ALWAYS hungry. HELP

id say eat more lower GI foods
change white rice to brown rice, potatoes to sweet potatoes, more whole wheat bread rather than white
I used to have the same problem and thats what my doctor told me to do

http://www.the-gi-diet.org/lowgifoods/

examples of low and high GI foods

Nicotine withdrawal feels like hunger. It creates an "empty" feeling in your stomach area. When you quit smoking it can also affect your blood sugars, which is why I recommend stoppers (because you aren't a quitter) to try to regularly take sips of fruit juice. If you are curious as to what other effects stopping smoking has on the body try reading The Easyway to Stop Smoking by Allan Carr, even though you have already purged the nicotine from your body there are still some lingering affects.

And, congratulations on THAT milestone! :flowerforyou:

I know in the morning what helps me get through the day is oatmeal made with almond milk and a little protein powder topped with cinnamon & blueberries. Sometimes I put sliced almonds in it. It keeps me full for hours!

I actually cannot eat peanut butter but love cinnamon on my toast in the mornings so will try that.

are you allergic? peanut butter is awesome.

more protein. honestly. also porridge for breakfast is boss. you shouldn't need to eat special pills - i.e cinnamon, probably just up your protein and fibre.

eat carrots. i found this handy. carrots have a lot of fibre, and low cals so when i feel hungry in-between meals I have a large carrot and it will literally make you not hungry.

I also used to eat a large carrot before eating a snack bar, as when you want the snack bar you are trying to satisfy hunger, and it doesnt work cause its just a processed bar of carby sh^t. haha.

CARROTS TO SAVE THE DAY! its natures candy bar.

but yah, I was hungry a lot before I started eating more protein and fibre. thats a universal thing I'd say.

No I am not, but my dr told me to avoid it; there is a concentrated amount of fat in just a tablespoon. I really do miss it; especially on celery.

As I mentioned before, my fiber is in normal range for an average diet. I do love carrots though so will see what I can do.

Have you heard of PB2? it's powdered peanut butter. much less fat. all you have to do is mix it with a little water to get peanut butter or you can put it in smoothies and stuff.

From the diary day that I looked at it seems you eat a TON of calories in the morning and then have lighter stuff through the day. Also you have a lot of carbs in your diet which are the fastest to digest leaving you hungry sooner. Protein doesn't always equal fat and cholesterol. Fish provide much needed omega 3 fatty acids, also chicken and beans are good. Green leafy vegetables and brown rice or sweet potatoes are good carbs for people with glycemia problems. If push comes to shove you can always go to xyngular.com and order some cheat pills which contain water soluable fiber that expands in your stomach making you feel full. Hope this helps.

I looked at your diary and here are my thoughts for what they're worth. You're not getting enough calories. You're only getting about your BMR - enough to keep you alive. Also, not nearly enough fat and protein. Carbs do not fill you up. Indeed, they make you hungry. Fats and proteins make you feel full for hours and you end up actually eating less.

You probably need to find out how many calories you "really" need. Do not go by this site. It's not right. Then add some coconut oil, olive oil, etc and some grass fed beef, turkey, chicken and lots of fish. Add a protein shake if necessary.