Why am I so hungry?

[Determined1-- derland here I come]

I have been so hungry the last couple of days since really going out on my bike (9+ miles on Saturday 4 today not counting what I did last week) but I am so hungry. Is this normal? I am not hungry for the stuff I am normally hungry for like icecream and cookies and stuff but steak, hamburger ((MEAT))- the stuff I don't even want to consider eating. Am I burning something that I need that is making me crave this food or what? I don't even want to think about eating any red meat as I have lost the desire for it, but my body feels like I am lacking it. Helpppp?! Is there anything I can do for this? What is my body telling me?

[madkins1222]

The more you burn, the more you need. Burn fuel, replace fuel. You're rocking the body!

[Heaven Sent]

I agree with mads...you need more fuel. Eat more, since you are not compelled to eat the junk eat what your body needs.
Im impressed with your hard work!!

[JustLurking]

You're probably building muscle mass which might be why your body is craving protein. It's telling you it needs more protein!

[Bex Skinny Now]

I agree with the above post. When your body craves something "healthy" like that, it is telling you it is deficent in that certain area. Before I started to take the Phen, I was having massive cravings for any dark green leafy vegetable or tuna fish all the time. After doing some research, I found out because I was low in iron and my body was putting in a request for it. Just watch what you eat, maybe the ice cream may not be the best idea unless it is frozen yogurt or low fat carb free ice cream. I found that Walmart has like two whole cases of low fat, low carb, low cal ice cream and ice cream items like bars and sandwiches. I bought a low fat low carb white chocolate/almond covered ice cream bar. Will let you all know how good that actually tastes when I eat one. Every where you turn now, it seems like they are coming out with healthier versions of junk food. I picked up a box of low carb Keebler cookies today to look at the nutrition info on the back. Only bad thing, a serving was ONE cookie and that was 70 calories. Too many I think for something so small. The ice cream bars only had 110. Has anyone else tried the healthy junk food and actually enjoyed it?

[Motivated Chica]

You're doing soooo awesome D!! I agree with everyone else. You're body needs the protein. I'm SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!! Keep it up!

[Determined1-- derland here I come]

Thanks guys, so you think its the protein I need? I guess I will start with the protein shakes again. Is red meat high in iron? Was thinking it could be that but then again I am not tired or weak.

Bek I love some ice cream!!! (yummmm) Have you tried the Healthy Choice? They have peanut butter cup and a brownie with caramel. The brownie with caramel is delicious. There is another one that tastes ok it is by Skinny cow. But I am taking a break even from the icecream because it is so hard to just eat that 1/2 cup (haha they got their nerve) and although it could be low fat or fat free the carbs get ya