The FastDay Forum

So today has been my fasting day. I choose to fast for 24 hours before having my 500 calories. So going all day with no food except 2 litres of water and 4 black coffees (no sugar) i sit down this evening with my side plate portion of food and i struggle to eat it all. I've had a couple of occasions when my stomach has rumbled and i've had definite hunger pains and i really thought i would clear my plate of chicken and vegs. But no
Why does this happen? Surely my stomach hasn't shrunk?

Yeah, it does!

So what is the science behind that?

So, a quick google later, apparently your stomach stays the same but your appetite regulator is reset for smaller amounts.

Hmmmm so your brain is tricking you into thinking your stomach has shrunk?

[carorees]

I think that the stretch sensors in the stomach wall become more sensitive too.