constantly hungry

I am on day 2 of induction and I am CONSTANTLY hungry! I don't remember
experiencing this last time I was on Atkins (a good couple of years ago). I
ate a large meal consisting of a hamburger patty, 2 fried eggs and a couple
of strips of bacon. I ate some fried mushrooms on the side, with a dallop of
salsa.

For lunch, I ate a spinach salad with a chopped egg, mozzerlla cheese and
some scallops and shrimp cooked in olive oil and garlic. The salad was
topped off with a very generous serving of oil and vinegar dressing (I used
flax seed oil and white vinegar).

Not much later, I am hungry again and ate a couple of ounces of cheese
(which I plan to cut out altogether all of next week) and then a serving of
cottage (which will usually satisfy me). Here I am at 4:19 pm and I am STILL
hungry!

Is it ok to eat so much? I know that we ought to eat until we are satisfied.
However, I feel like I am OVEREATING and still not satisfied. I seem to
remember that calories really do matter if they are overconsumed. The only
thing I can think of right now (and this is a personal -and perhaps
incorrect - theory) is that with high-carb consumption, I am used to things
like rice and bread expanding in my stomache, causing a temporary fullness.
I am not getting that now, so maybe I am trying to compensate?

So is it ok to eat and eat like this until ketosis kicks in (and hopefully
staves the hunger more efficiently)? I am not sure what I can consume in the
meantime to feel full longer.

Any suggestions?

Butch up.

--
Most people are dumb as bricks; some people are dumber than that. -- MFW


"Soulful" wrote in message
news:m3uuc.626527$oR5.142246@pd7tw3no...
I am on day 2 of induction and I am CONSTANTLY hungry! I don't remember
experiencing this last time I was on Atkins (a good couple of years ago).
I
ate a large meal consisting of a hamburger patty, 2 fried eggs and a
couple
of strips of bacon. I ate some fried mushrooms on the side, with a dallop
of
salsa.

For lunch, I ate a spinach salad with a chopped egg, mozzerlla cheese and
some scallops and shrimp cooked in olive oil and garlic. The salad was
topped off with a very generous serving of oil and vinegar dressing (I
used
flax seed oil and white vinegar).

Not much later, I am hungry again and ate a couple of ounces of cheese
(which I plan to cut out altogether all of next week) and then a serving
of
cottage (which will usually satisfy me). Here I am at 4:19 pm and I am
STILL
hungry!

Is it ok to eat so much? I know that we ought to eat until we are
satisfied.
However, I feel like I am OVEREATING and still not satisfied. I seem to
remember that calories really do matter if they are overconsumed. The only
thing I can think of right now (and this is a personal -and perhaps
incorrect - theory) is that with high-carb consumption, I am used to
things
like rice and bread expanding in my stomache, causing a temporary
fullness.
I am not getting that now, so maybe I am trying to compensate?

So is it ok to eat and eat like this until ketosis kicks in (and hopefully
staves the hunger more efficiently)? I am not sure what I can consume in
the
meantime to feel full longer.

Any suggestions?

"Soulful" wrote:

I am on day 2 of induction and I am CONSTANTLY hungry! I don't remember
experiencing this last time I was on Atkins (a good couple of years ago). I
ate a large meal consisting of a hamburger patty, 2 fried eggs and a couple
of strips of bacon. I ate some fried mushrooms on the side, with a dallop of
salsa.

For lunch, I ate a spinach salad with a chopped egg, mozzerlla cheese and
some scallops and shrimp cooked in olive oil and garlic. The salad was
topped off with a very generous serving of oil and vinegar dressing (I used
flax seed oil and white vinegar).

Not much later, I am hungry again and ate a couple of ounces of cheese
(which I plan to cut out altogether all of next week) and then a serving of
cottage (which will usually satisfy me). Here I am at 4:19 pm and I am STILL
hungry!

Is it ok to eat so much? I know that we ought to eat until we are satisfied.
However, I feel like I am OVEREATING and still not satisfied. I seem to
remember that calories really do matter if they are overconsumed. The only
thing I can think of right now (and this is a personal -and perhaps
incorrect - theory) is that with high-carb consumption, I am used to things
like rice and bread expanding in my stomache, causing a temporary fullness.
I am not getting that now, so maybe I am trying to compensate?

So is it ok to eat and eat like this until ketosis kicks in (and hopefully
staves the hunger more efficiently)? I am not sure what I can consume in the
meantime to feel full longer.

Any suggestions?

It's normal to eat quite a lot for the first couple of days. For now,
don't worry about the calories...just watch the carbs. After a few
days the hunger dies down.
~ ~ ~ ~
Sh0rtcircuit (Deb)
Clean out the junk.

Started LC 04/03/04
Me: 186/156.5/100 5'0"
Gunny: 280/233/180 5'11"
~ ~ ~ ~

"Soulful" wrote in message
news:m3uuc.626527$oR5.142246@pd7tw3no...
: I am on day 2 of induction and I am CONSTANTLY hungry! I don't remember
: experiencing this last time I was on Atkins (a good couple of years ago).
I
: ate a large meal consisting of a hamburger patty, 2 fried eggs and a
couple
: of strips of bacon. I ate some fried mushrooms on the side, with a dallop
of
: salsa.
:
: For lunch, I ate a spinach salad with a chopped egg, mozzerlla cheese and
: some scallops and shrimp cooked in olive oil and garlic. The salad was
: topped off with a very generous serving of oil and vinegar dressing (I
used
: flax seed oil and white vinegar).
:
: Not much later, I am hungry again and ate a couple of ounces of cheese
: (which I plan to cut out altogether all of next week) and then a serving
of
: cottage (which will usually satisfy me). Here I am at 4:19 pm and I am
STILL
: hungry!
:
: Is it ok to eat so much? I know that we ought to eat until we are
satisfied.
: However, I feel like I am OVEREATING and still not satisfied. I seem to
: remember that calories really do matter if they are overconsumed. The only
: thing I can think of right now (and this is a personal -and perhaps
: incorrect - theory) is that with high-carb consumption, I am used to
things
: like rice and bread expanding in my stomache, causing a temporary
fullness.
: I am not getting that now, so maybe I am trying to compensate?
:
: So is it ok to eat and eat like this until ketosis kicks in (and hopefully
: staves the hunger more efficiently)? I am not sure what I can consume in
the
: meantime to feel full longer.
:
: Any suggestions?
:


Drink more water.

--
Vic
5'11" 258/202/180
Since 3/24/04
May Challenge - 20 lbs. So far - 20 lbs.
http://photos.yahoo.com/vicsprogress

"sh0rtcircuit (Deb)" wrote in message
...

It's normal to eat quite a lot for the first couple of days. For now,
don't worry about the calories...just watch the carbs. After a few
days the hunger dies down.

Yes, what Deb said. Make sure you drown your sorrows in lots and lots of
water, too!

Thanks for all of the advice. I will hang in there. I will not worry about
the calories for another day or so then. Hopefully it will all even out in
the long run. As far as the water goes, I carry a bottle of the stuff
everywhere I go :-)


"Vic" wrote in message
m...
"Soulful" wrote in message
news:m3uuc.626527$oR5.142246@pd7tw3no...
: I am on day 2 of induction and I am CONSTANTLY hungry! I don't remember
: experiencing this last time I was on Atkins (a good couple of years
ago).
I
: ate a large meal consisting of a hamburger patty, 2 fried eggs and a
couple
: of strips of bacon. I ate some fried mushrooms on the side, with a
dallop
of
: salsa.
:
: For lunch, I ate a spinach salad with a chopped egg, mozzerlla cheese
and
: some scallops and shrimp cooked in olive oil and garlic. The salad was
: topped off with a very generous serving of oil and vinegar dressing (I
used
: flax seed oil and white vinegar).
:
: Not much later, I am hungry again and ate a couple of ounces of cheese
: (which I plan to cut out altogether all of next week) and then a
serving
of
: cottage (which will usually satisfy me). Here I am at 4:19 pm and I am
STILL
: hungry!
:
: Is it ok to eat so much? I know that we ought to eat until we are
satisfied.
: However, I feel like I am OVEREATING and still not satisfied. I seem to
: remember that calories really do matter if they are overconsumed. The
only
: thing I can think of right now (and this is a personal -and perhaps
: incorrect - theory) is that with high-carb consumption, I am used to
things
: like rice and bread expanding in my stomache, causing a temporary
fullness.
: I am not getting that now, so maybe I am trying to compensate?
:
: So is it ok to eat and eat like this until ketosis kicks in (and
hopefully
: staves the hunger more efficiently)? I am not sure what I can consume in
the
: meantime to feel full longer.
:
: Any suggestions?
:


Drink more water.

--
Vic
5'11" 258/202/180
Since 3/24/04
May Challenge - 20 lbs. So far - 20 lbs.
http://photos.yahoo.com/vicsprogress

JC Der Koenig" wrote
Butch up.


Don't mind JC, he has SOME good advice, just ask him..but make sure you are
ready for the TRUTH!!

deeder..



"JC Der Koenig" wrote in message
. ..
Butch up.

--
Most people are dumb as bricks; some people are dumber than that. -- MFW


"Soulful" wrote in message
news:m3uuc.626527$oR5.142246@pd7tw3no...
I am on day 2 of induction and I am CONSTANTLY hungry! I don't remember
experiencing this last time I was on Atkins (a good couple of years
ago).
I
ate a large meal consisting of a hamburger patty, 2 fried eggs and a
couple
of strips of bacon. I ate some fried mushrooms on the side, with a
dallop
of
salsa.

For lunch, I ate a spinach salad with a chopped egg, mozzerlla cheese
and
some scallops and shrimp cooked in olive oil and garlic. The salad was
topped off with a very generous serving of oil and vinegar dressing (I
used
flax seed oil and white vinegar).

Not much later, I am hungry again and ate a couple of ounces of cheese
(which I plan to cut out altogether all of next week) and then a
serving
of
cottage (which will usually satisfy me). Here I am at 4:19 pm and I am
STILL
hungry!

Is it ok to eat so much? I know that we ought to eat until we are
satisfied.
However, I feel like I am OVEREATING and still not satisfied. I seem to
remember that calories really do matter if they are overconsumed. The
only
thing I can think of right now (and this is a personal -and perhaps
incorrect - theory) is that with high-carb consumption, I am used to
things
like rice and bread expanding in my stomache, causing a temporary
fullness.
I am not getting that now, so maybe I am trying to compensate?

So is it ok to eat and eat like this until ketosis kicks in (and
hopefully
staves the hunger more efficiently)? I am not sure what I can consume in
the
meantime to feel full longer.

Any suggestions?

"Soulful" wrote in message news:aFvuc.630680$Ig.91621@pd7tw2no...
Thanks for all of the advice. I will hang in there. I will not worry about
the calories for another day or so then. Hopefully it will all even out in
the long run. As far as the water goes, I carry a bottle of the stuff
everywhere I go :-)


Once you get 'over the hump' you won't be anywhere near as hungry as
you *usually* are. Couple forkfuls at any mealtime, with a small
between meal protein snack, does the trick for me now. I eat half what
I used to at any one meal.

Soulful wrote:

So is it ok to eat and eat like this until ketosis kicks in (and hopefully
staves the hunger more efficiently)? I am not sure what I can consume in the
meantime to feel full longer.

Whenever I was about to lose a lot of weight, I'd be very hungry the day or so
before. Maybe you're like me, and a whoosh is coming? It wouldn't surprise me
at the beginning of Induction.

As an aside that may or may not relate to your situation, now if I accidentally
ingest gluten, or some other foods which include an odd assortment of additives
such as carageenan, or hydrolyzed anything, I am starving for 24-36 hours.
Through trial and error I've found that extra vitamin c helps me with this.

Any suggestions?

Drink plenty of water, take a good multivitamin, eat food that fits your plan
every 2 hours if you need to, and find something fun to do so that you will be
doing something you like rather than thinking about diet and food all day.

In loving support,
Bridget M.

I was ravenous on induction. I ate piles of pepperoni and hard boiled
eggs. Disgusting amounts of the stuff.

It will go away in a few days if you just stick to low-carb, when your
biochemistry kicks over.

--
As you accelerate your food, it takes exponentially more and more energy
to increase its velocity, until you hit a limit at C. This energy has
to come from somewhere; in this case, from the food's nutritional value.
Thus, the faster the food is, the worse it gets.
-- Mark Hughes, comprehending the taste of fast food