Always starving, never full

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This leads me to believe that is is brain function or hormones that are whacky.

I recently moved and no longer see the same doctor. In fact, my last visit 2 weeks ago, put me on phentermine and recommended weight loss surgery - Which I am doing.

How is phentermine and weight loss surgery going to correct "whacky" brain function or hormones??

check this out:
http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2013/12/20/intermittent-fasting-weight-loss.aspx
and other than that, the more raw veggies and fruits (especially organic) that you can eat, the better! chia seeds are a great way to add fiber without adding chemicals and junk. soak them for at least a few hours then add them to anything or just/eat drink them
also check into Quest bars - high protein and fiber, might be a good compliment to the other things you're doing.
Best wishes

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So you think your hormones are whacky? Schedule an appointment with the doc to have blood work done.

Perhaps you can start recording your thoughts and feelings while you are consuming the food in a journal.

You can do the surgery but you still may have to address the issues going on in your head. Consider seeing a therapist to help you deal with your emotional eating issues before and after your surgery.

Also try pre planning all of your meals for each day and dividing them up into small snack sized portions and nibble or graze throughout the day. Maybe this will keep you side tracked so you are not looking for that full feeling.

This is all I have. It is hard to tell from your post whether or not you are open to advice. You sound more like you may be defending your potential surgery while venting a little.

How much fat are you eating? I know you mentioned you tried eating more protein and fiber, but fat can have a big impact on satiety as well. The other thing is... how much are you eating? It is possible you are just not eating enough.

I often find that never full feeling even though I know my stomach is stuffed when I eat too much sugar or simple carby things. May be mental, but that's how it works for me.

When I can't feel satiated I eat more fat. More fat always fixes it. I can eat carby things like ice cream just fine just can't do things like lowfat cookies or bread and some candies and such. Basically if I don't eat quite a bit of fat I stay ravenous. (Also coupled with a good amount of protein, but if I eat just lowfat protein I still have the same issue).

Grace215lbs wrote: »

JessieLMay wrote: »

So I am not new to weight loss, or MFP. In fact, I have lost decent amounts of weight in decent amounts of time.

But, since having my first kid in 2011, I never ever get that full feeling. Heck, I don't even get a satisfied feeling. I am always left hungry.

I have been on a Dr supervised diet since 2013, on and off, and this feeling only seems to get worse.

She recommended more protein, more fiber, and more water. I did this, and still to this day, and still, nothing.

No matter what I eat or drink, I feel it. And it's only worse when I exercise, obviously due to metabolism increase.

This leads me to believe that is is brain function or hormones that are whacky.

I recently moved and no longer see the same doctor. In fact, my last visit 2 weeks ago, put me on phentermine and recommended weight loss surgery - Which I am doing.

This discussion thread is not about your opinions on the weight loss pills or surgery, or for you to tell me to eat more protein, fiber, and drink more water. I've already heard that a billion times and as stated, it's not working for me.

This thread is for those who have struggled with this. How do you over come it? I am a stay at home mom so my mind isn't always occupied enough to keep it off of eating. My willpower is crap too, how can I improve that? I am an emotional eater, and for the most part, have that under control these days.

Thank you.

How does surgery fix.. " leads me to believe that is is brain function or hormones that are whacky."

What kind of surgery are you getting? As "My willpower is crap too" Would mean a big no. For most of them.

I think being a stay at home mom contributes to you issue. I gained so much when i was! As you just keep eating, your brain makes you think your hungry but it just that the food is there. Maybe make sure you leave the house each day to get your mind on other things. Join a mommy meet and greet. They take their kids for group outings to parks, picnics, fun free events!

This is a rough idea of the diet that made me lose 100lbs


Breakfast: 2 eggs, bacon, toast, protein shake.

Snack: Banana Large

Lunch: Smoked Salmon salad or Chicken sandwich

Snack: Apple, V8 juice, almonds

Dinner: Roast turkey breast or corned beef, Sweet potato, broccoli, home made wedges.

Snack: Carrots, Celery and peanut butter.

I ate Between 1300 - 1900 calories each day. Weighed in once a month. Measured everything on a scale. Counted everything that went in my mouth. Even herbs. Never cheated, Made it my routen.

If you can do this and you still gain weight. Then you have a hormonal issue which can only be fixed with medication.

If you can't stick to it the issue is probably mental.

In both cases you need to see a good medical profession.

What's your calorie intake? I had the same problem for a long time, which eventually led me to having an ED, untill I realised that what I considered 'normal' intake was twice lower them my actual needs. Try this for a more accurate calorie calculator http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/

beldona1 wrote: »

Did you eat the same meal everyday or did you switch it up?

I mixed it up. That just gives you a rough idea of one of my low calorie days.

I can give you a few more examples of different things i'd eat throughout the week.

Breakfast: Porridge, Protein shake, protein pancakes, Eggs, bacon, toast, Tuna omelet, Boiled eggs,

Lunch: Smoked salmon salad, greek salad, sushi, butter chicken, chicken sandwich, Eggplant lasagna, Zucchini bake.

Dinner:
Roast Chicken, Roast Turkey, Roast Beef, potato, sweet potato, wedges, broccoli, vege curry, Chicken tandori, butter chicken, Stews, Soups , Tuna bake.

Snacks: Fruit! Cut up veges, nuts, dried fruits, trail mix, protein shake, muesli bar,

I also like to drink Coke Zero when i'm craving something sweet. Though i usually take an apple or banana with me when i go out.

So long as it fits into your macros and you make sure you eat with in them you'll lose weight and if you are finding you're genuinely hungry you'll learn pretty quickly to eat more fresh veges low in calories but more filling and less junk food.

I also did jack all exercise. I can't do much due to knee surgery so i did nothing for the first 45lbs down, then i mainly went for little walks with my dog 30mins a day 3 days a week. Sometimes i do some weight lifting when i'm bored, just youtube videos and small weights or water bottles. You've just got to want it bad enough to change your life style one baby step at a time.

Ask yourself this and please be honest. If it takes you 5 years of strict eating to get to goal would you still do it?
If the answer is no, then you're never going to reach a goal and maintain. Sorry. A quick fix is just that. Quick. You'll gain the weight back and be more depressed than ever. So once you're in the mind set of changing your LIFE then you can be successful one step at a time. You need to change your life in order for this to work for life. It sounds hard, and it can be at first but if you want it and you're willing to learn life style changes you can do it. MFP is always here for you. All of you.

I always wonder why people write a lot in a post with all possible issues and problems and end with: "I will do this and that and I don't want any advise."

So just a little something from me, not as advise, just something to think about:
there are lots of people who lost weight with surgery but there are also a lot who didn't, just you wouldn't hear as much about. It will possibly not solve your problem. Weightloss is in 98% of cases mind over matter.
Without the right state of mind a knife will not help you.
And if your state of mind is right, a knife isn't necessary.

I've lost about 75 pounds in the last year without an exercise program or feeling hungry. I eat lots of healthy fats, just enough protein to maintain muscle mass, and little to no sugar and carbs. No grains or starches.
http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf