Guest guest Posted February 26, 2001 Report Share Posted February 26, 2001 SSW-That same thing has happened to me before...waking up hungry in the middle of the night. I found myself thinking, " Great, what do I do now? Eat and count it as a meal for the day? " That's the worst feeling! I'll be interested to hear anyone's feedback as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 In a message dated 2/27/01 10:29:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, SSW writes: It's no-o'clock in the morning and I have been awake for a couple of hours. I am so hungry, I can't get back to sleep. I have been drinking water, but the desire for food is overwhelming. What can I do to satisfy this craving without sacrificing my new way of eating? EAT!! Eat something small, with protein, and go to bed. Eat a hard boiled egg, eat some raw veggies, eat some cottage cheese, a piece of fruit...something to take the edge off. Now...are you talking about HUNGER or CRAVING? There's a difference. a "Trust in Allah, but tie your camel." -- Muslim Proverb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 Thanks for the advice on the night hunger, -it makes sense and will help me keep on track with peace of mind! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 Greetings Everyone! Regarding the question of what you can do if you awaken in the middle of the night and feel extremely hungy... You can eat. Just make it a small, authorized meal. Often in this situation, I will have just one scoop of protein powder mixed with water. For me, that's frequently enough to take the " edge " off the hunger. Both Bill and Hussman have reported that if you happen to wake up in the middle of the night, a little protein like this isn't a bad idea. Apparently there is some evidence that the body makes good use during such a circumstance. Also, one possible cause of your hunger is the fact that you are getting used to frequent, small meals. But overnight, you go for quite a while without eating anything. Drinking plenty of water also helps me, so I usually have two glasses in addition to what I mix with the protein powder. If you feel that you need something more " substantial, " smaller than usually portions of some whole foods are okay. For example: cottage cheese and an apple or a pear. If the apple or pear is too large for a " small portion, " you can eat half instead. This food does count toward your total day's worth. But if you keep it to a minimum, it won't add lots of calories, and you will still be able to eat six meals during the day. One of your day's meals might need to be a little smaller, depending on your goals. In any event, there is no need to lose control. Nor is there any need to ignore that hunger. You can eat wisely in that circumstance and stay on track. Energetically, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 Aw Kat! Bless your heart!! when this happens to me, I usually grab a couple of spoonfuls of cottage cheese and maybe one or two of tuna..... then a glass of water.... I keep tuna and veggies and such already prepared in containers for just such an occasion!! I believe said this was acceptable as well in another post today too.... ~~ Help!!!!It's no-o'clock in the morning and I have been awake for a couple of hours. I am so hungry, I can't get back to sleep. I have been drinking water, but the desire for food is overwhelming. What can I do to satisfy this craving without sacrificing my new way of eating?SSW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 Its funny you mentioned the high glycemic carbs..... before BFL I was a Carb person..... and when I ate carbs I felt good (or so I thought!) but I always woke up starving in the middle of the night!! Anyway, even on the BFL program, if I eat anything high glycemic Ill be hungry for a day or so, no matter how full I actually am.... Now Ive learned my lesson....I stick with oatmeal (amazing how many things you can eat it with! LOL) and brown rice I dont wake up hungry anymore :)Just rambling off some thoughts ~~ also start avoiding high glycemic carbs and try fruit instead. reviewprotein intake and increase if necessary. You should have 1 gram per lb ofbody weight per day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 Great story! Remember that fruit which you would think is high Glycemic because of the sweetness is actually low Glycemic generally speaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 Do your nails…I cannot eat while my nail polish is drying. J Just an idea or read a book. I always get so involved in a novel that I forget the world sometimes. Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2003 Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 > Ok. I wrote that and I was about to send it when I had a second thought. > If I want to be fat for the rest of my life I can go to the kitchen and get > a big plate of food to take the edge off my hunger. If I want to be fit > then I need to suck it up and stop eating for the day. I will " fill up " on > water and Diet Pepsi tonight. I'll keep sipping but I won't eat anything > else. When dinner is over then eating is over for the day. I DON'T WANT TO > BE FAT ANYMORE! My body has had enough food and now my brain needs to get > on board and realize that. > You have an excellent attitude! I think I'll print that up and put it on my fridge. Then whenever I walk into the kitchen I'll turn right back around -Dawn M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2003 Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 ----- Original Message ----- From: " Dawn " <dmm316@...> > You have an excellent attitude! I think I'll print that up and put > it on my fridge. Then whenever I walk into the kitchen I'll turn > right back around Thanks. It actually worked last night. I got a big cup of diet pepsi and went to watch TV and read some more Sugar Busters. I've had 5 days of exercise this week and I've been on my new low sugar plan for 4 days without any major slip ups. I did find out that whole wheat tortillas aren't a good idea to have around though. Ack. My grocery store now makes them fresh and sells them hot. Even with a tortilla binge my highest calorie day was 2051. Hmmm.... I just checked Sue's site and it says that I should have 1600 calories per day per Foodmover. Using Sugar Busters theory, I should be able to eat more than that and lose weight if I avoid sugar and certain carbs. Well, I guess we'll just wait and see. So far my calorie intake per day has been 1650, 1975, 2050 and 1600. Not bad. I'll see what happens and adjust accordingly. I know I'm eating very healthy right now. If I have to drop the calories then I'll do that and be more skeptical of Sugar Busters theory. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 > If you're that hungry and it's not a mental thing (I always have to > double check that for me), then it's probably because your body is busy > being a major construction zone on the inside. I'd bet it's the muscle. > I agree with the above. Try adding veggies to your meals and/or increasing portion sizes to fill you up. Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 , If you're feeling weak & dizzy, maybe you should double check your portions. When I actually measured out a 1/2 c. of cottage cheese, it really was more than I thought it would be. I was overestimating how much I dished out. I get that empty, want to eat feeling sometimes, but not dizzy, shakey, hypoglycemic feeling. I have been finding that when I'm hungry in the afternoon & not due for a meal, if I have a cup of hot tea (w/splenda & ff half & half), it really controls my appetite. > Candace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I just started, first time, a week ago today.. 2 load days and this is my 5th VLCD day... The first two VLCD days I too was very hungry.. The craving for food diminished greatly by the 3rd day. I split my 500 calories up during the day. Wake up at 7, have 2 cups of coffee, then 1/2 grapefruit at around 10:00, melba toast at 11, lunch of chicken and a veggie at 12, melba again in the afternoon for a snack and then dinner at 6ish...with an apple at 8 or 9 at night.. Lots of water and tea inbetween... Breaking up the food seems to satisfy my urge to eat and keeps me full till it's time to eat. From: ascenderdeb <DeborahCross555@...>Subject: hungry! Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009, 7:23 PMThis is only my second day of 500 calories and boy am I hungry. I try not to eat my fruit with my meal so that I can have it in between if I'm hungry but it only helps a little. I'm not eating the brreadsticks or Melba toast. Any advice anyone? Is this a short term phase? ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Ps.. I'm down 10 lbs, in 7 days. From: ascenderdeb <DeborahCross555@...>Subject: hungry! Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009, 7:23 PMThis is only my second day of 500 calories and boy am I hungry. I try not to eat my fruit with my meal so that I can have it in between if I'm hungry but it only helps a little. I'm not eating the brreadsticks or Melba toast. Any advice anyone? Is this a short term phase? ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Why are you not eating the breadsticks, you will still lose just fine! I am doing my second round, first round was a cheater and only lost 24 lbs....but 36 inches! I found the first time I did it I did not gorge as much the 2 load days and I was hungry pretty much the whole time...I found drinking tons of water helped...esp right before I ate. This time I ate til I wanted to puk and I am on day 6 and have not been as hungry....But I still drink alot of water and green tea when I feel hungry...or I sweetened my tea with Stevia, the sweetness tends to help the hunger!Hope this helps youFrom: ascenderdeb <DeborahCross555@...>Subject: hungry! Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009, 5:23 PM This is only my second day of 500 calories and boy am I hungry. I try not to eat my fruit with my meal so that I can have it in between if I'm hungry but it only helps a little. I'm not eating the brreadsticks or Melba toast. Any advice anyone? Is this a short term phase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 ---I break up my food and add chicken broth with celery or cabbage for a snack as long as I eat less then 500 cals a day In , Louise Beane <fiddlesticksfl@...> wrote: > > I just started, first time, a week ago today.. 2 load days and this is my 5th VLCD day... The first two VLCD days I too was very hungry.. The craving for food diminished greatly by the 3rd day. I split my 500 calories up during the day. Wake up at 7, have 2 cups of coffee, then 1/2 grapefruit at around 10:00, melba toast at 11, lunch of chicken and a veggie at 12, melba again in the afternoon for a snack and then dinner at 6ish...with an apple at 8 or 9 at night.. Lots of water and tea inbetween... Breaking up the food seems to satisfy my urge to eat and keeps me full till it's time to eat. > > > > From: ascenderdeb <DeborahCross555@...> > Subject: hungry! > > Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009, 7:23 PM > > This is only my second day of 500 calories and boy am I hungry. > I try not to eat my fruit with my meal so that I can have it in between if > I'm hungry but it only helps a little. I'm not eating the brreadsticks > or Melba toast. > Any advice anyone? Is this a short term phase? > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Thanks Louise. Bravo for you! > > From: ascenderdeb <DeborahCross555@...> > Subject: hungry! > > Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009, 7:23 PM > > This is only my second day of 500 calories and boy am I hungry. > I try not to eat my fruit with my meal so that I can have it in between if > I'm hungry but it only helps a little. I'm not eating the brreadsticks > or Melba toast. > Any advice anyone? Is this a short term phase? > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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