Last week, for health reasons (slightly high fasting blood glucose and low "good" cholesterol), I eliminated all refined carbohydrates - sugar, white flour, white bread, white pasta, etc. Have been reading labels and making an effort to consume only whole grains and naturally occuring sugars, such as those found in dairy and fruit.
Well, this week I have been constantly hungry. Because I am surrounded at work with sweets and stuff (for example, birthday cake and frosted animal cookies are in the break area today, not to mention the ever-present bowl of candy at the front desk), I am eating fewer carbs than normal. I am trying to compensate by eating more veggies, more good fat such as a little extra peanut butter or a little extra olive oil on my salad, and more lean protein. But carbs make me feel full and have always been my go-to for feeling satisfied and happy.
Does anyone have any experience with this? Will I eventually adapt and stop being hungry all the time? Should I try to eat more carbs, but only whole grain? It is also TOM, so that may have something to do with it, but today I am afraid that I am going to overeat and gain back the little bit of weight that it has taken me so long to get rid of.