Not hungry?

XLMKX
XLMKX Posts: 86
edited September 22 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi everyone,

I don't know if I am just imagining this or not, but when I eat I am finding I am getting fuller quicker?
Does anyone know if it is psychological or something that happens on a diet?

xx

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  • emjprincess
    emjprincess Posts: 15
    I'm the same...finding I need less at meal times. I guess my stomach is 'shinking?' Also for me, it is to do with my blood sugar being more stable, instead of having spikes and dips which causes intense hunger. This is because i'm eating more slow release foods instead of high sugar/carb snacks. Works a treat for me :) I refuse to feel hunger on a diet cos I think it's a bad sign! If i'm hungry...I mentally ask myself 'am I ACTUALLY hungry or do I just want the sensation of eating?' And then 20 mins later if I am still 'hungry' I will have a fulfilling, low sugar snack :)

    I hate hunger!! xx
  • 388gigi
    388gigi Posts: 485 Member
    I think another reason may be: when you're dieting, you are focussing more on what, when and how you eat. When you focus on eating, you know as soon as you are full. Whereas when you're not dieting, you're more likely to not really think about what or how much you're eating...and you're more likely to be eating your dinner infront of the tv or while reading the newspaper...you're not focussing on what you're eating, and you don't realise you're full until 10 minutes after you finished the plate!

    That is definitely the case for me anyway. I have made a rule for myself to only eat at the dinner table, and to not read or watch tv while i'm eating :)
  • emjprincess
    emjprincess Posts: 15
    I think another reason may be: when you're dieting, you are focussing more on what, when and how you eat. When you focus on eating, you know as soon as you are full. Whereas when you're not dieting, you're more likely to not really think about what or how much you're eating...and you're more likely to be eating your dinner infront of the tv or while reading the newspaper...you're not focussing on what you're eating, and you don't realise you're full until 10 minutes after you finished the plate!

    That is definitely the case for me anyway. I have made a rule for myself to only eat at the dinner table, and to not read or watch tv while i'm eating :)

    I absolutely agree and I usually do the same, I think about (and savour and appreciate) every mouthful. Paul McKenna recommends it in his book 'I Can Make You Thin' (not a bad book by the way!) Funny how EVERYTHING tastes amazing when you're on a diet, i definately appreciate my food now instead of mindlessly scoffing most of the day! lol xx
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