Hunger Pangs don't always mean you are hungry!

What does appetite suppression feel like?

It is a bit different for everyone. For one person, their appetite may be non-existent.
They look at food and feel no cravepulling effect. They can move through each day and be content with the foods on the plan, and sometimes be unable to finish all of the allotted foods.

For another person, their cravings are still very intact, however, they are able to experience the smells and the memory of how food tantalized their taste-buds, yet, continue to resist the temptation to eat the food.

If adequate appetite suppression is present, the participant will resist food - period - end of statement.

If appetite suppression is not present, the individual will cheat.

"My stomach hurts!"

For some, appetite suppression requires a change of mind-set.
Our bodies know from birth how to digest food. It is an innate response to feel hunger and then eat. Feelings of thirst or hunger become present and we feed those feelings.

Here is where things get mixed up: because we eat extreme quantities, too often, our bodies have developed the habit of constant digestion. We have taught our bodies to expect large amounts of food, and to digest large quantities often! Our bodies are great at adapting. Believe me, our bodies would love to have more time to heal, regenerate, eliminate, recover, and rest, but, we just keep shoveling in the food so it has to stay focused on digestion ~ all the time!

When we create a change. However, with this eating plan, our bodies will initially react out of habit. We will experience extreme stomach grumbling, "empty pit" feeling, gnawing aches in our guts, etc. These feelings are not the same as being hungry. These feelings are simply the body responding to habit.

Remember, the HCG is allowing the body to get the calories it needs from our own fuel source. It is not "hungry". The uncomfortable feelings are the body's way of telling us that it is ready to digest ~ we just misinterpret those feelings as "hunger" when really, we are just missing the “experience” of eating. See the difference?!

Once this mind-set has been changed, adaptation into a new way of looking at food will become easy! The realization of how much energy and time has been wasted on feeding a HABITUALLY TRAINED digestion machine, will become clear.

The physiological aspects of cravings:

The body's pH plays a large roll in how quickly we release fat and inflammation.

Our bodies have stored toxins, chemicals, metals, plastics, etc., in our fat because it may not have known how to metabolize or eliminate the toxins safely. Fat cells are a safe place for our body to store toxins. While on this program, we are now asking the body to dump these toxins back into the system, and now, it HAS to deal with them. When this happens, the elements that are pushed back into the system are very acidic.

The body then has to use it's mineral sources to neutralize these acidic elements. When our minerals become depleted, our adrenal glands become stressed. When the adrenal glands get distressed, they make our body crave simple carbohydrates (sugars and starches) in an effort to regain balance. This is a defense mechanism for the body. However, as a result, we feel like we are starving!!!

So, it is important to alkalize our body (green drinks, alkalized water, mineral supplements, etc) so it doesn't have to use it's mineral stores to create balance. If we are already doing our best to introduce alkalizing elements, then our mineral reserves won't get used up and we have a better chance of staying in appetite suppression during this Phase of the diet. The way to support the adrenal glands is to supplement with Trace Minerals and B-Complex vitamins.

A depleted thyroid can play a part in excessive appetite. Some individuals would do well to seek out a natural thyroid supplement. If a participant is currently taking thyroid medication, they should seek the advice of their physician to determine the correct dosage of their medication during this time.

Yeast, can play a role in cravings as well. This program is just like being on a yeast cleanse. We are eliminating sugars and starches, which feed yeast. As the food supply for the yeast begins to dwindle, the cravings for simple sugars and starches can increase for a short period of time. If we can resist the temptation, there will be a yeast kill-off, and the cravings will subside. Adding Acidophilus or Pro-Biotics during this time could prove to be very helpful.

Hydration is one of the most important of all body requirements! Sometimes we interpret the feelings of hunger to mean that our body is in need of food, when really, it is desparately in need of water! Remember to give your body adequate water ~ half of your body weight in ounces. Example: 190 lbs = 95 oz water.

P2 Deals of the week!!

King Soopers
Roma Tomatoes .99 lb
English Cucumbers 4 for $5

Albertsons
Chicken Breast $1.99 lb
Strawberries 2 for $3
Petite Sirloins Buy one get one FREE
Frozen Tilapia $2.99 lb

Sunflower
Hot House Tomatoes .88 lb
Lettuce .88 ea
Sweet Onions .88 lb
Strawberries 2 for $5
Chicken 50% off
Organic Apples $1.88 lb
Onganic Onions .99lb