Hunger

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Of course! You are eating foods that are very efficiently utilized.

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hunger

Does anyone else find that they can eat more following this plan? I

don't know if my metabolism has kicked up a knotch, but I feel like

I'm consuming more food than I ever did before. Not that it's

effecting my weight negatively, but I feel like I always have room

for a beneficial on hand.

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In a message dated 5/6/2004 4:24:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

cmmontano@... writes:

I have noticed I need to graze almost all day

You may be going through carb withdrawl.

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I have noticed I need to graze almost all day (at least some little thing

every 2 hours) or else I actually get hunger pains! I feel best when I leave

a trail mix out on the counter and take small handful every hour. Hunger

pains are something I had not felt for so long. For example, eating an

avoid-dairy--bloats the intestines and gives a feeling of fullness, and

dairy takes about 4 hours to digest, so back when I was eating dairy I

didn't feel hunger as much as now that I am avoiding dairy.

[Guest guest]

**dairy takes about 4 hours to digest**

Not for an O. you don't digest dairy.

Also, you may want to up your fat intake (to combat hunger.)

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RE: hunger

[Guest guest]

Make sure you are drinking water -- every hour. It will help with the hunger

also.

cmmontano <cmmontano@...> wrote:I have noticed I need to graze almost all

day (at least some little thing

every 2 hours) or else I actually get hunger pains! I feel best when I leave

a trail mix out on the counter and take small handful every hour. Hunger

pains are something I had not felt for so long. For example, eating an

avoid-dairy--bloats the intestines and gives a feeling of fullness, and

dairy takes about 4 hours to digest, so back when I was eating dairy I

didn't feel hunger as much as now that I am avoiding dairy.

[Guest guest]

I can definitely relate to what you are saying. I think snacking is

somewhat related to boredom in those instances where cookies and

carbs are craved. But I find for me walnuts fill me up until

mealtimes when I'm stuck in the office and can't get out and

exercise. Fruits always satisfy a sweet craving, and I find club

soda can be quite filling prior and between meals.

> I have noticed that I tend to be hungry more often if I am not

exercising

> daily. If I get an hour a day of vigorous exercise, I tend to be

hungry mostly

> around mealtimes. Also, when exercising, if I do get the

munchies, the craving

> will be for fruit or a protein snack. When I'm not exercising

enough, I will

> get snack cravings for cookies, etc. I don't know the reason for

this, or if

> anyone else has this experience. But if you are having hunger

every two

> hours, you might try increasing your exercise level/frequency.

(And of course

> increase water intake accordingly - very important).

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In the diabetes book Dr. D. recommends 5-6 meals per day. I find

that I do best if I plan for 3 main meals and 2-3 snacks. I tend to

stray less. Dr. D. recommends two possible snack combos:

Super Smoothie of albumin-based protein powder, 1 cup blueberries, 1

banana and 1/2 cup pineapple juice (or whole boiled egg with the

fruit smoothie)

or

Trail mix of walnuts and dried fruit

It was hard for me to believe fruit juice and dried fruit wouldn't

send my into hypoglycemia, but with the other changes of BTD, I can

now tolerate these foods.

Snacks can be a good thing

Cheryl

O+ secretor

Texas

> > I have noticed that I tend to be hungry more often if I am not

> exercising

> > daily. If I get an hour a day of vigorous exercise, I tend to be

> hungry mostly

> > around mealtimes. Also, when exercising, if I do get the

> munchies, the craving

> > will be for fruit or a protein snack. When I'm not exercising

> enough, I will

> > get snack cravings for cookies, etc. I don't know the reason for

> this, or if

> > anyone else has this experience. But if you are having hunger

> every two

> > hours, you might try increasing your exercise level/frequency.

> (And of course

> > increase water intake accordingly - very important).

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

> I am hoping I am not the only one with this weird problem, but

maybe I am! I am never full.

I swear I think about food every wakign minute What has helped

me to stay fuller:

add more veggies, more than 2 servings if need be just watch out

for 'extras' you might eat with/put on them

try longer lasting carbs for meals: oatmeal, beans, lentils,

potatoes work really well for me

add more water

I find for me 9 times out 10 I am really thirsty not hungry.

Colleen

[Guest guest]

Sometimes I think all the planning and prepping we have to go through only makes

it harder to stop thinking about food. While I am not hungry all the time it

seems all I do is prepare meals or plan them or something related to meals.

Somehow it all seems counterproductive in my mind. I'd much rather think about

food much less. Just can't figure out how do to that.

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Re: Hunger

> I am hoping I am not the only one with this weird problem, but

maybe I am! I am never full.

I swear I think about food every wakign minute What has helped

me to stay fuller:

add more veggies, more than 2 servings if need be just watch out

for 'extras' you might eat with/put on them

try longer lasting carbs for meals: oatmeal, beans, lentils,

potatoes work really well for me

add more water

I find for me 9 times out 10 I am really thirsty not hungry.

Colleen

[Guest guest]

I don't think appetite suppressants would make any difference anyway. Emotional

eating is tricky because you're not hungry for food, you're hungry for _____.

Fill in the blank. Food is just how you're used to dealing with feelings. If you

can't dull your senses with snack treats you have to just FEEL everything, which

is really hard when it's say, mind-numbing boredom that you're feeling. It's a

gnawing empty feeling but it isn't hunger. Eating entertains you and takes the

edge off. If you're anxious or sad or sleepy or mad, a pint of Ben & Jerry's

immediately (and temporarily) solves the problem and floods you with happy brain

chemicals. It's hard to make the decision to be uncomfortable when you know that

happiness is only a cookie away.

My suggestion is to take a closer look at the emotions that drive you to eat.

Figure out what's going on and deal with it. If you're getting into trouble

being at home and bored, get out of the house. Start a big home improvement

project, find a new hobby, join a class, volunteer somewhere. Get your brain

really engaged in something besides sitting around thinking about potato chips.

Also, take another hard look at your goals and your reasons for wanting to

change. If you're really clever, find an activity or hobby that lends itself to

getting fit. I once took a part time job at GNC. I ate really well that summer

because selling sports nutrition stuff made me very conscious of my own fitness

level. If you don't want an actual job, maybe study for a fitness certification.

Maybe take up a martial art, or join a bike club, or volunteer with the parks

and recreation department. Anything! You'll be less likely to munch mindlessly

if you're busy pursuing dreams.

Hunger

I am hoping I am not the only one with this weird problem, but maybe

I am! I am never full. I do have a huge problem with binge-eating,

and after a major binge I feel sick but I still do not feel full. ON

my " good " days of BFL, it is a big strain to stay out of the kitchen

because I am always looking for food. I am not necessarily hungry,

but even two minutes after eating I am not full. It is making things

very difficult for me . I don't want to resort to appetite

suppressants (I have tried that in the past and I eat right through

them!) Any suggestions on why this is or what I can do to stop it?

I did great all day yesterday and then blew it at night because I was

searching for food.

Fall will be a little easier, at least some days, because I will be

gone from the house from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. for work/school

three days a week, so will not have access to anything! But the other

days.....

Riya

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> Sometimes I think all the planning and prepping we have to go

through only makes it harder to stop thinking about food. While I am

not hungry all the time it seems all I do is prepare meals or plan

them or something related to meals. Somehow it all seems

counterproductive in my mind. I'd much rather think about food much

less. Just can't figure out how do to that.

Exactly! I thought being very prepared would make it easier but I

feel like all I am ever doing is thinking about food, planning food,

eating food, resisting eating food, dreaming of chocolate (uh, I mean

food), etc. It is ridiculous. And I have tried suggestions such as

going for a walk, writing a letter, etc, but I am still thinking I am

hungry. Sheesh!

[Guest guest]

I sure wish I had an answer but I have to say it helps to know that others

struggle with this too. Hopefully, we can continue to help each other figure

out the coping skills we need to succeed.

_________________

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as good. Luckily, this is not difficult. " -Charlotte Whitton-

Re: Hunger

> Sometimes I think all the planning and prepping we have to go

through only makes it harder to stop thinking about food. While I am

not hungry all the time it seems all I do is prepare meals or plan

them or something related to meals. Somehow it all seems

counterproductive in my mind. I'd much rather think about food much

less. Just can't figure out how do to that.

Exactly! I thought being very prepared would make it easier but I

feel like all I am ever doing is thinking about food, planning food,

eating food, resisting eating food, dreaming of chocolate (uh, I mean

food), etc. It is ridiculous. And I have tried suggestions such as

going for a walk, writing a letter, etc, but I am still thinking I am

hungry. Sheesh!

[Guest guest]

Oh boredom is a BIGGIE for me. I work full time, at home right now,

and people think I am INSANE for giving up the freedom and going back

to working in the schools. What they don't understand is the obesity

potential when you are alone all day long, working on a computer,

talking to no one, seeing no one! It wasn't so bad before we moved

(to a rural area) because when I got really revved up for a binge, I

RAN out to my car and went somewhere. Anywhere, just for 30 minutes

or so (which bosses wouldn't notice), just to get me out of

temptations site. Now, I am about 25 minutes from anything, so not

possible to just go, as it would take too long. My workouts are also

in my house, so that isn't a distraction, cause I am still here.1

In August I start both graduate school AND a new, outside the house

job and I am really hoping both the schedule and the actual

interaction with other people will curb that emotional eating

somewhat. Hoping, hoping, hoping!

[Guest guest]

personally I find if I am eating enough protein I feel full faster...I have

been forcing myself to get to that 6th mean daily

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-- Re: Hunger

> I am hoping I am not the only one with this weird problem, but

maybe I am! I am never full.

I swear I think about food every wakign minute What has helped

me to stay fuller:

add more veggies, more than 2 servings if need be just watch out

for 'extras' you might eat with/put on them

try longer lasting carbs for meals: oatmeal, beans, lentils,

potatoes work really well for me

add more water

I find for me 9 times out 10 I am really thirsty not hungry.

Colleen

[Guest guest]

Hi Riya,

The thing that has worked for me is to make a very firm rule for

myself that I have to wait least 2 hours before having my next meal.

I can usually make it because it's only 2 hours. I know I can't

starve in 2 hours. Also I stopped planning out my meals cuz it was

making me obsessed. Instead I made my cabinets and fridge BFL

friendly. I have portion size baggies and containers of proteins,

carbohydrates and vegetables set up for the week. I just take one of

each for my meals whichever I feel like at the time.

Hope that helps! Good luck, it's tough!!

Sparkles

> > Sometimes I think all the planning and prepping we have to go

> through only makes it harder to stop thinking about food. While I

am

> not hungry all the time it seems all I do is prepare meals or plan

> them or something related to meals. Somehow it all seems

> counterproductive in my mind. I'd much rather think about food

much

> less. Just can't figure out how do to that.

>

> Exactly! I thought being very prepared would make it easier but I

> feel like all I am ever doing is thinking about food, planning

food,

> eating food, resisting eating food, dreaming of chocolate (uh, I

mean

> food), etc. It is ridiculous. And I have tried suggestions such

as

> going for a walk, writing a letter, etc, but I am still thinking I

am

> hungry. Sheesh!

[Guest guest]

In order to lose weight, there has to be a substantial and consistent

calorie deficit. Generally, you're going to physically feel a

substantial and consistent deficit. Unless you're really skilled at

creating high-volume, low-calorie density meals, there should be some

stomach rumbling involved.

It's been my experience that if I'm never hungry and I'm not losing

any weight, it's because I'm still eating too much. When I'm dropping

fat the fastest, I feel physically hungry every few hours, and I eat

my next meal as SOON as I feel that. On BFL you should never walk

around feeling hungry and deprived. You feel the first signs of hunger

and you eat, but if your goal is maximum fat loss, the hunger signals

should be there. Your body is only going to resort to using your

thighs as a fuel source if it can't get enough calories from your

meals.

On 3/23/06, etana.finkler01@... <etana.finkler01@...> wrote:

> wrote:

> > Also, if you're trying to lose fat ... you should NOT be stuffed to the

> > gills. You should be stomach growling hungry and looking for more chow

> > 2-3 hours after each meal. If you're never feeling true hunger, the

> > meals are probably too big and the calories are too high.

>

> Actually, one thing I have liked about BFL is WHEN to eat and PORTION SIZE,

because I have no feelings of hunger or being full, only REALLY hungry or

STUFFED. Do you think I really need to be feeling hungry at that 2-3 hour

feeding time? I have felt hungry at 3.5-4 hour time. I've really liked that new

development, that I'm actually feeling hunger.... That has been a great

development from doing BFL. Perhaps I should switch my feeding to every 3-4

hours... I'm already often eating 5 meals instead of 6 this second challenge. I

wonder if those hunger pangs are your body burning its store of fat? How

important do you think feeling hungry should be?

>

>

> I'm not losing weight, and looking for changes. I reduced my free day to 2500

calories in past 2 weeks. I have lately replaced my rice/oatmeal/grain/potato

carbs by fruit or squash, which seem like less dense carbs. I have reduced from

6 to 5 meals unless I really am hungry for that 6th.

>

> Etana

> my photos are posted...

>

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This has been my worst day. I have been hungry all day. I took my 4 drops this

morning at 6:30 am. But I was not satisfied with my salad, & shake today at noon

when I ate my lunch. I have drank water all afternoon. Then decided to go to the

store just to get my mind off food. Then I took my drops at 3:00, I decided to

only take two drops instead of four. I just had a cup of coffee. Now that I made

my soup with the Pea Protein, I am suddenly not hungry, in fact I feel stuffed &

I have not eaten one bite. And I do not want to eat. So I think I will decrease

my drops to three tonight. I am using the HCG Body Shaper. Has anyone had to use

less of those drops?

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I do ten drops 3x a day myself, but it's what's recommended by the place I got the drops from. It's working out well with me so far, but I'm learning that I need to save the grissini breadstick or whatever for the middle of the afternoon in between lunch and dinner, as it's three hours in between breakfast and lunch for me, but six in between lunch and dinner due to my work schedule. That way it's a bit more painless.

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On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 6:44 AM, <irishis98@...> wrote:

You might need to increase your drops. Which brand are you using? I had

to 10 3x a day.

On 8/31/2011 8:57 PM, marylou55@... wrote:

> This has been my worst day. I have been hungry all day. I took my 4 drops this morning at 6:30 am. But I was not satisfied with my salad, &  shake today at noon when I ate my lunch. I have drank water all afternoon. Then decided to go to the store just to get my mind off food. Then I took my drops at 3:00, I decided to only take two drops instead of four. I just had a cup of coffee. Now that I made my soup with the Pea Protein, I am suddenly not hungry, in fact I feel stuffed &  I have not eaten one bite. And I do not want to eat. So I think I will decrease my drops to three tonight. I am using the HCG Body Shaper. Has anyone had to use less of those drops?

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