Help...I'm Not Hungry

Happy Tuesday BOTT Family,
Believe it or not I'm having a hard time eating my meals as planned for the day.  I'm not hungry!  Now if it were a bag of Cheez-Its or some pretzels I could knock them out with no problem.  I try to keep my calorie intake to about 1200 calories a day, but it's getting to be a real struggle.  What's going on? Am I eating too much or too heavy?  Help!

EM -   EAS Chocolate Protein Shake     17g
B -      1/2 cup Cottage Cheese w/ peaches on 
           1 slice ww bread                                14g
MS -   1 cup Ham & Split Pea Soup           13g
L -       2 Hard Boiled Eggs
            w/ Tossed Salad & LF dressing   14.6g
AS -    3oz sliced apple w peanut butter   4.3g
D -       3oz Baked Fish w/ 1/2 collard greens  24.6g
ES -     EAS Protein Shake   17g

Calories  -      1126
Fat  -               35.5g
Fiber -            14.6g
Carbs -          98.4g
Protein -     100.5g

Junk, snacky foods consist of sugar and fat mainly.  They are easier to eat and will leave your pouch much quicker and easier than healthier food choices.  A good quality dense protein will stay in your pouch longer providing a sense of satiety.  That is why you can eat what you are and not be hungery. 

Calories nutritionally are very different as far as processed by your pouch and the satiety level.  Keep up what you're doing.  As long as you're losing/maintaining and feeling good, you are doing what your body needs.

Cathy

Thanks Cathy,  because I haven't been able to eat half of what's on my menu today.

Hi there,

yes i have the same problem ... i am not hungry when its time to eat. but i just eat because i know i need to. and like Cathy said , its because we both eat more protein and denser foods. with snacks like pretzels ...will not hold our appetite very long. we will be hungry within 1/2 hour, going back into the kitchen looking for more food. lol .....I know it is hard to get to 1,200, but if you are not eating at least 1,000-1,200 , we will not get the nutrition that we need from our foods. If you are not hungry , drink a protein shake or eat a protein bar at least. thats what i usually do. Try to make sure you eat those calories up - either get it from supplements or regular foods. You will feel stronger and have more enegry. You are doing wonderful with your wls and dieting! Keep it up!

hugss
Lizzy