I'm Starving!

[Lori L.]

I've been on a gluten free/dairy free diet for 2 months now. I did not have positive blood tests for celiac disease, but responded extremely well to the diet. One problem I have, is that I can eat a huge, well balanced meal, and 30 minutes later I feel like I'm starving...not just hungry - starving! I know I can't be truly hungry again. Anyone else have this problem? What is causing it? What can I do about it? I'm not gaining any weight, if anything I may be losing a little, but not much. Any suggestions? I've even tried to make sure I have extra protein, but nothing seems to help.

[ShayFL]

I had this for the first 6 weeks gluten-free.....it did calm down thankfully. You just seem to be going a little longer, so hopefully it will end for you soon too. I didnt gain weight either, but I was eating TONS. I think the body is trying to make up for lost time and trying to absorb as many nutrients as possible (so requesting as much food as possible). You might try a good gluten-free multi so you can give your body those extra nutrients faster.

[luvs2eat]

Sorry, can't help! I was diagnosed very quickly (w/ in 3 months of symptoms) and spent the next few years eating tons of stuff I COULD eat to make up for what I could no longer eat... gained about 30 lbs. Ugh!!

[Juliebove]

My daughter has this problem. She does not have celiac, but an allergy. Alas, she is gaining weight. Mainly I try to get her to drink more water and to eat fruits and vegetables between meals if she is hungry. Popcorn also makes a filling snack that is low in calories.

[gfpaperdoll]

You might need to rethink the amount of fat & protein that you need.

despite what the general population thinks, meat fat is good for you, so eat bacon & use the fat that is rendered. Also good is coconut milk, coconut oil, advocadoes, olive oil on your salads or drizzled on your plate of food (olive oil when heated becomes a bad fat), & nuts. My favorite nuts are pecans, walnuts & almonds. It is good to eat some on a daily basis.

double check & make sure you are getting enough fat & protein at each meal & you should have a mid morning & mid afternoon snack during this transition...

[mysecretcurse]

I agree fat is important and I have this same hunger. Must be because of the body trying to absorb nutrients, I agree.

[purple]

Don't rule out possible parasites...they make you hungry too.

[Kauk]

I've been on a gluten free/dairy free diet for 2 months now. I did not have positive blood tests for celiac disease, but responded extremely well to the diet. One problem I have, is that I can eat a huge, well balanced meal, and 30 minutes later I feel like I'm starving...not just hungry - starving! I know I can't be truly hungry again. Anyone else have this problem? What is causing it? What can I do about it? I'm not gaining any weight, if anything I may be losing a little, but not much. Any suggestions? I've even tried to make sure I have extra protein, but nothing seems to help.

Eating smaller amounts sooner....Every three hours . I eat alot of protein...Shakes with water I guess if you can have milk. Your body will adjust, it does take some time. Hang in there. Snack..and keep snacks with you...

HUGS

K