What can I eat to feel full that's not fattening?

taramcfarlan

I need to know what I can eat, snackwise or with breakfast/lunch that will not leave me with hunger pains? I'm trying to lose weight, on a 1400 cals/day diet but I know there's got to be something I can eat that is both filling and low in calories and/or low fat? Please help!

jjennyb4

I eat popcorn for snacks

belgerian

I like Steel Cut Oatmeal it fills me up and I mix some fage 2 percent with it get my carbs and protein. it take a acquired taste but I enjoy it or you can mix whatever with the oatmeal. I used to eat it plain just started adding the yogurt becouse I was not getting enough protein. I spend about 1 hour making up a batch and then putting it in 2 serving containers and it microwaves pretty nice.

ajhugz

Try eating more protein. Its keeps you full longer. I try to snack on veggies because they are low cal which means I can eat a lot more without worrying about fat content.

auddii

I find protein very filling, and personally I like to eat every few hours. I like to snack on soy beans (shelled edamame) and greek yogurt. My lunches are also usually centered around a lean protein (chicken) and veggies/fruit, and then dinner is where I get my variety.

Keep in mind that fat is not "fattening", eating more calories than you expend is what is fattening. Eat the foods you enjoy, that help you get to your goals and keep you satiated in reasonable amounts.

Hornsby

Get the "low fat" out of your head. Fats aren't bad. Now if you have a legit reason for wanting low fat, than disregard what I just said.

As for low cal that will keep you full...I would look for high protein items. Protein tends to keep me full longer. Whether it's low call or not depends on the person. My fav is peanut butter on bananas.

sunshinesquared

Bump .....

MoreBean13

Fat isn't fattening.

Probably if you ate higher fat meals in general you would be less hungry for snacks. Fat is very satiating and it's good for you- good for hormone regulation, good for your skin, good for your thyroid function.....eat more fat.

FindingMyPerfection

I eat full fat items and that is how I stay full.

bcattoes

Too many calories is fattening, not specific foods.

I'd suggest something like nuts, nut butter or hummus with veggie or fruit slices as a snack. The fat and protein will help you feel full longer than a low calorie snack.

But when I am short on calories and hungry between meals, V8 usually takes the edge off till meal time for me. I'm not a big fan of yogurt, but low fat greek yogurt is pretty filling and low cal.

emmibee934

Try tofu! I make a spicy tofu scramble with sautéed veggies and salsa verde. It is an acquired taste, but relatively low in fat and calories and high in protein. Very filling! Raw and veggies, wasabi peas, and parmesan kale chips are some of my other favorite snacks. If you eat dairy/eggs, Greek yogurt is another great snack--my mother swears by it!

JenMc14

Fibourous fruits and veggies. For breakfast, I LOVE fried eggs over roasted sweet potatoes. I eat some veggies and egg whites first thing as a post workout around 6:30, then my eggs and potatoes as breakfast between 9 and 10, and am fine until lunch, I don't usually get starving, just the start of feeling hungry. Crunchy veggies help, I find, carrots, peas in the pod, etc. and apples. Make sure you're getting adequate fat and protein, as those things help you to feel full.

lilc110

I know it's full of fat but I swear when I eat half or a quarter of an avocado, it helps keep me from reaching for other foods, the (good) fat keeps me full for a long time. I've lost weight with avocados. You might want to try it. Otherwise, nonfat or lowfat Greek yogurt helps too.

TeaBea

I need to know what I can eat, snackwise or with breakfast/lunch that will not leave me with hunger pains? I'm trying to lose weight, on a 1400 cals/day diet but I know there's got to be something I can eat that is both filling and low in calories and/or low fat? Please help!

Protien, fat, ad fiber all help you stay full. Fat is healthy for weight loss.....but the calories add up quick.

Some people can eat (drink) some non fat protein & stay full.....not me. I think I need a combination.....you will have to test some things out.

Breakfast - I like greek yogurt, add FiberOne & slivered almonds (protein, fiber & fat)

Oatmeal (fiber) made with milk (protein) & sprinkle on cinnamon & chopped walnuts (fat).


Snacks....I like an apple smeared with peanut butter (fiber & fat). PB2 is a powdered peanut butter, way less fat, good for apples....not for toast.

String cheese (protein & fat) & veggies (fiber). If you like dip, try using dry ranch seasoning & adding it to plain greek yogurt.

Hard boiled eggs & veggies (protein, fat & fiber).

rabblerabble

Ditto on vegetables. Most days at work, I bring a baggie filled with snap peas, celery sticks, slices of red bell pepper, and/or carrot sticks. Great item to have for a mid-morning snack when others in the office are heading to the vending areas.

Phoenix_Warrior

I eat high fat and protein. Fat, as other posters have stated, is essential for you and is actually what will help you feel fuller for longer.

abickford82

I eat pre-made boneless skinless chicken breast (I crockpot a big container of it with nothing on it - no spices, oil, etc. -- I just want to be full not taste a bunch of food) so I have it ready when I'm hungry. Steamable veggie bags, fruit, etc.

PikaKnight

May I ask what's wrong with fat? Are you having trouble meeting your other macros and are trying to balance it out?

Akimajuktuq

Fat isn't fattening.

Probably if you ate higher fat meals in general you would be less hungry for snacks. Fat is very satiating and it's good for you- good for hormone regulation, good for your skin, good for your thyroid function.....eat more fat.

Amen to that.

The secret to my weight loss success and health improvements (including the disappearance of BED, obesity, depression, prediabetes, etc etc)? My high fat lifestyle; yes I mean healthy natural saturated fats from animals, coconuts etc.

It's no wonder you are having a tough time if you are following MFP macro and calorie recommendations based on all the "fat is bad" nonsense. I eat far more calories than MFP recommends and I eat a whole bunch more fat. Because it's healthy and filling and tastes DELICIOUS. (why do some people not want their food to taste good?... smh)

stealthq

I eat full fat items and that is how I stay full.

Yes.

That said, I find a good snack is equal volumes 4% cottage cheese and unsweetened applesauce. It has a nice macro ratio and is tasty - as long as you like apples.

You might also Google banana bread protein pancakes. I made some last night. Those things filled me up like I could not believe. Kind of sat in my stomach like lead, to be honest. But I sure didn't even want to think about eating any more food for about 4 hrs.

stealthq

I eat pre-made boneless skinless chicken breast (I crockpot a big container of it with nothing on it - no spices, oil, etc. -- I just want to be full not taste a bunch of food) so I have it ready when I'm hungry. Steamable veggie bags, fruit, etc.

Wha?

Why take the enjoyment out of eating?

BTW, OP, if you want to not enjoy eating, fixing uber-bland food like this is a good way to go about it.

Duck_Puddle

What are you eating now?

sarahfit_

Fiber and Protein will help keep you more full! Greek yogurt (I like dannon light & fit greek vanilla, doesn't taste like sour cream like those others!) and sometimes I'll put whey protein in it. Snacking on veggies is always good - carrots, zucchini, celery, and get creative with sauteeing, seasonings, and dressings! Even those fiber one bars for on-the-go can be nice! Just make sure you are getting enough protein in those 1400 calories and shoot for 25-30g of fiber a day! Quest bars work great too

Annalisa_87

I also find oatmeal keeps me feeling full and enegized for long periods.

btrippin

If you eat really clean you can eat a lot more food. I've found that when I eat really clean it doesn't even feel like I'm dieting. For example, when I eat 6 oz of grilled chicken, a cup of green beans, and a half cup of mashed sweet potatoes with a big 40 oz glass of water I feel stuffed for hours. That meal has about 491 calories with 58 grams of protein, 46 grams of carbs, and 6 grams of fat, and it really does taste freakin' good. Make a bunch of meals like this ahead of time and it makes it super easy to make the right decisions and track the calories and macros.

Hornsby

If you eat really clean you can eat a lot more food. I've found that when I eat really clean it doesn't even feel like I'm dieting. For example, when I eat 6 oz of grilled chicken, a cup of green beans, and a half cup of mashed sweet potatoes with a big 40 oz glass of water I feel stuffed for hours. That meal has about 491 calories with 58 grams of protein, 46 grams of carbs, and 6 grams of fat, and it really does taste freakin' good. Make a bunch of meals like this ahead of time and it makes it super easy to make the right decisions and track the calories and macros.

I eat your definition of clean for two meals a day just so I can eat basically whatever I want in the evenings. Works wonders.

mlogantra76

Be sure you are getting enough protein and fats... What I eat to keep me full but with in my calorie range is a lot of veggies and some fruit in addition to my protein/fat sources. For breakfast, I eat eggs whites and cheese with a ton of spinach all cooked together. Sometimes I add a whole egg, sometimes I don't. For evenings, I've gotten on the spaghetti squash kick as you can eat a lot for few calories. I put salt, garlic power, parmesan cheese, butter spray and hot sauce on it for minimal additional calories. Right now I'm eating soup for lunch. Soups with a broth base(not cream) are lower in calorie and fat and seem to fill you up. I'm eating homemade turkey vegetable soup. I just got done a salad for lunch kick with tons of veggies, egg whites, cheese, grilled chicken, etc... It was filling! Lately I have been eating edemame too. I can buy it in individual servings that you steam in the microwave. Very filling for only 110 calories and has protein in it too.

I'm a volume eater. That is what works for me. Everyone is different. I do not get full on diet food such as 100 calorie packs, low fat crackers, diet ice cream, etc... For me, its much more satisfying to eat other stuff. That being said, I know people who have been successful eating completely different than I do. Different strokes for different folks:)

extra_medium

I eat pre-made boneless skinless chicken breast (I crockpot a big container of it with nothing on it - no spices, oil, etc. -- I just want to be full not taste a bunch of food) so I have it ready when I'm hungry. Steamable veggie bags, fruit, etc.

Wha?

Why take the enjoyment out of eating?

BTW, OP, if you want to not enjoy eating, fixing uber-bland food like this is a good way to go about it.

Also wondering what's the point of that bit? Less likely to overeat if there is no flavor or something?

thohan99

From scanning the comments, I am glad to see so many people understanding that dietary fat doesn't make you fat. It can mess with your liver, gall bladder, etc., if taken in excess, but in this country, we need to start liking fat. The South does not, as I gather, suffer from this aversion to fat. The problem with the South is that they're frying carbs, which is awesome but fattening.

taramcfarlan

I absolutely LOVE popcorn, but I probably need to avoid the sodium, as I tend to pile on the salt. A friend of mine from church found some 100 calorie mini bags of popcorn, so I may get some if I just can't stand it...lol. thanks for the tip!

taramcfarlan

Hornsby, that sounds like a great idea! I have seen many great ideas that you all have posted, thank you so much. I'm going to have to get a notebook and jot all this stuff down!!!