Most filling foods

HM2206

I've started working out more again - usually before work, as it's the only way I can be bothered. But I find myself seriously hungry for the rest of the day.

I have two eggs in the morning (routine) and usually make a salad for lunch (post workout).

I have tried filling it with good stuff that will reportedly make me full. Today's salad was fresh spinach, cooked quinoa, sweet potato, pomegranate seeds, some cheese and a tbsp of green pesto.

Yesterday's was sweet potato, spinach, feta, some walnuts and lots of green lentil. But I am NOT full for long! I thought quinoa and lentil was the kind of stuff that should fill you up and give even energy levels, but it sort of goes right through me.

I usually have chicken, pork or salmon for dinner, but now I think I have to add that to the salads too, even though I like the meat-free salads.

What is your go-to food that always makes you super full?

Reaverie

Everyone says fiber will keep you full the longest.. but for me it's the complete opposite. Meat keeps me full. Try spaghetti squash recipes. They are VERY low calorie and you can eat a lot of it which helps you stay full. Or have salads with less fluff in it and spread it out so you can eat more of it through out the day. Frankly, I get sick of repitition. Try low calorie soups you can drink throughout the day.

mylifeisbeautiful

Adding protein (eggs, yogurt, cottage cheese etc) to my morning oatmeal keeps me plenty full until lunch time. Good luck! Hopefully your body is just adjusting to the changes and things will fall into a good feeling routine soon

LivingtheLeanDream

Those lunches sounds so tasty, but yes, if you add more protein to those lunches that'll keep you fuller for longer.

HM2206

Reaverie wrote: »

Everyone says fiber will keep you full the longest.. but for me it's the complete opposite. Meat keeps me full. Try spaghetti squash recipes. They are VERY low calorie and you can eat a lot of it which helps you stay full. Or have salads with less fluff in it and spread it out so you can eat more of it through out the day. Frankly, I get sick of repitition. Try low calorie soups you can drink throughout the day.

Low calorie soups is a good idea. I'll try some of that.

I don't have a lot of weight to lose, it's just a couple of 'vanity pounds' and some recomposition or what you call it...maybe that's why I feel like my body is fighting against this.

frannieshack

Maybe switch up your meal order, have your lunch menu for dinner, and have your dinner menu for lunch. It might take some special effort to do this, but it might work.

monicapiazza

Volumetrics! Soups !! broth based, lots of water, some spices and herbs and a good bulk of your fave veggies and protein. Filling and low calorie!!

H_Ock12

I'd add a protein to lunch. You don't necessarily have to add it to your salad, but some slices of sandwich meat and cheese rolled together could go a long way.

neldabg

It's not really food, but tea is "filling". Also, eggs, baby carrots, soups, light butter popcorn, and any mix of veggies.

CynthiasChoice

When I eat a cup of plain Greek yogurt with 2 T chopped walnuts (240 calories, 29 grams protein) for breakfast or lunch, it makes me full till the next meal. And if I don't want meat with my salad, I have a protein powder drink (150 calories, 20 grams protein).

You're right in thinking you need more protein. The eggs in the morning are only 14 grams, and the salad is probably around 12 -15 grams at best. Also, if you're eating too much of the quinoa and sweet potato, that might cause a blood sugar surge and rebound hunger. That's just a guess, as some people react more to carbs than others.

Hope you find solutions that work for you!