Hungry or thinking food

[meeenooo83]

IS IT NORMAL TO FEEL HUNGRY 50 DAY POST OPRETIVE AND STALLED FOR 3 WEEK IAM NOT DEPRESSED ALTHOUGH IWISH TO LOSE MORE BUT I JUST WONDER AM I REALY FEEL HUNGRY OR JUST BAD HAPITS TRING TO COME BACK???????????

[CraftyKelly73]

Of course it normal to feel hungry! If you're worried you shouldn't be hungry try drinking. A tall glass of water is the best snack we can have. Everyone has stalls, yes for 3 weeks. I'm currently on my 2nd 3 week stall in 7 weeks. It's not a good idea to get on the scale but once a week. I have noticed my clothes getting looser though. Look for the positive!

[Gwyn]

As long as you keep following your plan and don't start mindlessly snacking (this is a huge issue for me that I have to work on every single day), you will be fine. I stall pretty regularly! Keep on your plan and you will do great!

[saramac]

Yes, been there done that. For me it's mostly head hunger especially when I am in front of the TV. I used to eat in front of the TV all the time so my brain is now wired to watch TV and eat. Therefore, I have been working on eating at the table without other distractions. I have to reprogram my brain and after 30+ years of eating this way it is going to take a long long time (they say it will take 1 month for every year to change a learned behavior ). Also, if you eat something and don't feel satisfied then you are probably feeling head hunger not real hunger. Also, try drinking water first before you eat anything. Good luck!

[meeenooo83]

Ok iwill try to take more water ithink irealy dosnt like what iam eating so i keep thinking in better food

[saramac]

I know what you mean. I tend to eat mindlesly more than I should, especially when I am not satisfied with what I ate before. If you are a chocolate lover Walmart has these new protein bars in the cereal isle called Life Choice, the double chocolate is 21 grams of protein for 190 calories and they only cost $.79 each or you can buy a box. If you are having difficulty drinking water try adding 1-2 slices of lemon or orange to it and 1-2 packs of sweet~n~low. This makes a super refreshing drink and gets rid of the water flavor. Plus lemon is a natural dieuretic.

[desertflower]

I came across this list of things to do instead of snacking.

50 Things to do instead of snacking
1. Imagine the new healthier you
2. Walk around the block
3. Call a friend
4. Make a list of your Top Ten Reasons to Lose Weight
5. Make a To Do list
6. Turn on music and dance
7. Jot a thank you note to someone
8. Go to bed early or take a nap
9. Read a book
10. Blog or journal
11. Give yourself a manicure or pedicure
12. Plan a healthy meal for your family
13. Surf the Internet
14. Finish an unfinished project
15. Walk your dog, pet your cat, feed your fish
16. Brush your teeth
17. Balance your checkbook
18. Say a prayer
19. Chop veggies to keep on hand
20. Give a massage
21. Clean out a junk drawer
22. Play a game with your kids
23. Try a new route on your walk
24. Drink a glass of water
25. Kiss someone
26. Try on some of your clothes
27. Look at old pictures
28. Rent a video
29. Wash your car
30. Take a hot, soothing bath
31. Update your calendar
32. Work in your yard
33. Start your holiday shopping list 42. Rearrange some furniture
34. Count your blessings 43. Light a fire or some candles
35. Write a letter 44. Put your pictures in an album
36. Fold some laundry 45. Plan a trip ( real or Imaginary)
37. Check your e-mail 46. Straighten a closet
38. Give your dog a bath 47. Clean our your files
39. Send a birthday card 48. Visit a friend
40. Meditate 49. Clean our your car or trunk
41. Hug someone 50. Do something nice for someone