head hunger

is anyone else having problems with head hunger??? I am fighting it tooth and nail and starting sunday i am going on the platue buster just to get rid of some of these nasty cravings but I am waiting till after my bariatric ball this weekend. Kim

I have been struggling with head hunger ALOT recently. But, I've been trying to look at it positively. Since I KNOW that it's not physical hunger, it's been a lot easier for me to identify what the triggers are - boredom, depression, insecurity, TV, etc. When I'm hit with a craving, I try to take the time to figure out what the trigger is, rather than try to immediately relieve the craving. It's been quite a time of self-discovery for me, and I'm starting to understand WHY all of my attempts to lose weight failed in the past! So, while I'm still struggling with the cravings, I feel like I am now better equipped to deal with the underlying issues and address them...and hopefully, in time, the cravings will start to subside. In the meantime, I totally empathize with you...just remember - we now have the tools to take control of our eating habits and live healthier lives!! Kate 240/168/130

Kim...with the plateau buster diet...you are drinking so much water...that you don't have the head hunger...I am putting crystal light in the water...also at night I make it with a lot of crushed ice...and eat the ice......but it is working...down 3 1/2 pounds in 3 days...not to shabby...what I worry about is when I start bringing the carbs back in..will I regain it ...so will only bring in good carbs...veggie...fruit... good luck...and it does work... Dennis

Yes Kim head hunger is the WORST. Have to find an activity that you can do when you start to feel it. Wish they could have done surgery on the brain as well as the stomach! Your doing great, keep up the good work. LisaMarie

to my suprise when i do the platue buster my bf and the kids are doing south beach they told me tonight durring supper Kim

Hi Kim, head hunger is a big problem for me. I try not to let it take over, but lately I have done far too much snacking/grazing. Where can I find this "plateau buster" diet? I could use a good kick in the butt and it seems so many people are having success with it. Thanks, Lisa

I emailed you a copy of it hope it works for you as well as it has for others Kim

Go to my profile near the bottom, Ms Lisa ... I posted it there ... I'm having some fluid retention issues but don't let that sway you away from it ... Everyone else is losing big time on this diet ... Give it a try!

I'm right there with you on problems with head hunger. I've learned enough to be able to distinguish head hunger from real hunger, which has been helpful. When the head hunger gets really bad, I sometimes drink 8-16 ounces of water to fill up my pouch. Sometimes that turns off my head hunger because my pouch is full. But it doesn't always work... Good luck with your battle - I'm sure you'll win!!! Kellie

at least i know that when i get the head hunger im not adding sugars i have either a no sugar added frozen fruit bar or no sugar added ice cream both have 45 calories carbs are a little high but... Kim