keeping Hunger at bay. Help.......

janepatricia2
janepatricia2 Posts: 40 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I have now been on MFP for 15 days, i have stuck to my menu, i have felt fine and not needed to snack. But today even though i have stuck to my menu i feel hungry. I keep having thoughts of food i should not be eating. I am drinking enough fluids,
It is so easy to go make a sandwich or get some biscuits. I have had enough fruit and veg, thank goodness there is no chocolate in the house, I cannot fall by the wayside, i cannot give up now,,,what do i do,,,,,,:sad:

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  • adairbrum
    adairbrum Posts: 68
    try chewing gum , it helps me . do you have a garden , if your digging in the dirt your hands will be dirty so you can't grab anything to eat!!
  • Bean515
    Bean515 Posts: 97
    Sometimes I lick the inside of the empty popcorn container before throwing it out....
  • tricksee
    tricksee Posts: 835 Member
    Carrot sticks and water. Done.
  • cherryblossomrose
    cherryblossomrose Posts: 41
    Well done on getting this far.
    It can be difficult when you try to cut down and the hunger pangs kick in.
    I find drinking a couple of glasses of water helps to fill me up - often thirst can be mistaken for hunger too, so always try the water trick before anything else.
    You could also gain some more calorie allowance by doing some extra exercise - maybe a brisk 15-20 mins walk could earn you 100+ more calories.
    I also drink weak tea or weak coffee but make sure I count the milk in my allowance.
    Other really useful tip is to eat very slowly - give each mouthful a good chew and savour the flavours (put your cutlery down between mouthfuls) - this makes you enjoy what you eat more, and gives you the feeling of fullness. Listen to your body and stop eating when you have had enough - after time, your stomach will shrink so that you will feel fuller sooner.
    Good luck
  • geekprincess858
    geekprincess858 Posts: 86
    If it is not mealtime, try drinking a cup of coffee. Caffeine tends to keep hunger at bay for a while. Also, if you are absolutely starving, maybe your last meal was too small. Try to keep only healty snacks around when you have the hunger pangs. For example, sliced apples, grapes, saltines, carrot and celery sticks. Good luck, honey!!
  • junip1977
    junip1977 Posts: 111 Member
    For me on those days I just have to eat. I do my best to choose healthier foods or better portion size if I am still craving something naughty but I listen to my body and just eat, otherwise I will go off the deep end and end of really messing up my diet. Allow yourself a little lee way and it will actually be better for you!!
  • tekwriter
    tekwriter Posts: 923 Member
    Some people say drinking a cup of tea is soothing. I eat a salad and then see if I still want something. Also take a nap.
  • NikiChicken
    NikiChicken Posts: 576 Member
    First of all, make sure you are eating enough! Also make sure you are eating healthy fats. Healthy fats will make you feel full and satiated for much longer and your skin, hair and fingernails will thank you for them. Next, make sure you are getting enough protein. Protein will help you feel full for longer as well. Eat a little protein with all of your snacks. Maybe an apple with some peanut butter, or some string cheese, etc. Plan your days out ahead of time so you can plan in snacks at times that you know you get hungry. Then, if all else fails, take a walk and see if you can distract yourself!
  • janepatricia2
    janepatricia2 Posts: 40 Member
    no i wish i did have a garden, we are working on moving house, so we are looking for one, as i love gardening. Chewing gum makes my Jaw ache, ha,ha :bigsmile:
  • janepatricia2
    janepatricia2 Posts: 40 Member
    yes i do water and carrot sticks, :smile:
  • janepatricia2
    janepatricia2 Posts: 40 Member
    thank you Cherry blossom, i do love walking, i live near the coast so it's a pleasure, i do eat slowly, i think maybe my problem is i don't drink enough water, i try to,:bigsmile: ,
  • janepatricia2
    janepatricia2 Posts: 40 Member
    thank you nickachicken, Apple with peanut butter sounds really nice, i will try that..:bigsmile:

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