How long until your stomach shrinks?

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  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
    I admit,I am not a water fan. I force myself to drink it now,at least 64 ounces a day,but it doesnt really do anything for my hunger

    Iced tea, Iced coffee or other sugar free beverages can be substituted for plain water. You could also try adding a little bit of flavor such as a basil leaf, some fresh lavender and citrus fruit to your water and allow it to sit overnight to absorb the flavors.

    If you really need the sweetness, try adding Crystal Light or other sugar free flavoring to your water to insure you are getting enough to prevent dehydration. Try cutting back on the portions, like using only half the recommended amount so that you can slowly adjust your tastes to plain old water.


    Oh! I almost forgot!

    Are you getting enough sleep (7-8 hours a night)? Sleep deprivation can cause us to overeat and feel more hungry.
  • morf13
    morf13 Posts: 151 Member
    I admit,I am not a water fan. I force myself to drink it now,at least 64 ounces a day,but it doesnt really do anything for my hunger



    Oh! I almost forgot!

    Are you getting enough sleep (7-8 hours a night)? Sleep deprivation can cause us to overeat and feel more hungry.


    I have read that,and for years now,I have been a 4-6 hour a night sleeper. For the last 3 nights, I have gotten 7-8 hours of sleep,and my new rule is to make that an every night pattern
  • morf13
    morf13 Posts: 151 Member
    I started this thread yesterday, on day 3 of my diet. Today is day 4, and I have felt a noticed drop in my hunger. Before my diet, I was always hungry,and always craving. I would wake up ready to eat, but today,I wasn't hungry at all. I had to force myself to eat a 200 calorie breakfast because I know it is not good to skip meals.Now, it's lunchtime, and I was a little hungry,and just ate a 400 calorie lunch,and feel full and satisfied. I am hoping that my hunger stays squashed, because I think it will be amajor aide in my weight loss. When I get really hungry,that's when I tend to eat bad. Don't know if my stomach has 'shrunk', but my appetite has. Thanks for all of the input
  • vanguardfitness
    vanguardfitness Posts: 720 Member
    I find fasting for a day or 2 is like hitting the "reset" button on hunger
  • BBme425
    BBme425 Posts: 19
    water! when my stomach growls I go for water. It has helped in the long run :) mine has shrunk without me noticing!!

    :drinker:

    I Agree. I am drinking more water now..It really helps :smile:
  • morf13
    morf13 Posts: 151 Member
    Drinking alot of water too, with splash of lemon juice.
  • pyrowill
    pyrowill Posts: 1,163 Member
    Dude,

    1) It is not a diet, diet sounds temporary, it is a new way of thinking, anda new attitude to food in general, therefore its a life change.
    2) You should rarely be hungry. Do you have any idea what 300calories of vegetables looks like? It'd like 1-2 plates. Compared to one chocolate bar. Eat right and educate yourself and you'll find you don't have to do this being constantly hungry. If you are hungry you are unhappy and WILL fail.

    Eat right and think positive .and you will be happy. And have a fumble.
  • KenosFeoh
    KenosFeoh Posts: 1,837 Member
    It varies for me. Usually when I start a new diet I am super-motivated and satisfied with little. But some days I can eat exactly what satisfied me a few days ago, and I'm starving all day.
  • Sweetpickles99
    Sweetpickles99 Posts: 92
    I found this on WEB MD^^^^^2. Myth or Fact: If you cut down on your food intake, you'll eventually shrink your stomach so you won't be as hungry.

    Answer: Myth. Once you are an adult, your stomach pretty much remains the same size -- unless you have surgery to intentionally make it smaller. Eating less won't shrink your stomach, says Moyad, but it can help to reset your "appetite thermostat" so you won't feel as hungry, and it may be easier to stick with your eating plan.
  • katiedid1226
    katiedid1226 Posts: 231 Member
    I just want to wish you well!

    This is a process...it takes time...(and I'm in a hurry)...forgive yourself for the mistakes YOU WILL MAKE, then get back to business.

    Protein, water, veggies...and lots of 'em!

    NEVER EVER QUIT.
  • mousepaws22
    mousepaws22 Posts: 380 Member
    Lots of water and make sure you eat plenty of protein and good fats. I find that keeps me fuller for longer than eating lots of carbs.
  • BrownEyeAngel
    BrownEyeAngel Posts: 331 Member
    I agree!
  • Copaiba
    Copaiba Posts: 75 Member
    It took me about 3 months to figure it out. I still have days when I'm STARVING AND MUST EAT A LOT! But maybe only 3-4 times a month. I dont buy the protein myth but I do recommend you eat as few "empty" calories" (no significant nutrients) as possible. These would be soda, white bread, oil of any kind, candy, etcetera. Eat AS MANY VEGETABLES AS YOU CAN! Fiber fills you up!
  • WaterBunnie
    WaterBunnie Posts: 1,371 Member
    I am following MFP strategy of losing 2 pounds a week, and to do this,I need to take in 2430 calories a day,and I always try to take in around 2300. Not exercising yet until next weekend,that's when my gym membership starts.

    Thanks for all the replies & advice

    Can I ask why you aren't eating the full 2430 calories? You could be having a couple of extra pieces of fruit a day or a slice of toast when those hunger pangs visit. Staying under by such a margin won't necessarily give you better results and may be detrimental to your metabolism.

    On a positive note... once you're exercising you'll have all those extra exercise calories to eat too. Trust me, it's the perfect incentive to keep working out to know you can eat more liberally that day!!
  • Feathil
    Feathil Posts: 162 Member
    Yeah, as someone said above, vegetables fill you up like crazy. 150 calories of rice is about 50 grams, which is a few spoonfuls - weigh out 50g and see how big it is. 150 calories of vegetables is a full plate, and has loads of nutrients. Add some good meat to that and you're completely full.

    You'll have hungry days every once in a while, don't be afraid to allow for a little extra sometimes in those cases, just don't fall totally off the wagon. This is why some people have a designated 'cheat day' once every couple weeks, so that they can have something different but restrict it to one day, instead of going crazy for a few days and undoing your work. It's all about what works for you to keep you on track.
  • morf13
    morf13 Posts: 151 Member
    I am following MFP strategy of losing 2 pounds a week, and to do this,I need to take in 2430 calories a day,and I always try to take in around 2300. Not exercising yet until next weekend,that's when my gym membership starts.

    Thanks for all the replies & advice

    Can I ask why you aren't eating the full 2430 calories? You could be having a couple of extra pieces of fruit a day or a slice of toast when those hunger pangs visit. Staying under by such a margin won't necessarily give you better results and may be detrimental to your metabolism.

    On a positive note... once you're exercising you'll have all those extra exercise calories to eat too. Trust me, it's the perfect incentive to keep working out to know you can eat more liberally that day!!

    I simply feel that I am satisfied and full on the 2300. Hey, if I cut it by 100 calories a day, for 30 days, that is almost another pound a month I could lose. It varies though, sometimes it's right around the full amount but sometimes I am under by 1-200 calories
  • elsinora
    elsinora Posts: 398 Member
    OP - the first week is always the worst, especially because the volume and type of food is such a big change. Hunger pangs etc will eventually subside
  • kerstinelaine
    kerstinelaine Posts: 11 Member
    I just started a few weeks ago. I was wondering about the question that started the topic myself and did a search. I felt that the first week was going to kill me! There were a few days I couldn't help but eat over my daily limit. I'm slowly cutting back on stuff like sweet tea and trying to add more water. I find myself getting really hungry when I've been super busy. Like when I'm canning and forget to eat until my kids ask when the next meal will be ready! Oops!
  • Lutielu
    Lutielu Posts: 188 Member
    I started eating 5 small meals a day: breakfast after the shower, second breakfast about 10:00, lunch around 1:00pm, afternoon snack at 4:00pm and dinner around 7:00pm. I just make sure all of my meals are in the 300 calorie range. (Obviously our calorie needs are different so you can adjust your meals accordng to that.) Water also helps a ton. If you're like me you can get to about 4 glasses of water before you're done. There are zero calorie water sweeteners out there that give you flavor and let you take in more water. I don't feel deprived, my stomach doesn't growl and I'm getting everything I need to keep up with my goals.
  • championgreen
    championgreen Posts: 1
    I have been seeing a lot of people say DRINK WATER but what about water gain??
  • hugrekki
    hugrekki Posts: 40
    I have been seeing a lot of people say DRINK WATER but what about water gain??

    Water can cause temporary scale fluctuations but you won't actually gain weight by drinking water. Water is held in different parts of your body, especially your bladder. When you wake up in the morning, weigh yourself. Then use the restroom and weigh yourself again. That's what "water weight" is.

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