One thing that I eat is sprouted grain bread instead of the normal low fat, low calorie breads. Sprouted grain bread isn't made with any flour and it tastes just the same It's kept in the freezer section at stores because there are no preservatives and has a low shelf life unless it's kept frozen or refrigerated. There are a variety of 'flavors' also: rasin, oat, sesame, etc.

I have split my calories for the most part into 3 meals so I am eating a much larger breakfast and lunch and smaller dinner, than what I used to. I try to drink a large glass of water before breakfast and dinner. I drink at least two large hot teas a day, no sugar or honey. I cut out the sugar mostly because after the first few days I realized that the fruit and veggies provided more sugar than I was supposed to have. I save calories for a glass of wine, if I want wine, and drink it with dinner. I am hungry in the morning because of the small dinner. This is a huge adjustment for me but I am starting to get used to it. My meals are also less processed which takes some time and effort.

foods - eggs, peppers, onions, salads with black beans, corn, avocado and chicken, fish, carrots, cauliflower, small amounts of rice and baked potatoes, bananas, apples, melons, blueberries, strawberries, broccoli, asparagus, blueberry cream cheese crepes

This also has been something I've dedicated a bit of time towards. In fact, it's gotten me to the point that I'm not willing to eat a bagel for example because of the caloric intake. I'm not willing to indulge in a bagel knowing I'd have to sacrifice elsewhere.

I divided my calories up over the three meals (and two snacks) to identify what my limit is for each meal. (Just like budgeting money.) Then I decided if what I was eating satisfying my hunger or if it made me hungry an hour later. Then I would modify my meals and snacks to be filling.

For example, I eat an english muffin with peanut butter for breakfast. It's not the 'healthiest' breakfast, but I allot for 300 calories for breakfast. And in order to not keep munching through the morning, that's what I need. Around 10, I'll eat a clementine or banana. Lunch has to be disciplined. Bringing in my lunch has been the only way I've been successful at this. I try to keep that at 300-400. I eat some ham or a ham sandwich (with low cal bread or slimwiches), cottage cheese and an apple.

Then, if I exercise and have a reasonable dinner (500-700) I stay at or under my goal.

I have heard people who drink lots of tea, pop, coffee/lattes in particular, wine, beer, etc. struggle staying under their calories as they drink a lot of calories. I drink coffee in the morning with some light creamer (under 100 cal.) and then water the rest of the day. So maybe consider if you can consider cutting calories that you drink.

Foods I found that help me stay full are: apples and bananas (with peanut butter sometimes), cottage cheese, cheese and crackers, nuts, popcorn, eggs, protein shake (I use 1 scoop and skim milk if I do it.).