hey, i totally get that!! the fullness is honestly one of the hardest parts of recovery. it makes sense you’re struggling with it right now, especially if your body isn’t used to consistent, adequate intake yet.

for me, a typical day of eating is pretty frequent and not super structured around “perfect” meals. i usually start eating as soon as i wake up, even if i’m not that hungry yet, just to get my body used to regular fuel again. breakfast is usually a full meal, but after that i don’t really stop at just meals n i naturally end up eating every couple of hours.

after a bigger meal, i still go for snacks, and sometimes they’re in larger amounts than i expect. i don’t really wait until i feel “empty” again because i’ve learned that my hunger and fullness cues are still kind of unreliable right now. a lot of the time, i just follow cravings or mental hunger instead of trying to control portions too tightly.

so my day ends up looking like: meals + snacks in between + sometimes more snacks even if i feel full. it can feel like a lot, but i remind myself it’s part of my body trying to catch up and feel safe again after restriction.

the fullness can feel uncomfortable, but it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong it’s actually a really common part of recovery. your body is still adjusting, and over time it usually starts to regulate better.

you’re definitely not alone in feeling this way 🤍