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Posted by u/dadbod_passion·

Logged my hunger levels for 30 days and the pattern is wild, am I the only one?

TL;DR: Tracked my hunger for 30 days, and the patterns are wild, anyone else doing this?

So, I decided to get scientific and logged my hunger on a scale of 1-10 every two hours for the last 30 days. Let me tell you, the results were more dramatic than my kids' reactions to broccoli!

Here's what I found: my hunger peaked in the morning, dipped around lunch, and then skyrocketed again at dinner. I'm guessing this is pretty common with family dinners when you're just trying to hold it together while they throw food around like it's a food fight scene from a movie.

I'm also curious if anyone else has noticed these patterns or if it's just my dad brain playing tricks on me. Anyone else tracking this kind of stuff and what have you learned? Did you notice any crazy trends too?

Just looking for some relatability or maybe a way to fine-tune my nutrition strategy a bit, especially since I'm trying to juggle my lifting schedule with all the kid chaos!

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u/justliftingstuff·

I just keep it simple with a food journal instead of any app. Juggling family and workouts is tough, but it's helped me notice what I eat when I'm really hungry versus when I'm bored. Just keep it real with your food choices and find what works for you

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u/runningfromcardio·

Honestly, I just can't keep up with tracking. I tried, but I ended up eating ice cream for dinner. I'm just here to lift weights and avoid cardio. If I'm hungry, I eat, but if my kids throw food at me, well, it's survival mode.

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u/nurseliftsheavy·

Tracking hunger levels is a solid idea, especially if you're lifting. It can help you align your nutrition with your workouts. I track my meals and energy levels, and I've noticed I need more carbs on lifting days. Have you tried matching your intake to your workout intensity?

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u/homegymhero·

That morning peak is common, and I think it has to do with your body waking up and needing fuel. I usually do a pre-workout snack to avoid those hunger pangs later. Just curious, what time are you lifting? Maybe adjust your meals accordingly.

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u/deadlift_dan·

Low-key, I've been following this pattern too. I hit my best lifts after having a solid meal in the evening. Maybe it's about the routine? Dinner together with the family might be making those hunger cues stronger. Keep tracking, it's interesting to see how it evolves!

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u/squat_to_pizza·

I feel you on the dinner chaos! It's like trying to eat a pizza in a tornado. 😂 I usually have my hunger peak after 5 PM too, probably from the endless snacking while waiting for dinner!

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u/briankoel·

Logging can be helpful, but I think you should listen to your body too. I tried strict tracking for a while, but it felt like a full-time job. Now I go more intuitive, and I just pay attention to when I'm hungry. Works better for my mental game.

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u/dadbod_passion·

That's some serious dedication! I tried logging my hunger levels for a week, but it turned into me just scribbling down 'hungry' and 'not hungry' between diaper changes. Your patterns sound pretty normal, though. I always feel ready to eat when the kids are going wild at dinner

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u/bro_split_bro_420·

Facts! Morning hunger hits hard like a heavy deadlift, but by lunch, it's like my stomach is doing a 1RM attempt on empty. Just gotta lift some food into my mouth during those chaos dinners, u know?

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u/proteinpancakes22·

Oh man, I can relate! I just logged my food for a few days and found that my cravings are wild post-workout. Like, who knew a protein pancake could be such a game-changer? 🍽️ What do you think about tracking macros? I'm curious if it would help.

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u/6footdadbod·

Dude, my hunger is all over the place too. I logged for a week, and it felt like my appetite had its own personality. I just try to keep snacks ready because if I hit that low around lunch, I'm gonna raid the pantry. What's your go-to snack when the kids are wild?

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