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Hungry, Hungry, Hungry
| Thu, 01-13-2005 - 1:02am |
Any suggestions on how to curb your appetite? I'm constantly hungry - snack throughout the day, have second helpings for many meals, then go for dessert and sometimes a midnight snack. I wake up hungry and go to sleep hungry. I feel like I'm never satisfied. Of course this has caused me to pack on the pounds (7 months after having my baby, I'm back at my top pregnancy weight!). I've tried diet pills and appetite suppressants but they never work, exercise makes me want to eat more, and I love healthy foods but they don't satisfy me. My overactive appetite really kills my motivation, and if I could just get it under control, I think I could stick with healthier food choices and exercise. What can I do to get in control? Thanks in advance for your help.

I have no idea if you've already tried this, but do you make sure that you eat protein when you eat? I can NOT live on carbs alone. Try eating six times a day, a protein serving at each meal and lots of veggies. I find whenever I'm really hungry it's because I'm not getting enough protein or I'm forgetting to eat regularly. South Beach, Kathy Smith and the Body for Life guy all recommend this (first two say eat 4x a day, BFL says 6) When I eat this way, I feel GREAT.
Don't know if I've helped. Good luck!!!
Hi! I know how you feel ... I am the same way. What seems to work for me was to set mini goals (baby steps). For example, a couple of weeks ago, I stopped drinking Coke. That's all I did. The headaches were bad but with the help of Advil, I made it. This week, I am trying to not eat after dinner. I would normally eat an early dinner and then eat dinner again a few hours later. On top of that, I would still need a dessert. I won't lie, it's a hard habit to break. I'm trying to fill up on water and that helps.
Good luck ... Sending you thoughts of encouragement!!!
Take Care,
Dawn
Hey Dawn....well when I get hungry late at night I usually try to eat a little protein. Like a pinch of shredded cheese. Or a tiny piece of chicken or meat like roast. And most times it works for me.
I am doing low carb-low fat and sort of following Atkins. In Atkins you can have the sugarless jello and allow your self a tad of whipped cream on top. Which I find very satisfying. I know that this one desert can get boring. But on Adkins they also have morning start bars in many varieties...which I use as a desert if I am really in the withdrawal zone. Also, you can't forget all the Adkins candy bars and other sugarless products. I also like the Atkins shake type drinks...
Also, Adkins has a supplement that you can take which has vitamins and an appetite suppressant. You may try this it really works.
I don't know which diet you are following so my suggestions may not be suitable for your diet.
Sussie_Q
Everyone else has really good suggestions, but I wanted to reiterate the protein thing. It really does help! Try some peanut butter on an apple or crackers or celery, or have some cheese.
Another thing that I didn't see anyone else suggest was water. Drink a glass of water before each meal. It'll help fill you up and it's very good for you!
- cl-Yavie, sig in still in progress :D
I am just a young girl in need of some
It could depend on the things you are eating too.
Hi Sussie Q,
Thanks for your 2 cents! I'll take it! I realize that having protein satisfies the hunger for a longer period of time but my excuse is lack of preparation!! Your email is a sign for me to prepare for the hunger!!
Thanks,
Dawn
Again, don't mean to frighten you, but, if you do get tested, and it rules out diabetes, then, at least you know.
One thing that I didn't see suggested, that I sometimes have a huge problem with...Sometimes your brain mistakes hunger for thirst. I'm really bad about drinking water, so when I feel like I can't get enough to eat, I go get myself a 32 oz. Powerade and that usually takes care of it. It's hard to remember, but I've never had a time of uncontrollable hunger that I couldn't resolve with Powerade, if I remembered.
Andrea