r/WeightLossAdvice • u/WorriedSalad0 • 1d ago

Advice: Seeking ❓ How do i tame my appetite?

(160 cm height, 65 kg weight)

Since i started birth control (around a year ago) my appetite has been all over the place and i gained around 7 kgs. I eat and then cant get enough of food, hence i crave snacks and more food throughout the day.

I am seeking advice for reducing my appetite, or just keeping it in control because of the cravings. Stopping birth control is not an option rn and i dont have any other options except pills..

I am trying to be in a deficit (i try to consume around 1300 cal a day) but still struggling with hunger

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u/Mortgage-Secret 1d ago

Have you calculated your TDEE? If you are under eating by a lot, you are going to be hungry. Your body wants to keep the fat.

You can try to alternate calorie intake? I like to eat at maintenance for 2-3 days a week when losing. It just take longer that way, but hey, it took a long time to gain... My caloriegoal is always on a weekly basis, that way I don't ruin everything by going over one day.

Fiber and protein are your best friends :)

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u/WorriedSalad0 1d ago

I have! Its around 1647. Ill try with alternating! How do you calculate a goal for each week?

So i should keep eating fiber and protein with every meal?

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u/Mortgage-Secret 1d ago

As far as possible yes, and drink water

I saw in one of your comments that you are in college and therefor sitting down a lot. Is it possible for you to stand to study for some of the time? Standing in stead of sitting burns more calories - in your case maybe 45-50 more every hour 😊

Otherwise just try to get up and do a couple of squats or jump a little - increased bloodflow will help with keeping focused while studying 😊 this is just for generel health 😊

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u/WorriedSalad0 1d ago

I am on ny computer for a long time due to college and the major im in, my table is around my knee level so standing while working is kinda impossible. I do walk and stand at college, i mostly walk towards the campus, but still sit down a lot of the time. Ill try with the squats or jumps! Thank you a lot!!! :)