.