Why would I suddenly be hungry all the time?

Have you changed to eating more carbs as opposed to protein? That might trigger hunger....it does for me.

I have no scientific proof to back up what I'm about to say, but I'll tell you my personal story. I am assuming the appetite suppressant you speak of is probably phentermine or something similar. Phentermine is an amphetamine. I spent years abusing prescription amphetamines (adderall) and when I finally got off the stuff, my body was ravenous. For a year, I was always hungry, and despite efforts to diet or exercise, I was gaining upwards of 5 lbs a week. It's like my body was having some crazy reaction because it wasn't running on speed anymore. Obviously that's an extreme case but I'm convinced that taking amphetamines to control appetite is the furthest thing from a long term solution and while it does obviously help people lose weight while taking it, it puts you at a dead end.

I agree that it's weird and I totally know what you mean.

Have you changed to eating more carbs as opposed to protein? That might trigger hunger....it does for me.

I was going to say the same thing. This gets me every time. If I eat excess carbs, I go crazy-hungry over the next few days.

I did not look at your diet log but I have the same problem when I don't eat enough protein. I actually try now to eat more protein it keeps you fuller longer... if you are burning more calories then your body is going to required more fuel

Did you recently start working out? Is there a chance you could be pregnant? What does your protein consumption look like?

It could possibly come from working out. Working out makes me ravenous, and I've heard the same from others.

I have been trying to sneak in a lean protein as an extra to breakfast or morning snack - meaning a hard boiled egg or a light mozzarella string cheese - in addition to my morning ritual of oatmeal. My weight loss doctor (that I see every 4 weeks) suggested it because I am also struggling with being hungry later in the day and didn't have those urges prior to recently. I actually did go on phentermine (appetite suppressant) in February as part of my weight loss program (that includes doing journaling on this website) and she has been coaching me on how to naturally keep my calories low and my energy levels up, as I will be going off of it soon - as soon as my BMI goes under 30 I think - I am currently at a BMI of 33. She also stresses at least 5 servings of green veggies and fruits per day. Snacking on nuts and dairy. GOOD LUCK! there is nothing like having a great day go awry with the binging urge late in the day...this is her solution and I have found it helpful - just thought I would share.

Eat more fiber...and protein. It will keep you full longer.

I agree the suppressant isn't good. are you eating good food, not fast food? You s\hould count your calories, but try to get into a walking or slow running routine. that way if you do eat, you are getting your metabolism up which will help you lose weight. Keep of of the sugar!

Basil

ALIVE BODIES CRAVE FOOD.

i can only speak from my own experience, but, after some weight loss and eating back my exercise calories, i found i was getting hungrier too... (i was at 1200 net).... and i took it as a signal from me to me that i needed to up my calories... much as i was afraid to *LOL*.

It worked for me, i just had to be super careful to not up my carbs as a method of upping my calories.

That was last summer.

Since then i went more towards maintenance and my food diaries are all over the place these days, so don't use my diaries 'now' as an example *LOL*... last summer i was golden in eating carefully and consistently, and learned to really pay attention to what my body was telling me,, now i am still mostly coasting *S*

I just know, that approach worked for me, and will work again should i need it to *S*

From my own experience, not fact: Sometimes when I get 'hunger pains' it can be because I am thirsty. I would suggest trying to drink more water during the day to see if it helps. If not, I agree with the post about proteins. When I eat a whole ton of protein, I am less hungry throughout the day opposed to when I eat more carbs. I hope this helps.

Also, I think you would be able to do it without an appetite suppressant, but I think it may be difficult at first since you and your body are not used to the feeling of hunger.

Try to avoid caffeine too. It can cause cravings to surface.

Maybe you're eating more of a "trigger" food than you did before?

How true is that? I always hear caffeine is an appetite suppressant. In the long run it doesn't make a different over all if you over eat later, but it certainly doesn't hurt a well balanced diet.

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