Handling "head" hunger

[TLC223 0]

Hi Everyone!

I sure could use some advice. I was banded August 6th. I have very little restriction, and while I eat way less than I used to, I still find it difficult to only eat when I am hungry or stop when I should. When I finally find my sweet spot, my hope is that I physically won't be able to do that. Any one else with this problem? Any advice or words of wisdom?

Thanks!

[krtork 0]

Have you had your first fill yet? That really made a difference for me.

Really work on your portion size and try to just eat that. I know it can be hard, but I put all my food on a small plate or in a small bowl and make sure I just eat my serving. I have also found that eating "real" food helps me feel full. If I eat food that just slides through I have the same problem and want to eat much sooner.

Make sure you are drinking your Water in between - that will help you feel full between meals too. I think head hunger is the hardest thing to fight, it feels so real.

Good luck, keep working and the scale will move down!

[Eat2Live 0]

Its not conventional but I took a post-it note, wrote down 5 things I will love about my new life when I've lost the weight and keep it in my wallet. When I'm experiencing head hunger I read them...and I think to myself "Will eating now get me closer to these 5 goals..."

Don't be scared to play mind games with your mind...

[AirKuhl 1]

Brush your teeth, then go find something to do. Amazing how that toothpaste taste turns off your hunger for a little.

Worst case, you have whiter teeth.

[smsmithart 4]

I drink hot green tea all day sometimes with splenda sometimes with out...seems to help me a little and I thinks its good for your metabolism...