by Lauren » April 4th, 2006, 12:19 pm
Hey, Ascicles-
Yep, totally normal. It doesn't happen often (thank god!), but every once in a while I'll just be ravenous. I tell myself it's in my head, but my belly doesn't agree! :-)
I don't think it has anything to do with ketosis, I think our bodies just have cycles, and things fluctuate. I just drink water, and then have hot drinks, like tea, to trick myself into thinking I am eating. If I am really struggling, I may have a cucumber or pickles, and I also drink more diet soda - for the flavor. Also, do something, anything, to kill time. Go for a long walk, or start some activity - anything to take you away from watching the clock.
It's such a cruel joke, right? You're just minding your own business, feeling great, losing weight, no problem, and then, one day, out of the blue, you are starved! ha! I think it's designed to keep us on our toes!
Just sit tight, Ascicles, it never happens to me two days in a row...
Lauren