I didn't think I would experience this. Following 6 months, there are some days when I feel really hungry 1-2 hours after a meal when I need to go 3 hours. There are other days when I am not hungry at all. The time of day that this happens is pretty random. It started to get more noticeable around 4 months.

I tend to eat very well, getting in at least 3 oz of Protein per mini meal and try to get in 1-3 oz of veggie (sometimes only 1 oz). My Water intake is really good at 120+ oz daily. I find that drinking sometimes helps the hunger, but not always.

My exercise tends to be pretty intense for an hour a day. I do not tend to keep track of calories burned versus calories eaten. I am a KISS sort of guy and don't like to complicate where it is not necessary.

All in all, I have been good about keeping on my plan, but it is getting harder. I especially think about wanting something crunchy or very flavorful. I love foods like seaweed salad, chipotle chicken, and satay that burst with savory flavors found in other countries. I have always preferred to eat international foods over American foods.

Any suggestions, tips or hints on how to tame the hunger beast?

I can't just grab a 1 oz serving of something in between my 6 meals because I would then be grazing. I do not have long to go until done with weight loss, about 10 lb. At 195 lb and started at 360 ( my highest ever before starting pre surgery diet).

I didn't think I would experience this. Following 6 months' date=' there are some days when I feel really hungry 1-2 hours after a meal when I need to go 3 hours. There are other days when I am not hungry at all. The time of day that this happens is pretty random. It started to get more noticeable around 4 months.

I tend to eat very well, getting in at least 3 oz of Protein per mini meal and try to get in 1-3 oz of veggie (sometimes only 1 oz). My Water intake is really good at 120+ oz daily. I find that drinking sometimes helps the hunger, but not always.

My exercise tends to be pretty intense for an hour a day. I do not tend to keep track of calories burned versus calories eaten. I am a KISS sort of guy and don't like to complicate where it is not necessary.

All in all, I have been good about keeping on my plan, but it is getting harder. I especially think about wanting something crunchy or very flavorful. I love foods like seaweed salad, chipotle chicken, and satay that burst with savory flavors found in other countries. I have always preferred to eat international foods over American foods.

Any suggestions, tips or hints on how to tame the hunger beast?

I can't just grab a 1 oz serving of something in between my 6 meals because I would then be grazing. I do not have long to go until done with weight loss, about 10 lb. At 195 lb and started at 360 ( my highest ever before starting pre surgery diet).[/quote']

Is it emotional or actual hunger pain? I was having hunger issues and it turned out to be reflux. I swear I couldn't tell the difference. Maybe your hunger is random because some foods you eat trigger more acid production?

6 months, there are some days when I feel really hungry- I tend to eat very well,). Water intake is really good at 120+ oz daily. exercise tends to be intense for an hour a day.good about keeping on plan, but it is getting harder.

Fiddleman

you've done amazing - now in onederland - you must feel so much healthier and happier, and thinner!!!

sorry you are having a couple of problems now, feeling a little hungry a couple of hours after you eat sometimes.

i know this isn't the best response to your response but.........

i'm 13 months PO - goal - i sometimes get head hunger too

as *weird as it sounds - i just "yell" at myself reminding me of my heaviest weight, how i can never afford to go back to that weight

i have too much going on with the plusses with my life, health, and self-confidence, just plain happiness

no more diabetes/insulin meds - high blood pressure meds - no more CPAP - and my knees are feeling good too

"yell" at myself, talk to myself, convincing myself to stand up straight and stay on plan - might sound silly, easier said than done - working for me now, and hopefully always

i also know i'm a newbie as far as being at goal - just 13 months po...but you gotta start somewhere - i plan and will stay on plan, and proper weight

good luck to ME YOU and ALL!!!

DOS

12/15/11

235 lbs

5'3

1/10/13

131 lbs

GOAL

still 5'3