Question

Was anyone obscenely hungry when you started out?  

Answer 1

The first two weeks I was ready to eat the couch! It does get better. I still have moments, but I grab a Werther’s Sugar Free candy (5 pieces is 1 point), and I’m usually good.  

Comments

@otto16206 OMG LMAO @ "the couch! "  

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@otto16206 it’s the carb withdrawal

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@hamo858 Didn’t know my couch was made of carbs

Answer 2

I was exactly the opposite. I couldn't eat all of the food I needed to eat for my points. I'd been trying to starve myself to lose weight. But I adjusted after a few weeks.  

Answer 3

Yea just fill up with more zero points

Answer 4

Yes, but it passed. Push water and fruit, it helps.  

Answer 5

Just grab water! Or zero foods!  

Answer 6

Yes, it’s just figuring out which foods keep you full longer for less points, and having zero point foods for in between.  

Answer 7

Yup, it took a while to get settled

Answer 8

Sometimes, mostly right now

Answer 9

I think it’s our stomachs shrinking. If your like me, you’re used to eating way too big of proportions and now your eating correctly and it will take a while to adjust. I’ve been drinking water when I feel hungry because I know I have had enough to eat!  

Answer 10

Yes I was, fill up on zero point food

Answer 11

I was. Got better over time.  

Answer 12

Yes yes yes

Answer 13

I feel like the low point foods are enough & staying within my points but at night & in the morning my stomach is growling like crazy! I'm half way into week 3

Answer 14

Absolutely I found out if I added more water doing the day and protein and it helped. I stopped eating after 7 so I have went to bed hungry but it’s worth tracing your stomach. BTS im struggling it’s ny first week

Answer 15

Yes the first couple of weeks I was starving all the time. I needed to eat more 0 point foods.  

Answer 16

Yes, turkey jersey, fruits, WW snack bars (2pts), eat every 2-3 hours to help!  

Answer 17

Yes, I ate a TON of fruit and still lost a lot

Answer 18

Drink lots of water.  

Answer 19

No, and im on blue. I ate alot of chicken breast with other zero filling food and fruit. Still eat chicken 3-5 times a week. You can make it so many ways. My favorite is, half a chicken breast, pound thin and put in about 1/8 cup shake n bake 1sp and air fry or pan fry, so delicious!  

Answer 20

If on blue or purple just smash the chicken breasts on a Rotisserie chicken. Obv no skin or count the skin It’s what I do

Answer 21

Yes the first week or two is the toughest. Your body adjusts but if I was really hungry I would eat some chicken.  

Answer 22

I wasn't. That has always been the best part. I felt like I was eating too much but then again I had so many points left. But I would agree to eat zero point foods and if I was too get hungry I ate hard boiled eggs.  

Comments

@triforium72 I can't eat eggs - baby is severely allergic

Answer 23

I still get that way started in Jan down 38lbs some days I'm not hungry and have 10 points left some days I'm starving and eat all my points

Answer 24

4 days Hangry.  Then overnight my appetite adjusted

Answer 25

Took me a couple restarts but on a roll now!  

Answer 26

More lean protein!  

Answer 27

Nope are you using your zero point foods?  

Comments

@michaelmas10 probably not, I have to restock my kitchen. I also have to be careful of what I eat due to mine and my babies food allergies. No Milk, bananas, oranges, fish, nuts, soy or eggs.  

Answer 28

Yes I was! I was starving for the first few weeks then I was good.  

Answer 29

Yes. It just takes a little time figuring out what works best for you. You got this

Answer 30

Yes trust us it gets better. You are breaking habits and creating new healthy habits. Have a treat snack no reason to be miserable and keep going. Protein protien protein  

Answer 31

Still am. It sucks.  

Answer 32

Yes. Yes. Yes

Answer 33

Omg yesssss! Give it 3-4 weeks then your stomach stops feeling like it's going to eat itself lol! Your stomach shrinks when you start portion control then  

Answer 34

Yes. I ate a TON of zero point foods. I dreamt about food ALL the time. But now I'm 75lbs down and it's not like that anymore and it's all been so worth it.  

Answer 35

Yes rely heavily on free foods ! Eggs and melon helped with the hungries

Answer 36

Yes. For me it lasted about 2 weeks.  

Answer 37

Yes and still am at times

Answer 38

Yes until I worked back in some treats

Answer 39

No, If you're hungry you're not eating enough protein. Try protein bars, boiled eggs, turkey pepperoni, bumblebee tuna packets

Comments

Also, premier protein shakes

Answer 40

No. There are a lot of zero pt and low pt foods to keep hunger at bay.  

Answer 41

Yes, once in a while even now when I've chosen less filling foods with my points! Back when I lost most of my weight on the old plan, I had nights that I went to bed hungry, almost in tears but once I realized that every point matters, I started making better choices during the day. Look carefully at what you've been eating and see if you have enough lean protein and fiber in your day. There are some days where hormones or other physical factors affect your hunger levels, those are the days to use your weeklies or fit points for some extra food.  

Answer 42

Yes it’s so counterproductive

Answer 43

Yes! I’ve just changed plans and hope it helps!  

Answer 44

I was constantly hungry when I first started. I am not anymore after losing 28 lbs. When you're hungry, grab fruit and a good protein like almonds, a low-fat cheese stick, or Greek yogurt. It took about a month for the constant hunger to subside. Oh, don't forget lots of water! You can do this!  

Answer 45

Yes because I didn’t plan well the first few days. After I discovered which foods were more filling to me, it was easier to plan my day. Plus I have something every 3 hours.  

Answer 46

Yes! Its normal and gets better. Make sure you are getting enough protein and some good fats to help with satiety.  

Answer 47

Yes because we starved back when I started in 1979. Now WW is a GIFT. Bulk up your meals with zero point foods and try to have protein at every meal including snacks . It makes a big difference for feeling full and satisfied.  

Comments

@pervious this! When I started, it was so frustrating: I’d still be hungry at the end of a meal. Now, I start with a zero point protein, add a ton of vegetables and then add a few pointed foods like some potatoes or a sauce to round out the meal. I can honestly say I am not hungry, even between meals when I can have a one or two point snack.  

Answer 48

Not on Purple.  

Answer 49

Yes for 3 weeks—mostly sugar withdrawals I believe it does go away

Answer 50

Yes for the first few weeks . horrible ! Eventually it got better,  

Answer 51

Eggs eggs eggs.  

Answer 52

Yes. I tried adding more exercise and drinking lots of water to compensate.  

Answer 53

Add protein

Answer 54

No. Utilize your zero point foods, build your meals around them, eat enough protein and carbs to fuel your body, and drink water.  

Answer 55

Thank you everyone!  

Answer 56

The first week and a half were difficult. Waking up at 3:00 a. m. absolutely starving. Three weeks in and getting easier as well as figuring out different ways of fulfilling eating :)

Answer 57

No, eat plenty (and i mean plenty) of zero point proteins. (-170 lbs)

Answer 58

So hungry!  

Answer 59

Yes. My first week I was starving! Then I learned how to fill myself up on zero point foods!  

Answer 60

I was starving for the first few weeks. I am not satisfied now.  

Answer 61

YES! I was out of control before so it took a while to get it together!  

Answer 62

Yes. Grocery shopping was difficult as well! Seeing all that food and temptations.  

Answer 63

Yes for about a month!  

Answer 64

YES! And no one told me! Now I tell myself that's the feeling of your body losing weight.  

Answer 65

Yes, for about 4 days! The 5th day was the turning point for me.  

Answer 66

I wasn’t at first. About 4 months in and I’m starving now!  

Comments

@boardman31589 , I’m starting to feel that way 2. 5 months in. Was good at first. I think I’m just getting board with the same foods.  

Answer 67

Yes. For at least a week or two.  

Answer 68

No I felt pretty satisfied on blue

Answer 69

I’m starving every day. I’m just always hungry. It’s who I am. Don’t feel bad

Answer 70

Yes! For the first 3 months. Now, at month 7, I'm almost never hungry and have more energy then ever before. Don't give up! You're body will adjust over time. Eat lots of fruits and veggies.  

Answer 71

Oh yeah! First month was really difficult

Answer 72

Eat protein

Answer 73

No. I eat a lot of veggies.  

Answer 74

No. The zero point foods are your friends.  

Answer 75

Yup for 2 weeks! I was not a pleasant person to be around lol