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As I sit here sucking on a cinnamon disk (which I used to quit smoking) I'm realizing I'm probably defeating my purpose of cutting out sweets. Well, not probably, certainly. I'm not really hungry, but I want to eat. What's that about? I had a nice size lunch, I had a decent breakfast and a not so great for me snack about 10:30. What gives? Why am I always hungry? I've had my thyroid tested, but will be asking the doctor to do it again, but I think it's in my head and not in my body. There has to be some underlying cause for me to continue to sabotage my desire to eat better, to walk, to feel better, to be smaller. Other than ridiculing myself (not healthy or productive), I don't really seem to be willing to put in the "work" that this is going to require. I'm very hopeful that the nutritionist and I can find an eating plan that I can live with, that I can do, that will help me normalize my weight. I don't ever want to be 93 lbs again -- I looked anorexic! But I'd love to be a size 10 or 12 again. I don't think that is an unrealistic goal in the long run. . . Again thanks all for your support and encouragement.
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When you feel hungry - drink a glass of water or cup of broth. If after 20 minutes your tummy is actually hungry - eat a small approved snack. When I crave sweets - I eat a pickle spear or drink something. If I want to chew something - I use gum. You can do this - one day at a time!
29 Jul 16 by member: PGM012197
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Change is hard. It helps if we take it a little at a time. Slowly add in walking into your day. Set an alarm or calendar appointment then do it. Even if its jus five minutes. Try to slowly cut back on food. Choose bulky low calorie dense foods like vegetables and add in a protein source to every meal. Something like whole eggs. Don't beat yourself up if you slip up. Progress over perfection.
29 Jul 16 by member: CatHerder
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Thirst often masquerades as hunger. If you can't shake the desire to eat something even though you aren't hungry, drink a glass of water!
29 Jul 16 by member: Devral
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It's not hunger, it's cravings and the sugar in snacks and processed carbs feeds those cravings. I agree about the water, drink lots of it and remember to keep busy. The desire to eat will pass. Try to keep healthy, low carb snacks around--veggie spears, cheese slices, walnuts, etc. but keep an eye on your daily carb and protein intake, don't let either one get too high. Both can turn to sugar in the body and then get stored as fat. You're just starting this journey, so be kind to yourself always, but do some research. It will take a week or two to break the sugar cravings and even then they'll be a passing thought, but you can do this. Try changing out the peanut butter and toast breakfast for a boiled egg and bacon for a start. I love peanut butter on toast, believe me, but it just starts a roller coaster ride that I can't afford. Stay strong, you'll figure it out.
30 Jul 16 by member: PhillySue
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Find substitutions for sugary snacks. The internet is full of cookies, mug cakes, candy, all kinds of things made without sugar or carbs. I am going to go make a Low Carb Bread Pudding right now. I am rarely hungry, but I have to remember to eat every 4 hours or so, otherwise I get hungry suddenly and eat the wrong thing. I also have some maltitol candy (I love cinnamon salt-water taffy!) but three pieces is it for me, it causes stomach upset and
worse.
05 Sep 16 by member: keikoasmom
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