Appetite suppressants
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Flippy1234 I am new to MFT and just reading through all the posts they seem to be offering sound advice. I am a 67 year old female and require much less calories than a younger person and even I am on around 1400. 1200 is the lowest amount of calories any responsible diet site would suggest. The appetite suppressants are actually amphetamines (speed) which explains why addicts are thin and are able to do without food. They are highly addictive as as another member suggested are well avoided. Obviously you have to do what is right for you. However if you are eating insufficient fuel for you body you will plateau and your body will go into survival mode and start storing your food as fat to copy with the famine it perceives is happening. Good luck.0
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flippy1234 wrote: »NoIdea101NoIdea wrote: »flippy1234 wrote: »Thanks to all of you. My calories are 1200. I think the best thing for me to do is just wait a little longer. My stomach needs to shrink. LOL and then I won't be so hungry.
Hate to break it to you, but I think the whole 'stomach shrinking' thing is a myth; usually when people think their 'stomach has shrunken' it is either down to them eating more nutritionally dense foods or getting used to a new eating routine. Also, I do agree with those people that think 1200 is a bit low and being hungry is probably your body's way of telling you it needs more fuel. Do you eat back your exercise calories?
I find tea is a great filler between meals though
I am finding that as the days pass, I am less hungry. I really do think there is something to the stomach shrinking thing. Or, maybe it's more the brain/stomach thing. It adjusts to getting less food in a mental and physical way.
I am a very healthy person. I have researched a lot and in rider for me to lose the weight that I want, 1200 calories a day is what I need to do. I realize that 3 lbs in 3 days is too much. I am sure it will slow down. But, I needed that jump start to motivate me.
OK, I don't mean to be rude, but this is some real talk for you.
You didn't do enough research if you think that it's a "very healthy" idea to eat far too few calories on a "specific" (see: Named, also Scam) diet and that it would be better to take dangerous appetite suppressants than to change course and pursue a sustainable plan.
You very likely do not need to eat only 1200 calories to "lose the weight you want." You can lose weight at any deficit from your NEAT. Deadlines aren't part of sensible weight loss. Those who aren't patient are almost always doomed to fail.
Frankly, I'm a little suspicious of your dodge on the questions about your stats (age, height, current weight) and exactly what this "specific" diet is. (Anything called "The ____ Diet" is almost always a bad idea, by the way) Your "please don't tell me to eat more?" No. You need to eat more. I'm not going to lie to you and avoid that truth just because you prefer to think you know better.
OK, I am 5'4" at 130 lbs. I am 50 years old. I am not new to nutrition or anything else my friend. I am not on a named diet. It was one developed for me by a nutritionist. I was thrown off my horse last August. I had to have knee surgery and have not been able to exercise for a long time. That inactivity plus being 50 has thrown me into a tough place weight and shape wise. So, with that, I had to adjust. I have tried cutting calories, etc...nothing worked until now. Therefore, I feel that I am on the right track. Based on all I have looked at, my weight, BMI, etc...I should be at 1200 calories to lose. I am adjusting. I have succumbed to that "not eating enough" thing in the past. Yea, not for me. So, I was just hoping to get some advice from those out there that have maybe tried something other than "eating more of this or that" that may help. Nothing harmful I might add. I am a very clean eater...My ideal weight for my frame is about 120-123.0 -
Water is the best "appetite suppressant" I've found. If I'm drinking enough water, I'm far less hungry than usual.
Also, tons of the products touted for this purpose have not been evaluated for true safety/efficacy. Hell, even some of the stuff that gets through all that ends up being horribly bad for us. Please do your research and be safe. 0 -
dirtyflirty30 wrote: »Water is the best "appetite suppressant" I've found. If I'm drinking enough water, I'm far less hungry than usual.
Also, tons of the products touted for this purpose have not been evaluated for true safety/efficacy. Hell, even some of the stuff that gets through all that ends up being horribly bad for us. Please do your research and be safe.
Thank you. Through all of the discussions, I have decided NOT to take anything. I am doing much better on my hunger and am drinking lots of water and tea. It helps!0 -
I find that green tea and water help me avoid the munchies - good luck with your goal0
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flippy1234 wrote: »flippy1234 wrote: »NoIdea101NoIdea wrote: »flippy1234 wrote: »Thanks to all of you. My calories are 1200. I think the best thing for me to do is just wait a little longer. My stomach needs to shrink. LOL and then I won't be so hungry.
Hate to break it to you, but I think the whole 'stomach shrinking' thing is a myth; usually when people think their 'stomach has shrunken' it is either down to them eating more nutritionally dense foods or getting used to a new eating routine. Also, I do agree with those people that think 1200 is a bit low and being hungry is probably your body's way of telling you it needs more fuel. Do you eat back your exercise calories?
I find tea is a great filler between meals though
I am finding that as the days pass, I am less hungry. I really do think there is something to the stomach shrinking thing. Or, maybe it's more the brain/stomach thing. It adjusts to getting less food in a mental and physical way.
I am a very healthy person. I have researched a lot and in rider for me to lose the weight that I want, 1200 calories a day is what I need to do. I realize that 3 lbs in 3 days is too much. I am sure it will slow down. But, I needed that jump start to motivate me.
OK, I don't mean to be rude, but this is some real talk for you.
You didn't do enough research if you think that it's a "very healthy" idea to eat far too few calories on a "specific" (see: Named, also Scam) diet and that it would be better to take dangerous appetite suppressants than to change course and pursue a sustainable plan.
You very likely do not need to eat only 1200 calories to "lose the weight you want." You can lose weight at any deficit from your NEAT. Deadlines aren't part of sensible weight loss. Those who aren't patient are almost always doomed to fail.
Frankly, I'm a little suspicious of your dodge on the questions about your stats (age, height, current weight) and exactly what this "specific" diet is. (Anything called "The ____ Diet" is almost always a bad idea, by the way) Your "please don't tell me to eat more?" No. You need to eat more. I'm not going to lie to you and avoid that truth just because you prefer to think you know better.
OK, I am 5'4" at 130 lbs. I am 50 years old. I am not new to nutrition or anything else my friend. I am not on a named diet. It was one developed for me by a nutritionist. I was thrown off my horse last August. I had to have knee surgery and have not been able to exercise for a long time. That inactivity plus being 50 has thrown me into a tough place weight and shape wise. So, with that, I had to adjust. I have tried cutting calories, etc...nothing worked until now. Therefore, I feel that I am on the right track. Based on all I have looked at, my weight, BMI, etc...I should be at 1200 calories to lose. I am adjusting. I have succumbed to that "not eating enough" thing in the past. Yea, not for me. So, I was just hoping to get some advice from those out there that have maybe tried something other than "eating more of this or that" that may help. Nothing harmful I might add. I am a very clean eater...My ideal weight for my frame is about 120-123.
OK, in that case, I apologise. 90% of the people who trot through here on 1200 per day looking for appetite suppressants for their "specific" diet are people with higher TDEEs than can sustain their goals...which tend to be something like "lose 20 pounds by my friend's wedding next month." (to mention a thread that's going on right now, LOL)
At your age and height, 1200 isn't out of bounds. I'd still STRONGLY discourage any appetite suppressant usage. Try drinking enough water, and also try hot tea (no sugar), black or green, herbal or flavored, whatever you enjoy. I find that hot tea helps me beat the munchies better than cold drinks, but your mileage may vary.
Also try increasing the fat and protein in your diet over the course of a day. Just bumping up to full fat dairy could help you feel more satisfied with what you are eating for longer.
Finally, do try to incorporate what exercise is permitted with your injuries. That could help you "earn" a few extra calories to get you through the day.
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flippy1234 wrote: »flippy1234 wrote: »NoIdea101NoIdea wrote: »flippy1234 wrote: »Thanks to all of you. My calories are 1200. I think the best thing for me to do is just wait a little longer. My stomach needs to shrink. LOL and then I won't be so hungry.
Hate to break it to you, but I think the whole 'stomach shrinking' thing is a myth; usually when people think their 'stomach has shrunken' it is either down to them eating more nutritionally dense foods or getting used to a new eating routine. Also, I do agree with those people that think 1200 is a bit low and being hungry is probably your body's way of telling you it needs more fuel. Do you eat back your exercise calories?
I find tea is a great filler between meals though
I am finding that as the days pass, I am less hungry. I really do think there is something to the stomach shrinking thing. Or, maybe it's more the brain/stomach thing. It adjusts to getting less food in a mental and physical way.
I am a very healthy person. I have researched a lot and in rider for me to lose the weight that I want, 1200 calories a day is what I need to do. I realize that 3 lbs in 3 days is too much. I am sure it will slow down. But, I needed that jump start to motivate me.
OK, I don't mean to be rude, but this is some real talk for you.
You didn't do enough research if you think that it's a "very healthy" idea to eat far too few calories on a "specific" (see: Named, also Scam) diet and that it would be better to take dangerous appetite suppressants than to change course and pursue a sustainable plan.
You very likely do not need to eat only 1200 calories to "lose the weight you want." You can lose weight at any deficit from your NEAT. Deadlines aren't part of sensible weight loss. Those who aren't patient are almost always doomed to fail.
Frankly, I'm a little suspicious of your dodge on the questions about your stats (age, height, current weight) and exactly what this "specific" diet is. (Anything called "The ____ Diet" is almost always a bad idea, by the way) Your "please don't tell me to eat more?" No. You need to eat more. I'm not going to lie to you and avoid that truth just because you prefer to think you know better.
OK, I am 5'4" at 130 lbs. I am 50 years old. I am not new to nutrition or anything else my friend. I am not on a named diet. It was one developed for me by a nutritionist. I was thrown off my horse last August. I had to have knee surgery and have not been able to exercise for a long time. That inactivity plus being 50 has thrown me into a tough place weight and shape wise. So, with that, I had to adjust. I have tried cutting calories, etc...nothing worked until now. Therefore, I feel that I am on the right track. Based on all I have looked at, my weight, BMI, etc...I should be at 1200 calories to lose. I am adjusting. I have succumbed to that "not eating enough" thing in the past. Yea, not for me. So, I was just hoping to get some advice from those out there that have maybe tried something other than "eating more of this or that" that may help. Nothing harmful I might add. I am a very clean eater...My ideal weight for my frame is about 120-123.
OK, in that case, I apologise. 90% of the people who trot through here on 1200 per day looking for appetite suppressants for their "specific" diet are people with higher TDEEs than can sustain their goals...which tend to be something like "lose 20 pounds by my friend's wedding next month." (to mention a thread that's going on right now, LOL)
At your age and height, 1200 isn't out of bounds. I'd still STRONGLY discourage any appetite suppressant usage. Try drinking enough water, and also try hot tea (no sugar), black or green, herbal or flavored, whatever you enjoy. I find that hot tea helps me beat the munchies better than cold drinks, but your mileage may vary.
Also try increasing the fat and protein in your diet over the course of a day. Just bumping up to full fat dairy could help you feel more satisfied with what you are eating for longer.
Finally, do try to incorporate what exercise is permitted with your injuries. That could help you "earn" a few extra calories to get you through the day.
Good luck!
Thank you very much for your input and encouragement!
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flippy1234 wrote: »flippy1234 wrote: »flippy1234 wrote: »NoIdea101NoIdea wrote: »flippy1234 wrote: »Thanks to all of you. My calories are 1200. I think the best thing for me to do is just wait a little longer. My stomach needs to shrink. LOL and then I won't be so hungry.
Hate to break it to you, but I think the whole 'stomach shrinking' thing is a myth; usually when people think their 'stomach has shrunken' it is either down to them eating more nutritionally dense foods or getting used to a new eating routine. Also, I do agree with those people that think 1200 is a bit low and being hungry is probably your body's way of telling you it needs more fuel. Do you eat back your exercise calories?
I find tea is a great filler between meals though
I am finding that as the days pass, I am less hungry. I really do think there is something to the stomach shrinking thing. Or, maybe it's more the brain/stomach thing. It adjusts to getting less food in a mental and physical way.
I am a very healthy person. I have researched a lot and in rider for me to lose the weight that I want, 1200 calories a day is what I need to do. I realize that 3 lbs in 3 days is too much. I am sure it will slow down. But, I needed that jump start to motivate me.
OK, I don't mean to be rude, but this is some real talk for you.
You didn't do enough research if you think that it's a "very healthy" idea to eat far too few calories on a "specific" (see: Named, also Scam) diet and that it would be better to take dangerous appetite suppressants than to change course and pursue a sustainable plan.
You very likely do not need to eat only 1200 calories to "lose the weight you want." You can lose weight at any deficit from your NEAT. Deadlines aren't part of sensible weight loss. Those who aren't patient are almost always doomed to fail.
Frankly, I'm a little suspicious of your dodge on the questions about your stats (age, height, current weight) and exactly what this "specific" diet is. (Anything called "The ____ Diet" is almost always a bad idea, by the way) Your "please don't tell me to eat more?" No. You need to eat more. I'm not going to lie to you and avoid that truth just because you prefer to think you know better.
OK, I am 5'4" at 130 lbs. I am 50 years old. I am not new to nutrition or anything else my friend. I am not on a named diet. It was one developed for me by a nutritionist. I was thrown off my horse last August. I had to have knee surgery and have not been able to exercise for a long time. That inactivity plus being 50 has thrown me into a tough place weight and shape wise. So, with that, I had to adjust. I have tried cutting calories, etc...nothing worked until now. Therefore, I feel that I am on the right track. Based on all I have looked at, my weight, BMI, etc...I should be at 1200 calories to lose. I am adjusting. I have succumbed to that "not eating enough" thing in the past. Yea, not for me. So, I was just hoping to get some advice from those out there that have maybe tried something other than "eating more of this or that" that may help. Nothing harmful I might add. I am a very clean eater...My ideal weight for my frame is about 120-123.
OK, in that case, I apologise. 90% of the people who trot through here on 1200 per day looking for appetite suppressants for their "specific" diet are people with higher TDEEs than can sustain their goals...which tend to be something like "lose 20 pounds by my friend's wedding next month." (to mention a thread that's going on right now, LOL)
At your age and height, 1200 isn't out of bounds. I'd still STRONGLY discourage any appetite suppressant usage. Try drinking enough water, and also try hot tea (no sugar), black or green, herbal or flavored, whatever you enjoy. I find that hot tea helps me beat the munchies better than cold drinks, but your mileage may vary.
Also try increasing the fat and protein in your diet over the course of a day. Just bumping up to full fat dairy could help you feel more satisfied with what you are eating for longer.
Finally, do try to incorporate what exercise is permitted with your injuries. That could help you "earn" a few extra calories to get you through the day.
Good luck!
Thank you very much for your input and encouragement!
Aw see people can discuss things nicely and get along on this website- perfect example of two adults. Great job guys this made me really excited! 0 -
You will get used to feeling hungry. Before I started changing my diet, I used to always binge right before bed which resulted in me experiencing terrible heartburn. For the past 2 months, I've made sure I didn't go to bed until at least 3 hours after my last meal or snack and it definitely helped with the heartburn. However... I was SO hungry! And it definitely sucks going to bed feeling hungry... But my body slowly got used to it and now I feel perfectly fine going to bed even if I eat 5-6 hours before I go to bed!
Just do things to get your mind off the hunger, drink lots of water, and eat small meals and snacks at 2-4 hour intervals and eventually your body will get used to it.0 -
You will get used to feeling hungry. Before I started changing my diet, I used to always binge right before bed which resulted in me experiencing terrible heartburn. For the past 2 months, I've made sure I didn't go to bed until at least 3 hours after my last meal or snack and it definitely helped with the heartburn. However... I was SO hungry! And it definitely sucks going to bed feeling hungry... But my body slowly got used to it and now I feel perfectly fine going to bed even if I eat 5-6 hours before I go to bed!
Just do things to get your mind off the hunger, drink lots of water, and eat small meals and snacks at 2-4 hour intervals and eventually your body will get used to it.
Thank you! I am getting use to it.0 -
If you are feeling hungry on the diet that was developed by your nutritionist then you really need to talk to your nutritionist about this. They should be able to work with you on this. Something's not right.
I hope you feel better soon and things work out for you!
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Food.
Yes! This was my first thought too.
But seriously it sounds like people have given you good advice and that you're on track. I think water, tea, and patience are appetite suppressants for me. Patience in that if I'm feeling hungry I'll have some tea/water and wait 30 minutes or so before putting any food in my body.
Also, agreed that your stomach doesn't shrink but your perception of fullness and how much food is really enough (and when to stop eating) does change.0 -
I stated using V3Max, I love what it does to me also give energy.
plus I drink about 100 oz of water a day. -1 -
I drink shakeology every morning and I'm not hungry until around noon. My boyfriend drinks it around 10 and he isn't hungry until around 2 or 3. It's a bit pricy but I love it and it definitely suppresses hunger!
Drink a ton of water, too.-1 -
Just a thought, since you're inactive from knee injury maybe you could use small weights for upper body exercise? Low impact that shouldn't make you hungrier, but you could earn some more calories in your diet and preserve muscle to fuel your metabolism.0
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Three pounds in three days is generally not a healthy way to lose weight--unless you're morbidly obese and under a doctor's supervision. Three pounds in three weeks is generally considered a pace where your body is receiving the nutrition it needs and you can sustain the weight-loss once you reach a healthy weight. Safe and sustainable is the only way to achieve long-term results. What happens when you're off your super strict diet? Have you learned eating habits (macro nutrients, portion control) that are going to keep you from gaining it all back?
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^^^^ THIS.flippy1234 wrote: »NoIdea101NoIdea wrote: »flippy1234 wrote: »Thanks to all of you. My calories are 1200. I think the best thing for me to do is just wait a little longer. My stomach needs to shrink. LOL and then I won't be so hungry.
Hate to break it to you, but I think the whole 'stomach shrinking' thing is a myth; usually when people think their 'stomach has shrunken' it is either down to them eating more nutritionally dense foods or getting used to a new eating routine. Also, I do agree with those people that think 1200 is a bit low and being hungry is probably your body's way of telling you it needs more fuel. Do you eat back your exercise calories?
I find tea is a great filler between meals though
I am finding that as the days pass, I am less hungry. I really do think there is something to the stomach shrinking thing. Or, maybe it's more the brain/stomach thing. It adjusts to getting less food in a mental and physical way.
I am a very healthy person. I have researched a lot and in rider for me to lose the weight that I want, 1200 calories a day is what I need to do. I realize that 3 lbs in 3 days is too much. I am sure it will slow down. But, I needed that jump start to motivate me.
OK, I don't mean to be rude, but this is some real talk for you.
You didn't do enough research if you think that it's a "very healthy" idea to eat far too few calories on a "specific" (see: Named, also Scam) diet and that it would be better to take dangerous appetite suppressants than to change course and pursue a sustainable plan.
You very likely do not need to eat only 1200 calories to "lose the weight you want." You can lose weight at any deficit from your NEAT. Deadlines aren't part of sensible weight loss. Those who aren't patient are almost always doomed to fail.
Frankly, I'm a little suspicious of your dodge on the questions about your stats (age, height, current weight) and exactly what this "specific" diet is. (Anything called "The ____ Diet" is almost always a bad idea, by the way) Your "please don't tell me to eat more?" No. You need to eat more. I'm not going to lie to you and avoid that truth just because you prefer to think you know better.
OP, I'm small. I'm 5'2" and 111 lbs. My BMR is MORE than your intake. Unless you're a midget, you shouldn't be on a 1,200 cal diet. No wonder you're hungry.
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Yes, there are prescription appetite suppressants which work wonders.
Here's a blog post I did compiling information about a bunch of them, with links for more info.
I've used phentermine, and it was amazing. A godsend.
My hunger reset to a normal level, and while it was doing that I learned to eat normal portions.
But I started taking it when I was 110 lb over the top end of a healthy weight range, based on BMI.
Your ticker says you want to lose 7 lb.
No reputable doctor would prescribe an appetite suppressant for you.
Drink more water, tea, etc. (non-caloric),
eat things with more fiber, more water, more weight, more bulk, and fewer calories (fruits & veggies).
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They are just as safe, or dangerous, as any medicine. They're used under the supervision of a doctor.minx wrote:Appetite suppressants are not well received around here - and for good reason. They can be
dangerous and they don't solve the actual problem. What happens when you get down to goal weight? Are you
going to drop the pills? Then what? You will still be hungry and you will still be inexperienced at managing your diet
without a crutch. Then you will gain weight (or be miserable) and go right back on the pills.
They are not taken once someone is no longer obese, so your straw man about getting to goal weight then regaining
is nonsense. They remove one of the problems with losing weight: hunger. That's it. That allows a person not to be in
pain (hungry) while learning to eat sensibly.
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certain images or videos you can view on the internet can be strong appetite suppressants for many0
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No, they are not 'speed'.CockneyLady wrote:The appetite suppressants are actually amphetamines (speed) which
explains why addicts are thin and are able to do without food. They are highly addictive
Some of them are in the same family/class of drugs as amphetamines, but they're quite different.
And no, they aren't addictive. (Then again, I don't have an addictive personality... I don't do coffee,
rarely drink caffine, and despite all the various & wonderful pain-relief drugs I've had over the years
for my assortment of broken bones, kidney stones, etc., I've never been addicted to _anything_.)
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:headbang:if you are eating insufficient fuel for you body you will plateau and your body will go into
survival mode and start storing your food as fat to copy with the famine it perceives is happening.
WHY does this keep getting perpetuated?
It's complete and utter NONSENSE!
Yes, there is such a thing as "starvation mode", and yes, your BMR will drop if you're starved long
enough, but it's hard to reach and very doubtful that anyone eating 1200 cal/day would get there.
And no, if you're eating less than your body needs in order to run, it will NOT be storing any calories
as anything - fat or glycogen.
If that were true, concentration camp survivors would be obese.
So would anorexics.
Your body will be burning whatever it can in the hope that you will eventually find food again.
It prefers to burn carbs (glucose, then glycogen), then it burns fat, then it burns muscle.
(Yes, they overlap to some extent, but that's mostly the order.)
Muscle is last in part because it's an inefficient conversion (the body gets more energy for what it
spends to burn carbs or fat), and in part because that's a last-ditch effort to keep you alive in order
to find food.
THAT is starvation mode, the real thing. It's a race against death, hoping you find food before your
muscles give out... esp. your heart & diaphragm.
Here's a really really really good article about starvation mode, what it is and is not.
Read it, please.
Then pass it on the next time (the next dozen times) you see someone spew this nonsense.
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MKGal you are entitled to your opinion as we all are. However I know from bitter experience how eating too few calories has sent my body into starvation mode and piled on the pounds. I am 67 yrs of age and it was a well known fact (I've been on many a course) that doctors, in my generation, were prescribing appetite suppressants and they were the equivalent of speed. My last course was 2 yrs ago and the drugs counsellor confirmed this is still happening. Good luck to you that your are fortunate not to suffer from an addictive personality some are not so lucky. When posting comments I try hard not to be "rude" to any other member. I also try to offer knowledge (if I have it) or personal experience. It is then up to the individual to rule it out, explore further or use the suggestions. My motto have always been "if it works for you".0
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NoIdea101NoIdea wrote: »flippy1234 wrote: »Thanks to all of you. My calories are 1200. I think the best thing for me to do is just wait a little longer. My stomach needs to shrink. LOL and then I won't be so hungry.
Hate to break it to you, but I think the whole 'stomach shrinking' thing is a myth; usually when people think their 'stomach has shrunken' it is either down to them eating more nutritionally dense foods or getting used to a new eating routine. Also, I do agree with those people that think 1200 is a bit low and being hungry is probably your body's way of telling you it needs more fuel. Do you eat back your exercise calories?
I find tea is a great filler between meals though
Why wouldn't the stomach contract if continually underutilized? It definitely can grow in capacity greatly with proper training.
Oh, it is definitely a mental thing; without surgery, it is pretty much impossible as an adult to 'shrink' your stomach physically as the saying literally implies. It can stretch and so contract after a large meal or a day of eating too little, granted, but you won't make any permanent difference to it's original size. It is generally agreed that it is the hunger that 'shrinks'. I'll see if i can find any links again to the bits and pieces i've been reading to back this up.
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NoIdea101NoIdea wrote: »NoIdea101NoIdea wrote: »flippy1234 wrote: »Thanks to all of you. My calories are 1200. I think the best thing for me to do is just wait a little longer. My stomach needs to shrink. LOL and then I won't be so hungry.
Hate to break it to you, but I think the whole 'stomach shrinking' thing is a myth; usually when people think their 'stomach has shrunken' it is either down to them eating more nutritionally dense foods or getting used to a new eating routine. Also, I do agree with those people that think 1200 is a bit low and being hungry is probably your body's way of telling you it needs more fuel. Do you eat back your exercise calories?
I find tea is a great filler between meals though
Why wouldn't the stomach contract if continually underutilized? It definitely can grow in capacity greatly with proper training.
Oh, it is definitely a mental thing; without surgery, it is pretty much impossible as an adult to 'shrink' your stomach physically as the saying literally implies. It can stretch and so contract after a large meal or a day of eating too little, granted, but you won't make any permanent difference to it's original size. It is generally agreed that it is the hunger that 'shrinks'. I'll see if i can find any links again to the bits and pieces i've been reading to back this up.
I'd disagree on that. Competitive eaters train months and years to increase stomach capacity. Next time you're at the store, grab two gallons and a pint of milk and look at them in your cart. That's the same volume of chili that Joey Chestnut can eat in *6* minutes.0
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