I AM STARVING

AdAstra47

Protein, protein, protein.

1. Protein is needed to maintain your muscles and to grow your hair & fingernails. So not all the protein you eat will even be used as calories; so if you're going to go over your calories in anything, go over in protein (rather than fat or carbs).
2. Protein digests more slowly than fat or carbohydrates. Carbs begin digesting before they even hit your stomach, and your body either burns or stores them quickly. That's why you so often feel hungry again when you eat potato chips or rice or popcorn. But protein digests more slowly and then is burned slowly and steadily. So it will keep you fuller longer.

I eat a lot of protein at all my meals, so I rarely get the munchies. When I do, I snack on beef jerky, hard-boiled eggs, protein drinks, cheese sticks or cheese wedges, plain Greek yogurt (maybe with some Crystal Light powder for flavoring), cottage cheese, mushrooms.

AngieTheCrazy

I have special K snack bar and fiber one that I eat when I'm hungry and Light yogurt. I have one of those and it keeps me from cheating. Its been hard but I'm determined

MyaPapaya75

Hi everyone. Just wondering what you guys munch on when for absolutely no reason you are starving! I had breakfast and lunch, then snacked on about a half cup of steamed broccoli rabe, then a peice of toast with a babybel cheese on it, and I am still ravenous! Any ideas for some low-cal filling snacks?? Much appreciated.

Go for good ole peanut butter and jelly on wheat....dont deny yourself if you are feeling that way ..i tend to also reach for sugar free jello

halphord

What seems to fill me up most is an apple and some water. You can Google 100 calorie snacks...you'll find some good choices there as well.

sultanabegum91

Nice hot cup of tea no sugar and semi skimmed milk always fills me up also it speeds the metabolism

NYPetite

I actually eat fruit and veggies like they have no calories. I obviously know they do but it has worked for me with weight loss. If I feel hungry I will always grab a few cuties (2 or 3 tangerines) or some celery sticks and carrots with low fat blue cheese dressing (please be aware of serving, 1-2 TB) or a huge bowl of salad (extremely low in cals, a whole bag Fresh Express is under 100 cals) with some home made italian dressing (1Tb EVOO + 2TB red or white vingar + tsp of dijon mustard + salt and pepper).

Good Luck!

LisaBirren

Some of my favorite snacking foods are ranch rice cakes, pretzels, or my fave - Special K garlic & herb crackers w/ fat free cream cheese spread on each one! Sometimes just plain veggies aren't enough!

Dawna954

Up your protein and lower your bad carbs ie ( white flour and sugar) until you gain control of your hunger pangs. Protein keeps you full longer, takes longer to digest and helps a ton with weight loss.

ogmama12

My new fave is carrot sticks and 100 cal pack of Wholly Guacamole with some cayenne added. The healthy fat in the guac helps me stay full and the carrots are nice and crunchy (I really don't miss the chips, and I have have way more carrots for the half the calories).
I also made this soup recently that's super duper filling: 2 cans rinsed beans (I use black beans or lentil beans), 2 cans low sodium crushed tomatoes, a diced onion, garlic, low sodium broth, pinch of salt, and a bunch of spices. You can add greens, too. Cook the onions and garlic while you purée the tomatoes and beans until they're smooth, then purée the onions abd garlic with the mix. Cook it all with the broth. Add enough broth until you have 6 cups of soup. A 1 cup serving has about 150 calories, 10 grams of fiber, 9 grams of protein, and it's natural!