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Lost Dog · 06-04-2007, 10:21 AM

I used to wish I could have some sort of surgery to make me feel less hungry all the time. It was hard to lose weight when I was miserable day in and day out from hunger.

Fast forward a few years and suddenly it was like a switch went off and I finally was able to not be miserable while dieting. The interplay between physiological and psychological is so bizarre and complicated.

A few more years later (to now) and it's no longer a struggle, but I still feel constantly "hungry." I can feel the difference between needing to eat and wanting to eat, so it's controllable 99% of the time.

It all comes down to emotional eating for me.

I think a lot of people hope that the band or other surgery will stop the hunger. But, you have to stop both types of hunger for it to be successful, long term.

06-04-2007, 10:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
Lost Dog You mean three DOG moon! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The South Bay! Posts: 19,261	I used to wish I could have some sort of surgery to make me feel less hungry all the time. It was hard to lose weight when I was miserable day in and day out from hunger. Fast forward a few years and suddenly it was like a switch went off and I finally was able to not be miserable while dieting. The interplay between physiological and psychological is so bizarre and complicated. A few more years later (to now) and it's no longer a struggle, but I still feel constantly "hungry." I can feel the difference between needing to eat and wanting to eat, so it's controllable 99% of the time. It all comes down to emotional eating for me. I think a lot of people hope that the band or other surgery will stop the hunger. But, you have to stop both types of hunger for it to be successful, long term. __________________ - - Lost Dog's Blog workout log & fitday "The wolves spoke to me in a language all their own; it was like German, Mongol, and Bitchin' all mixed together."