anyone have any luck finding a natural appetite suppresant

Brandib1985

I have been looking for a natural way to suppress my appetite. Not having any luck..

AlyRoseNYC

Coffee works for me

Crowhorse

I use something called fat. I find it very satisfying and it lasts me longer between meals than if I don't have it with the meal.

jen_bd6

When I feel hungry, I drink 12 oz of water. I make sure to drink lots and lots of water throughout the day (at least 64 oz if not exercising, 96oz when doing intense cardio) More often than not, thirst is mistaken for hunger. Also, there are food that have natural "appetite suppressant" properties, whether it be high fiber, natural healthy fats among others, making you feel fuller, longer... Here is a website that lists a few you can try to pepper in throughout the day and see if that helps. I know it's frustrating, I have been there too! Good luck!

http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/diet-tips/top-25-natural-appetite-suppressants

Nelski

Make sure all your meals have fat, protein and fiber, it will help keep you full longer. Drink lots of water.

Dave198lbs

Coffee works for me

this

and exercise strangely enough

Brandib1985

Thanks! I keep reading that hoodia is a natural way but isnt that a diet pill?

emilylacey1010

Coffee works for me

this

and exercise strangely enough

Exercise is right! Nothing like working out to make me Not Wanna Eat!
But I understand what you mean

jaxbeck

water & B12

xarge

For me cinnamon and vanilla for sugar cravings and ginger and jalapeno overall works fine for portion control but I like my food sometimes overspicy. Also a glass of sparkling water instead of water since a glass of water doesn't do the trick for me and I dislike drinking huge amounts in short time.

mariea_bo

Check out Saffron Extract with Satiereal. It was featured as a natural appetite suppresant on Dr. Oz.

BrianSharpe

Make sure all your meals have fat, protein and fiber, it will help keep you full longer. Drink lots of water.

^^^ This

Check out Saffron Extract with Satiereal. It was featured as a natural appetite suppresant on Dr. Oz.

Well, if Dr Oz says it's good..................

rlpalomino

I was having problems with my dinner meal, Dr Oz, mentioned eating half a serving or 1/8 of a cup (75 cal.) of nuts a hour before a meal to keep you from overeating. He also mentioned sprinkling chili pepper's helps too. The capsaicin in the chili pepper works to kill the messages that your hungry, and increases metabolism.

This came from the book, You Losing Weight The Owner's Manual to Simple and Healthy Weight Loss. Michael F. Roizen, MD and Mehmet C. Oz, MD

juicemoogan

yep... its called water. i drink at least 72oz a day.

keeps your belly full..

Jenn_10

yep... its called water

keeps your belly full..

^ This

southpaw211

Taking a look at my thighs in the mirror does wonders for me.



Plus, now that I'm tracking my calories and trying to eat only whole foods, I find I do okay. Especially if I time exactly when it's time to eat. I know I have my after workout shake at 7, snack around 10, lunch around 12-1, protein bar around 3 and then dinner around 6. Usually I have a little left over for a little something with TV (that doesn't contain carbsof course).

mcarter99

Food.

Oh, you mean besides that? I agree with try higher fat and/or fiber. Oh, and protein.

I will occasionally drink one of those energy shots that are essentially just a high dose of some B vitamins. I don't know if it does much. It does seem to give a slight lift. It's not natural, per se, but B vitamins are.

soehlerking

personally I split my meal up over several hours--cut my sandwich in half so i get "two" lunches. I hope one of these tips works for you!

belgerian

If I am a little hungry before I run, when I am done I dont even have a appetite for a couple hours then its dinner time. I also read the forums and look at the before and after pics that keeps me motivated. And I think about all the little motivational saying such as im not a dog so I dont give myself treats, or Abs are made in the kitchen ect ect. That being said I still faulter and eat ice cream.

senyosmom

Coffee works for me

this

and exercise strangely enough

the exercise makes me eat like a grown man!!!

itshappeningnow

The Native Americans, and I suppose pioneers, those with long travels used Chia seeds. I believe they are selling them at health stores or you can go on line and search. These little seeds expand in your stomach and give the feeling of fullness and they are good for you as well. Just a piece of knowledge - IAHN

GrandmaCarole

The best ways are the really natural ways many have mentioned. Water, protien and high fiber foods (not additives.). A small amount of high fiber Fruit helps me. Fat is necessary in moderation since it is double the calories per gram than other foods.
Spreading small meals throughout the day keeps blood sugars level also. This is how diabetics manage their blood sugar and calories since it is when the blood sugar gets low that you feel hungry. Protein evens out the sugar swings and fiber makes you feel full. Having too many calories at one time causes part of them to be stored as fat if they are not used immediately. That is why several small meals or healthy snacks (like a piece of fruit) evenly spaced throughout the day is the best way.

MaraDiaz

Coffee works for me

This. Sadly, it has a tolerance issue like many 'drugs' and so I end up drinking close to two pots a day. But these days, nothing else really works.

Edit- I should add I drink it very weak, similar to the consistency of tea (you can see the bottom of the cup). So it lets me get my water in, too.

mcarter99

yep... its called water. i drink at least 72oz a day.

keeps your belly full..

Water does nothing to my fullness level, but maybe because I drink all day.

I read that studies found that eating water-rich foods like fruit and vegetables and soups DOES make a body feel fuller, though. And I find that's true for me. They theorized we can sort of "fool" our body by hiding water in foods, whereas it recognizes straight water intake as non-caloric, often.

Poods71

I took Hoodia years ago and it did work, but it has to be pure hoodia. I stopped it though as I was buying it from the internet and worried that anything could be in it. I find that teaching yourself better eating habits and drinking lots of water is the key.

AlsDonkBoxSquat

I find that food helps. Not **** food, but real food (and coffee).

rml_16

Dark chocolate and cinnamon both work.

rml_16

Also peppermint.

xlolitabandita

Coffee and water.

bazaar1982

I was always told to drink warm milk with a spoonful of honey before bed each night. Had worked wonders for me - no idea why but I'm not craving sweet stuff anymore.

bcattoes

Aerobic exercise works for me, at least for a while.