Why am I so hungry?

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  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
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    *shakes head* Some of the people on this site really have no comprehension of how the human body both varies between individuals and works in general. I'll reiterate that I eat plenty of food. I'll point out that I ate plenty of food during the day with a large dinner, as per usual. My question pertained to why I was abnormally hungry on a day when the only difference was the lack of any exercise.

    Thank you to those of you who took time to think about my question in the proper context and without undue, unnecessary and uninformed judgment. I appreciate the input :)

    Hi, I have a very strong comprehension of physiology and nutrition.

    You didn't really point out that you had a large dinner until this post, and never really stated how many calories you're eating per day either. If you could open your diary to the public, we could probably a lot more helpful.

    And no, I'm not part of the eat a large breakfast club.

    This. Present all information up front, don't make people guess and you'll get better advice. Don't blame people for trying to answer your swiss cheese question.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
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    *shakes head* Some of the people on this site really have no comprehension of how the human body both varies between individuals and works in general. I'll reiterate that I eat plenty of food. I'll point out that I ate plenty of food during the day with a large dinner, as per usual. My question pertained to why I was abnormally hungry on a day when the only difference was the lack of any exercise.

    Thank you to those of you who took time to think about my question in the proper context and without undue, unnecessary and uninformed judgment. I appreciate the input :)

    So...no open diary? That's okay :smile:

    I know that when I restricted calories really low, I would end up binging at some point. It might not be that day or that week, but things do catch up. Just putting this out there.
  • ThickMcRunFast
    ThickMcRunFast Posts: 22,511 Member
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    OP: Why am I hungry? I had an apple and some yogurt!

    MFP: Maybe you should eat more

    OP: GOD, you people just have NO IDEA how the body works




    seems legit

    ....
  • tehboxingkitteh
    tehboxingkitteh Posts: 1,574 Member
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    *shakes head* Some of the people on this site really have no comprehension of how the human body both varies between individuals and works in general. I'll reiterate that I eat plenty of food. I'll point out that I ate plenty of food during the day with a large dinner, as per usual. My question pertained to why I was abnormally hungry on a day when the only difference was the lack of any exercise.

    Thank you to those of you who took time to think about my question in the proper context and without undue, unnecessary and uninformed judgment. I appreciate the input :)

    So...no open diary? That's okay :smile:

    I know that when I restricted calories really low, I would end up binging at some point. It might not be that day or that week, but things do catch up. Just putting this out there.
    With her attitude, I'll ask it. OP, is it your TOM and that's why you're hangry? :flowerforyou:
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
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    nice


    maybe you're pregnant.
  • __freckles__
    __freckles__ Posts: 1,238 Member
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    In cuz this thread is going places!
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
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    OP: Why am I hungry? I had an apple and some yogurt!

    MFP: Maybe you should eat more

    OP: GOD, you people just have NO IDEA how the body works




    seems legit

    ....

    I'm thinking there is some hangry going on here...
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
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    *shakes head* Some of the people on this site really have no comprehension of how the human body both varies between individuals and works in general. I'll reiterate that I eat plenty of food. I'll point out that I ate plenty of food during the day with a large dinner, as per usual. My question pertained to why I was abnormally hungry on a day when the only difference was the lack of any exercise.

    Thank you to those of you who took time to think about my question in the proper context and without undue, unnecessary and uninformed judgment. I appreciate the input :)

    So...no open diary? That's okay :smile:

    I know that when I restricted calories really low, I would end up binging at some point. It might not be that day or that week, but things do catch up. Just putting this out there.

    Yup, ^this...hunger isn't just based on any one day...it can be cumulative. Could also be a deficiency in your diet.

    Of course, we're all guessing based on some unnecessarily limited information.

    So...

    OP, best of luck with all your health and fitness goals. :flowerforyou:



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  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
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    "Hi. I'd like to give misleading information and then insult the people that try to help me on the basis of my misleading and incomplete information."

    Sweet, I love this game! And I really love this new wrinkle the OP is going with. Usually it's the "SURPRISE MEDICAL CONDITION" that gets sprung on us. I haven't seen the "Y'ALL DON'T KNOW NUTHIN BOUT MY DINNER" approach before.
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
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    "Hi. I'd like to give misleading information and then insult the people that try to help me on the basis of my misleading the incomplete information."

    Sweet, I love this game! And I really love this new wrinkle the OP is going with. Usually it's the "SURPRISE MEDICAL CONDITION" that gets sprung on us. I haven't seen the "Y'ALL DON'T KNOW NUTHIN BOUT MY DINNER" approach before.

    I even ASKED about her dinner. Still no dice.
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
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    "Hi. I'd like to give misleading information and then insult the people that try to help me on the basis of my misleading the incomplete information."

    Sweet, I love this game! And I really love this new wrinkle the OP is going with. Usually it's the "SURPRISE MEDICAL CONDITION" that gets sprung on us. I haven't seen the "Y'ALL DON'T KNOW NUTHIN BOUT MY DINNER" approach before.
    lol
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
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    "Hi. I'd like to give misleading information and then insult the people that try to help me on the basis of my misleading the incomplete information."

    Sweet, I love this game! And I really love this new wrinkle the OP is going with. Usually it's the "SURPRISE MEDICAL CONDITION" that gets sprung on us. I haven't seen the "Y'ALL DON'T KNOW NUTHIN BOUT MY DINNER" approach before.

    You're saying this like "SURPRISE MEDICAL CONDITION" is completely out of the question. It could still happen.

    Meanwhile, based on breakfast/lunch/snack, I suppose we can guess at what dinner was...based on the clues like it's "plenty"...
  • TheSlorax
    TheSlorax Posts: 2,401 Member
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    What did you have for dinner OP? A banana and two handfuls of nuts? Your diary isn't public so I'm guessing based on your current mood. :wink:
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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    "Hi. I'd like to give misleading information and then insult the people that try to help me on the basis of my misleading the incomplete information."

    Sweet, I love this game! And I really love this new wrinkle the OP is going with. Usually it's the "SURPRISE MEDICAL CONDITION" that gets sprung on us. I haven't seen the "Y'ALL DON'T KNOW NUTHIN BOUT MY DINNER" approach before.

    :laugh:
  • Hauntinglyfit
    Hauntinglyfit Posts: 5,537 Member
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    Great thread. And great question.

    What is hunger?

    Hunger is NOT the body screaming for more calories. Your body has enough calories to last for weeks, especially if you are obese.

    Hunger is the STOMACH crying out for more food, with a large psychological component as well.

    That is WHY diet-only programs all fail.

    That is why all exercise programs fail when the participant stops exercising.

    Hunger has not been dealt with.

    And controlling hunger is the KEY to weight loss, along with being honest with yourself.

    How can hunger be controlled?

    One way is through forcing yourself to eat small meals. This gradually lets the effective volume of the stomach decrease.

    A very effective way is to simply skip breakfast. The stomach not only shrinks, but you get used to the sensation of working with an empty stomach- the psychological adaption aspect.

    This is good :)

    With one caveat - the stomach is crying out for food because your hormones tell it to. Feed your hormones properly and they work with you - not against you :) If you eat more nutrient dense things on your non workout days, hormones will be happy - and leptin and ghrelin monster hormones will probably stop whinging for food. Coffee and a couple of bits of fruit aren't going to cut the mustard for you - you're losing weight and healthy - a healthy body needs more nourishment. I been relying on info from http://bailorgroup.com/ and http://www.zoeharcombe.com/the-knowledge/

    heaven help me ;)

    Best of luck! Hope you show that stomach who's boss :)

    My hormones are never happy, mostly horny.
    No advice for OP, cause she'd probably tell me that i don't know how the body works. Even though I'm losing weight while not being hungry.

    Ohwell.gif


    EDIT: Because I spelled something wrong and Jof is here.
  • Supertact
    Supertact Posts: 466 Member
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    nice


    maybe you're pregnant.

    Doubtful.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
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    You're saying this like "SURPRISE MEDICAL CONDITION" is completely out of the question. It could still happen.


    WHOA!!! Mind blown! You're totally right! We could be stuck here in an infinite loop peeling back layers upon layers
  • nikilis
    nikilis Posts: 2,305 Member
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    You're saying this like "SURPRISE MEDICAL CONDITION" is completely out of the question. It could still happen.


    WHOA!!! Mind blown! You're totally right! We could be stuck here in an infinite loop peeling back layers upon layers

    dude. she sounds like a closet union.

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