Only hungry AFTER eating dinner (???)

[babypiggy]

I'm 5 days into Induction and it's going great so far. This is the first time I've ever tried Atkins. I haven't really had a "crash" to speak of, and I'm happy to be free of cravings. However there is one thing I find kind of odd.

I'm really not too hungry most of the time but I'm eating lots anyway. But every evening after I'm done eating a substantial dinner (and am done eating for the day), about 30-45 minutes later I get very, very hungry. Not "I've got the munchies" hungry but "my stomach is growling and I have hunger pangs" hungry. I usually go eat something like a slice of turkey which helps temporarily, but it often comes back a few minutes later...sometimes multiple repetitions of this. And yes, I'm eating plenty of fat with my dinner.

I find this very strange and haven't experienced this before going onto Atkins. I usually am not an evening snacker and don't normally eat anything after dinner around 7 p.m. I'm not very hungry other times of day, or after eating my breakfast or my lunch, not even before dinner, only after eating dinner. I also wake up feeling pretty hungry. To repeat, I'm eating lots of calories (logging in Fitday), and plenty of fat (60-65% of calories) so I don't think that's an issue.

Just wondering if anyone else has had the same experience or if there are any theories about what's going on, or if I should change something I'm doing. Or maybe just don't worry about it. Thanks!

[carbless_in_seattle]

Re: Only hungry AFTER eating dinner (???)

Maybe these are symptoms of the atkins flu? I would probably hang in there and try to wait it out if it's bearable. See if you still have the problem in a few days? If you feel like it's serious, and/or it hurts, you might want to see a doctor.

[babypiggy]

Re: Only hungry AFTER eating dinner (???)

CarblessInSeattle--No, I'm not uncomfortable. It doesn't hurt, just seems weird to feel hungry right after eating. Definitely not serious! (--CarblessInSequim)

[liv]

Re: Only hungry AFTER eating dinner (???)

Are you eating anything illegal? Perhaps something you are not even thinking about that could be in your meal. Hidden Carbs or sugars? Are you eating a lot of sweeteners? Coffee? Caffeine drinks? Decaf?

So how many grams of fat do you eat daily on an average do you think?

[babypiggy]

Re: Only hungry AFTER eating dinner (???)

Liv, I'll double check everything, but I've been very careful with reading labels to look for forbidden things. I don't drink soda, don't use sweeteners. I'm eating pretty simple so far so there aren't that many potential traps. Grams of fat are in the range of about 120-140 per day.

[carbless_in_seattle]

Re: Only hungry AFTER eating dinner (???)

maybe it is because you are addicted to food, and eating triggers that addiction in your mind which just makes you want more?

I get that way a lot too, I drink decaf coffee, green tea, or a glass of diet coke on ice and it makes the hunger go away. I think it's psychological.

[babypiggy]

Re: Only hungry AFTER eating dinner (???)

Carbless--yes, you might be right that it's psychosomatic. Perhaps eating reminds my subconscious that I'm "on a diet" (yeah I know, not really a diet) and that makes me "hungry." Seems kinda weird since I don't normally snack after dinner. Anyway it might stop happening after I get more time clocked with this WOE. Thanks for your thoughts.