Brain says snack time!

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It's nearly shark week and my mind won't stop thinking about treats, even though my stomach is totally fine. Should I try to just keep busy with something else?
 
I learned that I'd crave stuff, but I couldn't eat as much as before. Like, I used to eat a whole bag of sour gummies, but now I only want a few. Or I'll have a couple of bites of a pastry and feel good, and then I either toss it or save the rest.
 
Same here, been on this for a couple weeks, not hungry but always thinking about food. Been chugging water, coffee, and protein shakes to feel full. Sometimes it's enough to ignore the cravings, or I just have a tiny bit and it scratches the itch.
 
I've found that I get this more when I eat more carbs in the morning. It's interesting. Not saying carbs are bad, just something I've noticed. I'm way more prone to head hunger if I start my day with them or have a big carb meal. I'll be full, but still looking for more an hour later. I noticed this even before starting GLP-1s.

Sometimes a small bowl of sugary cereal does the trick.
 
Yeah, that mental battle gets old. I remember before starting this
PinLady said:
I'll be full, but still looking for more an hour later. I noticed this even before starting GLP-1s.
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It was like I was always thinking about food, always planning the next meal, even right after eating. So exhausting!
 
It's crazy how much quieter my mind is now. Before, I'd grab a burger secretly after picking up food for everyone. I'd feel so bad afterwards.
KetoStrong said:
Same here, been on this for a couple weeks, not hungry but always thinking about food.
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I can so relate to that. It's great to not have that noise in my head anymore.
 
That sounds amazing, @Heal_Girl. I'm hoping for that mental quiet too. I'm still pretty early in the process. It's good to hear it gets better.
 
I have heard from others that it can feel like nicotine cravings when the medicine starts to wear off. If you are experiencing intense cravings or anxiety, speak to your physician about adjusting your dose.
 
Roasted or steamed pumpkin, especially the Korean varieties. Lived there and ate it constantly in fall. Can make hobajuk, a savory porridge that's fantastic. The seeds roast up nicely as a snack too.
 
Pre-period cravings are one of the harder stretches on GLP-1s - the hormonal shift temporarily overrides satiety signaling. Protein intake earlier in the day tends to reduce the intensity going into that window.
 
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