Question:
Never feel full anymore....except right after I eat. Gained 40 lbs.
I am still unable to eat large portions (thank God). Not that many foods make me dump except high milk based products. Milk, cheese sauce etc. My biggest problem is that I can eat till I'm full (not much) but then literally an hour later I'm hungry again. I see a lot of posts that say 'just ignore the hunger" and I see their point, but lets be realistic........who can really ignore the head that turns to tummy hunger without turning into a bear that wants to tear everyone's head off if they cross my path. Anyone have good ideas for controling that hunger without "just ignoring it"? I really need some good ideas here, because I have gained back 40 lbs from my lowest weight. — Shanysue (posted on October 29, 2006)
October 29, 2006
Maybe you are eating too fast Shannon because my doctor told me when you do
this that's when you feel hungry 1 hour after you have eaten. I know that
has happened to me in the past too. Phllis
— silentwriter1949
October 29, 2006
I would say that may be you really need to go back to your doctor and see
if there is a mechanical problem of course after you have done a lot of
soul searching. Keep really good tabs on what, how much, when you eat and
drink, your exercise and anything else you may think of. Trying going back
to basics of protein first, no drinking with meals etc and see if there is
an issue with your diet first before going to the doctor. Do that for a
while and see what happens. Just keep in mind that if you have turned to
bad eating habits it will take a while to change them. It may take up to 21
days to change one bad habit and to get back on track. Only you can do the
soul searching to see if it is you or may be there is some sort of other
mechanical or health issue that is interferring with your weight. Take care
and good luck. Chris
— ChristineB
October 29, 2006
Hi Shannon, try a protein drink instead of eating something. GNC has one
called ISOPURE that comes in different flavors and is already mixed. It has
40 grams of protein with no sugar and no carbs. Plus they are very filling.
So no do not ignore your hunger pains feed them with protien.
— The One
October 29, 2006
Maybe try upping your fluid intake. I find when I am more hungry than
normal it is usually because I have not had enough fluids.
— Mommy2-5
October 29, 2006
Hi Shannon, I do not have an answer for you, but am right where you are. I
am 4 years out (today!) and have gained 30 lbs from my lowest weight. I
feel hungry ALOT and can sometimes eat large (normal) quantities. I feel a
bit helpless now. I just see myself going back to where I was before and
am almost embarassed to go to my 4 year checkup! I have not found an
answer, but have lots of ??s for my doc when I go back in. Best of luck to
you!
— thecobles
October 29, 2006
It is hard to distinguish between true hunger - when your body really needs
to eat, and "Head hunger," when you just want to eat something.
The best thing to do is to drink woe water and go do something that
disracts you from wanting to eat. I know I have trouble when something
tastes good, and I just want to eat more of it. The hunger feels the
same, but I know my stomach is full, because I am aware of how much it
takes to fill it. Drink water! Or have a protein shake, since protein
makes you less hungry.
— Novashannon
October 29, 2006
My answer is liquids. Make sure to avoid drinking AT LEAST 30 minutes
after eating, and then drink like a crazy person after that. I now drink
well over a gallon of liquids each day (tea, cystal lite, snapple, fruit
20). When I leave the house, it's always with an Igloo cooler full of
drinks. Each night before bed I mix up a huge batch of crystal lite in
different flavors for the following day. It really helps control hunger
for me.
— blues-singer
October 30, 2006
HI Shannon, You did not say how far out you are, but, if you did not change
your eating habits in that first year protein first, no liquids for 1/2
hour after eating low carb & low fat diet than yes, you can & will
regain weight. I have also regaine about 30 lbs. I can eat just about
anything as well. You have to NOT do that. Stick to a plan write everything
down that you do eat. & make sure you are
doing some kind of exercise even just walking. They operated on our
stomachs not are heads & that is usually the
hardest part to retrain. If you are at least a 1 yr out, you might try
coming to the off-tract board to help with your regain. hope this helps
some. Marilyn, the Bearlady
— Marilyn C.
October 30, 2006
It's time to join the Grad list. No guarantee that you'll get the rest of
the wt off, but there's also the trick of maintaining the loss you have
achieved. There is a lot of combined long term experience on this list and
I'd recommend it in conjunction with this site and any local lists you
use.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG
— vitalady
October 30, 2006
I too don't have an answer for your question (I need the answer too). I'm
just over a year out and have the same situation. Thanks to those of you
who responded with such good advice and info. I will try all of them with
the hopes that one will work ( I know it will )!!
Good luck to you on your fight to win this battle! Sure you can!
— creatyvyti
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