OK guys I've eaten a lot today. Much much more than usual.
AND IM STILL HUNGRY.
I've had 5 meals of the same size as my regular meals which I'd normally have 2-3 of.
I don't know if I should stop eating or allow myself to eat to feel full.
Help?
BTW - Just started HRT.
eat till your full otherwise you'll still be hungry
Fiber with a little bit of fat is your friend! Try some whole grains, old-fashioned or pinhead oatmeal with fruit, or some lentils, beans, or fresh or steamed veggies, all with some moderate healthy fat like peanut butter, yogurt, or olive-oil vinaigrette. The fiber will fill you up and the fat will keep you feel satisfied.
I just started HRT too, and I've noticed my appetite increased significantly. I'm snacking on fruit and veggies, sometimes nuts in moderation. I find it takes at least half an hour after I've stopped eating for my stomach to feel really full and stop yammering, so I try to carefully control my portions at mealtimes.
Depending upon what you want your body to do in response, there are different options. If you don't want to gain an ounce, muscle- or fat-wise, force yourself to eat what you did before. If you want to gain fat, by all means, bulk up on carbs. If you want good, healthy muscle (which is going to develop somewhat anyway on the T), try to stick to proteins and vegetables/fruits. Carbs are okay for daytime with this option, but stay away from them entirely after about 4 pm. The more protein you eat, the more your muscles will be nourished (and I doubt I'm the only guy who found he needed a lot more red meat on T).
Xander,
Welcome to the world of adolescent boys! I was one once, was very thin, and ate as much as the lower class budget allowed my mom was on. My siblings accused me of having a hollow leg! Even today in the comic Zits there was a panel addressing this. The mom felt like Wilma Flintstone feeding her adolescent cave-son those huge ribs. The appetite comes with the territory either way as I found out this past 10 months. Enjoy young fella!
Joelene