I have a question on hunger

[mcherder 13]

Since early April i have been cutting back on the simple cabs and sweets, Eating sensible meals through out the day, but there is something unusual going on. I am not hungry at all. Is my system in shock? I have lost so far 12 pounds, but i am a bit concerned that i am not hungry. I drink plenty of Water, i stopped drinking coffee. Any thoughts on this? I just do not want to to feel mad hungry after the surgery (June 17).

[Monarch1966 4]

I am basically experiencing the same thing but I asked my NUT how to get to this point. I wasnt giving myself enough Protein which caused me to get to the starvation point on the hunger scale and I ate anything that was close when i had the hunger pangs. She taught me how to stay saited and she told me that will be my goal for the rest of my life. I basically eat and drink the way i would after I am fully healed from surgery even though I am pre-op. Lots of Protein, Fiber, a few carbs (that was surprising) and lots of Water. Of course, she has told me my post op weeks wont be like this due to swelling but i have lost 15 pounds. My fat total is going down and my muscle is going up which is my goal I am told. Since muscle weighs more my scale isnt showing what is really going on but it is dropping a few pounds a week.

[mcherder 13]

Thanks for tip. I was afraid that i was not eating as much and not feeling hungry does not help. I am thinking that i will introduce whey Protein isolate into my current routine.

[Bob2013 326]

One reason you are not hungry is you are limiting the carbs. The more carbs you eat the more you crave. Years back when I was on the adkins diet it worked the same. and now with the sleeve, between the decreased grehlin production, Protein diet and restricted capacity its a triple whammy on the hunger. The only time I crave something to eat now is when I get bored, and then any Protein source cures it.

[mcherder 13]

Bob,

Thanks for your insight. I did Adkin neon years ago, but I was eating like an animal, but losing weight. I am a lot older now, but I guess age and levels of stress make a difference for the positives. I just do not want to get hit by the hunger truck ...

Anyway, I did have a "boredom" moment and got a hunger pang. I never felt it before but since I am more aware of my body triggers a piece of chicken did help out the "feeling".

I think I am going to keep a journal to remind me along my path.

Thanks!

Michelle