I Think I Might Need Help (Vent)

mkakids

The key for me, was finding a few solid meal and snack ideas that not only fit my calories, but also fit my volume needs. I'm a volume eater. I eat.....A LOT. But I've found several low cal, but high volume, meals and snacks that I really enjoy.

For eample, broth based soups. Buffalo cauliflower, corn thins topped with chopped boiled eggs, lettuce wraps, etc....

Also, if I'm feeling the sweets, I eat something spicy. In my mind, spicy and sweet don't mesh well.

stealthq

KateTii wrote: »

One method I found that works is the "eat in bed after dinner" method.

After eating all your main meals for the day, whatever calories are left between your total and goal = treat time!

I found it stops the temptation to snack during the day, so I have 100% of my calories free to "spend" on my main (filling) meals. Once I've eaten my (decent) dinner, the calories left are spent on whatever I want.

It's much easier to say "no" to high-calorie/low-satisfaction foods when you know you'll be able to have some guilt-free later.

Me too - Plus, I have to be careful to have something pretty close to when I go to sleep because if I start feeling like I need to nibble on something before I fall asleep then it's all over. I'm either up all night, or I grab something that probably takes me over my limit so I can get my Z's.

stealthq

neohdiver wrote: »

dkingdom1 wrote: »

As for snacks I like, I don't know. Many times, I *think* I'll want vegetables or I think I want a salad because my body needs the nutrients but then I feel like I'm not enjoying it enough or that something is missing. Nuts and dried fruits are okay but one serving is pretty small (IF I was only having that serving). I prefer the "full" feeling after a meal, so snacks aren't my preference because then I'll just want to eat and I'll feel just as hungry with or without the snack. Any advice on dealing with this problem?

Find things that have volume, but are lower in calories so you an get the physically full feeling. Things I used to eat when I could eat carbs: An entire bag of frozen veggies (10-12 oz, generally), an entire bag of low-fat microwave popcorn (Orville Redenbacher's low calorie Kettle corn was a favorite), soda crackers - they're 10 calories apiece, rice cakes - a half bag at a time.

Some people have success with a hot drink or hot soup to suppress hunger pangs. It does not help if you need something to chew in order to feel like you've eaten something, obviously.