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    • Posts: 473 Member
      LizN63 wrote: »
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      As long as you're eating carrots, why not have some hummus too?

      I've never had carrots with hummus but I will definitely try it! Thank you! I love hummus, I've just never combined the two!
    • Posts: 55 Member
      Maybe you're missing/ not consuming enough of a specific macro nutrient.

      For example: A family member who is a vegetarian was constantly hungry. Turns out they weren't consuming enough proteins. Swapped more proteins(non-meat) into their diet and they had less food cravings.
    • Posts: 473 Member
      malk2651 wrote: »
      Maybe you're missing/ not consuming enough of a specific macro nutrient.

      For example: A family member who is a vegetarian was constantly hungry. Turns out they weren't consuming enough proteins. Swapped more proteins(non-meat) into their diet and they had less food cravings.

      Thank you! I will definitely start recording things to see if that's it!
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      tobehappy07 wrote: »
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      Thank you SO much! This was very helpful! It's also nice to know I'm not alone in the experience of the extreme hunger. Knowing that it is common is helpful and puts less fear in it. Thank you! I hope you're doing well!!

      No you are certainly not alone! I know it can be so scary. Just know that it is entirely normal, and nothing is wrong with you. Be patient with yourself. Recover first (you'll know, as you will no longer constantly feel like you need food or be thinking about it) and then you can slowly build your way to losing weight. One thing at a time.

      Feel free to message me if you ever need anything. It's been a long and bumpy ride for me too, and I don't really want anyone else to have to suffer like that.
    • Posts: 118
      I enjoy a tablespoon of almond butter with celery or half an apple as a snack. It's filling for in between meals.
    • Posts: 8,619 Member
      Protein and fiber might help. I like to stir greek yogurt into hot oatmeal. Warm, comforting, filling:)
    • Posts: 473 Member
      noelkm67 wrote: »
      I enjoy a tablespoon of almond butter with celery or half an apple as a snack. It's filling for in between meals.

      I need to get some almond butter and try that. Thank you!
    • Posts: 473 Member
      DancingMoosie wrote: »
      Protein and fiber might help. I like to stir greek yogurt into hot oatmeal. Warm, comforting, filling:)

      Oh! I will try the Greek yogurt and oatmeal as well! Thank you!!!
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      tobehappy07 wrote: »
      I'm having extreme urges to just eat anything and everything and I usually don't get this. I'm a little paranoid and don't know how to control the urges. Any ideas?

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      It could be that your eating too many carbs. When you eat a carbohydrate, you raise your blood sugar levels, they fill you fast but then drop drastically causing you to crash and be more hungry, a feeling of depletion. Your body wants more to satisfy the drop. High carb meals cause you to be hungry right away also. Try to eat more protein and veggies. Stay away from carbs and hidden carbs. You will not be near as hungry.
    • Posts: 473 Member
      ctgirl1973 wrote: »
      It could be that your eating too many carbs. When you eat a carbohydrate, you raise your blood sugar levels, they fill you fast but then drop drastically causing you to crash and be more hungry, a feeling of depletion. Your body wants more to satisfy the drop. High carb meals cause you to be hungry right away also. Try to eat more protein and veggies. Stay away from carbs and hidden carbs. You will not be near as hungry.

      Thanks for this! I think I definitely need to at least eat some protein and fat with any type of grain I have.
    • Posts: 68 Member
      Usually its a mind set meaning your mind is thinking of the things "We can't have" making you think you are hungry. But when you really are hungry, one of my favorite "Go To" snack is a sliced up apple with melted peanut butter drizzled over it. It satisfies a lot of cravings .. sweet, crunch, protein. If I go over calories because of an apple so be it. I still did good!
      If this is happening often break up your meals to include snacks throughout the day. Or bulk your meals up with extra veggies.
      And with all that said ... TRACK YOU FOOD!!
    • Posts: 473 Member
      lippygidg wrote: »
      Usually its a mind set meaning your mind is thinking of the things "We can't have" making you think you are hungry. But when you really are hungry, one of my favorite "Go To" snack is a sliced up apple with melted peanut butter drizzled over it. It satisfies a lot of cravings .. sweet, crunch, protein. If I go over calories because of an apple so be it. I still did good!
      If this is happening often break up your meals to include snacks throughout the day. Or bulk your meals up with extra veggies.
      And with all that said ... TRACK YOU FOOD!!

      Thanks so much! I'm definitely going to try melted peanut butter over my apple instead of regular pb!

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