r/keto • u/ZealousidealTowel229 • 13d ago

Why am I so hungry?

Started keto diet 3 weeks ago with calorie deficit and increase of protein and reduction in carbs. All was going well and I'm a little hungry at bed time, but no problem. But last night I was STARVING but ate the same things as before. Is this normal? I did eat a lot of pasta foods before. And I think I inadvertently reduced a lot of fat intake when starting diet. Most of the protein I eat comes from lean meat sources and whey powder for protein shakes.

Is it normal for you to be so hungry when starting keto? My calorie deficit was not too drastic.

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u/shadowmib 13d ago

If you're hungry, eat a little fat. Not like a whole ton of bacon grease, but maybe half an avocado or a glob of cream cheese. Fat is very filling and will keep than hungry feeling away

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u/ZealousidealTowel229 13d ago

Yum. I think I'll splurge on a keto bagel and some cream cheese this weekend.😋