Appetite increasing over time.

fnub

Today is day 399. I started out just over a year ago at 312 pounds. As of now my calorie intake limit is 1570 calories. And I have been noticing over time that my appetite is increasing quite a bit lately. After I have dinner, I find myself extremely hungry again within about a half an hour. I feel like I could eat the huge meal, feeling like I'm starving so I go for the water and try to block out the hunger pains with the water. Should I be increasing my intake? I exercise 6 to 7 days a week. I'm currently only doing cardio but I go really hard for a half an hour and burn an average of 540 calories per workout. Has anyone else experienced an increase of appetite?

Clarewho

It's normal I think. Put very simply, when you were bigger your body could turn to fat stores when hungry. When there's less to go at, many people find they're more hungry. But could be part psychological as well - as you shouldn't feel hungry 30 mins after eating.

Francl27

Eat half your exercise calories, and if you're really hungry, decrease your goal to 1.5 pound a week.

But to answer your question, yeah, my appetite went through the roof after 1.5 year, but I never lost more than 1.5 pound a week either.

jgnatca

I bet your exercise routines are reaping you a bigger workout now, now that you are so much lighter. You are likely getting hungrier because you are burning more. I get hungrier a day or two after increasing my cardio. I feed the hunger but try and keep the brakes on. Kind of like riding a toboggan down the hill.

macgurlnet

Have you been eating at a deficit the whole time? And do you eat back exercise calories?

Some people find eating at maintenance for a week or so helps get their appetite back in check.

Also, if you're going hard on the cardio, take one day off at least. Your body needs recovery time - helps prevent injuries. You can still get some activity in, but make it something more gentle, like a couple walks around the neighborhood, yoga, etc.

~Lyssa

Lovee_Dove7

fnub wrote: »

Today is day 399. I started out just over a year ago at 312 pounds. As of now my calorie intake limit is 1570 calories. And I have been noticing over time that my appetite is increasing quite a bit lately. After I have dinner, I find myself extremely hungry again within about a half an hour. I feel like I could eat the huge meal, feeling like I'm starving so I go for the water and try to block out the hunger pains with the water. Should I be increasing my intake? I exercise 6 to 7 days a week. I'm currently only doing cardio but I go really hard for a half an hour and burn an average of 540 calories per workout. Has anyone else experienced an increase of appetite?

I used to struggle with appetite, and could never maintain a deficit. My current diet fixed that, so I'll share what I did with you:
Drop carbs down to 79g/day (or 49g Net Carbs, which is your gCarbs -g Fiber).
Eliminate fruit and grains. (doesn't have to be permanent, just for a time)
Eat Protein(chicken, fish, beef, protein mix, nuts, 1/2C black beans)
Healthy Fats
Veggies--454grams daily, or 150g 3X a day
Track your fiber and increase your intake to 35-45g/Day

So an omelet for breakfast and a protein drink
a Salad for Lunch with Protein
A Stir-fry for Dinner with Protein

Protein should be high, fat intake high, fiber intake high and carb intake low.
Among other things, this diet will reset your Leptin, which controls your appetite.

You'll notice a big change after only 3 days, I did! I had a normal appetite, and craved nothing! I am satisfied on 1600-1800 cals and need only moderate exercise. This produces a 2lb/week weightloss for me, and a steady reduction in bodyfat , .7% per week.

fnub

Thanks everyone for offering your input. I'm reading everything and considering the things that you have all said. I really appreciate your time in this matter.