So Im very tight in the morning, which I know alot of us have...but here's the question. How come I'm so tight in the morning and even sometimes into lunch, but I feel like I can eat a horse in the late evening? Seriously, today I had a Protein shake in the morning, 3oz of fish and non-starch veggie for lunch (perfectly satisified) for dinner had 3 oz of chicken and non starch veggie. I did get a little stuck, but after clearing and waiting a bit was able to finish (too fast - need to work on eating with friends and eating slowly). Now at this point I'm actually eating only to eat..I'm not hungry. Well then ...hello 9pm....I swear the only reason I'm not eating right now is will-power. I had 1oz of almonds and a mini bag of popcorn (14 carbs in whole bag)....no problems, no sticking and I would love some more. How can I be so tight then eat all the crap I just eat.:bolt:

Any ideas???

I wish I knew the answers. I am very tight in the morning and until about 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm. I can only get Water or coffee down me at that time. At about 2:00 I eat “Lunch” and later in the evening “Dinner”. I never can sleep so I am up until about 3:00 am or later. My husband goes to sleep around 10:00 pm and I have all those hours alone. And that is when I want to eat. I try to stick to sugar free Popcicles. But it is a struggle every night.

But this week I am not going to have anything but water after 7:00 pm and see if it helps with my weightloss. Another Lapbander does that and she says it helps her. I was like that right after surgery and I am a year out this month and weightloss is slowing down to nothing.

Good luck to you try to drink more water in the evening and see if it helps with real hunger. Head hunger is a totally different thing. I am sure that is my problem.

Also if your “Dinner” meal contains too many carbs I think that can start you on a roll for the night, just craving more. Try a protien snack instead of a carb.

Cheri

Are you drinking tons of water and exercizing? Just wondering.......

Thanks for the response. I am exercising - i do laps in the pool and tread Water (each for 20-30 min). I'm in New Orleans and its way to hot to exercise outside without the pool. I'm going to try to drink more water at night. I usually get my 8 glasses in by 8pm, but I'll try to pace it out. Do you think I need another fill? I was thinking I might if I can get a mini bag of popcorn down with no problem.

Thanks again,

Kristina

Gradually increase your exercize and make a pact to stay away from carbs for a couple weeks. Eat meat and green vegs only!! Snack on Cheese and lean luncheon type meat and quit after 7pm. This will increase your energy, and it will help you tame your cravings. Your protein shake in the morning needs to be the lowest carb one you can find. I think your attitude will also improve in just two short weeks. You will be so convinced, you will be excited to continue it... You will lose 1 pound a week for sure and sometimes two pounds!! That is the healthiest way to do it...

If you can't eat in the morning, you don't need a fill. Just choose different foods for awhile and see if it helps!! Hugs~~~

Thanks for your quick (and good) advice...will be following your advice....and will keep you updated!!