hunger after meals

[teamskinny_keea 70]

so I have been really hungry after I eat my three meals and two snacks... so I have been snacking more.... I'm only supposed to have 4 ounces a meal.. does anybody have this problem I am 9 months out... should i do Protein for a snack to keep me full so I want to eat throughout the day.. Now Foods always on my mind when I first had my surgery didn't bother me... I need some advice with someone that has the same problem as me..

[erp 2,016]

Yep, the dreaded hunger is back! Same thing here. I am really trying to focus on my Water intake to see if if helps. I am trying to drink 16 oz before each meal to see if it helps. As far as adding an extra snack, I was at about 900-1000 calories at 9 months out so as long as you are within you calorie range, it seems like you could break it out your meal spacing however you want.

[2Big2Skate 328]

Are your meals consisting of filling foods that take a while to digest and pass? Are you drinking too soon after?

If you're eating 5 small meals, there's not much time in between for anything but liquids - if you wait long enough. Where would you fit a snack in?

If you DO need a snack, try turkey Jerky. The numbers are good on it, you get a real good 'chew' sensation, and I find it sits in the stomach a nice long time.

Jay

[scarlet333 386]

I am having the exact same problem and had surgery same time as you. I find my calories sneaking to the 1100 calorie level and if it wasn't for my intense workouts I might be gaining. I am definitly slacking on Water and the quality of my meals. Too many carbs. I am going to apply myself to eating more dense Protein at mealtime and keep snacking too Protein too. Good luck to both of us.