Grazing...head hunger...HELP!

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

This is the first time since I've had my band that I just want to eat, eat, eat! I'm not hungry at all, but that's not stopping me. Although I'm not eating anything that's terribly wrong, I'm just in a mood to constantly snack and it's scaring me. Have you ever experienced this and if so, how did you overcome it? It has to stop and I'll take any and all suggestions you have.

[Bandista 7,466]

How about sitting down and writing a letter -- could be a letter to yourself for congratulations on how far you've come or maybe one to the remaining weight you want to lose. Why it's important to you, what is motivating you to do it, how much you want it..........

[sp70 193]

I chew gum, drink Water and stay away from the kitchen! Sometimes I'll go for a walk to totally get out of the house and shift my frame of thinking at the moment. It's tough, but you can do it!

[dee257 1,516]

Oh I have been there too...I do good all day BUT come night time...I go through spurts where every thing looks good to me...I find I need to drink Water lots....or I just stay with healthy choices....good luck..you can do it

[blondegal_ 1,028]

I think my hormones take over on some days. I just want to eat but next day back to normal. I've started tracking hungry days as they don't quite relate to typical PMS days.

[KAATNS 1,473]

I'm going through one of those phases lately too. For me I think it's stress. Ugh.....

[lellow 1,713]

I have times of the month I just wanna eat and eat. And stress used to be trigger, but I have since found that exercise and the endorphins they release is a MUCH better manager of stress levels.

The only advice I have for you is to be prepared. I have cut up celery and carrots and I eat them dipped in hummus as a snack if I really feel like snacking. Or I have unroasted, unsalted nuts. You can't always get rid of the urge to snack, but you can stem some of the cravings with stuff that's still going to be good for you.

[HotButterFly 981]

It's usually Water or a diet snapper for me

[NiftyNinjanator 51]

Keep your hands busy somehow, I like video games, knitting, even filing my nails. I also like to do some yoga moves when I'm feeling out of sorts, some quick stretches get the blood flowing and add a bit of peace to my mind.