I used to be 5'2" and 120 lbs two years ago. I'm fairly muscular, so I usually look 5 lbs less than what I actually weigh (from other people's observations.) I now weigh 135.
Over the years, I started eating fast food and junk. Some days I would stress out and overeat. This has become a problem to where now I can eat a massive amount in one sitting...and now I feel much hungrier than usual and a small amount of food will no longer satisfy me.
For example...we went to a movie and I ate one bratwurst, two small bags of candy, and a small popcorn along with two beef jerkies and some chips and dip all in one sitting!!!!!
I tried veggies/fruit...doesn't work. Not satisfying. I eat protein, and that works very well...for a little while. But then an hour later I am hungry again. If I eat a huge amount, then I'm fine for a while.
But this is keeping me from losing weight! Even though I am eating healthier, I am actually gaining weight because of eating so much!
How do I get used to the feeling of hunger so I can reduce my portion sizes? Will my stomach shrink back eventually?
Like I said I tried water, I tried high fiber foods...but my body wants huge portion sizes to feel satiated. I need to lose weight for my wedding so I can feel good about myself again.
Please help, thanks!
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