Am I eating too much?

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I've been keeping a food diary. Today I ate 2 bowls of cinnamon toast crunch at 9am, then at 12pm I ate 2 hot dogs, then I was already hungry again at 2:45 so I ate 3 little mini chilli burritos. So it looks like every 3 hours I get hungry. Is that normal? I'm trying to eat less and watch my weight. Is this more or less or about the same as you eat in a day? (I'm still going to eat dinner tonight too, so that's 4 meals in a day 🤦🏼‍♀️) The rest of the week I ate 3 meals a day. But it seems like some days I'm hungrier than others. Like today. Should I just drink more water instead of eating?

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I wouldn’t say that’s a lot of food at all, but those aren’t the healthiest food options lol Try healthy snacks in between meals! 🤗 And sometimes junk food is not nearly as filling as proteins and healthy carbs!

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I mean, definitely drink water first and then see if you still want food. But if you’re hungry, eat. The end. Don’t feel like you need to police yourself. If you still feel guilty, consider switching out some of your snack choices for healthier options! I frickin love hot dogs and Cinnamon Toast Crunch and all that, but they aren’t the best things to keep you full!

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I started having eggs on toast for breakfast, snacks of almonds/hummus/cheese or peanut butter toast, lunch of a big salad with black beans, avocado, cheese, chicken, and veggies, and then more chicken or black beans for dinner. It’s usually three small meals and four snacks a day (two morning snacks because I’m starving in the morning). It keeps me full and I’m not going overboard on sugar. I just started doing it out of paranoia about gestational diabetes. MyFitnessPal is helping me make sure not to overdo the sugar!!

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In my opinion, eating more whole foods and less processed foods would keep you satisfied longer. I know I personally tend to eat more when I’m eating heavily processed foods like the ones you listed. (Healthy)Fat, fiber, protein and greens may do a better job at satisfying your hunger and body.

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It doesn’t sound like too much necessarily, but I agree with others about maybe swapping for more filling things. Like I know when I have a bowl of cereal for breakfast I need something else 2-ish hours later. But if I have an oatmeal—rolled oats, mashed fruit, Greek yogurt, etc—then I feel full for a good 4 hours. And I feel proud I got a fruit in lol

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Try to eat smaller amounts, but have something every hour or so. I'm hungry all the time and find that having snacks instead of meals is really helping, it also helps with my sickness

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My doctor had told me I should be eating something every two to three hours. Small meals/snacks. I was getting light headed if I didn’t I would say those if you feel you need to follow that thought process then you should try for better food options.

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Agree with others that those things may not fill you up best, but the amount is fine! If you’re hungry, eat! Yesterday I ate scrambled eggs, toast and fruit for breakfast, a cup of yogurt with berries for a snack, a sandwich for lunch, a couple protein bars in there somewhere...and vegetable soup and a corn dog for dinner (not saying I’m perfectly healthy, haha). Best wishes!

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I find getting little snack pouches of nuts to be super helpful if I’m hungry and I can just grab them & eat them up in a few bites 
Add more fruit into your routine too! 
You’d be surprised at how carb loading will affect your postpartum body weight loss journey even if you aren’t seeing significant changes while pregnant

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I eat about 6 or 7 times a day, and although it's frequently, it is small, easily digestible and nutrient dense things. 
Definitely consider other snack options to keep you full longer. You'll want to mix a protein with a complex carb.
Apples and peanut butter are one of my faves. Also, trail mix, cheese and crackers, dried fruit, beef jerky, berries and yogurt... you get my drift

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