Question:
Why am I always so hungry?

I am really concerned. Since week one, I have intense physical hunger pangs. I eat and within an hour or two, I am hungry again. I can't stand this. I am eating protein packed things. I had this problem pre-op as well. I have asked my doctor and he said, well you are fine. I am not eating a lot as a result of my hunger, but it is very very frustrating. Any suggestions?    — Amy N. (posted on August 24, 2001)

August 24, 2001
Are you starving yourself? When I am hungry, I eat. You can do this and the weight will come off. I hear of people who just THINK they are eating too much because they compare theirselves to others they read about. I had to increase my calories one time just to lose weight again -- make sure you are eating around 1000 calories a day.
   — Cindy H.

August 24, 2001
Thank you for the responses. I usually do try to eat when I am feeling hungry. I follow all of the "rules" about water. Maybe I am not getting in enough calories. I have kept track in the past and I was anywhere from 800-1000 calories. I have tried to increase this, but it is difficult.
   — Amy N.