HELP! I can't stop eating...

[pinkbow]

The last two days I felt really hungry and altough I had snacks and didn't skip meals I was still hungry after finishing my meal.

Today I went over by 500 cal and yesterday around 600!!

I am so dissapointed because I managed to loose 6 pounds since I started this programme.

I don't know what to do please give some sugestions, I don't want to put them back on!!

[Prin]

Can you have more of lower calorie foods at each meal, steamed leeks cabbage spinach, salads (no dressing) I have oxo 25 cals or sugar free jelly 10cals if I feel peckish, I also like Ricola sugar free licourich(sp) sweets 6 cals each 4 can give a good hour of sweetness! Good Luck let us know how you get on!

[bunblebeaz in reply to Prin]

Hi Prin, do they do red liquorice and where do you buy it from?

[Prin in reply to bunblebeaz]

No These are the ones the are half price in sainsburys at the moment 65p

No goodnessdirect.co.uk/cgi-lo...

[bunblebeaz in reply to Prin]

Red is my fave but these could be worth a try, thanks

[bunblebeaz]

Hi Pinkbow,

I agree with Prin, maybe you need to eat more low cal filling foods like veg to fill up the area in your stomach.

Or maybe your body is just getting used to your new eating - it does take a while!

When you feel hungry try having a glass of water. Drink it and wait as you may be thirsty instead. Plus water does tend to fill you up a little.

If I'm really desperate I'll brush my teeth (or if not at home get something minty) - I feel like my mouth is really clean and don't want to 'dirty' it up again by eating.

Now the most important bit - DON'T beat yourself up about it too much - get back on the wagon tomorrow. Compensate for your over calories by doing some more exercise, and/or cutting back slightly over the next few days.

And for a bit of perspective: If you add up the numbers you've ate 1900 and 2000 cals yesterday and today respectively. The average GDA for calories for women is 2000 per day, so actually you've still under-ate by 100 cals yesterday and maintained today. That's alright in my book.

So pick yourself up and its a new day tomorrow - you can do it!

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Hi pinkbow,

I sneakily suspect that you just may be eating your food too quickly.

I know it's hard to change a 'habit of a life time' - as they say - but if you slow down the eating, you'll give your body (and mind) more time to register that you've eaten and for the hormones that tell you that you're no longer hungry to click in.

You also 'eat with your eyes', so try not to eat 'on the run' or whilst doing other things like watching TV or blogging on your laptop. The more attention (and time) you give to your eating, the more it is likely to leave you feeling satisfied.

Also, there is the other aspect of sheer habit - if you're used to finishing the meal / leaving the table over full, then it will take a bit of time to re-train yourself to leaving it just plain adequately full.

As someone who personally can be fairly truthfully described as a former gannet, I can assure you that it can really make a big difference.

[Maryam123]

Hi pinkbow! We all get these days - don't beat yourself up about it. But keep going towards your target! I agree with bunblebeaz that water is important. Very often, we think that we are hungre, but our body actually is asking for water. I have a filterjug at home - remember your kidneys are acting as a filter already, so we want to take some pressure off of them and filter it before we drink it! Remember also, that there are often underlying emotional triggers, meaning we might not be hungre at all, but just driven by stress or boredom. I have found that following a programme and challenging myself within a specific timeframe has really helped me - keeps me focussed and makes me want to achieve my goal even more. Since I started using a daily protein shake about 2 months ago, I feel 'balanced' in my body after many years, and I know I am getting all the nutrients and proteins my body needs.

[pinkbow]

My problem was eating too fast and I tried eating slowly and having a glass of water with the meal and I didn't feel the need to overeat but as some of you said I think my body might be still adjusting to all of the changes. I got to say I am really happy I joined this community as I find some helpful tips and resources when I feel lost so kudos to everyone that takes their time to answer to everyone and I hope everyone here will reach their goals. Best of luck