PLATEOFSTARS's CalorieKing blog
Wednesday, Jul 28 2010 - Nicole's body to Nicole... 'Feed me less, but more frequently!'
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I've noticed something lately... that I get really ravenous and then I eat and the afterward I get this really uncomfortable "full" feeling.
I hate it.
And I think I've pin-pointed what the issue is.
(Of course I know) I'm smaller. I require fewer calories. The sheer amount of food I used to eat 6 months ago, a year ago needs to be less because I NEED less.
But I often give in to what my EYES think they are hungry for. I'm so used to knowing how much I "usually" eat and serve myself that much, that I don't actually think about how much I'm actually hungry for.
So lesson #1 - EAT LESS NICOLE! Or at least serve myself less and if I'm still hungry, THEN have more.
But I think the other part of it is that I let myself get way too hungry between meals. I used to be ok going several hours without eating but for some reason I get super hungry. What I need to try to do is feed myself less... but more often.
That's what I've got on my agenda for this week to work toward.
Less, more often.
I hate it.
And I think I've pin-pointed what the issue is.
(Of course I know) I'm smaller. I require fewer calories. The sheer amount of food I used to eat 6 months ago, a year ago needs to be less because I NEED less.
But I often give in to what my EYES think they are hungry for. I'm so used to knowing how much I "usually" eat and serve myself that much, that I don't actually think about how much I'm actually hungry for.
So lesson #1 - EAT LESS NICOLE! Or at least serve myself less and if I'm still hungry, THEN have more.
But I think the other part of it is that I let myself get way too hungry between meals. I used to be ok going several hours without eating but for some reason I get super hungry. What I need to try to do is feed myself less... but more often.
That's what I've got on my agenda for this week to work toward.
Less, more often.
6 comments so far.
6.
a decade ago
My favorite saying is, My eyes are too big for my stomach.
by DIAMONDWOMAN
5.
a decade ago
Great insight. I'm not as far along on my weight loss as you are, but I have noticed that my appetite has really changed - that is, if I listen to my body saying it's full. Last night my husband and I went for sushi and ordered four rolls like we always do. We couldn't finish it all. Before I started losing weight I could have polished that off and had hibachi and dessert.
by KRIS319
4.
a decade ago
Sounds like your onto the solution there girlie!!
:y:
by TNYBUBBLZ
3.
a decade ago
Snack more darlin! A handful of grapes or a Fod for Life english muffin is a great burst of carby energy that satisfies. :-)
by CALYOPI123
2.
a decade ago
I remember making three passes through the line at those all-you-can-eat buffets. Now I can't even finish one plate.
;)
I am fortunate to have a desk job where I can schedule out my meals and snacks and eat pretty regularly. I don't know how people without that option manage.
Well, listen to our body, girl. You know the drill.
by THORNEAPPLE
1.
a decade ago
I totally agree! I usually mess this up in the afternoon to evening time. If I don't eat a snack between lunch and dinner watch out...
BTW your new pic. is great! You look amazing.
by MRSDSB