How do I stop feeling hungry all the time?

nsquires3
nsquires3 Posts: 10 Member
Hi , I'm hungry all the time , before i eat, after I eat, while i'm eating. All I do is think about food and when I try to lose wight I think about it even more !! I really want to commit to losing weight I really need to do it this time! I have tried so many times but i never make it last not the weight loss the trying part. I'm hungry right now , I kid you not! How do I stop feeling hungry all the time, if i eat anything i will go over my target (not that I hit it everyday anyway. Help , I need advice and I need to be held accountable ! Anyone want to be my Jimminy Cricket and talk me out of eating something at any given moment? I'll try not to eat you too!
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  • prattiger65
    prattiger65 Posts: 1,657 Member
    What are your goals? Stats? Have you been logging your food and exercise accurately? If so, open up your diary so we can look and make suggestions.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    1. Make sure you're actually eating enough for your activity level (this is key and the most commonly ignored)
    2. Eat plenty of nutritious foods full of protein, fat, & fiber (these help us stay full and feel satisfied)
    3. Drink plenty of fluids
    4. Wait for your body to adjust
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    1. Make sure you're actually eating enough for your activity level (this is key and the most commonly ignored)
    2. Eat plenty of nutritious foods full of protein, fat, & fiber (these help us stay full and feel satisfied)
    3. Drink plenty of fluids
    4. Wait for your body to adjust

    ^^^This^^^

    Especially I'd like to reiterate #1. Too many people, and women in particular go all out and think they have to literally starve themselves. Net to the goal MFP gives you...assuming you set something realistic and have a reasonable net goal. That goal is a weight loss calorie goal...it's not maintenance....you don't strive to be under it...it is in fact a GOAL...something for you to achieve.
  • Vivian06703188
    Vivian06703188 Posts: 310 Member
    Your diary is closed to the public without being able to see what you are eating there is no way anyone can give you reliable advise. They can only guess. Here is my guess you are eating sugar. Sugar stimulates the appetite the more you eat the more you want. You have to break the cycle.
  • ledonster
    ledonster Posts: 8 Member
    drink more water
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    1. Make sure you're actually eating enough for your activity level (this is key and the most commonly ignored)
    2. Eat plenty of nutritious foods full of protein, fat, & fiber (these help us stay full and feel satisfied)
    3. Drink plenty of fluids
    4. Wait for your body to adjust

    This...give your body time to adjust too, it's going to take a few minutes for your body to realize it's NOT starving. Give yourself a couple of go 'rounds with PMS too, because let me tell you, the ball game changes when you're hormonal. Be patient, you'll figure it out.
  • nsquires3
    nsquires3 Posts: 10 Member
    Ok I opened my diary , please be gentle ! My goals are to not feel hungry all the time , and not to think about food or eating all the time. I would like to lose 1 to 1.5 lbs a week, with minimal exercise (because of my pain level) I say that because as soon as I walk or bike or whatever I will be in pain and then say FORGET THIS - its not worth it! I intend to add some yoga and swimming 2 to 3 times a week just to start. I have not hit my target cal intake yet , but I am getting closer and when I estimate I always over estimate, I drink water and diet Iced tea or brewed iced tea with a tsp of reg sugar pretty much all day! SOOOOO I am open to suggestions !
  • nsquires3
    nsquires3 Posts: 10 Member
    I am queued in to my cycle - I get cravings like I did when I was pregnant, I usually will let it fly on those days , but that is usually when I fall of the wagon so to speak! This month I'll be ready for it !!!
  • wildrose957498
    wildrose957498 Posts: 24 Member
    OH trust I'm this way all the time, maybe we could help each other. My biggest problem was a medicine I was on, now my doctor has changed that, but still here I am thinking what do I eat next!! It's so sad really, I'm 38 and my health might be that of a 60+ year old. I have read my comments on here, but no one seemed to comment so I gave up once again. Have you had any luck??
  • nsquires3
    nsquires3 Posts: 10 Member
    Hi , you sound just like me.... I'll try to friend you on this site , I've been using this site to track calories for a while or at least a week here and a week there, but this time as they say I am all in. Man this is going to be hard giving up the excuses I give my self! I hope we get some great advice here and it works ! from Nicole
  • Leeann1979
    Leeann1979 Posts: 1,090 Member
    I am always hungry. And I do not starve myself. I eat lots, I have to eat lots to fuel my workouts and busy job. But I know how you feel. I just had a big boneless, skinless chicken breast and mashed potatoes for supper, and I am hungry already. Water does not get rid of my appetite. I drink about 2 liters of it on average each day. I am on meds that increase my metabolism, so I don't know if that's part of it, but I love eating and I think about it all the time. I don't have much to lose, but its still annoying.

    Try fiber, protein, water, the usuals. I tried eating several times throughout the day, and I find it makes me hungrier. Ive recently tried eating 3 larger meals, which a couple snacks here and there, and I am satisfied a bit better.

    I don't know what else to tell you. It sucks!
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    Hmmmm... your calories and protein look fine. But your sodiums is over often. watch your sodium, lower your intake. drink more water.

    pre-plan your meals the night before- it's a little less to think about the next day between meals.
  • Siennacita
    Siennacita Posts: 67 Member
    There's really good advice on here about eating enough calories each day.
    A few other tips that help me a bit...
    1) make sure you eat really slowly - I eat part of my lunch, then put the rest back in the fridge and take it out to finish about 45 minutes later.
    2) Make sure you have snacks - yogurt, fruit, lowfat cottage cheese, celery with a little peanut butter are all good options.
    3) Hot tea (no sugar) seems to help squelch my hunger. I've read that any hot liquid can help, but coffee doesn't work for me personally.

    Hang in there!
  • Once you get the hang of cooking healthy, low calorie foods, you'll be surprised as to how much you can actually eat. I'm exactly like you, I love food and think about it often. Now that I've gotten good at it, I can figure out big portions of really yummy food and sometimes wonder how in the world I'm going to finish all that. Something that helped when I was starting out was to have two tablespoons of peanutbutter on a slice of whole wheat low calorie bread, it'd kill my hunger instantly. I'd do this a little bit after dinner so I wouldn't go to bed thinking about food.
  • sharpdagger
    sharpdagger Posts: 91 Member
    Consider trying garcinia cambogia. Nutrasource.com (not net) sells 3 bottles for $30. It's supposed to do a bunch of good stuff. I'm not sure if it does do all that stuff but it does curb my appetite. Not for you if you are a diabetic on insulin or a drug that drops your glucose below normal ...since it is supposed to improve insulin sensitivity.

    Each person is different so I'm not sure if it will work for you but it's worth a try.
    You should also load up on low calorie veggies, get enough protein, drink enough water, and eat before you are super hungry. You may also need to eat a veggie 20 min or so before your meal so you stomach has time to send the signal you are full.
  • nsquires3
    nsquires3 Posts: 10 Member
    I pre plan my meals for a week , I am feeding 2 kids and a husband that loses so much weight at work in the summer he has to eat EXTRA calories everyday, I shop once a week all dinners are planned for the week! Lunch is usually my down fall I think , I like sitting down with a bag a chips after cleaning the house or shopping or whatever and eating while I watch TV .. Note to self I gotta stop that ! I ate dinner at 6 pm , its 8:30 and now I'm hungry I want to eat something, so now I'm getting cranky , gonna go drink a glass of water , maybe that will help ??
  • rosemaryhon
    rosemaryhon Posts: 507 Member
    Hi , I'm hungry all the time , before i eat, after I eat, while i'm eating. All I do is think about food and when I try to lose wight I think about it even more !! I really want to commit to losing weight I really need to do it this time! I have tried so many times but i never make it last not the weight loss the trying part. I'm hungry right now , I kid you not! How do I stop feeling hungry all the time, if i eat anything i will go over my target (not that I hit it everyday anyway. Help , I need advice and I need to be held accountable ! Anyone want to be my Jimminy Cricket and talk me out of eating something at any given moment? I'll try not to eat you too!

    I just took a quick look at your diary and notice not much veggies & salad. I find that helps fill me up. In fact I just had a 'snack' of a big salad because I'm feeling kinda hungry after dinner. That was around 75 calories (because I use low cal dressing, I like the one's by Bolthouse Farms, but I want to start making my own to try to lower my sodium).

    Good luck!
  • rosemaryhon
    rosemaryhon Posts: 507 Member
    I pre plan my meals for a week , I am feeding 2 kids and a husband that loses so much weight at work in the summer he has to eat EXTRA calories everyday, I shop once a week all dinners are planned for the week! Lunch is usually my down fall I think , I like sitting down with a bag a chips after cleaning the house or shopping or whatever and eating while I watch TV .. Note to self I gotta stop that ! I ate dinner at 6 pm , its 8:30 and now I'm hungry I want to eat something, so now I'm getting cranky , gonna go drink a glass of water , maybe that will help ??

    As I just wrote, how about a big after-dinner salad? Or maybe buy some low cal desserts ~ I've been lovin' the one's by SkinnyCow, OMG soo good for 100 calories!
  • nsquires3
    nsquires3 Posts: 10 Member
    Thanks all you have been awesome , today was my first REAL REAL DAY ! and yes I am hungry right now , so I am gonna go drink some water. great advice about eating slow , I am so used to being in a hurry , I don't think I even breath while I eat ! and putting half my lunch back int he fridge - I am so going to try that !! Thanks again ! I have to go pick my some up from work, guess where he works , that's right , Dunkin Donuts ! See It's coming at me from all angles !! Have a good night , I'll be back int he AM !!!
  • Sally4020
    Sally4020 Posts: 3
    Increase your lean protein intake for a few days.Even if you have 100 grams or more of protein, this will help get your body into weight loss mode and get the carbs out of your body. Protein helps satisfy hunger. The bad carbs will only make you hungry. If you can't have a piece of bread without out wanting more, give it up. Sugar and pasta too. It is the worst and will leave you wanting more. I know how hard it is. I fall off the wagon and just have to have the pasta, ice cream, pizza. Then it takes a couple of days to get back to where it was. I don't like taking the time to always make a salad, so here is what I do, and you can avoid the fatty dressing this way. I take a can of no-salt canned tomatoes, fresh spinach or any kind of salad greens, cucumber, or green pepper, or any raw vegetable you want to add. Bend it all in a blender, keep it in the fridge, and force myself to drink half of all of it throughout the day. You will feel better. Full of good vitamins and minerals. The fiber helps fill you and these are the good carbs. Force yourself to do this and set a time in the future when you will allow yourself to have a slice of pizza or toast or a brownie, if you have to, but best to never have any of that stuff.
  • Hi I just signed up but planned to start Monday. I have the same problem. I'm a realtor so we're always on the go but lately the effects of being overweight is taking a toll on me. My back hurts so do my legs. I hope to get some guidance on how to make quick not expensive yet healthy meals or What do you suggests if at lunch time a fast eat and grab place? I've been seeing SUBWAY advertise their chopped salads. I quit smoking 2-3 months back so I was already fat now just added more to the problem.

    Glad to be with a good support group.
  • mebepiglet123
    mebepiglet123 Posts: 327 Member
    One of my friends put this on her blog....it think its pretty cool...

    101 things to do instead of eating......

    Imagine a healthier, energetic you * Walk around the block * Call a friend * Make a list of your Top Ten Reasons to get active * Read a child a book * Make a To Do list * Dance a little * Plan a vacation * Get a massage * Jot a thank you note to someone * Go to bed early * Read a great book * Write in your Awareness Journal * Give yourself a manicure or pedicure * Plan a healthy meal for your family * Surf the Internet * Finish an unfinished project * Walk your dog * Feel your feelings * Volunteer in your community * Start a hobby * Brush your teeth * Tape your favorite show to watch whileexercising * Take 5 slow, deep cleansing breaths * Practice an instrument * Balance your checkbook * Plan a party * Say a prayer * Buy yourself some flowers * Do a few sit-ups * Make a phone call to someone you like * Chop veggies to keep on hand * Set your priorities * Try a new hairstyle * Give a massage * Write about something you are proud of this week * Clean out a junk drawer * Play a game with your kids * Try a new route on your walk * Scream! * Plant fresh herbs to use in your cooking * Drink a glass of water * Kiss someone * Try on some clothes * Catch up on your reading for work * Look at old pictures * Rent a video * Smell the roses * Wash your car * Chew some gum * Plan a “date” for someone special * Swim a few laps * Read Eat What You Love * Take a hot, soothing bath * Update your calendar * Get it off your chest * Build something * Check in on an elderly person * Work in your yard * Start your holiday shopping list * Count your blessings * Write a letter * Fold some laundry * Listen to your inner conversations * Take a nap * Run an errand * Work on your budget * Take a bike ride * Check your e-mail * Make a positive statement about yourself—repeat often * Give your dog a bath * Start a project you’ve been wanting to get around to * Send a birthday card * Meditate * Try a delicious new recipe * Play cards * Set your goals * Freshen your make-up * Hug someone * Rearrange some furniture * Go take a hike! * Help with homework * Light a fire or some candles * Say “STOP!” out loud * Put your pictures in an album * Walk around your workplace * Try a new relaxation technique * Talk it over with someone * Get a head start on your taxes * S-t-r-e-t-c-h * Do a “Honey Do” * Say what’s on your mind * Go pick up your mail * Straighten a closet * Think * Do something nice for someone anonymously * Check the stock market * Plan a romantic encounter * Clean out files * Tell someone how you really feel * When you become truly physically hungry...
  • kathleenjoyful
    kathleenjoyful Posts: 210 Member
    I add chia seeds (soaked so they become a "gel") to my porridge in the morning, or to smoothies. They are a complete protein (they have numerous other health benefits if you google them) and they "swell" in your stomach and keep you fuller for longer. I find my concentration is better throughout the day if I have them too. You can add them to anything really, baking, salads etc.

    If you're hungry and doing a lot of exercise, eat more. I eat my Basal Metabolic Rate (around 1700 calories) instead of the calorie goal MyFitnessPal gave me. I don't eat back all my exercise calories, but I do often eat over 1700 calories a day. I'm still losing weight. As someone suggested, eat some low calorie deserts. I feel better when I'm not "denying" myself. Or think about what time of the day you are hungriest (I hate going to bed hungry), and eat the majority of your calories at that meal. I always have a big dinner and snacks cause I work out in the evening, and my breakfast and lunch are more average.
  • Sally4020
    Sally4020 Posts: 3
    And Dunkin Donuts is the worst thing you can have. I have actually gotten to where if I smell a Krispy Creme it actually smells bad to me, and I used to be able to sit down with a box of them, just for the sugar and flour. Sugar BAD!!
  • Gwen_B
    Gwen_B Posts: 1,018 Member
    Drink more water!!
  • dixieracer27
    dixieracer27 Posts: 79 Member
    I skimmed over some of the posts in here, and there's some good advice. The first thing I saw that might help you is to not watch tv while you eat. You need to focus on chewing and tasting your food and being in tune to what your body is doing. You said you like to sit down with a bag of chips, I'd definitely break that habit quick. I totally stopped eating chips because they're so high cal and don't fill your body with good nutrients, try substituting fresh fruit like pineapple, grapes, cantaloupe, watermelon, or things that are dense. You'll be shocked how long you can go after filling up on the lower processed foods. My rule of thumb is if its easy access it's probably not the greatest, things that need to be washed, and cut up are the best best. One more thing, I noticed you had a yogurt on your diary, try eating Greek yogurt its more filling and has protein. Best of luck with your journey, you start with small changes and they will pay off.
  • LavenderBouquet
    LavenderBouquet Posts: 736 Member
    What has worked for me is cutting down on sugars (ALL types - refined white, honey, fruits, etc.), eating much less processed foods (including grains & flours, pastas, anything in a box or bag really), and drinking more water! However, ensure you're eating enough and getting in lots of lean protein and unsaturated fats, those help to keep you feeling satiated. Including lots of non-starchy veggies into every meal can help make you feel "stuffed", I needed that when I first started eating at a calorie reduced diet.
  • socalikristi
    socalikristi Posts: 2 Member
    Your diary doesn't show how much fiber you're consuming each day. Your body breaks down carbohydrates first when it enters your intestines, then fiber and protein as the food moves through body. To help stay full longer, you need to combine carbohydrates, protein and fiber at each meal.
    Also, are you really hungry? Assess your mood and figure out if you are sad/lonely/bored. Then create a plan to do something instead. Sad?- watch some comedy on tv. Lonely?- Chat with the hubby or call a friend. Bored?- Do something with your hands. Like draw, knit, paint, write out your motivation to lose weight.
    Chew gum or drink water to get the oral fixation, if that is what you feel like you need.

    I hope this helps!!
  • OMG I want to eat RIGHT NOW too lol I have a beautiful cake in the fridge and I'm contemplating eating some, or throwing it in the trash and yelling at it!! I'm right there with you girl. How about you and I go drink and much water right now as we can....may it be a few cups, but that will help us feel full. GO DO IT!!! :) HuGs
  • armywf07
    armywf07 Posts: 245 Member
    The man reason you seem to be hungry all the time is that you consuming too many simple carbs and not enough complex carbs. The complex carbs backed with protein or fiber will keep you fuller longer than the empty simple carbs.

    Have you looked into trying some hungry girl recipes? They are healthy, low cal and awesome sizes as it comes to what a serving size is. Example. 1 8oz. mug of her smores oatmeal is 290 calories for the whole mug. Old fashioned oats= complex carbs and fiber is what keeps you fuller longer for help with the sweet stuff you have the sugar free hot cocoa mix and mini marshmallows with mini chocolate chips. I couldn't finish the full serving, I got full.

    With Breakfast and dinner being your biggest meals of the day and lunch a simple meal, you can make yourself lots of 100 calorie snacks to help you through the day. I would make your snack more veggies and fruit to help you get the amount of servings you need in a day.

    Women ages 19-30: 2 cups Fruits + 2 1/2 cups Veggies = 4 1/2 cups TOTAL
    Women ages 31-50: 1 1/2 cups Fruits + 2 1/2 cups Veggies = 4 cups TOTAL

    Increase your water or do at least 4 oz of water and maybe 4oz. green tea to help detox all the sodium and extra sugars you are consuming. There are alot of websites that have awesome fruit water recipes as well as low cal 100 calorie snack ideas. Once you start doing these things as well as working out your body will become use to it and it will be like second nature for you.

    I wish you luck in this journey in weight loss and eating healthy.