jethro56 

I've seen several articles that suggests low serotonin levels can have a negative effect on mood. Other articles suggest that high carb diets aid in the production of serotonin.

This article brings both together.

https://www.ehow.com/how_2109403_incr...se-weight.html

Neil_B

Hmm, an Internet article that doesn't site any sources. Better follow their advice.

bautieri

No, it isn't. I like seeing that number go down.

Am I cranky when I'm hungry? You betcha.

john423

Life is making me cranky.
Snow is making me cranky.

But solid article otherwise. I bought that "Serotonin Power Diet" book, wasn't real impressed. Kinda underfeeds anyone who does a decent amount of exercise, yet I'm not sure how to tweak it. But it does say to keep the snacks high carb and both low fat and low protein. It suggests stuff like rice cakes and low-fat graham crackers as snacks.

gus69

Loosing weight = cranky; no not in my case.
But low blood sugar level or dehydrated makes me very cranky.

jethro56 

Note the use of the word suggest. I am not claiming this is factual. Are we cranky this morning?

bradtx

jethro56, It's been my experiance that substancially altering body habits can cause crankiness for a short period. The worst for me was probably switching to caffine free coffee followed by no salt (I fudge a little when I get french fries).

Brad

jethro56 

I ran across this theory while trying to understand why I have a craving for food on rest days when I don't exercise. Others have stated that exercise kills hunger and I agree. If I can tell myself "It's natural to be hungry on rest days." It somehow helps me to endure the craving and not give in to it.

Barrettscv 

I'm cranky when I'm gaining weight....

myrridin

On a surface perusal, the theory seems to focus on effects rather than causes.

Bouts of crankiness (as opposed to longer term issues) are likely the result of a variety of issues. Job stress, money stress, hunger, dehydration, being specific examples.

It is perfectly possible to lose weight and never experience hunger (at least hunger that isn't immediately satisfied). Also, loosing weight does not equate to consuming insufficient carbs... Personally my intake of carbs is higher now than before my lifestyle changes.

Neil_B

I'm cranky when I gain weight, have a bad day, am injured and can't ride, or when I'm kept out in the cold because Sayre can't hear his doorbell when he's playing Guitar Hero. I'm not cranky from weight loss.

Neil_B

No, just brusque. Like I am most days.

Neil_B

Could it be that you are bored and turn to food because that's what you used to do?

XR2

Nah I'm cranky because I'm unemployed yet again. Not to mention surrounded by idiots.

thcri

No, and according to my wife since losing weight I have been a very happy person and my wife is always right!!!! But sitting at this stand still and not losing any weight now for two months is starting to upset me.

WhyFi

^ Ditto this and I'm also cranky when I can't exercise - regularly getting the heart rate up vastly improves my mood.

Haff

I'm always cranky. I'm striving to reach the level of crotchety at some point, and god willing, eventually cantankerous. I would also be quite content to add the suffix of old kook to that last title.

xoxoxoxoLive

+1 on that.

CraigB

Weight loss = crankiness? I think we need to separate cause and effect here, at least in the left part of the equation. Losing weight, per se, has only positive effects on my psyche. It's what causes the weight loss that can occasionally deflate my mood.

Neil_B

Repeat after me: "Get off my lawn!"

snowman40

Losing weight = higher libido = happy wife

Neil_B

Besides, it looks bigger too. At least for those of us who can see it. :-)

Push

I find that it has had quite the opposite effect on me, I am always in a good mood since dropping the weight but then again at 500 pounds I suppose anyone's disposition would have to improve after losing more than 200 pounds

I do get cranky when I have gone too long without eating something, I rarely wait more than 3 and a half hours between meals/snacks and if it goes much longer than 4 to 4 and a half I do in fact get grumpy. My wife can most times see it coming sooner than I do and will recommend that we either stop in somewhere to grab a small snack if we're out or will pull a pear from her purse and offer it up, I know why the pear made the appearance usually and correct my attitude accordingly.

I don't know about serotonin supplements or looking for a way to up levels to control appetite like the article suggests but to control hunger I drink green tea throughout every day and know that it helps with appetite control. I almost exclusively drink straight H2O or and green tea these days and have for about 2 years now, I do toss in a zero calorie Powerade from time to time but the norm is green tea and H2O, try it! it does work

As Ever
Me

bbeasley

This frigid 40 degree weather is making me cranky. Tough to get the miles in.

Frost on the Bayou sucks.

B.Alive

No, I don't get cranky losing weight... adding some back on, well, that's just depressing!