Need some help today!

Protein usually helps me when I feel like I'm "starving". Cottage cheese, string cheese, almonds, an egg, something like that.

I've tried to fill up on veggies when I'm hungry like that, but it doesn't work. What usually happens is I eat a bunch of random "low calorie" stuff trying to curb the hunger (which adds up to a bunch of calories), and then I end up with the protein anyway, so I end up eating way more than really necessary.

It's difficult to find the balance between a calorie deficit to lose weight, and the calories your body needs after doing a session. I tend to go crazy on the workouts (1-2 hours), and eat back some of the calories. It's hard, that is for sure. Take measurements. The scale isn't the only measurement of progress. I wish you the best with finding the balance of proper nutrition.

Water, protein and/or fiber. I haven't lost much yet, so I'm no expert, but I just try to remember all the reasons I want to be healthier. As someone posted here before, "One year from now, you'll be so glad you started today." I keep that in the back of my mind.... good luck!

oh my goodness eating out of boredom is my main problem, and my kids' left overs doesn't help either. i agree with every one else drink plenty of water and add some type of protein. try adding some flavor to your water with some frozen fruit and it might help curb any major cravings. i heard that eating almonds helps you to feel full, thats what i do when i think im about to lose it.

Water never helps when I'm having an attack of the hungries. Neither do vegetables. Usually it takes a combination of whole grain, fat, and protein to satisfy me - like a small serving of oatmeal with 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter stirred in. That satisfies me for at least a couple of hours.

Protein and water.

Thanks! I think I've been doing pretty good with the protein and water today (diary should be unlocked). I think it's probably just a boredom thing. It's my day off and my house is clean (lol) so I have nothing to do.

Does anyone else have this problem? They get bored and feel like they need to eat something?

I suffer from boredom eating all the time. If possible I try to find something physical to do like go for a walk and listen to podcasts or audiobooks but if that isn't an option I try to do something creative or at least interactive so my hands are busy. I've decided wasting time playing video games is better than grazing for snacks in the kitchen.

I find that every morning i am ravenously hungry! I excersise first thing in the morning, then have breakfast...but if I dont bring snack to work there is no way I could make it to lunch... I try to load up on snacks that are filling and satisifying like apples or a cup od bluesberries or strawberries with 1/2 low fat yogurt.... for me its all about being satisified! So I really needed to find low cal snacks!

This isn't going to seem like the most popular answer but I eat more on days I cant get fulfilled by my normal diet. Id rather listen to my body. I also allow myself days like today where if I crave chocolate so much I am obsessed, I have it. Its usually one of those hormone things...haha

I find that there is a big difference between "feeling hungry" and "bored eating".
If you will eat a big bowl of green/low cal veggies or a few slices of turkey lunch meat then your hungry, if it doesn't seem appealing, your just eating to eat.

I have found that when I'm hungry, drinking something hot somehow tricks my body. I dunno, maybe it's just me. I'm a coffee addict, so this may not work for you. But a cup of hot coffee with about a tablespoon of my favorite flavored creamer is so satisfying! And yes, protein is lovely. I love eating an apple with a bit of peanut butter. Takes a lot of effort to chew. As for the boredom, I have totally forgotten what that means, lol.