Increased Hunger Normal?!

[MOcatmom 11]

I’m coming up on my 1 yr surgery anniversary and I’m down 170 lbs (yay!). But recently I am being more and more hungry more frequently. I’m still losing a few pounds a month but I’m really concerned about my increase in hunger/eating/calories. I’m probably averaging 1400 calories a day. Is this normal?! I’m so stressed!!

[GreenTealael 25,430]

I’m coming up on my 1 yr surgery anniversary and I’m down 170 lbs (yay!). But recently I am being more and more hungry more frequently. I’m still losing a few pounds a month but I’m really concerned about my increase in hunger/eating/calories. I’m probably averaging 1400 calories a day. Is this normal?! I’m so stressed!!

From what I read yes, however some foods create cravings, carbs trigger carb cravings which is not really true hunger but mimics it strongly. You could probably test it out by eating ONLY Protein and leafy greens when you are hungry (no carbs additions at all not even sauces) to see if you are satisfied. Or if you are reaching for a different type of food. Also how much fat is allowed in your diet? Fat controls hunger .
I'm 8 months out and I'm hungrier during my cycle (TMI)

VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169

[Matt Z 4,139]

1 hour ago, MOcatmom said:

I’m coming up on my 1 yr surgery anniversary and I’m down 170 lbs (yay!). But recently I am being more and more hungry more frequently. I’m still losing a few pounds a month but I’m really concerned about my increase in hunger/eating/calories. I’m probably averaging 1400 calories a day. Is this normal?! I’m so stressed!!

Totally normal. Maintenance is harder than reduction because you need to work to find the balance between what keeps your full and what won't make you fat again. But yes, this is totally normal and expected. Just focus on tracking your foods and keeping your hunger in check.

You got this!