Discovering Satisfied Sensation?

[Christy929 18]

So I read that people know when they're full if they burp, or if they have the hiccups or if their noses run...my question is, how do you discover what your mark is? I've not had my first fill yet, but am on solids & just am so afraid of overeating & going back into my old habits. That being said, a lot of times I'll have a 3 oz portion of food & still have a growling tummy. How do you find your mark?

[enjoythetime 1,457]

Christy929,

This is a very common fear when starting out. Everyone of course is different but I think the most important thing to do is take your time when eating so you can get the chance to listen to your band and your stomach and not your head. Sometimes we go so fast that the signs are consistantly missed. There's also a fine line because you should be finishing your meals within 20 min. regardless I always walk away from my plate at that time limit.

As far as finding your mark mine is a burp but it can be a tricky thing because at times it comes before I've finished my plate so I stop even if I still feel a little hungry I give it time but at other times I finished my portioned plate and feel satisfied but my burp may come 15-30 min. later so it's kind of weird for me

I rely more heavily upon the portion sizes my Dr. laid out for me. 3-4oz of Protein per meal, 1/2 cup veggies, 1 serving of starch (if I have room) and I always eat my plate in that order. I think that as long as you eat the correct portion sizes dictated by your doctor then you will do just fine. Some times I feel statisfied before I've finsihed my veggies and if so I stop, some times I still feel hungry and I've finished my entire plate, BUT i know that after my hour is up after eating and i can have something to drink I fill up very quickly and know that if I would have eaten any more it would have over flowed:-)

I hope this helps! Good luch you'll do great!