.: Rana :.
Did I really find the answer to my problem???
Apr 17, 2009
I am one of the few VSGers who never lost their sense of hunger. My hunger returned at day 3 (yes, THREE) and has not left since. It's been a struggle, but I've learned a LOT about dealing with hunger. I feel that what I've learned will help me to maintain my weight loss, esp. since I can eat so much more now.First and foremost, I've found that I must stay well hydrated. I drink between 48 - 64 oz per day. I do much better with 64. Water helps control hunger, as well as keeping those kidneys functioning properly with this high-protein diet.
The other stuff I discovered by accident. I've been taking enzymes and a probiotic for a couple of weeks now (long story as to why, click HERE to read a little background about it). One side effect I noticed is that I cannot eat as much. I feel better restriction than I've had in a LONG time. This is most likely due to the enzyme (I just picked one up at Trader Joe's). So long as I remember to take it just prior to eating, I get full quickly.
Plus, for the first time in my life, I don't feel the compulsion to eat constantly! Prior to this, the only way I could keep from grazing was to keep drinking since I cannot eat and drink at the same time. Now I can finish my fluids and not feel like I must eat right away! This could be due mostly to the probiotic. [I now realize that I had symptoms of either yeast overgrowth or too much bad bacteria].
If you decide to start taking enzymes or probiotics, I recommend starting off SLOWLY. Ease up to the recommended dosage! Otherwise you'll have side-effects until your body adjusts.
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Near Grass Valley, CA
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22.0
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Surgery
05/08/2007
Surgery Date
Dec 12, 2006
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