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Head Hunger?

Kathy082411
Kathy082411
I'm not even two weeks out - I don't think I can possibly be "hungry," but my body is telling me different. I feel great, no problem getting the protein in, walking two miles a day and REALLY look forward to my next meal and find it hard to eat slowly. I also have wild and crazy dreams about food. Man - I am certainly a food addict. Has anyone else had to battle what I guess is head hunger?? What to do?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yep! I quickly came to the realization that it was NOT head hunger I feel. I have REAL hunger, to the point it can make me feel sick. Talked to my nut about it. She said most people don't feel hunger for the first few months but some do.

I think about food all the time because of this so I try to stay busy to keep my mind off of it.

I also try to nibble on something good to help avoid the sick feeling. My nut said I can have a few nuts, soy crisps, or a small piece of fruit to help as long as I am getting my protein in during meals.
deleted_user
deleted_user
ME TOO! Hunger is hunger and I register it in my stomach and chest... Changing y calories down to 1000c is beating my ass!
i want to eat constantly...head yes, but hunger, real!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am 10 weeks out and have recently started to think I might be feeling hunger. But I also have began to think my old enemies (sweets) look really good again. Then I realize how terribly sick I would become if I had even 1 bite! Not going there!!