Do you eventually feel less hungry?

[ChristySmiles]

If you stay committed to a diet that requires you to eat less and you manage to stick with it for a while, will you eventually feel less hungry? Like, will your stomach shrink?

[chefmel]

Your stomach won't really shrink, but if you eat the right food that help to keep you satisfied and you get your body on an eating routine, proper sleep schedule, etc. then you should notice a difference in your appetite. That said, remember, just like anything, the more stress you have in your life, hormonal changes, lack of sleep, eating too much sugar, etc. can all impact your hunger, etc. Essentially, the goal is to establish a healthy regular routine and stick to it as much as possible.

[CuJo1992]

That's exactly it. If you are hoping your stomach would shrink, you might want to talk to your doctor about stapling your stomach or doing one of those other procedures like getting the balloon in your stomach, etc. These will help to make your stomach smaller, if you think that your stomach being too large is the issue. That said, just remember that getting one of these procedures does mean that you will really have to watch what you eat and the quantity you eat because overeating or eating the wrong food could lead to some yucky indigestion, digestion and gastrointestinal side effects.

[ChristySmiles]

Really? Bummer! I always thought that if you can grow your stomach it can shrink back, too. Why doesn't it shrink back? I guess causes once it's stretched it's like your skin...it can only shrink back so much?

[tammybear]

Really? Bummer! I always thought that if you can grow your stomach it can shrink back, too. Why doesn't it shrink back? I guess causes once it's stretched it's like your skin...it can only shrink back so much?

I think it does. I'm sure I read somewhere that it does. That said, I think appetite has more to do with hormones and receptors and habits and things and not really how large your actual stomach is.

[Maggie]

I think it does. I'm sure I read somewhere that it does. That said, I think appetite has more to do with hormones and receptors and habits and things and not really how large your actual stomach is.

I agree! I thought I read the same thing somewhere. if something can stretch out, it should be able to shrink back. Maybe not all the way but at least a little!

[antoniojones1968]

Your stomach doesn't shrink once you're an adult. The only way it shrinks is if you were to get surgery. That said, you can "train" yourself to feel less hungry and eat less by adopting new eating behaviors.

[legendarytroy]

Your stomach doesn't shrink once you're an adult. The only way it shrinks is if you were to get surgery. That said, you can "train" yourself to feel less hungry and eat less by adopting new eating behaviors.

That makes sense. What kind of eating behaviors? Like adopting a new routine? That sort of thing? Sort of in the same way that you would do your best to naturally control/suppress your appetite?

[Paplo]

That makes sense. What kind of eating behaviors? Like adopting a new routine? That sort of thing? Sort of in the same way that you would do your best to naturally control/suppress your appetite?

Exactly. Try to put yourself on an eating schedule, get the proper rest you need, drink plenty of water (including a glass before meals), control your portions and make sure your getting enough fiber and protein in your diet, as both with help to give you energy and keep your feeling satisfied for longer. You don't need to eliminate all carbs or anything, just make sure that you limit them because their energy doesn't last long and will make you feel hungry faster.