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Need help/advice. I am STARVING

I started my meds for the IVF last week and I have been starving for the past 5 days, but it's especially bad in the morning. I'm talking eating every hour. This says to me I'm not getting enough before bed, but I am eating my fill and feel satisfied when I go to bed. Obviously my body isn't. I'm thinking I may need to eat a bed time snack, maybe like some apple with peanut butter, but honestly most nights I don't want to, I'm not the slightest bit hungry. Thoughts, advice? I know I'm about to put on weight (hopefully with a baby and all), but I would like it to be for the right reasons. 
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Re: Need help/advice. I am STARVING

  • The only piece of advice I can offer is from when I had GD and had to adhere to that diet.  They always said the best snacks to make you feel full would consist of a carb and a protein.  My go-to snack was always an unsweetened applesauce (because actual fruit had TOO much sugar, weird right?) and a string cheese.  It was satisfying and relatively healthy.
  • Start the day with oatmeal. Keeps me satiated for 6 hours or longer.  For snacks, I'm a big fan of Trader Joe's Mozzarella String Cheese. Have a hard-boiled egg. Try plain yogurt with a drizzle of honey. Avoid PB (unless it is the "natural" kind) b/c there is lots of added sugar in PB (especially the reduced fat PB).  Roasted chickpeas; try this recipe.
  • I somewhat follow a GD diet even though I don't have it (I get low blood sugar though and feel like I'm going to pass out sometimes). I try not to eat carbs on their own...always with a protein. And stick to low GI foods.

    Apple and natural peanut butter is my go-to snack! Hummus, whole wheat pita, and cheese is another good one. Now I'm hungry... 

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  • I had a bowl of oatmeal Monday morning around 7am, but 730 I was starving, no joke. STARVING. 

    We are currently making our own peanut butter since Brooks likes it all the time.  

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  • How big is your serving? Are you using the instant packs? Those servings are small.  I buy my oats in bulk. I put a cup of dry oatmeal in the bowl, add a sprinkle of cinnamon and add some water.

  • 3/4 cup dry, and no, we make our own, steel cut soaked over night. 
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  • Other suggestions (involving dairy, not sure if that's an issue):

    cottage cheese

    Greek yogurt

    protein shake

    Would also recommend eating smaller more frequent meals (every 2.5 - 3 hrs). 

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    Other suggestions (involving dairy, not sure if that's an issue):

    cottage cheese

    Greek yogurt

    protein shake

    Would also recommend eating smaller more frequent meals (every 2.5 - 3 hrs). 

    When I lost my weight this summer I learned to eat every 2-3 hours so I was eating 6 meals a day. I tried to stop using protein shakes and only "real" food, but man they worked and I may have to go back to them. I have been trying to make greek yoghurt smoothies, but I was out earlier this week. I'll try them again.  

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  • You're less likely to be starving if you eat regularly...
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  • I am eating regularly, every 2-3 hours, except now I want to eat every hour and I feel the need to eat my fill not just be satiated. 
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  • I bet it's the meds that you started for the IVF...maybe that's what's causing you to be super hungry? I'd just listen to your body...if you're hungry, then eat (something healthy at least).
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  • Anyone heard of intermittent fasting? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermittent_fasting

     Some friends suggested it. Since I was basically eating a meal that wasn't doing anything but making me hungrier. I skipped it this morning and didn't eat until 9, not a HUGE shift, but enough that when I did eat I was satisfied and now, 2 hours later I'm starting to get a little peckish and it's time for a snack. So I think I have to cut that breakfast at home out completely. It's more work since now I have to pack breakfast and lunch for me, but I think if it keeps working the pluses outweigh the minuses 

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