Good foods to help you feel full on 1200 calories a day?

jbootman

hard boiled egg whites,

carrots,

TOMATOES

SparkleShine

Protein, protein, protein! Fiber rich foods also! Spread your meals out so you are eating at least something with protein and/or fiber every 2-3 hours.

Lots of water too!

JessicaT2007

I like to eat :
oatmeal
sweet potatoes
greek yogurt
butternut squash
acorn squash

All of those are pretty filling to me.

susanb573

Veggies such as frozen brussel sprouts, brocolli, cauliflower, carrots
Salad twice a day with either no dressing or a tiny bit of fat free dressing
Green beans

I eat an enormous quantity of food but most of it's veggies so I almost never hit my calorie goal. This evening I splurged and had a belgian waffle and I still have 300 or so calories to eat because I had so many veggies for lunch

Dickersondiva

If 1200 calories is your NET goal, then nothing says you have to eat ONLY 1200 calories. If you are exercising, you can have more than 1200 calories. If you want to eat more, then walk an hour or so....put some calories back into your NET, and eat those too.

starshine420

fruity protein shakes and lots of exercise, the more you exercise, the more you can eat. I'm never hungry anymore

thelovelyLIZ

Fruits and veggies are always a great option. I love snacking on hard boiled eggs too though, only 70cal an egg. Also, make sure you're getting enough protein. Fruits and veggies alone won't make you feel full unless you're getting protein. Peanut butter is good too. High in calories, but it really stick with you and has lots of healthy fat and protein. Put a little on a whole wheat english muffin. Oatmeal is pretty substantial as well.

I agree with other as well- exercise and then you get to eat a little more. It really makes a big difference. On days I work out I usually get about 1500 calories and I never feel hungry.

wrevhn

oat bran, broccolli, protien bars and shakes, nuts, brown rice, lean protien (beans, fish, chicken, etc), ummm, thats all i got for now.

schildmom78

I like to eat white rice with a tablespoon of soy sauce.. you can eat 1/2 cup of the rice, and it is filling.. I love mushrooms, so I saute some and add it to the white rice!!! I find that i dont always need the full tablespoon of soy sauce! I like the garlic/butter tilapia that Gordons makes.. its in the freezer section! I also eat the 100 calorie snacks, like the cookies, snack mixes etc....

sophiamour

My two biggest tips for being full on a 1200 calorie day.

Anything with a good deal of fiber and protein will help you feeling full, and usually be a food with a reasonable amount of calories.

Whole grains do the trick. Oats for breakfast, maybe with a little yogurt, brown rice, wheat breads, beans.

Also, try not to drink your calories. Even juices, which are healthy. A cup of apple juice has more calories than an apple itself, but none of the fiber...so you are far better off eating that apple! Try water with a squeeze of lemon and hot tea!

Good luck. Let me know if I can help.

GoMimmi

Kroger CarbMaster Yogurt 60 calories only 4 grams of carb.
WalMart Great Value High Fiber Oats and Peanut Butter Granola Bars 150 Calories
These are my two favorites!

tinkerpuppet

1/4c homemade hummus with no tahini with a HUGE plate of veggies. Regular hummus still has more calories, so I make it myself. Cheap, healthy, yummy and much easier on the numbers. Oh, and I've had to push the veggies away because I had so many I couldn't finish them!.

Hummus - I don't have the recipe on hand, but i think its just a can of chickpeas, wee bit of sesame oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt and reserved bean juice to make it the right texture, in a food processor.

allie0630

Lots of veggies and I usually have a protein shake sometime mid-morning. I use chocolate protein powder, tsp peanut butter, banana, almond milk and ice cubes. Tastes like a chocolate shake but keeps me not hungry for a long time.

FinerthanB433

Thanks for asking the question, as i am always looking for more filling foods as well!

Kimharbath

Some of my mainstays are garbanzo beans, greek yogurt, grapefruit, all beans. If I get to where I need to eat something sweet or a snack, I buy Weight Watchers giant fudge bars which are 100 calories apiece. I also like pretzels-which are easy to portion control. They don't have much fat in them either. I always let myself eat as much salad, tomatoes, and steamed vegetables as I want. I have found when I go out to eat, if all the salads are too high in calories and unhealthy, I order two side salads, minus croutons, with tomatoes and cheese. (They never put more than an 1/8 of a cup of grated cheese on a salad, Ha!) I have been carrying a plain Greek yogurt or a cup of applesauce in my purse (I sweeten the yougurt with Stevia) and I use it as salad dressing. I have found I can have 1 cup of yogurt for 1/4 of the calories of salad dressing and no fat calories are in it! Just a few tricks I have been using.

Kimharbath

I noticed someone posted they eat yellow squash, acorn squash, etc. They are filling and makes you feel like you are eating something more substantial. I cook mine without any butter or fat and sprinkle a little Stevia on it.

eksims1

I add benefiber to a lot of my meals that I make in the kitchen. I think it helps keep me fuller, and it also helps with digestion! It's so great. My boyfriend does not like things like that (healthy additives...healthy in general), and he doesn't even know I add it in. That's how tasteless it is!

davecreed

foods lower on the GI seem to keep you fuller longer (eg oatmeal)...you could try that. also, make sure your taking in all you required fats...i find when i try to lower my fats...im cranky and hungry...and it doesn't help me loose weight...for be lower carbs are key...

Brittmy

I make veggie soup as a snack- super easy.
1 container of beef broth (I use college inn brand)
1 normal size bottle of v8 original juice
1 container frozen veggies
1/2 cup barley

you just leave it on med-low heat for about 1.5 hours and eat when you get hungry.
Here is the kicker. THE WHOLE POT IS ONLY 600 CALORIES! The WHOLE pot!!
Hope this helps!! :-)

chachan

Thanks to everyone for so many helpful suggestions! I boiled a bunch of eggs last night after reading these! I am eating all of my exercise calories and have often been over on fat and protein. It's challenging to balance but I'm looking forward to it. Thanks again!

bella383

I'm hungry a lot too. I actually look at my calories and ride my bike so I can keep within my range and still eat.

meltygarden

A big glass of V8 juice.

But really? If you just do a half hour of exercise a day it gives you enough of a calorie cushion that you can afford to eat enough not to be hungry.

tannjam

I eat 1200 a day, eat alot of protein helps with hunger. Lots of veggies and fruit and about 12 glasses of water help also

calmanza2

Hey, I'm pretty new to MFP myself, but I am also on the 1200 calories-a-day. One of my favorites is the FAGE yogurt - but any Greek yogurt will do - they have lots of protein, so they help you to feel full. It's what I typically have for breakfast.

stormieweather

I bring snacks to work every day to help keep me full. Today is a hard boiled egg, a cup of berries (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries), a zip loc of grapes, a Fage yogurt and a baby cucumber. All about 250 calories total and I will spread it throughout the day.

lauraemthomson

i am the same, but i have realised that i dont have to eat 1200 cals a day i just burn 600-800 cals a day and i have earned extra food! if ur like me and need a sweet treat then def nairn oat buiscits to take the edge of it... or i find a coffee always keeps me going for a little bit longer. good luck!

wcpak

I like having a 60 calorie yogurt when I get hungry - Kroger CARBmaster is awesome.

jmsouth5

Exactly!! I feel like I eat all day. Instant oatmeal and tea at 7:30, yogurt and some nuts at 10:30, 1/2 apple, string cheese and another yogurt at 12:30, so on and so on. I found for me that if I eat crackers or cereal or something like that, I am hungry within like an hour and struggling to not eat. Eat small meals every 2.5 to 3 hours, drink lots of water and tea.

stormieweather

Thanks to everyone for so many helpful suggestions! I boiled a bunch of eggs last night after reading these! I am eating all of my exercise calories and have often been over on fat and protein. It's challenging to balance but I'm looking forward to it. Thanks again!

May I make a suggestion? Increase your protein settings to about 30% of your total (reduce carbs by the necessary difference). I've found that by eating more protein, I stay full longer and lose weight easier. Too many carbs actually make me hungrier in the long run. You need some, for energy, but too many and I'm ravenous for more (food). Protein and some good fats help keep you full longer.

jmsouth5

A big glass of V8 juice.

But really? If you just do a half hour of exercise a day it gives you enough of a calorie cushion that you can afford to eat enough not to be hungry.

Exercising really gives you an opportunity to not eat too much, and not feel guilty if you do!