smell = hunger

I seem to have discovered a new way to reduce appetite.  I have been stuffed up for about a week now and can't breath or smell through my nose.  This has caused me to totally lose interest in food.  I mean my hunger is completely gone.  I have lost about four pounds during this week without wanting to do so.  I am actively trying to put some of those pounds back on, but until my nose clears up, it might be a losing battle.  My husband jokingly mentioned to me that I might have found an alternative to VSG, wear nose plugs.  :)   Does anyone have any great ideas for how to safely put some weight back on that does not involve nuts and avocados, I already am doing that.

yes smell equals hunger, sight equals hunger and apparantly for some even words on a screen equal hunger
To be honest with you since your so close to Thanksgiving id work on getting better for now and doing what you are and since your below your happy range.. you can go and enjoy anything and everything for thanksgiving with no guilt.

You have a great point.  I am sure that once I am feeling better and can smell and breath normally again, the feeling of hunger will return.  I might just indulge a bit this holiday season.  The trick is to be able to scale back when needed, but I am finding, to my great surprise and delight, that I seem to be able to to just that.  I could never do that before VSG.  Anytime I would indulge before surgery, I would always go way overboard and it would lead to a major weight gain.  In early maintenance, I experimented with this a bit, and I really have come to believe that for me at least, this inability to scale back is gone.  I love the feeling of control this insight gives me.  Thank you for responding; I think I will follow your wise advice.

 
I think Linda "Broke the Code" !!!!

First I love the term "Happy Range"

You may just have perfect timing for the perfect storm !!!!

Your just going in light to the Holiday season !!!!!

Just go with it! Mashed Potatoes and Pumpkin Pie !

Or hang out with Jenn and Jimbo on Burger Days !!!

I'm actually in a "pinch it down" a little phase in anticipation of the Holidays.....

frisco

Yup, I think she hit it out of the park.  I love my VSG!!

Smoke pot. (Just kidding)

Oh and one more tongue in cheek tip: SOME smells may induce hunger, but I'm here as a mini-van football mom to testify: the aroma of teenage boy after practice will ruin your appetite for days.

That's too funny.  The pot idea has some merit.  Maybe I have to go visit Diane in her neck of the woods....  hmmm.  Just kidding.

There's always muscle weight to be gained in the gym.