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My mind tries to trick my into thinking I'm hungry...and I believe it!
So the last couple of months I've realized that my mind constantly thinks I'm hungry, even when my stomach says "NO". why? Even on those days where I make sure to get all my protein in and more, even on those days where I make sure I'm getting lots of fluids, the only time my mind and stomach agree is when I KNOW I've eaten too much. (not to the point of getting sick, but to the point of a little too much). What is my problem? Has anyone else experienced this, and have any advice. I'm so afraid I'm going to just eat myself into oblivion again......
Thanks so much!!!
Thanks so much!!!
Jaime
post-op VSG
post-op VSG
I think for me the problem is that I was so used to STUFFING myself! I would eat and eat and eat some more so that I was very, very full. I think it's a matter of breaking out of those old habits. Not only was I a stuffer but I also would graze between meals so it seems like I was contstantly eating, and I was. I remember driving home from work and eating in my car. Then I would get home and have a big snack. Sometimes I would have chips and dip and just sit there and eat and eat. Then maybe 30 minutes later I would start cooking dinner and snack through that. Then after dinner I always had to have a sweet treat. It's amazing that I wasn't bigger than I was because it seemed I was always stuffing my face. Anyway, my point is that breaking those habits are going to take time and it's hard to break them. Sometimes, even just waiting a few minutes and really trying to assess if you are really hungry, or is it just head hunger can make the difference between eating and not.
Anyway, what you are experiencing is something we all have battled through. I wish I had real answers but this is a demon we all deal with.
Anyway, what you are experiencing is something we all have battled through. I wish I had real answers but this is a demon we all deal with.
Is your problem you don't have a full signal or that you eat at times when you aren't hungry?
I've experienced both.
The first -- missing the ful signal -- was just that I wasn't paying enough attention. I had to reconcile myself to the idea that my full signals are faint and I really have to pay attention or I miss them.
The second phenoma has several causes. Recently I've had what I call Restless Head Syndrome. It's like my brain is sending "do something" messages and I interpret the "do" as "eat." I had that a lot when I first hit my head and was healing rapidly.
I also get it when I'm bored. In this case it's the "something" I'm misinterpreting. The something should be read a book, clean the house, find that receipt I lost. Instead I eat.
The other thing that happens is that I am thirsty but my brain only sends a vague "put something in me" signal so I put in food and no****er.
I've experienced both.
The first -- missing the ful signal -- was just that I wasn't paying enough attention. I had to reconcile myself to the idea that my full signals are faint and I really have to pay attention or I miss them.
The second phenoma has several causes. Recently I've had what I call Restless Head Syndrome. It's like my brain is sending "do something" messages and I interpret the "do" as "eat." I had that a lot when I first hit my head and was healing rapidly.
I also get it when I'm bored. In this case it's the "something" I'm misinterpreting. The something should be read a book, clean the house, find that receipt I lost. Instead I eat.
The other thing that happens is that I am thirsty but my brain only sends a vague "put something in me" signal so I put in food and no****er.
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On February 14, 2012 at 2:45 PM Pacific Time, MacMadame wrote:
Is your problem you don't have a full signal or that you eat at times when you aren't hungry?I've experienced both.
The first -- missing the ful signal -- was just that I wasn't paying enough attention. I had to reconcile myself to the idea that my full signals are faint and I really have to pay attention or I miss them.
The second phenoma has several causes. Recently I've had what I call Restless Head Syndrome. It's like my brain is sending "do something" messages and I interpret the "do" as "eat." I had that a lot when I first hit my head and was healing rapidly.
I also get it when I'm bored. In this case it's the "something" I'm misinterpreting. The something should be read a book, clean the house, find that receipt I lost. Instead I eat.
The other thing that happens is that I am thirsty but my brain only sends a vague "put something in me" signal so I put in food and no****er.
I've noticed I've had this problem lately too. I've been working on cleaning up my diet. When I took the time to log my food and count my calories, I noticed I actually needed those calories.
Because I was focusing on better nutrition with more fruit and veggies I wasn't getting in as many calories during meal times.
There are also times of the month when I swear my body just needs more calories. I've read that you burn more calories when you are ovulating.
I've also experience the situations that Mac describes.
Another trick I've used in the past is to force my self to not eat unless it's been at least 3 hours since the last time I ate.
It's all about figuring out your body and listening to it. You've taken the first step by noticing what needs to change. Good luck!
Jen
Because I was focusing on better nutrition with more fruit and veggies I wasn't getting in as many calories during meal times.
There are also times of the month when I swear my body just needs more calories. I've read that you burn more calories when you are ovulating.
I've also experience the situations that Mac describes.
Another trick I've used in the past is to force my self to not eat unless it's been at least 3 hours since the last time I ate.
It's all about figuring out your body and listening to it. You've taken the first step by noticing what needs to change. Good luck!
Jen
