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Hungry, Hungry Hippo

tmorgan813

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Today I have felt as though there is no bottom to my stomach. I have been so hungry that I think I could eat a whole pig if one was offered up. I am not sure where these hunger pains are coming from except that it's REALLY close to that time of the month.

 

Now, I have been very good at what I am eating. I have roasted chick peas that I munch on and some almonds. The problem with the almonds or any nut is that I could eat them until I got sick....lucky for me, I haven't. I need to learn to really focus on my hunger and figure out what my body is telling me. I will admit that I haven't really eaten much the last few days. I have had my three meals a day and made all my protein, but I had to force those meals down because I wasn't really hungry. Then BOOM, today my body and stomach do a 180 and now everything that can be consumed, I want to consume. Usually when I am like this (before surgery), I want ice cream, chocolate, bread, and salty foods. That isn't the case now. Now, I want healthy foods like nuts, apples, and peanut butter. I guess that's a good thing but I have to admit, I feel horrible for eating this much. Now, I don't fill up to the brim. I haven't slimmed, and to be honest, I am eating small "meals" every few hours but compared to what I was eating before surgery and after surgery, I feel like a hungry hippo chomping for those marbles.

 

I have read on here that there comes a time where people feel hungry constantly and eat more than they have been. I guess that is where I am now. I hope that tomorrow, I wake up and am no longer chasing those marbles. Also, maybe Aunt Flow will show up and put this wanting to eat thing to rest. I swear if it wasn't for Aunt Flow, I wouldn't have any worries but that lady is NO FUN and every time she comes around, I feel the hunger rearing it's ugly head. The hunger gets worse the closer she gets. Mother Nature and Eve sure weren't looking out for all the other women in the world when they decided to follow their own plans and not listen to anyone. Thanks a lot!!!



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I have days where I want to eat all day and can consume 1300 calories (4 months out) and days where I don't want to eat, and can easily get by on 700. On those days when I want to eat, I choose what I eat carefully. I'm not stressing out too much about it now, but I would just say to track every bite you put in your mouth and don't do it two days in row. The other thing is that snacky foods like nuts will pack in LOTS of calories. Maybe you could switch to something like yogurt or cheese that fills the food need but doesn't "feed" those old habits.

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Wow, I can really empathize with you. I feel the same way. Honestly, the past two days have been incredibly hard for me. I am hungry all the time. I am so disappointed because so many people told me I wouldnt be hungry anymore after my surgery, and that is just not true. Many days I catch myself saying the exact phrase you posted, "hungry, hungry hippo". seems to be the phrase that sums up my life.

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Thanks both of you for your comments. I agree with Writegirl about the nuts. I try to stick with roasted chick peas when I get in a snack attack mood. They seem to fill the need for something to "munch" on. I also agree with ahaliace. I too thought I wouldn't be hungry anymore and for the most part, I am not but when I am.....watch out!!!! LOL

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