Don't worry just eat and drink as much as you like, after all when one gets to a certain age, that is one of the greatest pleasures in life.

when i get up in the morn i start drinking decaf tea. i can drink 6 cups in a few hours & have no real appetite. if i'm golfing early i'll eat something b/c i know i'll need the energy.

Increasing my healthy fats like nuts and avocados and fatty fish, has helped me get leaner overall, without getting hungry. Diabetes runs in my family so I'm interested in staying lean, plus LGN look good naked

Higher protein intake can lead to a greater feeling of satiety. It supports maintaining and increasing muscle mass which your body can then break down into energy through a process of gluconeogenisis. A lot fewer peaks and valleys than getting energy primarily through carbs.

Throw some avocado (a healthy fat that will help you feel full) along with banana and greens (Kale, Spinach) Chia Seeds. (they expand and will offer bulk). I would have this in the mornings at 6.30-7.00 with a bowl of Oat Bran and it kept me going until 12.00 and I would be walking that whole time. Also be aware, if you aren't already, that you can have too much protein which may compromise your liver function. Happy Hiking

Too many carbs and and not enough fats can lead to this sort of rebound hunger. I learned nutrition decades ago from my late wife, who was an insulin-dependent diabetic since puberty. High fat, moderate protein and low carbs are the way to go. Of course, I undermine my diet with beer, the ultimate carb, so do what I say, not what I do.

A friend gave me a sample of a supplement drunk today. I'm going to try it. Does anyone have a brand they love?

You probably eat a carb-centric diet, and your body does not easily tap into your stored energy, e.g.fat. Try experimenting with a high fat diet, and incorporate intermittent fasting. I can go 20+ hours easily without eating. I often do. So high fat, moderate protein, low carbs.

Because you're a healthy, fit, active woman! I have a friend, a semi-professional cyclist (and a "pure climber" at that - in other words, she specialises in ripping other cyclists' legs off in races featuring hills most people would have a job walking up; this type of cyclist being known for their apparent ability to eat three times their body weight in pasta five or six times a day) who has been known to eat everything she puts in her shopping cart before even reaching the check-outs when doing her groceries, then pay for a cartload of empty wrappers.

Not to be too motherly but: "Don't forget your fiber". Fiber rich foods are also great for getting that feeling of fullness. Protein and fiber together are a great combination. (Oh, I just read the entire article and I do see that fiber is briefly mentioned! )