I really want to cut back on how much I eat. I've been doing the low-carb, Paleo thing for some time. I added intermittent fasting to help reduce my overal daily calories. I can suceed with fasting, but still find I can eat a BIG meal afterwards. That rather negates the point of the fasting.
I've tried modifying by eating smaller meals throughout the day. I've increased fats. I ate more protein but found that increased my blood sugar (I'm a type 2 controlling with diet and exercise). I've increased my non-starchy vegetables. A lot!
But I'd really like to just eat less overall. I struggle to eat less than 1000 calories at an evening meal. I'm okay with 400 calories at breakfast, and about 800 calories at lunch. I'd like to keep my meals under 500 calories, but I am still experiencing hunger. And it doesn't matter if I've eaten regular meals or not.
I have read that my body is probably accustomed to overeating and maintaining higher blood sugar levels. And that dialing back how much I eat will take time to get used to lower, healthier blood sugar levels. But I've lost nearly 70 bs and still can't get my appetite under control. And it seems to be driven by my blood sugar levels.
Has anyone else had this issue and managed to work past it? I know some will suggest metformin and other similar drugs. I've tried them and they just make me feel worse overall and I have no life when I'm on them. Kinda defeats the purpose.