OR but have to hold myself accountable. I have been feeling discouraged since I haven't been losing the lbs like I thought I would. I have had some nsvs though so that is motivating me a little. But the past week has been a bad week food wise. ( I haven't hit my green zone yet so I don't have a ton of restrictions) start my support classes on Thursday. So hopefully that will help.

I have definitely noticed that I have been a lot hungrier since I have been running regularly. I know Protein and Water will help curb hunger. But it isn't enough to stop me, the hunger is still there. Does anyone know how long this will last? Or have any other advice how to curb this hunger?

I'm sure it will pass....I know for me, and much of what I have read, exercising curbs your appetite, as well as handling stress, and improving an overall well being...

Be sure you have a Water bottle with you at all times and drink in between sets, etc...

I have a vigorous workout, and go through 32 oz.'a of flavored water easy....probably sweat most of it out but that is the point...

Also, my routine, I always work out first thing in the morning on a empty stomach...before eating anything that is...I want to burn stored fat rather than burn what I just ate....also, after my workout, my body wants something so I always have a high Protein "Recovery" Shake"...

Edited January 21, 201412 yr by B-52

Ditto B52. I work out on a empty stomach, drinking 40 oz water. On my way home from the gym I eat a protein bar, when I get home I make a very healthy protein packed breakfast, usually egg beaters with string cheese. This usually helps alot!!! Also after working out you dont want to wait to long before you get some source of protein in, I must have a protein bar as my recovery workout snack until I can get home to make breakfast.

when i (walk or do my step aerobics) i find i am hungry afterwards...i am assuming because i need to be refueled (gassed up by protein) as i was using my energy by doing my exercise...

seems normal to me......i would say eat when hungry and eat Protein first esp since you are a runner (and stay hydrated)........GREAT job on the loss and exercise and running. YOU go

You're in "Bandster Hell" till you get enough fills for the band to work it's magic. Your band opening(stoma) is still very open and it's easy to eat too much. For some reason this phase seems like we're hungrier than before surgery.

B-52 used to have a quote on his signature that said: "Until there's restriction, it's just another diet"..... So true!

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I'm not hungry in the mornings so I'm not eating until well after I've worked out -- though I do drink my cranberry Water and have tea. I wait until mid-morning or noonish and then have a Protein smoothie with lots of fruit, flax seeds, etc. It is an event. In the old days I used to feel like I had to eat or my metabolism wouldn't be fired up or blah, blah, blah. I have abandoned all of that thinking now. My body doesn't think it's starving -- it thinks it is time to burn off all that stored up fat!

If you were just banded in December you are in a time that is difficult for most people. Hunger has returned and it's probably not time for a fill yet. This is the time to get used to everything and it's really wonderful that you are doing so well exercising. I think that is the magic ingredient to this whole process. Once you get your band at the right fill your hunger will dim and you won't be battling that. Just know you are on your way and you're doing beautifully. Best wishes!

I've read recently in several articles that high intensity interval training curbs appetite vs steady state workout increases appetite. Here's one of those articles http://blog.womenshealthmag.com/scoop/appetite-control/

Personally, i notice that after a walk i will want a snack, but after 60min spin class with climbs and sprints, last thing i want to do is eat.