What are your tips for curbing those hunger pangs ?

stellakhenizy

I can think of 2 obvious ones ...........
eat lots of veggies
and drink lots of water

BUT

wondered if you had any personal experience with what has worked best for you
and / or any other things which you have found helpful

Kind regards;

Stella

needtoloseafewpounds

I heard that coffee is an appetite depressant.
Generally foods high in fiber will fill you up or trick you into thinking you're filled They will also stay in your system a lot longer which can be helpful. I suggest whole wheat breads/bagels, celery with peanut butter and raisins, brown rice, and kettle corn. There's probably more foods that I could mention but I'm pretty sure I gave a general idea Don't starve!!

b3kah5

For some reason when I exercise I am not as hungry, I think it's because maybe I wasn't hungry in the first place but rather bored or emotional. The other trick I have is drinking tea. Maybe it's the same as coffee like needtloseafe stated. Good luck!

notnikkisixx

For some reason when I exercise I am not as hungry, I think it's because maybe I wasn't hungry in the first place but rather bored or emotional. The other trick I have is drinking tea. Maybe it's the same as coffee like needtloseafe stated. Good luck!

Agreed! I am waaay less hungry when I am active!

Unfortunately, I sit at a desk 8-9 hours a day and the hunger is strong! haha
To cope with this I bring healthy snacks to work and have set times where I eat them. Planning ahead is the best strategy for snacks!

MzManiak

I eat.

technobunny

I eat.

This.

MissCaroline71

Chewing gum....*Learnt that from the Biggest Loser*

Chief_Rocka

Eating whenever I wanted food is what made me fat in the first place.

cwolfman13

1) make sure your calorie defcit is a reasonable one. I had nary a hunger pang when I was losing. If you're having frequent hunger pangs, it is likely your calorie goals are too aggressive.

2) Exercise is an excellent appetite suppresent.

3) plenty of water

4) Foods high in protein, fiber, and healthy fat

5) Kinda goes with #4, but lots of whole foods

MzManiak

Eating whenever I wanted food is what made me fat in the first place.

True. But there's a difference between simply wanting food... and feeling actual hunger pains!

Emglyfolk

If you can try and wait 20 minutes the craving might stop. If it doesn't go away then have some protein (hard boiled egg, some nuts, etc.) and stay within your daily calorie count. Chances are you are not actually 'hungry', you have a 'craving' or a 'want'.

Be sure you know the difference.

TRUE hunger gives you dizziness, shakiness, nausea, etc.

A craving is usually based on a habit and will go a way with self talk (I'm not going to eat anything because I feel bad when I do) or behavioural changes (leave room, exercise) or water.

If you are truly "hungry" you need to eat something. If you are having a craving or a want, you need to learn how to fight it....forever unfortunately..... These 'wants' are well established in our minds and body - after all you have probably had these cravings 100,000 times and you feed it when you do, so the behaviour is well established.........hang in there!

spammarino

Definitely dont starve yourself. I like to stick with low GI carbs throughout the day for their slow digestion. I always keep raw almonds with me for those times I am in a pinch and need to eat. Cant go wrong with proteins and healthy fats.

xmeganxtarax

For some reason when I exercise I am not as hungry, I think it's because maybe I wasn't hungry in the first place but rather bored or emotional. The other trick I have is drinking tea. Maybe it's the same as coffee like needtloseafe stated. Good luck!

Agreed! I am waaay less hungry when I am active!

Unfortunately, I sit at a desk 8-9 hours a day and the hunger is strong! haha
To cope with this I bring healthy snacks to work and have set times where I eat them. Planning ahead is the best strategy for snacks!

THIS. I also have an office job and find myself hungry when I sit around. When I exercise I am not as hungry until later in the evening I get ravenous but I choose healthy snacks like carrots, snow peas and feta dill dip, greek yogurt, granola and yogurt bowl (made at home!), fruit, and calorie dense foods such as avocado, raw almonds, natural peanut butter (no sugar added kind) etc. Also, if you feel hungry drink 1 cup of water, if after 10 minutes you still feel hungry, have a snack. I also eat every 3 hours. GL

AlsDonkBoxSquat

I coud shove watermelon and cottage cheese (4%, anything less won't give you what your body is looking for) in my pie hole all day long. It's really high in sodium, but I can have 1.5 cups of watermelon and .5 cup - 1 cup of cottage cheese for cheap (calorie wise). It's salty, it's sweet, it's filling, it's a little fatty, and it looks like a heaping serving.

If that fails I have ice cream with toppings.

dough21

Water plus Apple Cider Vinegar works really well.

itsjustdawn

Eating every 2-3 hours.

AlsDonkBoxSquat

Water plus Apple Cider Vinegar works really well.

That just sounds disgusting. If you want an assault on your tastebuds then have the DoTerra metabolic Blend . . . at least that will make your breath smell better.

Avarindria

A low sodium trail mix (walnuts, almonds, raisins, dried cranberries, and dark chocolate) has been a go to for me!! Also, I try really hard to drink as much water as possible during the day!

AsianSuperfly

I cut out sugars from soda's to candy, pastries, and processed sugars.. Sounds odd but the sugary stuff spiked my insulin levels and when insulin levels dropped for me I became ravenously hungry. So cutting out sugars actually helped me quite a bit. I would also recommend eating smaller meals throughout the day and try to eat things high in fiber combined with a good protein source for each and every meal. Here's an odd tip you can also try, I knew a lady who would chew on ice cubes throughout the day to help curb her appetite. It worked for her.

jodi41086

I can think of 2 obvious ones ...........
eat lots of veggies
and drink lots of water

BUT

wondered if you had any personal experience with what has worked best for you
and / or any other things which you have found helpful

Kind regards;

Stella

That's what my coach says fill up on veggies and drink ur gallon jug of water everyday. Before bed I eat 2 tablespoons of peanut butter so I don't wake up pukey hungry. Be careful with coffee as an appetite suppressant it will keep u full for a bit but the caffeine can cause an overwhelming hungry pain hit later on.

crazybookworm

I try to eat frequently, but when I know I'm not hungry and just fighting off hunger pains do to boredom or something emotional then I find these things help.

Sipping on some Green tea with a couple slices of Lemon always works for me. Or Chamomile which also helps bloating.

Savouring a square of dark chocolate.

Take a walk(alone or with my dogs) even if it's just a quick one around the block.

Some Wii Tennis or something else fun that keeps you moving

Playing Basketball or Tennis with the hubby

Tug of War with my dogs

Cleaning

mommabenefield

chewing a piece of super strong mint gum, drink a cup of green tea with lemon, go for a quick walk ... if its not truly a need to eat, (say you ate already) if you dont stop yourself from fixating, it will go south

spouns44

1. Water. Your stomach is like a balloon and you can trick it into thinking you are full by filling it with water.
2. Cut out some carbs. I try to keep my carbs under 100 grams per day. I feel like the more carbs I eat, the hungrier I get.
3. Up the protein. I try to eat 100-150 grams per day. I feel like the protein keeps me full for longer.

jadedone

Eat slower and practice mindful eating
Eat plenty of fiber
Stay hydrated

**I find when I exercise intensely, I am less hungry.

michail71

Intermittent fasting is a great tool.

ThinLizzie0802

I agree with people saying exercise. When I'm exercising every day my appetite totally changes. I also drink a lot of hot tea. Keeps me from snacking while at work. You may also spread your calories out more through the day so you aren't dealing with hunger pangs and risking a snack binge.

DenyseMarieL

I always make sure I get lots of protein at every meal and snack, it keeps me fuller longer. Celery sticks just won't cut it.

Dragonwolf

TRUE hunger gives you dizziness, shakiness, nausea, etc.

No, that's your blood sugar crashing below the set point your body is used to after your body has pumped a bunch of insulin into your blood to deal with you eating too many carbohydrates for your activity level (yes, even the "healthy carbs" break down into sugar, which then need to be counteracted by insulin). And yes, this happens even in people who are not diabetic (the only difference is in how much one's blood sugar swings, and where it sits when fasted).

1. Water. Your stomach is like a balloon and you can trick it into thinking you are full by filling it with water.
2. Cut out some carbs. I try to keep my carbs under 100 grams per day. I feel like the more carbs I eat, the hungrier I get.
3. Up the protein. I try to eat 100-150 grams per day. I feel like the protein keeps me full for longer.

This. Protein takes longer to digest, so keeps you feeling full longer. Make up the difference between your previous carb calories and your new protein calories with good, naturally-occurring fats (nuts, avocado, olive oil, etc), which are more satiating and take longer to burn, and kiss the 2-3 hour hunger pangs, and the sugar-crash-induced "hunger" symptoms goodbye.

lisabinco

TRUE hunger gives you dizziness, shakiness, nausea, etc.

Not true. The symptoms you describe sound like a drop in blood sugar, not hunger at all. If you are having these symptoms, you would be considered pre-diabetic (like I was). You can test this for yourself by using those finger-stabbers to check your blood sugar at any time, especially after eating or fasting. If you are over 100, you are pre-diabetic.
I cut my everyday sugar down to nothing but fruits, fruit juice (sparingly) and other whole foods. I brought my fasting blood sugar down from 120 to 70 and haven't had any more symptoms of low blood sugar.
I do agree there are many reasons we eat, and most of them have nothing to do with being actually hungry. Just because my stomach is grumbling does not mean I should feed it. I have to ask myself every time if I am actually hungry or if I just want to eat. Most of the time it is the sight or smell of food (or sometimes even the thought of food) that makes me want to eat. I try to busy myself with other things, but if I really get a craving (and yes, that's a craving not hunger), I eat something like nuts, seeds, beans, steamed veggies, or even a sweet potato (no butter, just plain) or banana. If I'm having a sugar craving, I do sweet fruits like strawberries or peaches or I make a sweet smoothie.
Works for me. I am about 10 pounds from goal weight now after 2 years of eating healthy. I'm looking way better (and younger) and feeling great about myself. My life is 110% improved nowadays from where I was 2 years ago. I hope everyone here finds their way to their goals.

walkinthedogs

Big swigs of water and gum help me through most the time. Sometimes I'm just plain freaking hungry and so I eat to curb them and just adjust throughout the day. But for those little pangs that I just need to curb for a while until it's really my "time to eat" I chew gum and drink more water and it works for me.

mark_finewood

I find that planning ahead to have healthy snacks (i.e. carrots or a hard boiled egg) every two hours is very helpful.