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Curb those cravings -HELP!

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Hilieee · 31/10/2026 08:42

I get extreme cravings for carbs and sugar every few hours. I have been tested for diabetes but negative. No other symptoms. I tried skinny jabs for 3 years and lost a little weight but more hair than weight tbh. 😔
Anyway I am trying to keep weight off the natural way in an attempt to keep my hair tbh. I already take every hair growth supplement and serum known to man .LED helmet - the works. I diet ( following the NHs tracker ) and exercise ( couch 2 5k ) but first thing in morning and regularly I get these massive cravings. I get extreme fatigue after eating which is challenging as I work full time as a class teacher. My bmi is 26 and I am 61. Any ideas for ways of suppressing the cravings ? Its not a feeling of hunger ( feel full ) just desperate for carb or sugar. Bloods show nothing . Vegetarian .

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CheekyBlueKoala · 31/10/2026 11:53

What do you eat in a typical day? Do you eat enough protein? A vegtarian diet and the hair loss may suggest you're not eating enough. When you eat a lot of carb/sugar dense foods, it raises your blood sugar quickly, which results in a more rapid blood sugar crash. This can then cause further carb/sugar cravings, and the tiredness you mention. Getting a better balance of carbs, protein and fat with each meal helps prevent this.

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