Appetite suppressants

Why does everyone want to decrease there food?

because some of us can very easily eat 2-3 times their TDEE.

eating according to my unchecked appetite is how i got to be 65 pounds overweight. not all of us got fat by not eating a lot of food

I am a "volume" eater. I have issues with stress/bored/emotional eating and am just a bad overeater to begin with. I tried suppressants and that made it worse. I tried to go the really low cal # route..that was bad. What Louisianna is saying is that it's not about "not" eating. It's about listening and working with your body. Eat "smarter" so you lose weight, get healthier, and all at the same time getting the fuel your body needs to function.

I have heard good things about Dotteras slim & sassy essential oil, but I have not tried it. Pregnant and all.

I can't believe how many snarky and unhelpful remarks you've gotten. Yes, reducing calorie intake is difficult - more difficult for some people than others. I have searched for appetitie suppressants myself, but have found most to make me jittery and give me headaches. I've heard Oxy Elite is good, but I haven't tried it.

I have looked for "healthier" ways of controlling my seemingly out of control appetite. I have found that coffee and tea help in the morning, and help more when I mix them with coconute oil/cream and almond milk. I have my coffee with a Trio bar (basically nuts/seeds/dried fruit) and that usually does the trick until lunch. I find that I *need* to eat some sort of breakfast and it needs to contain fat. Peppermit tea alone is also good right before bed (after dinner) for curbing night time cravings.

The other trick, for me, is to keep my blood sugar pretty stable all day. I eat somewhat frequently, but small, and I try to keep to a Zone like diet. If I eat fast carbs (i.e. anything that spikes my blood sugar), I will not lose, even if I stay within my calorie limits. If my blood sugar is level, I lose and I'm not as hungry. You really have to be in touch with your body. For example, when I eat like this, I don't get that crazy anxiety-ridden starving feeling, I just get kind of peckish. But, if I don't eat within a reasonable period of time (4 hours), my next meal will tend to be too large because I've waited to long.

Whole grains (no fast carbs/low GI foods) with a lot of fiber are good. Lean protein, and good fats are essential.

Anyway, sorry for the long explanation. Basically, I'm sorry people were rude to you, and you should work on finding what is right for you. It will take awhile (heck I'm still figuring it out after years of yo-yoing), but it is worth it.

Oh, and I wanted to add that exercise is helpful, but make sure that you eat something after depending on your hunger level. If I'm hungry, it's a full protein shake or a trio bar. If I'm not so hungry, I might just have an apple and a few almonds. or 1/2 oz cheese. If I don't eat anything, I tend to be more out of control hugnry the next day.

acutally...this may sound silly but exercise...
I"m just remembering days when I went on epic hikes and there was no way I was going to eat all my cals those days. I was just having too much fun!

Eating preemptive, meaning before you ever get hungry. Fill your plate with plenty of protein and fibrous vegetables like spinach, brocolli, and cauloflower.

Pure cocoa is also a great for suppressing appetite while raising dopamine. mix it in an 8oz glass of water.

BCAA's (Branched Chain Amino Acids) are also another favorite of mine.

Knitting. And gardening. Basically anything where your hands are occupied and it would be interrupting to go eat something. At least, that helps with boredom eating. If you're really, truly, hungry, it could be that you're not eating enough.

I would explore the natural avenues people here have suggested before going with pills. Many people who had a bad diet before find that a higher fiber diet really helps with the appetite. As you get used to it, the effect diminishes somewhat, but by then you might be more used to the lower calories.

There isn't a magic pill that will last and make this work for you. But, there are tricks among the posts if you take the time to read them and be open to them. Good carbs (e.g. whole wheat, brown rice, etc.) have a lower glycemic index. They don't spike your blood sugar and they take longer to break down so you stay sated longer after eating them. Good fiber and high protein foods have a similar effect. You need to eat healthy food choices that last longer and that you can eat more of to get full without having high calories. Folks don't want to hear "eat a big salad", but it's really hard to overdo calories from lettuce. Just go easy on the dressing. It also does help to drink a lot of water... and by a lot, I'm talking 12 to 15 glasses a day, not just a few. Avoid too many artificial sweeteners and diet sodas, there is a chemical reaction in the brain that can trigger a hunger sensation. The only thing pill-wise that I've found can help... and it's not an appetite suppressant, but it makes you feel fuller... is glucomannan. That is a fiber made from konjac root. It is not long lasting and to be effective, you have to take a large dose of it and drink a TON of water with it. The water makes the fiber swell up and take up space in your stomach. It is short-lived and wears off quickly, but sometimes can help you eat a little less. If you don't chug a few glasses of water with it, it probably won't fill you at all. Finally, again with the brain chemistry, exercise really does help because of the release of endorphins etc. Hope this helps you.

There are natural supplements that can help suppress appetite. Like Green Coffee Bean Extract and Saffron Extract.

I'm taking phentermine and it is helping - in conjunction with not eating sweets, white bread, potatoes, or fried foods. I've been taking it for about 2 months and had lost 16 lbs before giving them a try. I don't know if they suppress my appetite or speed up my metabolism, but I do have more energy. The doctor I go to gives you a lot of good information.

I also eat more protein and less carbohydrates than mfp recommends and eat every 3-4 hours, sometimes I'll have a snack after 2 hours if I'm hungry.

Also drinking a full glass of water before eating really helps...hydrates you and keeps you from overeating because you feel full, which gives your brain time to register that your tummy is full. It's about learning what works for you. Good luck!

When I read posts like this I find myself wondering if it's true physical hunger you're dealing with or whether it's craving something in particular for comfort or taste, or just something to eat because you know you shouldn't and you're rebelling against the denial.

I think if we eat and drink properly and at the right times for ourselves, it's unlikely we feel true hunger.

I'm probably going to catch a world of **** for saying this- but this has been my personal experience. I have successfully used Phentermine and it worked very very well for me.

In the past I have struggled with yoyo dieting and disordered eating habits (of the binging variety). When I made a conscious decision to have a healthier lifestyle I did it with a physician who prescribed me Phentermine in order to control my appetite until I could learn to eat appropriately and in a healthy way. I did not have the ability to do it on my own. It helped me make healthier decisions and learn what foods I should be putting into my body. It was a short term thing for me and after a few weeks I have weaned off of it without any adverse side effects.

However, Phentermine is a controlled substance, and should only be taken if your physician is VERY closely monitoring you and your diet. A LOT of people do not tolerate it as well as I did. You can achieve appetite control through eating higher protein and higher fiber foods. Lots of water, and green/herbal teas help a lot. Good luck on your journey

i read all the posts and was surprised this was never mentioned...CRACK/COCAINE/SPEED/METH/ADDERAL/RITALIN/THE NUMEROUS OTHER ADHD MEDS...im kidding...although they are.....

i read all the posts and was surprised this was never mentioned...CRACK/COCAINE/SPEED/METH/ADDERAL/RITALIN/THE NUMEROUS OTHER ADHD MEDS...im kidding...although they are.....

FTW! :smokin:

Why does everyone want to decrease there food?

Food=fuel!
What happens when you run out of gas? Your car won't work.
And when your fuel gage gets down to past half your car starts sucking down gas faster.

So, when you get to that halfway mark you should give your body the fuel it needs to operate properly!


Eat your calories!!

My body stores extra fuel as fat, my car does not store extra fuel

Water
Coffee (black)
Green Tea