a switch flipped and now I'm always Hungry

[cadladykim 55]

Help! I'm not sure what is going on, but I am always hungry now. It started a little over a week ago.

i went from not wanting to eat anything and having no cravings AT ALL - to this.

And I can eat a lot (i think) before feeling full!

i have been so good for over 6 months (4 months post op and 2 months prior).

I was worried because I had to force myself to eat and I hated it.

I mean I was NEVER hungry before. even the 2 months prior to surgery, i had trained myself to eat better and know the difference between head hunger and real hunger.

Now, I crave carbs - not sweets. Always.

I tried some baked pita chips with Hummus and that was the wrong thing because now I am wanting it all the time.

y calorie intake went from 700-800 to almost 1200! (I am still burning more than that - but still.)

I still do Protein shakes and make sure to get 60g or more of Protein in a day.

Anyone else? Suggestions for better snack ideas?

[Band07 374]

Are you taking Prilosec ?

[bangbangbarbie 52]

You should have already been at 1000-1200 calories. 700-800 is not enough in my opinion and you are rightfully hungry! Esp if you're working out!

[enjoyinglife 313]

I have found that sometimes I mistake my hunger for thirst. On days that I drink my 80 to 100 oz of Water, I do not eat as much or feel as hungry.

My snack idea: water...

[ImaTrinket 0]

Have you journaled and checked in about "head hunger"? I am five years out, 140# gone and no physical hunger sensations ever. I battle head hunger though. I'm "hungry" when I'm at my desk, when I'm physically weary, when I'm stressed, when I'm bored and when I'm distracted. I can be uncomfortably full and yet be "starving"

I've also learned that it's not just psychosocial hunger. Thinking about food, like trying to an healthy meals, can trigger head hunger. The game doesn't change, I just have a better tool to use to beat the enemy.

[ImaTrinket 0]

Oh spellcheck fun: psychological hunger, although psychosocial could fit too. And I try to "plan" healthy meals

Edited June 2, 2015 by ImaTrinket

[bellabloom 2,467]

Are you eating carbs? If so, stop!!! They cause cravings like crazy.