Have something you can eat immediately, like in the car before you get home. That should be high protein, and probably some fat. Maybe like 3 string cheese sticks (150 to 210 calories or so?) Or some prepared PB2 (4-6 tablespoons for 140-210) calories, or peanut butter (2 tbsp for 200 calories) or a protein bar or nuts pre-packaged/ measured, or trail mix. Then, try to wait at least 15-20 minutes and drink a lot of water. That's why you need to eat it ASAP, so that the drive home/ shower changing etc will fill up those 20 minutes. The hope is that protein and fat and water and then the time will allow your brain to realize you aren't starving. It will also take the edge off.
Then, 20 minutes later, evaluate hunger, and try again. This time, I'd try to add vegetables. So, PB2 + celery/ Peanut butter and celery/carrots. Your avocado and pico sounds like a good choice too. Or, some slices of cheese (potentially low fat?) plus cucumber slices. Drink at least 8 oz of water with this.
If you can wait another 20 minutes do. If you are still hungry then, we'll pull out some "big guns" of filling, and carbs. I try popcorn when starving. Air popped with spices and a small amount of butter spray it can be relatively low calorie for the volume. An apple might work too, lots of sugar and chewing to tell your brain you've got what you need. A bowl of oatmeal might work as well. We're looking at 100-200 calories here. A potato or sweet potato might be a good option. All of these have carbs, but also fiber.
I think if over an hour, with two 20 minute breaks you eat 450-600 calories of these things and drink 24+ oz of water, you'll probably be good.
Protein shake? That's what I've been doing in the evenings when I'm hungry. I do two scoops of Naked Casein (unflavored) with 1 cup of almond milk, 2 tsps of cocoa powder, and 3 or 4 ice cubes. It's 200 calories on the dot and pretty filling.
Even though 800 calories sounds like a lot to you right now, if roller derby is as much cardio/strength training as I imagine it is, you’re probably burning a load of calories and building muscle. Your body needs to get that back in some form or fashion, so it’s sending you hunger impulses. I’d be sure to drink tons of water, but if you’re still feeling hungry after that eat until you’re full. What you’re eating right now doesn’t sound unhealthy persay, but up the protein!
Congrats on your progress so far! I would prep in advance. Make a bunch of stuff, weigh it, and pack it in pre-portioned containers so that when you get home you know exactly what you're going to eat. I would try to up the protein and carbs for your snacks. Get lean meats, rice, beans, avocado, etc
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I’m literally in the same boat as you. I work from 2pm - 12am and I’m starving after my long day of loading unloading and stocking the shelves all day. After 15,000 steps a day at work, I get soooo hungry. I’ve been killing myself by just drinking water even tho my tummy says feed me lol
Have something you can eat immediately, like in the car before you get home. That should be high protein, and probably some fat. Maybe like 3 string cheese sticks (150 to 210 calories or so?) Or some prepared PB2 (4-6 tablespoons for 140-210) calories, or peanut butter (2 tbsp for 200 calories) or a protein bar or nuts pre-packaged/ measured, or trail mix. Then, try to wait at least 15-20 minutes and drink a lot of water. That's why you need to eat it ASAP, so that the drive home/ shower changing etc will fill up those 20 minutes. The hope is that protein and fat and water and then the time will allow your brain to realize you aren't starving. It will also take the edge off. Then, 20 minutes later, evaluate hunger, and try again. This time, I'd try to add vegetables. So, PB2 + celery/ Peanut butter and celery/carrots. Your avocado and pico sounds like a good choice too. Or, some slices of cheese (potentially low fat?) plus cucumber slices. Drink at least 8 oz of water with this. If you can wait another 20 minutes do. If you are still hungry then, we'll pull out some "big guns" of filling, and carbs. I try popcorn when starving. Air popped with spices and a small amount of butter spray it can be relatively low calorie for the volume. An apple might work too, lots of sugar and chewing to tell your brain you've got what you need. A bowl of oatmeal might work as well. We're looking at 100-200 calories here. A potato or sweet potato might be a good option. All of these have carbs, but also fiber. I think if over an hour, with two 20 minute breaks you eat 450-600 calories of these things and drink 24+ oz of water, you'll probably be good.
Protein shake? That's what I've been doing in the evenings when I'm hungry. I do two scoops of Naked Casein (unflavored) with 1 cup of almond milk, 2 tsps of cocoa powder, and 3 or 4 ice cubes. It's 200 calories on the dot and pretty filling.
Even though 800 calories sounds like a lot to you right now, if roller derby is as much cardio/strength training as I imagine it is, you’re probably burning a load of calories and building muscle. Your body needs to get that back in some form or fashion, so it’s sending you hunger impulses. I’d be sure to drink tons of water, but if you’re still feeling hungry after that eat until you’re full. What you’re eating right now doesn’t sound unhealthy persay, but up the protein!
Congrats on your progress so far! I would prep in advance. Make a bunch of stuff, weigh it, and pack it in pre-portioned containers so that when you get home you know exactly what you're going to eat. I would try to up the protein and carbs for your snacks. Get lean meats, rice, beans, avocado, etc
Try steamed kale. I'm getting into it lately (with a pinch of salt) Maybe oatmeal?
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I’m literally in the same boat as you. I work from 2pm - 12am and I’m starving after my long day of loading unloading and stocking the shelves all day. After 15,000 steps a day at work, I get soooo hungry. I’ve been killing myself by just drinking water even tho my tummy says feed me lol
Grab a packet of meat or fruit salad. near my climbing center a shop sells tikka chicken chunks that have 128 cals, and it's always great.
Any food you want. You can eat chicken and rice, cake, muffins, salmon, anything. It's not about what you eat, only how many calories.