can anyone suggest good hunger/craving suppressants?

hgalioto
hgalioto Posts: 3
in Health and Weight Loss
i often find myself craving things all the time, no matter how much i eat. i was wondering if anyone can suggest any good ways to either distract myself from these cravings or to completely suppress them.
im not looking for foods that will fill me up btw. im just looking for ways to avoid eating completely at times when i know i shouldn't.
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  • rissatheninja
    rissatheninja Posts: 8 Member
    I drink water, lots and lots of water. I was a really bad "bored" eater, especially at work. Now I just drink a lot of water before, with, and after I eat and don't over eat. And when I'm bored. Best part is that water has 0 calories haha
  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,590 MFP Moderator
    workout, that usually suppresses my appetite for a while
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    Let me know when you find it.
  • Momto4minions
    Momto4minions Posts: 173 Member
    Drink water, eat low cal foods, like celery, pickles...
    I can do a green salad with lemon juice, too.
    Sometimes, I just need to chew, so gum helps.
    If you stay constantly hungry over time, you may need to adjust yr calories to a higher level to satisfy your body.
  • cheri03
    cheri03 Posts: 172 Member
    Advocare Max C
  • hiyomi
    hiyomi Posts: 906 Member
    Well there's cravings and then there is hunger. First you have to ask yourself which one it is. If its cravings, you just gotta learn and tough it out. Sometimes I eat something else that I like, something healthier, just to supress the craving of the usually unhealthy thing I want. If its hunger, I would recommend eating. If you are already over your calorie goals for the day, take a step back, look at what you are eating and make some adjustments. If you know you are bound to get hungry later in the evening, eat something lighter, yet filling at dinner, that will leave room for a snack at night. :)
  • uconnwinsnc
    uconnwinsnc Posts: 1,054 Member
    I know my problem with craving food is, the moment I put even the smallest bit of food in my mouth, I want to firebomb the entire fridge. Best thing to do is either: A)resist it, or B) drink some water.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Food. Seriously. I agree with learning to identify whether it's true hunger or not, but being overly restrictive tends to lead us to failure.
  • running_tall
    running_tall Posts: 213 Member
    gum. sugar free.
  • unbalanced1
    unbalanced1 Posts: 12 Member
    It's not for everyone, but kale seems to keep me satisfied longer than most foods. I will have 2 cups in a salad for lunch and it seems to cut down on my after dinner cravings.
  • HappinessFreedomForever
    HappinessFreedomForever Posts: 62 Member
    Eating whole grains and nuts helps keep you stay fuller for longer. More fiber and protein plus healthy fats is the way to go!
  • seamonster1203
    seamonster1203 Posts: 118 Member
    With all cravings, when the thought first enters your mind, you got about 1/2 second to replace it with another thought. If you entertain it, you'll have a harder time resisting it.
  • Nickih4619093
    Nickih4619093 Posts: 91 Member
    Protein foods, I had tuna for breakfast (weird I know) and a smoothie with protein powder for lunch, and I was still full by dinner time. Had to make myself have a salad :)
  • ekd23
    ekd23 Posts: 89 Member
    Grapefruit essential oil can help...or SlimNSassy oils by doTERRA. (it's a blend of all natural essential oils) Not a "magic pill" but it will help with the cravings and grapefruit helps boost metabolism and burn fat. Feel free to message me.
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    First thing is, are you eating enough?
    Are the macros satisfying to you (For example, I personally need higher protein to feel satisfied).
    Are you drinking enough water, have you tracked it to make sure?
    I have used hoodia herb with really good success. It makes me feel satisfied all the way to the next meal.
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    No. Drink water. Eat healthy snacks throughout the day. Pills and gimmicks are not the answer.
  • 1pandabear
    1pandabear Posts: 336 Member
    I think a cup of green tea is said to help. I keep meaning to buy some and try it.
  • suncluster
    suncluster Posts: 539 Member
    I have awful cravings when my blood sugar is out of control.
    Limiting my sugars (excluding fruit) keeps my cravings in check.

    Fruit fulfill my sweet cravings now :)
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    I tend to eat food when I am hungry. *shrug* :ohwell:
  • terrainstar
    terrainstar Posts: 16 Member
    Avoid all sugars, especially white sugar and take one chromium polynicotinate 200 mcg in the morning. Of course please check with your doctor before including it in your plan. It works very well for me.
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    Grapefruit essential oil can help...or SlimNSassy oils by doTERRA. (it's a blend of all natural essential oils) Not a "magic pill" but it will help with the cravings and grapefruit helps boost metabolism and burn fat. Feel free to message me.


    I'm sorry, but there is no scientific evidence that grapefruit boosts metabolism or burns fat. But I do love grapefruit as part of a healthy diet. It's full of nutrients.
  • everoha
    everoha Posts: 2 Member
    Gymnema – 1 tablet 3 times per day or 2 tablets twice per day

    I have craved sugar and baked goods all my life. Only recently have I discovered Gymnema, available at health food stores.
    It's an herb from India. It has made a fairly significant difference in my life. Good Luck
  • wonderwoman234
    wonderwoman234 Posts: 551 Member
    Cravings can be emotional or physical. I am guessing that most are usually emotional.

    I would think about WHAT you are hoping the food is going to do for you. Are you bored, tired, stressed, lonely, frustrated, angry? Food does not have the ability to meet your emotional needs even though people attempt to do just that all the time. I think this is because food feels good in the moment. But if you really think about it, has food ever made those unpleasant feelings go away? Not really!
  • Nissi51
    Nissi51 Posts: 381 Member
    Water and sugar free gum work for me... or just practice self denial. That's usually what it boils down to.
  • MsJulielicious
    MsJulielicious Posts: 708 Member
    Find out your tdee. Eat at a 20% deficit if you are trying to lose.
    Eat a balanced diet.
    Get adequate protein, carbs, fats, fiber.
    Drink adequate water.
    Get some exercise.
    You don't need pills you just need to eat enough, fit your macros.
  • jcim1ru
    jcim1ru Posts: 40 Member
    1000mg of Glutamine or L-Glutamine twice a day is a great way to overcome sugar cravings.

    For general hunger cravings I use H2Orange. This is a 1:7 ratio of not-from concentrate OJ to water. I drink 2 quarts a day, spread throughout my day. It keeps my blood sugar level very even and cuts cravings more than I ever felt possible.

    I got these tools from the Naturally Slim program and my husband and I both have noticed such a difference with their help.
  • RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle
    RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle Posts: 1,349 Member
    I go and have a bath or go to bed.
  • housemouse1957
    housemouse1957 Posts: 10
    You need to eat food that slow released energy like porridge for breakfasts, whole meal bread brown rice and pasta, These foods will help fill you up so you don't crave. If you drink water in between meals it will be a guide as to are you hungry or just thirsty and you need a drink, because you loose a lot of fluids when changing your eating habits. Good luck
  • Tamera91
    Tamera91 Posts: 9
    They say weight training is supposed to suppress hunger for up to two hours? Otherwise I've been trying my own version of the master cleanse to suppress hunger, which is basically tea with lemon and cayenne pepper. It helps sometimes
  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
    I eat food. Tonight I was craving Samoas, now I'm eating Samoas.

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