Today I started seriously transitioning to solid foods, and it was a little scary for me. On the plus side, I'm ultra cautious about what I am eating. On the negative side, I've got a definite aversion to food, and need to make sure I eat enough . . . which was never a problem previously. On the plus side, snacks and fast food are right out the window!
. But I have noticed in this period at least (10 days later for me, of ending the V/LCD) I am eating less food than I did normally. This makes total sense to me, as the appetite, food receptors and hormone system in our digestive system/body seems very intricate and complex - and my hope is VLCDs do something to help us in that regard. At least in a gentle appetite readjustment period. But I know what you mean about being careful - I feel quite anxious myself, and even counted calories one day to make sure I wasn't being OTT and eating way too much coming off the V/LCD. (After two months of tiny amounts it felt like the portions were enormous, lol.) I HATE counting calories, so I was very surprised I was sitting there doing it again, but it makes sense too - to be anxious after having so little food, that we don't overdo it when going off it. Learning to trust our appetites again perhaps? The day I counted calories I ate about 1600 cals, and was full, and I am feeling wonderfully satiated, all the time, but eating a lot of protein, which I think will settle down soon. I must say it is great to have so much energy again - I have certainly developed a deeper respect for food as fuel. (Quality of food is really important of course, and is a given.) For if/when off the VLCD - Bon appetite, dear Glitterbritches!
Just avoid carbs first few days, then introduce them gradually taking note of BG. Adjust amounts according to meter.
I wish I would have read this yesterday
Well said.
