Urge to eat more immediately after a meal?'

[Cushionwoman]

Does anyone else get this?

An overwhelming urge to 'keep going' after they've had a perfectly good sized and balanced meal?

I haven't succumbed so far, but it's weird.

[Wolfiefan]

It takes time for the "full up" sensation to reach your brain!

[madmother1]

Yes!!!! I'm really trying to have nothing in the evening after my main meal. I'm finding herbal or green teas refreshing. But, I know what you mean. I could nibble for England and know I'm not really hungry. Try to clear a drawer out each night to keep yourself busy.

[Cushionwoman]

IT'S SO HARD!!!

[ppeatfruit]

If you eat REALLY slowly you will fill up quicker! I do this and it works, if you forget then wait , have some water, and you get the full up sensation eventually!

[Cushionwoman]

That could be an issue. Because I've been so looking forward to my next meal I absolutely whoof it down!

[ppeatfruit]

So try not to get too hungry before meals maybe have some water and chewy nuts with an apple or something for a snack. Look at Paul Mackenna his way of eating would be good for you.

[KittyKrap]

I did the Atkins years ago and it was the only time I didn't want to keep going. On Atkins I had steak and green beans with cheese sauce, I'd never finish it. Off Atkins I'd have carbs with it, scoff the lot and want to keep going. I find protein fills you more.

I'm probably talking shite mind!

[ChipsandGuac]

I find eating slowly so boring! I just want to eat and get on with something else. I have to force myself to so I don't overeat.

[ppeatfruit]

If you have 'proper' food ; like rye bread and fresh apples etc. that needs to be chewed, and if you don't get too hungry before a meal, then you can't sling it down your throat like crisps and cakes etc.

[Joystir]

I just want to graze and graze. My weight has yoyo'd all ny life (I'm 58)