How does one learn to be OK with being hungry?

I take my frustrations out on other people.

Kids are a good target, they rarely fight back.

You don't have to be hungry all the time in order to lose weight. If you are eating at a reasonable caloric deficit for your size, and mainly choosing lower calorie nutrient dense foods, then you should be able to feel full while staying within your calorie range.

When I feel hungry, I eat something, I just make sure that what I choose to eat doesn't take up a huge number of my daily calories. I might have veggies for a snack, but usually I'll go for something like nuts or cheese -- something with a bit of protein and fat that will fill me up quicker and leave me feeling full longer. I try to save the veggies for actual meals when I can eat them along with something more substantial.

When I started out eating lower calorie meals, I did feel hungry more often, but I got used to having small snacks to take the hunger away. If you feel hungry all the time, you might have chosen too low a calorie target or be eating too many empty calories (soda was always my downfall) that use up a lot of calories without giving you much in return.

I'm never hungry if I follow a particular formula of how I eat. First, combine lean proteins and complex carbs at the same meal. Eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day so your blood sugar stays level. Make sure the foods you do eat are nutrient-dense and high fiber. Check out Tosca Reno's Eat Clean books for more info. You will not be hungry. Don't under-eat your MFP calorie goals. I eat more protein than it recommends, too.

If you are often really hungry you may need to tweak things....ie more protein in a meal to keep you feel satisfied etc...also I wonder if you are eating enough...can you add a snack midday and still have a nice deficit and thus not feel hungry???then you are more likely to stick with this

if you are hungry you are doing it wrong. Hungry, low energy, irritable.......your body is telling you something, time to reasses.

agreed

I agree with Yanicka. You should not be hungry. You're doing something wrong, maybe not enough protein or fat, or just not enough food in general. You shouldn't be hungry...not actual hunger. If you are, eat.

I agree with with what the others have said. In addition, I use to feel hungry all the time but now I realise that I was use to feeling 'over-full'. If you are an over-eater than you are simply re-training your body AND mind to be eating the right amount.

if you are hungry you are doing it wrong. Hungry, low energy, irritable.......your body is telling you something, time to reasses.

Yep.

I'm hungry when it's time for a meal or snack. Then I eat. Then I'm not hungry anymore.

I did, however, have to learn the difference between hunger and eating out of boredom, or sadness, or happiness, etc.

And if you're talking about McD's two double cheeseburgers and fries, hell, I'd be hungry after that, too. It's a lot of calories and not a lot of nutrition. But give me two of my own homemade burgers with real beef instead of that medium density fiberboard they call meat, and baked steak fries, and I'm happy.

I don't think it's necessary to be hungry all the time to loose weight. I would recommend eating every 2-4 hours during the day; just small portions of 200-300 calories. I usually eat breakfast around 7am, a snack at 10am, lunch at noon, another snack around 3, dinner around 7pm and a snack around 9pm. Plus, if you work out, you can eat more. I know there are different opinions on eating back exercise calories, but if you're hungry, go ahead and eat at least half of them back. Also, try to eat filling foods and drink plenty of water. If none of that works, consider reevaluating your weight loss goals and adjusting them to a slower loss. The reality is, if you're hungry all the time, this won't be a good experience and you likely won't be as successful in the long run.

Eat slowly, more calories, water, chewing gum, snacks, workout, benefibre.

Usually when I'm hungry I know it's just that I ate too fast. I like to drink water before and after. I also like to take benefibre. Used to eat 6 meals a day cut it down to 4 so it was tough for the first couple weeks, but it's been much easier now.

I don't feel hungry either. Lots of fruits and veggies = lots of fiber which keeps you feeling full. How about oatmeal for breakfast (not the little packet nothings, like real oatmeal with 6-7 protein and lots of fiber? I put fruit (fresh, not dried) and walnuts in it, keeps me feeling full for hours...

I do hot tea at night when I watch TV. Not because I am hungry but that is when I get the most temptation to snack on something...

I don't think you guys are getting it. It's not just when I'm dieting (although it is much worse then). I am always hungry. For example,I could eat two double-cheeseburgers with fries and still be hungry. The only reason I stop eating is because I think I'm supposed to. I'm always hungry. I mean ALWAYS. Have any of you ever actually been obese?

I am sorry but this wasn't clear in your OP so no, I didn't get it. I have not been Obese but plenty here have.
It sounds like this is something you should address with a medical professional.

Double post.

My husband said it best to me, "If you are trying to lose weight, you will always be a little hungry." It makes sense, but I had to hear it from someone I respected before I believed it. Plus, I had to get it in my mind that it is OK! I am not going to starve to death if I don't have snacks and huge meals.

if you are hungry you are doing it wrong. Hungry, low energy, irritable.......your body is telling you something, time to reasses.

Couldn't have said it better myself

It's time to look at your diet and spot the empty calories (high calorie foods that don't fill you up). Eat more protein, drink more water.