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Starving! Need ideas to stay fuller, longer

ERINGEISE
ERINGEISE Posts: 1
edited January 26 in Food and Nutrition
I am closely watching my calorie intake thinking that I would lose weight if I'm just mindful of my numbers. Everyday I am at my Goal intake or slightly under but I find myself hungry all the time. During the day I eat fruits and vegetables and then a sensible dinner but I am constantly hungry until dinner. Have I mentioned I've only lost 1 pound in the 6 weeks I have been exercising and watching my food?! Can you recommend some filling foods to get me through the day that are low calorie?

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  • dixielawgirl
    dixielawgirl Posts: 437 Member
    I'd suggest to eat more protein rich foods. That's the only way I stay full.

    Since your diary is closed, it's hard to really make suggestions without more information.
  • dixielawgirl
    dixielawgirl Posts: 437 Member
    Also, make sure you're drinking plenty of water. SOmetimes hunger is actually a signal that your body needs more water.
  • ShellK71
    ShellK71 Posts: 33
    i agree with Dixielawgirl. I'd do a snack of fiber and protein.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    You need more than fruits and veg to be healthy...they have a lot of nutrition, but proper nutrition also requires protein and healthy fats. If all you're doing is eating fruit and veg and a sensible dinner I can pretty much guarantee you aren't getting the macro nutrient content necessary for proper nutrition.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Opening your diary might help us give you more specific advice, but I agree that making sure you get plenty of protein, fat, and fiber help your body feel full and satisfied longer.
  • lairyliam
    lairyliam Posts: 33 Member
    Water water and lots more water. If you fill hungry drink lots of water. Presuming that is that your eating enough calories to sustain a 24 hour day., and not selling yourself short?
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