what is about 2:00?

durhamity

Why do I get so hungry around 2:00? Any tips to get past this? Besides giving in and eating chips on the couch?

sammys1girly

Have some protein, like a string cheese or a small handful of almonds.

FitJoani

Its a drop in blood sugar I believe....try getting out and moving, an exercise dvd, or eating a salad or something healthy. Also on some occasions hunger is mistaken for thirst

anacsitham5

I snack all day! Whenever I am hungry I grab something really small. Half an orange, 50 calorie yogurt.... if I'm craving salt (which is normally the case) I grab my baggie of premeasured out Special K cracker/chips (sea salt variety). They kick my craving for chips every time. I put 10 in a baggie - NEVER eat right from the box...you get carried away - and then I know exactly what I had so I can track it. I find that if I avoid something that I am craving, I will eat everything else in sight to satisfy that craving. Make sure you log whatever it is that you are going to eat before you eat it. It may stop you from grabbing something. As your stomach shrinks from using portion control, you shouldn'g be so hungry all the time. Good Luck.

hllamaster

i keep small oranges around...

dls06

Blood sugar. Try to watch carbs and eat more good protein. Nuts, beans, egg whites. Talk to your Dr. next time you go and tell them to check your A1C levels.

webdiva1

Boy, I'm with ya. Afternoons are tough. I've started drinking a big glass of hot lemon water (yeah, I know: it doesn't sound great) after I read about it at livestrong.com. It really does curb my cravings and appetite and, if what I read is true, has lots of other good benefits too. Here's the link if you want to read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/283171-hot-lemon-water-for-weight-loss/. Hang in there!

TaberMrt

I have that same problem! Sometimes a cup of tea with fruit helps the urge---but I agree, a bunch of chops are so much more appealing!