Appetite Suppressant

[Juddog]

I seem to have an issue where my hunger mechanism is broken.

At times I still feel hungry even when full, at other times I can go half a day without eating anything and not feel hungry only to realize my stomach is feeling full of acid. I was thinking about it, and realized that my eating habits wouldn't be bad if I could regulate them more scientifically instead of giving into hunger urges.

I remember years back Slimfast used to have an over the counter appetite suppressant which helped me lose 15 lbs because I generally didn't feel hungry at all anymore. Is there still anything like this out there? I looked at the grocery mart for something similar and couldn't find any over the counter medication like this.

 

[RagingBITCH]

It's all about self control. Most people's problems are that they find something to blame instead of taking responsibility.

Are you consistently working out? Eating smaller but more frequent meals? What kind of food are you currently eating anyway?

 

[Megatomic]

My appetite is voracious BECAUSE of my workouts... Matter of fact, I'm ready for a tuna sammich!

 

[Juddog]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
It's all about self control. Most people's problems are that they find something to blame instead of taking responsibility.

Are you consistently working out? Eating smaller but more frequent meals? What kind of food are you currently eating anyway?

I was looking for an appetite suppressant in order to make the transition to planned meals easier. If I'm not hungry all the time then I can find a more scientific plan on meals and once that's under control discontinue use of the suppressant. This way I can shrink my stomach down so that I feel more full when eating.

As it is now I don't work out nearly as much as I should, but when I do work out my hunger grows disproportionally larger to the point where I feel voracious and I end up eating too much. I have tried simply working out in the past, but it got me nowhere due to my appetite problem. I did start a schedule for a while where I worked out for a while 3 days a week for 40 minutes, but my weight didn't change at all and I simply felt more hungry.

 

[Megatomic]

Have you consulted your physician about this yet? It's worth talking to him/her about.

 

[KingGheedora]

It's a willpower issue. I think you are using the appetite excuse as a crutch. If you really want to eat a certain way, you will do it.

 

[Juddog]

Originally posted by: Megatomic
Have you consulted your physician about this yet? It's worth talking to him/her about.

I don't see a physician on a regular basis, only when I'm sick.

 

[bossman34]

It's hard to know what it could be without knowing your exact diet, ie. what you eat, when you eat, how much you eat. It could be that your metabolism is all out of whack because you don't eat right. I don't believe an appetite suppressant is the answer. You should do whatever you can to start following a well balanced nutrition plan...start with the sticky, see a registered nutritionist, read, etc. An appetite suppressant is a quick fix which won't do you any good down the road if you don't figure out your nutrition.

If you do all of this and find that it's still a problem then it might be worth seeing a physician...although seeing a physician might not be a bad idea either way!

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Originally posted by: bossman34
It's hard to know what it could be without knowing your exact diet, ie. what you eat, when you eat, how much you eat. It could be that your metabolism is all out of whack because you don't eat right. I don't believe an appetite suppressant is the answer. You should do whatever you can to start following a well balanced nutrition plan...start with the sticky, see a registered nutritionist, read, etc. An appetite suppressant is a quick fix which won't do you any good down the road if you don't figure out your nutrition.

If you do all of this and find that it's still a problem then it might be worth seeing a physician...although seeing a physician might not be a bad idea either way!

Winner. Often times, people eat at irregular times and eat foods full of ridiculously processed carbs. This stuff will throw your body for a loop. Change your diet, eat regularly, and you'd be surprised how good you feel. Once you get it in check, I highly doubt you'll feel any hunger. I don't quite think your "hunger mechanism" is broken. Hunger is controlled by so many factors that one messed up thing would not destroy the whole process.

 

[KoolDrew]

Normally I'm the guy to recommend the EC stack; however, in this case it sounds like a lifestyle issue. My suggestion is to eat more regularly, eat more fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and a moderate amount of healthy fats.

My appetite is voracious BECAUSE of my workouts... Matter of fact, I'm ready for a tuna sammich!

The effects of exercise are weird and definitely vary from person to person and I think a lot of it is psychological rather than physiological . Personally if I exercise I tend to eat better afterward. Other people are the opposite and think "I exercised today so I deserve this chocolate cake."

 

[Megatomic]

Originally posted by: KoolDrew

My appetite is voracious BECAUSE of my workouts... Matter of fact, I'm ready for a tuna sammich!

The effects of exercise are weird and definitely vary from person to person and I think a lot of it is psychological rather than physiological . Personally if I exercise I tend to eat better afterward. Other people are the opposite and think "I exercised today so I deserve this chocolate cake."

I burn several thousand calories a week running. I just started biking again. And I do several (typically 3) strength training sessions every week. Plus, I work a physical job. I truly am hungry all the time. And I do eat properly, though not what a weight lifter typically eats. I rarely eat snack food and almost never eat white rice/potatoes/refined grain products. Cake is reserved for birthdays and the like.

 

[GrantMeThePower]

Originally posted by: KoolDrew
Normally I'm the guy to recommend the EC stack; however, in this case it sounds like a lifestyle issue. My suggestion is to eat more regularly, eat more fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and a moderate amount of healthy fats.

My appetite is voracious BECAUSE of my workouts... Matter of fact, I'm ready for a tuna sammich!

The effects of exercise are weird and definitely vary from person to person and I think a lot of it is psychological rather than physiological . Personally if I exercise I tend to eat better afterward. Other people are the opposite and think "I exercised today so I deserve this chocolate cake."

Can you explain the EC stack?

 

[Megatomic]

Ephedrine/caffeine.

 

[KoolDrew]

Originally posted by: Megatomic

Originally posted by: KoolDrew

My appetite is voracious BECAUSE of my workouts... Matter of fact, I'm ready for a tuna sammich!

The effects of exercise are weird and definitely vary from person to person and I think a lot of it is psychological rather than physiological . Personally if I exercise I tend to eat better afterward. Other people are the opposite and think "I exercised today so I deserve this chocolate cake."

I burn several thousand calories a week running. I just started biking again. And I do several (typically 3) strength training sessions every week. Plus, I work a physical job. I truly am hungry all the time. And I do eat properly, though not what a weight lifter typically eats. I rarely eat snack food and almost never eat white rice/potatoes/refined grain products. Cake is reserved for birthdays and the like.

I wasn't really referring to you in particular. It was more of a general statement.

 

[Megatomic]

Gotcha.