Vegetarian Help.... SO VERY HUNGRY. :(?!
I usually eat fruit and a latte (w/ silk) for breakfast, today I had a side salad and carrot sticks for lunch, and I had some peanut butter crackers for a snack. At night I've been having pasts and veggies or maybe a soy product and whatever sides the rest of the family is having.
Starving, starving, starving. :(
If I'm not loading up on carbs can I eat more than three times per day?
Answers: I've been doing no meat and no dairy for about 3 weeks now. I am starving to death. I don't want to eat meat, because the whole reason I'm doing it is because of the way the animals are treated. So... hungry or not, I'm not eating meat. However... I don't want to gain weight.
I usually eat fruit and a latte (w/ silk) for breakfast, today I had a side salad and carrot sticks for lunch, and I had some peanut butter crackers for a snack. At night I've been having pasts and veggies or maybe a soy product and whatever sides the rest of the family is having.
Starving, starving, starving. :(
If I'm not loading up on carbs can I eat more than three times per day?
That doesn't sound like very much food--no wonder you're starving!
A piece of fruit and a coffee for breakfast isn't enough. You should be consuming about 25% of your daily calories at your breakfast meal, to fuel your body early in the day. You didn't mention if you eat eggs. If you do, some whole eggs (or egg whites) would be a great way to ward off hunger because they're high in protein. If you don't eat eggs, try buying some vegetarian sausage or "bacon" strips. These come frozen, are high in protein, and most are pretty tasty. Add a serving of this to your usual fruit and coffee, and you'll have a much more satisfying meal. Oatmeal and whole wheat toast are also good at fighting hunger because of their fiber content--maybe some days you could have oatmeal (but avoid the "instant" kind) with dried fruit for breakfast.
You're skimping terribly at lunch. Halfway through the day, you need to raise your blood sugar again, and a bowl of raw vegetables isn't going to do the trick all by itself. In addition to your salad, pack some bread with hummus, jam, or margarine. To stay hydrated, keep some soy milk, fruit juice, or water close at hand. It's also okay to treat yourself--why not have a vegan cookie or a few pieces of candy at lunchtime? Eating sweets sends the signal to your brain that you're "finished" eating for the moment and thus helps you to feel more satisfied.
Peanut butter crackers are a good choice for a snack--to mix it up a bit, try trail mix, granola bars, pretzels, baked chips, dried fruit bars, and other things that you like.
As for supper. . . it sounds like you are trying to work around what the rest of your family is eating, and often resorting to pasta. You probably already know this, but that's not a great idea. If you haven't done so already, I would encourage you to talk to your parents and try to work out some healthy and high-protein vegetarian meals that the whole family can enjoy. Have you tried falafels? Does your family like bean tacos, vegetable stir-fry, or vegetarian curry? If you can convince your parents to cook totally vegetarian, say, three nights a week, you'll only have to resort to your "pasta, veggies, and side dishes" routine four nights a week. You'll probably feel much healthier and a lot less hungry this way.
Remember, vegetarianism doesn't have to be boring and the food doesn't have to be "light"; there are plenty of delicious and filling vegetarian and vegan dishes out there, but it sounds like you're not taking advantage of them. Buying a few cookbooks might help, and remember to get all the protein, iron, and calcium you need! Good luck!
Try foods that are higher in protein (tofu, edimame, etc). Or make a protein shake from whey protein powder. It will give you the satiated feeling you're looking for without loading up on carbs (which don't help much), and you won't be eating a bunch of empty calories.
Drink some silk....Then go to the store and get ingredients for a fake meat/cheese lasagna with a light green salad..
And then Perhaps Some things for a minestrone soup,the beans will fill you up,so you don't feel your wasting away.
Have an orange, I love oranges. Or make a fruit salad with kiwi, orange, strawberry, apples ect ) yumm. :-)
It sounds like you're not getting enough calories and protein for energy. If you're not having meat and dairy then you need to eat lots of dark green leafies, different types of beans and lentils, and nut butters, and avocados. These are the good fatty foods, and make sure you take a vitamin and fish oil too. You really need to be eating more or you'll end up binging.
Well, I think you should be hungry.
I am not a vegetarian so I am sure my response will gain some negatives here from others, but...
If the only reason you are not eating meat is because of the way animals are treated..please know that there are a lot of farmers who treat thier animals very well.
You can be assured humane meat products by buying organic meats. This is what I do.
If you are still not convinced and wish to continue eating a vegetarian diet, there are many soy protein products available in the store - including frozen dinners, snack bars and snack foods which will allow you to maintain a healthy number of calories and not feel hungry.....this is what your body is telling you by the hunger pangs....it is telling you that it needs more calories (calories = energy) Not eating can lead to gaining weight as well-
If you are eating a healthy diet, you should eat many smaller meals throughout the day. You will probably find that you are hungry every 3 hours or so. This is a good way to eat because you will be increasing your metabolism.
Good luck!
You're definitely not eating enough! Those "meals" sound more like appetizers. It's actually very healthy to eat 4-6 small meals a day as opposed to 3 big meals a day, and starving yourself will make you gain a lot of weight by totally messing up your metabolism. So don't do it!
There's no reason you should be starving on a vegetarian diet. There are plenty of things to eat! Don't forget about noodle soups, curries, stir-fried veggies on rice, tempeh, and pasta dishes - they're all very filling and delicious. Natural unsweetened oatmeal or granola with dried fruits and berries are both great for breakfast, brunch, or even just a snack.
If there is a LaShish (or any lebanese) restaurant near you, go there.
Falafel sandwiches & lenti soup are extremely filling, and vegan - one step better. =)
Don't worry about your weight. If you're hungry eat more. Simple as that. Get some veggies and chill on the couch.
You don't sound as if you eating enough. At the very least, you need about 1,200 calories a day.
Personal suggestion - have 5 small meals.
I would eat more green vegetables - because they happen to be my favorites - and they also are really good for you and will help to keep you from feeling hungry.
I ate a bagel for breakfast with soy milk, banana, and coffee for breakfast.
Snacked on some grapes.
I grabbed an apple and ate a broccoli salad for lunch.
Exercise when I get home from work.
Going to have a broiled portabella mushroom, kale, and some pasta for supper.
Some blueberries to snack on while watching some tv with my rose tea.
Stretch and set myself up to relax before going to bed.
You also really might want to make up a batch of soup as that is really filling and is good for you. Nothing like a good potato and leek soup to fill a person up quick!
Hope this helps.
First, if you expect to be successful at vegetarianism/veganism, you need to know what you're doing. Get yourself to a library, and read Davis & Melina's "Becoming Vegan." It's the vegan nutrition bible. READ IT! If nothing else, PLEASE become familiar with the vegan food pyramid:
http://www.veganfoodpyramid.com/
Second, there's no "rule" for how many times you can eat in a day. (Unless you just read a book called "Skinny B*tch." Awesome book, BTW.) If you're hungry, EAT SOMETHING.
Third, if you're concerned about weight gain, you're defeating yourself by going hungry. Just go outside and get some exercise!
Best of luck!
You needn't starve. I support your not eating meat and your reason for that. Plus, a well-chosen vegetarian diet will be healthier. I stopped eating meat nearly five years ago, and though I used to like my burgers and roasts and all that good stuff, I DO NOT MISS IT AT ALL and haven't from day one.
Just be sure you eat a well-balanced diet. I do eat eggs and dairy in reasonable amounts, but it isn't necessary to eat those foods at all. It's just a personal choice each of us can make.
You will need more than just fruit and a soy latte and salads and veggies, of course, and it sounds as if you are taking a reasonable approach so far. Beans and such are good protein sources.
Boca brand and Morning Star Farms brand both offer many meatless entrees. They have burgers in many flavors (for example, grilled, cheesburger, portabells, garden veggie, and more), "chik'n" strips and nuggets, sausage links and patties (including brats), crumblers/ground beef substitutes, various flavored patties (Ginger Teriyaki, Southwestern, Eggs Florentine), and more--and they are adding new items all the time. I have ten varieties in my freezer now, and they are all very good.
Also, Fantastic World Foods makes many great meatless items, including many soups and other items, such as taco filling and chili and couscous and more. Just go to http://www.fantasticfoods.com. If they are not in your area, you can order online. Other brands are available, too.
Check out your local health food stores, supermarket aisles, your library, and The Web. You can search for vegetarian topics and never run out of choices. And for added fun and satisfaction, you can get recipes and cook!
In your Web searches and conversations with doubters, don't pay too much attention to the people who say the vegetarian life style is bad or dangerous. I have never felt better in all my life than I noticed almost immediately after I quit eating meat. And it just keeps getting better, too. Your digestive system will love you, and so will your cardiovascular system and the rest of your body.
Good idea, your not loading up on carbs, but don't give them up completely. Especially be sure to get a fair amount of complex carbohydrates. And yes, you can eat more often than three times a day. In fact, it is likely that several more small meals per day will work better for you anyway. You can still have reasonable meals with the family and then eat a few appropriate snacks in between.
Eat a good variety of foods. Be sure to eat varied proteins, as there are different types that serve different needs. Taking a good multi-vitamin is a good idea whether or not you are a vegetarian. And for what it's worth, Marmite and Vegemite are loaded with B-complex vitamins.
Oh, I could go on an on, for I am truly enthused about this topic. I was not sure when I first dropped meat from my diet that I could stay with that plan, but it has been very, very easy.
Well, I shall go now, but do carry on. Do some research--there is an amazing amount of information out there. Good luck....................
Eat a salad, or Pasta..
You need to eat more. I'd be starving too if thats all I had to eat. I'm vegan n never hungry. You dont have much carbs in your diet. Try eating the fruit salad as a snack through the day rather than breakfast. Have a heartier breakfast with something filling. Try oats and quinoa porridge with mixed seeds n nuts and sultanas or raisins (make it with soy milk in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes). Eat more protien, mushrooms, beans lentils, tofu etc. at dinner time. If you don't want to load up on carbs, choose a healthy full grain bread which will fill you up but doesn't make you wana load up on it. Try a salad sandwich with avocado for lunch, instead of just salad. Check the web for lots of fun recipes so you dont get bored. Good luck...
Thick foods like pasta or fish replacement or PD:McDonalds is totaly not vegan friendly
try eating beans, tofu, pasta, or toast
Surely “starving to death” is a slight exaggerating!
I have been absolutely stuffed all week from the following Vegan meal.
Made a batch on Monday night and it has kept me in meals for lunch and dinner ever since – it is now Thursday night:
Use certified organic / biodynamic produce where possible.
One cup Arborio rice – rinsed several times in fresh water.
Then put the rice in a rice cooker (or large pan) with peeled & chopped potatoes and pumpkin.
Add half litre of vegetable stock and a teaspoon of vegan stock powder (or a cube) and a teaspoon of Vecon Concentrated Vegetable Stock.
Add a dash of spices (i.e.) mixed combination of Chilli Paste, Chinese Five Spice, Curry Powder, Cumin Seed, Tamari and Fennel Seeds. Mix together in a cup until you get a taste that appeals to you and add to rice cooker - stir.
Turn rice cooker on and cook until potatoes (pumpkin normally cooks quicker) are almost ready.
Then add a selection of vegetables: frozen peas, frozen corn, fresh broccoli, fresh mushrooms, fresh parsley etc…
Stir through a tin of tomatoes
Cook for an extra few minutes until all heated and cooked through.
At dinner serve hot (with bread).
At lunch serve cold with a mixed salad - especially nice with avocado in the salad.
I am so stuffed (and have been all week, for hours after every meal) that I can barely move.
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try some ham slices deep fried in bacon grease YUMMY
ok go to in-and-out and order the double-double yeah give it a go
eat camel...tasty tasty yummmy
ask your doctor if you can eat something that is not vegetarian and tell him what is happening to you that you are starving