Always hungry

cathymorrissey

:grumble: Any good tricks that really work to suppress appetite?

SoDamnHungry

First off, are you eating enough?

cathymorrissey

I think so. I feel like I'm always eating. I do eat a pretty healthy diet, but my portions seem more in line with a man's!

slowglitchen

I totally understand, how you feel... but my issue, last Sunday, was I had lil to eat, (egg drop soup/coffee for the day)

On monday, I went over 1000 calories on my calorie goal...

Today, I went over a bit, and took my dogs for a walk, to bring that goal back in track

I walk to the mall, in the morning, and afterwards, not eat for 4 hours (to make my body use the fat, instead of foods) I was famished, tummy was hurting/growling, so I would take an antacid to keep it quiet (it helped)... By the time, lunch/supper came around, I was hungry.. not only that.. in the night, I want something sweet

Someone told me fiber/protein helps w/ hunger pangs... (look at slimfast, high in fiber/protein) I found out, if I miss meals the previous day, I would eat a lot, the following day. My exercise regimen is making me hungry more...

You could eat a hardboiled egg w/ peanut buttter toast (fiber rich) or something...

SoDamnHungry

How many calories are you eating, though? And how many are you working off?

darlene_foxxy3333

I work in a store and I am surrounded by junk food. The only thing that works for me is fruit flavored gum. As long as it is sugar free and a fruity flavor. For me it works like a sweet treat without the guilt and it holds me over until its time to eat...

dynamohum

I was always told that chewing gum makes your stomach acid work and thus you feel more hungry?????
If thats true maybe the gum is a great distraction.

darlene_foxxy3333

I honestly don't know the truth about it but chewing gum works for me. I get bored at work and its pretty easy to eat junk. I find the gum gives me something to chew on thats sweet and it distracts me from eating all the other junk in the store

SteelySunshine

:grumble: Any good tricks that really work to suppress appetite?

Food generally works for me. I have lots of veggies in my house so I will do something with them as a first resort. If that doesn't work I figure out how many calories I have already had and how many I have left and if it's close enough to my next meal time I wait it out. If not then I try something with protein, usually peanut butter and that almost always works when I have already filled up on veggies.

RepsnSets

Coffee minus sugar and a splash of milk if u dont like it black

dynamohum

keep it up then, whatever works for you, probably another food myth, :happy:

Lamemind

Water fills me up just as much as any bag of chips would

Gmtribble90

Coffee minus sugar and a splash of milk if u dont like it black

If you can manage with your plan, try a splash of Bailey's Irish Cream creamer with your coffee, no extra sugar or milk. It tastes really good and has helped me a LOT with cravings. Just make sure it's only a splash and not too much!

sugarkane1234

Water, water, and more water! Also, I find a small amount of nuts (especially almonds and pistachios) help keep my stomach from eating itself in between meals.

NakeshiaB

Tea works wonders for me. I only drink green or herbal tea I've made myself (e.g. literally just herbs in hot water). The great thing about tea is that it has zero calories. I don't even log it and count it as my water intake. Peppermint tea is a great refresher and settles any uneasy feelings in your stomach. There are theories that a lot of the time when we think we are hungry, we are actually thirsty.

Another trick is brushing your teeth, although I wouldn't do this more than once a day on top of your normal twice a day brushing. Gum could also be an option, although I try to stay away from gum due to the sugars/artificial sweeteners. Also eat your food slowly, really chew and savour the flavour. Leave gaps between mouthfulls. This has helped me a lot, I also try to have a drink of water every time I eat something, it keeps me fuller for longer.

RepsnSets

Coffee minus sugar and a splash of milk if u dont like it black

If you can manage with your plan, try a splash of Bailey's Irish Cream creamer with your coffee, no extra sugar or milk. It tastes really good and has helped me a LOT with cravings. Just make sure it's only a splash and not too much!

The only Baileys we have over here in New Zealand is an alcoholic cream drink

lovemitch125

So first of all, I'd make sure you are actually hungry by drinking a bottle of water first. Sometimes your body confused hunger with thirst, or you are bored eating and don't realize it. If you are still hungry after a bottle of water, then definitely eat.
Incorporate protein and fiber into your meals (I would have a protein at every meal). Not only are these delicious anyways, they will keep you fuller for longer. Try it out :bigsmile:

KarenJanine

Without knowing what you're eating and how much it is hard to recommendations.

However I suggest the following: check your protein intake - if you are eating less than 1 g per kg body weight per day then you might want to increase it. (If you are strength training then this should be higher still - in the region of 1 g per lb lean body mass).

Make sure you are meeting your fibre goal and not exceeding your sodium.

Also, are you eating back your exercise calories?

Gmtribble90

Coffee minus sugar and a splash of milk if u dont like it black

If you can manage with your plan, try a splash of Bailey's Irish Cream creamer with your coffee, no extra sugar or milk. It tastes really good and has helped me a LOT with cravings. Just make sure it's only a splash and not too much!

The only Baileys we have over here in New Zealand is an alcoholic cream drink

We have that too, but we also have Bailey's creamer, which is pretty much like the drink minus the alcohol. The flavor is amazing for coffee

dcarbeno

I always use to be hungry also. I am not anymore. I have upped my protein and the number of times I eat a day. Breakfast, snack, lunch,snack, dinner. All small meals 200-300 calories. I went to a dietician and she suggested it. That approach keeps my blood sugar levels balanced and I do not find myself grazing anymore. Drinking enough water is also important. Thirst can be mistaken for hunger. It worked for me. Hope it helps.

Ready2Rock206

Make sure you're getting a good amount of water, fiber and protein. Toss out any of those "diet" treats people seem to live off of and replace them with filling foods (high fiber/protein).

Make sure you're eating enough calories.

kirkor

What's your average daily caloric deficit?

baristagirl7

Lots of water and protein! Stay active and do things too.. When you are busy you don't think about snacking. Plus you burn more calories well active!