How to stay full?

Fabulous_2014
Fabulous_2014 Posts: 9
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi Community,
I am just wondering what foods or nutrients you find that keep you full. I know that often times coffee fills me up, or fizzy drinks, and often times protein. What do you find that fills you up? Is there a certain "food combination" to follow?

Thanks for the help!
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  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
    Protein, fat and fiber. In that order.
  • JSkorna
    JSkorna Posts: 22
    Water
  • tlblood
    tlblood Posts: 473 Member
    Foods that are high in protein and/or fiber will do the trick.
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    Protein, fat and fiber. In that order.

    this. stop relying on food that will simply just take up space and eat food that's nutritionally dense. that will keep you feeling full
  • denise032
    denise032 Posts: 108 Member
    ~10g fiber and ~30g protein usually does the trick for me. :)
  • LeahFerri
    LeahFerri Posts: 186 Member
    Protein, fat and fiber. In that order.

    ^^ Yup. For me, this means things like Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and celery.

    Peanut butter was the most amazing discovery. I noticed that people tended to sing its praises on forums, so I decided, what the heck, let's see what it does for me. Two tablespoons on a piece of whole wheat bread gives me a nice, steady fullness that doesn't quit.
  • scroogy
    scroogy Posts: 18 Member
    vegetables followed by water keeps me full forever
  • ngyoung
    ngyoung Posts: 311 Member
    Would change the order to fat, protein, then fiber. Fat is the most satiating just stay away from trans fat.

    Full fat plain Greek yogurt
    Almond nut butter
    Olives
    Cheese
    Avocado
  • HawkeyeTy
    HawkeyeTy Posts: 681 Member
    Yea, I don't want to "stay full"


    That's why I'm fat..
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  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Would change the order to fat, protein, then fiber. Fat is the most satiating just stay away from trans fat.

    Full fat plain Greek yogurt
    Almond nut butter
    Olives
    Cheese
    Avocado

    This. Although I add fat by cooking with ghee or coconut oil (or blend it into my coffee), homemade EVOO mayo, wild salmon, eggs, some nut butters (love walnut and macadamia), coconut milk/fresh flesh
  • ngyoung
    ngyoung Posts: 311 Member
    Yea, I don't want to "stay full"


    That's why I'm fat..

    If you can't find a diet where you actually feel satisfied with the food you eat on a regular basis you are not going to have long term success. If you have to will yourself to not eat when you're hungry eventually everything will come crashing down.
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    Would change the order to fat, protein, then fiber. Fat is the most satiating just stay away from trans fat.

    Full fat plain Greek yogurt
    Almond nut butter
    Olives
    Cheese
    Avocado
    For some, not for others. For me, I need balance. A high-fiber complex carb, a hefty serving of protein and just a little bit of fat do it for me. I once ate 1200 calories of macadamia nuts in one sitting without feeling full. Fat just doesn't take up enough room in my stomach, and I'm left feeling mighty hungry.
  • ngyoung
    ngyoung Posts: 311 Member
    I will say nuts can be a problem for some people, they are calorie dense and like you said you can quickly eat a lot of them before you start feeling full. I try to have some volume when I am trying to stave off a craving.
  • eryquem
    eryquem Posts: 66 Member
    Protein, fat and fiber. In that order.

    this. stop relying on food that will simply just take up space and eat food that's nutritionally dense. that will keep you feeling full

    Yes. And to add another layer, try to think of it this way. Feeling full isn't the answer. Feeling satisfied is. And that happens when you give your body the nutrients (both macro and micro) that it needs, even if you're eating less calories than you burn.
  • nicenhealthy
    nicenhealthy Posts: 61
    bump
  • altarimage
    altarimage Posts: 95 Member
    Fat may offer the most calorie per gram ratio, but protein is the most satisfying from a nutritionist standpoint :)
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    Protein, fat and fiber. In that order.

    /thread
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Yea, I don't want to "stay full"


    That's why I'm fat..

    I prefer the term "satisfied" to full. You shouldn't want to be stuffed full - but instead feel satisfied when done eating.

    And I agree with the others - protein & fiber.
  • gingerlocks13
    gingerlocks13 Posts: 9
    Eat 6 small meals/snacks of the combos mentioned above, a day instead of 3. I eat every 3-4 hours. Helps you stay full. I set an alarm on my phone to remind me when to eat my meals.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Eat 6 small meals/snacks of the combos mentioned above, a day instead of 3. I eat every 3-4 hours. Helps you stay full. I set an alarm on my phone to remind me when to eat my meals.

    I think this is a personal thing - I was constantly STARVING and hanging out for my next meal when I ate 6-7 meals a day. I've changed to 3 bigger meals and can last for hours without a thought of food!
  • Jkowals123
    Jkowals123 Posts: 133 Member
    Fruit fills me up - apple with 2 cups water
    Or Grapefruit with 2cups water. I also
    am drinking coffee in morning and 2 cups
    tea spread out in afternoon. My mom
    got me this tea that is to help reduce
    cholesterol !
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    Protein, fat and fiber. In that order.

    this. stop relying on food that will simply just take up space and eat food that's nutritionally dense. that will keep you feeling full

    Yes. And to add another layer, try to think of it this way. Feeling full isn't the answer. Feeling satisfied is. And that happens when you give your body the nutrients (both macro and micro) that it needs, even if you're eating less calories than you burn.
    For you. There is no one right answer that works for everybody.
  • nikkylyn
    nikkylyn Posts: 325 Member
    Egg whites with veggies in olive oil usually does the trick.
  • albayin
    albayin Posts: 2,524 Member
    fats...like egg fried in bacon grease or coconut oil in coffee...
  • WhisperAnne
    WhisperAnne Posts: 453 Member
    For me, oatmeal and lean chicken and protein bars keep me full. So Fiber and Protein. Everything else makes me feel hungry again an hour later
  • husseycd
    husseycd Posts: 814 Member
    Yea, I don't want to "stay full"


    That's why I'm fat..

    Full does not mean stuffed. I prefer being "full", i.e. not hungry. I'm not fat.

    OP, protein fills me up the best. I have to stay away from starchy carbs, like bread or pasta. They just make me hungrier.
  • albayin
    albayin Posts: 2,524 Member
    Would change the order to fat, protein, then fiber. Fat is the most satiating just stay away from trans fat.

    Full fat plain Greek yogurt
    Almond nut butter
    Olives
    Cheese
    Avocado
    This. staying full is one thing; staying satisfied makes you crave less later...
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Protein, fat and fiber. In that order.

    These three...though not necessarily in that order for me. I try to incorporate them into all of my meals.
  • albayin
    albayin Posts: 2,524 Member
    Fat may offer the most calorie per gram ratio, but protein is the most satisfying from a nutritionist standpoint :)

    speaking from my own experience, I beg to differ here...but every body is different. I won't say it doesn't work for someone else. :)

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