Afraid of Hunger

supplemama

Thanks you all for your advice. I have seen a dietitian and a counselor (still seeing her) and they have not helped at all. I guess I'm going to have to get use to the discomfort of hunger pangs.

But if you are eating properly you shouldn't feel 'pangs'. The only time you would feel actually hungry is in the morning, because you've been asleep all night and (presumably) haven't eaten since the night before; 7-12 hours. During the day though you should hardly every feel true hunger because for most people there just isn't that much time between meals. I eat like this:

Breakfast (between 7-9am)
Morning Snack (between 10-11am)
Lunch (between 12-2pm)
Afternoon Snack (between 330-430pm)
Dinner (between 6-8pm)
Evening Snack (between 9-11pm)

Times are approximate as my work schedule varies, but I rarely have more than two hours between meals/snacks. And I am not overeating or binging or anything abnormal, just regular portions of food. So maybe try that; don't go without eating something for longer than 2 hours. Then you won't feel hunger pangs.

Dewymorning

I actually enjoy feeling really hungry just before my next meal. As long as it is only just before.

bridgie101

I have Binge Eating Disorder and I think I've found out what causes it; I'm afraid of hunger. Whenever I get hungry I get afraid that I'm going to get tired, weak, and not be able to focus. I try to portion my food out but it doesn't help I just go back and eat more. I just need some information on hunger. Like when is it okay to be hunger, how to overcome it and deal with it.

I do eat a lot of protein, I have almonds, cottage cheese, etc but I binge on that too

I just need some general information about hunger and dieting

I think you need to talk to your doctor, because it looks like a symptom of anxiety. I understand you when you say afraid of hunger: it's not rational is it. You can see the logic.. but that's not the same as obeying it.

Hunger is fine at any time. all it is saying to your body is that your actual stomach is empty. It sort of shrinks up in there, like a balloon. Have you ever got a balloon that's about 3 days old, touched it and it shrunk? That's what's happening. It's grumbling because it's shrinking and air and whatever is being wiggled around.

Once your stomach grumbles you find you are not hungry any more.

If you start on a maintenance diet you will get to know how much food your body needs to operate, and your tummy will get used to that amount and you won't really experience hunger too much. filling up on veges is a really good idea. So is drinking water with meals. Not drinking before - that does not work. But during it will mix in with the food and leave you feeling full longer.

goodnamegone

Anymore advice

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