No matter what i eat im still hungry

kshama2001

bmayes2014 wrote: »

Perhaps increase water consumption. Sometimes hunger signal can be a signal for dehydration (or slight dehydration) as well.

Ya, first thing in the AM I feel hungry but am actually thirsty.

AlciaMode

Give it a little time, your body will adjust

whmscll

SideSteel wrote: »

I think a more accurate statement might be "no matter what I've tried so far"

I guarantee you, you can create fullness with proper food selection.

Just for example try eating 12oz chicken breast with no sauce or condiments, and 12-16oz green beans or broccoli.

Then ask yourself if you're still hungry.

My overall point here is that foods have satiety properties to them and while there are some individual differences, most people will feel remarkably full from selecting high protein, low calorie density, high fiber food items.

Additionally foods that are somewhat lower in palatability will tend to promote satiety.

SideSteel, what food that are somewhat lower in palatability do you suggest? Curious whether there are some options I might want to try.

khhregister

SideSteel wrote: »

I think a more accurate statement might be "no matter what I've tried so far"

I guarantee you, you can create fullness with proper food selection.

Just for example try eating 12oz chicken breast with no sauce or condiments, and 12-16oz green beans or broccoli.

Then ask yourself if you're still hungry.

My overall point here is that foods have satiety properties to them and while there are some individual differences, most people will feel remarkably full from selecting high protein, low calorie density, high fiber food items.

Additionally foods that are somewhat lower in palatability will tend to promote satiety.

This this this!

I have days when I can't seem to "feel full." I notice that those tend to be the days when I am less in control of what I eat, and I have to choose amongst foods that I know won't satisfy me. I went out to lunch with a friend to a restaurant of her choosing on Sunday. This place was pretty trendy, and they advertised themselves as a "superfood" all organic cafe. They had pressed juices and bagel sandwiches. Well, I have to say, I just felt rotten after eating there. I blew an estimated 800 calories on that meal - a bagel with cream cheese, dill, and avocado. I was hungry again in 2 hours, but I just didn't have the calories to spend on another meal. Bagels just don't work for me, and I know that, but I really didn't have a good option that would satisfy me.

Meanwhile, my lunch that I make at home is usually a GIANT salad. I mean mixing-bowl sized. I use a whole head of romaine lettuce, and bits and pieces of whatever other veggies I have in the refrigerator, and a big hunk of protein (150-200g of chicken or shrimp or some other protein). This is usually around 400-500 calories. When I finish it, I'm STUFFED. But I don't feel deprived, and that is really helping me, psychologically, through this weight loss process.

At night, I'll make a GIANT pan of roasted veggies (my favourites include Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Cauliflower, carrots and parsnips). I have that with another big hunk of protein. Again, it looks like a massive amount of food. But the bulk of the volume comes from the veggies, which are low calorie, high fibre, high satiety. I do have to watch how much olive oil I cook them in - I toss them with 1-2 Tablespoons of olive oil and then roast at 425 for ~ 40 min. Amazingly good. I am so much fuller having this meal than a meal with the same # of calories of pasta.

These are the choices I can make that will support my weight loss and minimize my feeling hungry and frustrated that I'm out of calories for the day.