Getting LESS hungry on a cut. Anyone else experience this?

[mariusjacobsen]

After cutting (slowly) for 6-7 weeks, I'm starting to feel that I'm craving less food, and generally getting less hungry. Has anyone else experienced this? At first I was constantly hungry due to the calorie deficit, but now I can't even have a respectable cheat meal on Sunday. I'm full on half of what I used to eat for my cheat meal.

This is obviously a good thing, but I'm wondering if it's a normal thing to experience at this stage of a cut? And if it is, I guess anyone who is in the initial stages of their cut can use this as motivation... it gets easier after a while.

[dburgz]

After cutting (slowly) for 6-7 weeks, I'm starting to feel that I'm craving less food, and generally getting less hungry. Has anyone else experienced this? At first I was constantly hungry due to the calorie deficit, but now I can't even have a respectable cheat meal on Sunday. I'm full on half of what I used to eat for my cheat meal.

This is obviously a good thing, but I'm wondering if it's a normal thing to experience at this stage of a cut? And if it is, I guess anyone who is in the initial stages of their cut can use this as motivation... it gets easier after a while.

Yeah that happened to me and I was eating only 1300-1500 calories and go used to just eating that amount when I should have been eating way more. Now some meals I have to force myself to eat the food I'm eating around 2000-2100 now. I think it's because our stumachs shrink a bit and get used to it.

[IWillCutU]

After cutting (slowly) for 6-7 weeks, I'm starting to feel that I'm craving less food, and generally getting less hungry. Has anyone else experienced this? At first I was constantly hungry due to the calorie deficit, but now I can't even have a respectable cheat meal on Sunday. I'm full on half of what I used to eat for my cheat meal.

This is obviously a good thing, but I'm wondering if it's a normal thing to experience at this stage of a cut? And if it is, I guess anyone who is in the initial stages of their cut can use this as motivation... it gets easier after a while.

I also begin to feel less hungry. I have noticed though weight loss tends to decrease when I get to this stage to. I am not sure if it is due to metabolism slowing down or another factor but if I have a day or two over over maintenance then start cutting again I see better results and the cravings come back.

[mariusjacobsen]

I have noticed though weight loss tends to decrease when I get to this stage to.

Yupp. I weigh in every saturday morning, and this saturday I was only 200 grams lighter. Weight-loss definitely decreased, but it might have been a coincidence. I'll see what happens on Satuday.

[Mrredundant]

same here, once I get my body used to an eating routine, it becomes more like a feeding schedule, I really don't have any hunger issues anymore... I think hunger for the most part (unless you are eating extremely low calories like 800-1000) is mostly psychological.

I drink tons of water, milk, green tea and eat about 300 calories every 2 hours, I don't really have time to get hungry lol... sometimes it's actually annoying... like.. ugh I have to eat again ><

however that is if I am able to maintain my routine... if I miss a meal, or I mess up what I eat due to circumstances out of my control (not junk food, but sometimes not enough food etc) it sets me off balance for a little while until I get back to normal.

[uflcook]

It's your body adapting, so not a bad thing at all, just make sure you're getting your calories, nutrients, protein, etc...in.

[mariusjacobsen]

It's your body adapting, so not a bad thing at all, just make sure you're getting your calories, nutrients, protein, etc...in.

Yeah, I'm definitely on point with my diet. Might be consuming a bit more protein than I actually need though.

[Clamz]

I don't think it's a good thing. It's your body slowing down to try to match your intake. That is where I'd want to take a week at higher cals and heavy lifts to make my body demand and use more cals, then drop back down.

[koatliki]

Never happened to me. Cut makes me hungrier.

[InclineDBPresss]

I think no hunger at a much lower level of calories than u know u need is a bad sign

[koatliki]

I think no hunger at a much lower level of calories than u know u need is a bad sign

I agree: i have a crazy aunt who goes on starvation diet. Complete fast for 30-40 days. She says she is really hungry for first few days and then she sorta doesn't care anymore.

[critterbug]

Incline, what do you think it indicates ("bad sign")? Lower metabolism...

To answer your question, I always lose hunger during a cut. I do think part of it is in your head, too... all the things that used to wreak havoc on your tempted brain just don't have any power anymore... you're just not going to give in, so why bother thinking about it. It's a really mechanical state to be in in relation to food. lol Dietary Asceticism.

[ferdo]

After cutting (slowly) for 6-7 weeks, I'm starting to feel that I'm craving less food, and generally getting less hungry. Has anyone else experienced this? At first I was constantly hungry due to the calorie deficit, but now I can't even have a respectable cheat meal on Sunday. I'm full on half of what I used to eat for my cheat meal.

This is obviously a good thing, but I'm wondering if it's a normal thing to experience at this stage of a cut? And if it is, I guess anyone who is in the initial stages of their cut can use this as motivation... it gets easier after a while.

I wish! I am still super hungry. Ecspecially after cardio. I need to take in fruit immediately because I feel my blood sugar is so low.

Like another poster said, when i did the starvation diet yoyo, I could eat nothing for days and it didnt bother me. I am always hungry on this cut. After lifting I am this least hungriest, because I feel like hitting the sack.

[Zephan]

After cutting (slowly) for 6-7 weeks, I'm starting to feel that I'm craving less food, and generally getting less hungry. Has anyone else experienced this? At first I was constantly hungry due to the calorie deficit, but now I can't even have a respectable cheat meal on Sunday. I'm full on half of what I used to eat for my cheat meal.

This is obviously a good thing, but I'm wondering if it's a normal thing to experience at this stage of a cut? And if it is, I guess anyone who is in the initial stages of their cut can use this as motivation... it gets easier after a while.

I'm experiencing the exact same thing. I have been on a cut for only 3 weeks now but prior to my cut I was eating whatever I wanted to: fast food, beer, pizza, etc. and eating mass quantities.

Ever since I've changed my diet to lean meats, veggies, nuts, and shakes I have progressively become less and less hungry. Keep in mind this is with a very aggressive 4 day split with a cardio day or two which I also began once I started cutting.

All in all I think it's great and just using common sense I believe it's our stomach's shrinking and our mind's adapting to the new routine. There are some days, especially off days, where I can get away with eating a mere 1100 calories (at 210lbs).

I don't buy into the starvation or deprivation as long as I get my proper protein and essentials for the day.

[Snoogens]

yeah i've beem eating 1100-1500 cals a day, for a month and a half, making sure im getting enough protein and all, but my weight loss is real slow(im lifting heavy and properly).
should i take a few days and eat over maintenance, and then go back to 1100-1500?

[TheManofSteel]

Appetite can be so much of a mental game. If your cut is going well, and your seeing improvements, you probably have a better outlook and are not craving foods. Instead you have a positive sense of well being and that is making you less hungry.

[Clamz]

yeah i've beem eating 1100-1500 cals a day, for a month and a half, making sure im getting enough protein and all, but my weight loss is real slow(im lifting heavy and properly).
should i take a few days and eat over maintenance, and then go back to 1100-1500?

I would do a week or two at maint. then go to a higher number.

[Snoogens]

I would do a week or two at maint. then go to a higher number.

alright i'll try that, thanks a bunch

[Mrredundant]

Appetite can be so much of a mental game. If your cut is going well, and your seeing improvements, you probably have a better outlook and are not craving foods. Instead you have a positive sense of well being and that is making you less hungry.

couldn't have said it better myself, reps to you bro.

[InclineDBPresss]

I agree: i have a crazy aunt who goes on starvation diet. Complete fast for 30-40 days. She says she is really hungry for first few days and then she sorta doesn't care anymore.

Yes - losing your hunger is not a positive adaptation! It could mean a few bad things behind the scenes

1 Your thyroid function is decreasing so your metabolism is dropping
2 Your other internal body functions are deciding to slow
3 You are actually decreasing your activity levels without realizing

I remember on my previous cut I was at 1900-2000 cals, with intensive lifting and separate LISS and I realized I was getting lazier outside the gym, walking to class was getting to be so tiring, etc. Thats when u gotta re-feed to get some damn energy back, which in turn will rev up your body functions so you'll have faster metabolism, more activity level etc

[uflcook]

Yes - losing your hunger is not a positive adaptation! It could mean a few bad things behind the scenes

1 Your thyroid function is decreasing so your metabolism is dropping
2 Your other internal body functions are deciding to slow
3 You are actually decreasing your activity levels without realizing

I remember on my previous cut I was at 1900-2000 cals, with intensive lifting and separate LISS and I realized I was getting lazier outside the gym, walking to class was getting to be so tiring, etc. Thats when u gotta re-feed to get some damn energy back, which in turn will rev up your body functions so you'll have faster metabolism, more activity level etc

People also though have a hard time differentiating hunger and appetite. As they are two completely different things. Hunger is necessary, appetite is not.

[somaxcruz]

this is exactly whats going on with me today, all i ate this morning was practically just a cup of oatmeal and loads of water, i came back home like after 5 hours and i dont feel hungry at all, i think it might have to do with something i did yesterday maybe?

[mariusjacobsen]

Thanks for all the feedback guys. Seems like there are a few different opinions out there. Maybe I should clear a few things up: I don't walk around never wanting food, I'm just not obsessing about it like I did in the initial stages of my cut. By the time I'm supposed to eat, I am hungry, and really enjoy my food. It's just the time in between meals that have gotten a lot easier. I'm averaging 1700 - 1800 calories; isn't that acceptable for someone my size?

[makinitmine]

man I wish I was less hungry on my cut, but instead I am always feeling more hungry...err well maybe not more hungry but I have more times when I feel hungry/like eating than I did before.....

the weird (or maybe not so weird, I dunno) thing is that I actually can't eat as much as I used to...like I get fuller a lot faster

EDIT: not sure if this could be a reason, but during my cut my new diet has me eating more meals than I was before (before I was just having my normal breakfast/lunch/dinner meals and were larger meals)

[mariusjacobsen]

man I wish I was less hungry on my cut, but instead I am always feeling more hungry...err well maybe not more hungry but I have more times when I feel hungry/like eating than I did before.....

the weird (or maybe not so weird, I dunno) thing is that I actually can't eat as much as I used to...like I get fuller a lot faster

EDIT: not sure if this could be a reason, but during my cut my new diet has me eating more meals than I was before (before I was just having my normal breakfast/lunch/dinner meals and were larger meals)

I noticed a significant drop in cravings once I got my pre, intra and post workout nutrition in order. I make sure I eat a meal with carbs and protein before my workout, sip xtend (or a similar intra-workout drink) during my workout and drink a shake consisting of 2 scoops of whey and one scoop of carbo fuel (pure carbohydrate powder) after my workout.

[amazongb]

Appetite can be so much of a mental game. If your cut is going well, and your seeing improvements, you probably have a better outlook and are not craving foods. Instead you have a positive sense of well being and that is making you less hungry.

Never thought of it this way, but you're right.. my hunger didn't dissipate until the mirror started showing positive results..well said.