The awful truth about stuff that makes you feel full...

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  • a_stronger_me13
    a_stronger_me13 Posts: 812 Member
    Protein and fat help with feeling satiated. Try it out. Like 100g of protein and about 50+ grams of fat. Works wonders.
  • Pirate_chick
    Pirate_chick Posts: 1,216 Member
    I used to be like that when I did 'diets'. I think now I know that I can have some Nutella, for example, but just a smaller portion, I don't think about it so much. No food is banned.
    After a while my tastes changed too, and now I really enjoy my chicken and feta cheese salads. And I'll happily snack on carrots. :laugh:

    Ditto this.
  • HikeCyclist
    HikeCyclist Posts: 153 Member
    I agree with what another poster said: You might want to get more fat in your diet. The good ones.
    That will help you feel satiated.

    I was doing Paleo for a long time (Loren Cordain's version, which is kind of low on fat). Didn't feel satisfied. Added a bit more fat, feel so much better now. I prefer to use coconut oil. It is made up of medium chain triglycerides (fatty acids), which are supposedly used by your body as energy as opposed to being stored as fat. It's also said to boost metabolism and reduce your appetite. Now- I'm no doctor or researcher and thus haven't delved into reading up on medical studies/journals, etc. And I'm sure there are drawbacks to the oil, as there is with practically everything. But I use it, in moderation, and it works. You might want to look into it and decide for yourself.
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    Protein and fat help with feeling satiated. Try it out. Like 100g of protein and about 50+ grams of fat. Works wonders.
    I think 100 grams of protein and 50+ grams of fat in one meal probably would leave me satisfied for a while. :laugh:

    I really think Bullinachinashop's right. What works for one person might not work for others. The brainstorming is good though.

    Have you ever tried sprouted grain bread?
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    Protein and fat help with feeling satiated. Try it out. Like 100g of protein and about 50+ grams of fat. Works wonders.

    This, although I would say - lots of protein and even more fat!!!
  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
    I also get to where nothing makes me feel full...

    I recommend a one or two day fast if it is physically and medically safe for you to do so.

    (NOT RECOMMENDING ANOREXIA)

    It seems to reset my hormone levels, shrink my stomach, and bring an acute awareness into what I'm eating. (I eat way slower and consciously, thoughtfully, after a fast, listen closer and hear better to my body.)

    But the best part is, you get full faster.

    Your tummy shrinks so you feel satisfied sooner, so you can eat and literally feel full and sated on much less food!

    Easy way to cut caloric intake AND reduce your average calories taken in for the week.
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    I always feel like I haven't really eaten unless my meal contains some kind of cheese. :tongue: Not because I'm still hungry...just because I love cheese.
  • lujako
    lujako Posts: 87 Member
    Maybe try a teaspoon of nutella on top of your chicken and call it mole? :smokin:

    roflmao! Greatest idea to date! I don't know which is more significant to modern life, the moon shot or "nutella mole"! :laugh:
  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
    I always feel like I haven't really eaten unless my meal contains some kind of cheese. :tongue: Not because I'm still hungry...just because I love cheese.

    I'm kind of with you here.

    The Weston A. Price foundation recommends a piece of cheese to be the last thing you eat daily, says it's a secret to avoiding tooth decay.
  • establishingaplace
    establishingaplace Posts: 301 Member
    Next time throw chicken thigh meat, avocado, and bacon on that salad.

    You will feel full and happy.
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    Next time throw chicken thigh meat, avocado, and bacon on that salad.

    You will feel full and happy.
    For an hour, yes.
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    I always feel like I haven't really eaten unless my meal contains some kind of cheese. :tongue: Not because I'm still hungry...just because I love cheese.

    I'm kind of with you here.

    The Weston A. Price foundation recommends a piece of cheese to be the last thing you eat daily, says it's a secret to avoiding tooth decay.
    Well, I give the Weston A. Price foundation zero credibility, but I can't argue with eating cheese before bed, or any time! I don't really see what difference it makes what you eat at the end of the day, since you're going to brush your teeth before bed, right?!
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
    it's because vegetables suck!

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    ...true.
  • Jestinia
    Jestinia Posts: 1,153 Member
    Sometimes, especially if I add something to my diet or had a recent pig out day, my stomach hurts and rumbles, not because I'm hungry, but because it's unhappy. Carrots would probably send my belly into fatal shock. Never did like them.

    On the other hand, our bodies know perfectly well what foods pack the most calories per bite. The theory is, we were famine creatures, so the body will tell us to eat the calorie dense foods in hopes of surviving when famine comes around again.

    Fortunately for civilization, unfortunately for the makers of size zero clothing, that famine hasn't shown up yet.

    Also, Nutella is concentrated satan.

    And another +1 for Terry Pratchett reference. :drinker:
  • SkiesAreGray
    SkiesAreGray Posts: 12 Member
    OP, I know exactlywhat you mean!
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    it's because vegetables suck!

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    ...true.
    *You* suck! Eat some cauliflower pizza! :angry:
    Sometimes, especially if I add something to my diet or had a recent pig out day, my stomach hurts and rumbles, not because I'm hungry, but because it's unhappy.
    When my stomach hurts like that (and it makes me hungry, dammit!), soft, starchy carbs are what set me right again. Yes, I could just suffer until it passes, but I'm not into that. Not when there's macaroni and cheese or mashed potatoes to help the situation.
    Also, Nutella is concentrated satan.
    Mmm... bring on the concentrated satan!

    How's about some brown crunchy bits? :laugh:
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  • 1stday13
    1stday13 Posts: 433 Member
    Maybe try a teaspoon of nutella on top of your chicken and call it mole? :smokin:
    [/:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: quote]:ohwell: :drinker:
    What really helps me is to take at least 30-60 min to eat my meal. Chew slowly (at least 20-30times) and savor each bite.
    Fork down after each bite.( I use chopsticks when I can) Really slows me down.:wink:
  • IsabellaGiano
    IsabellaGiano Posts: 158 Member
    Well, aren't you wonderful!
    Thanks for the many advice :)
  • a_stronger_me13
    a_stronger_me13 Posts: 812 Member
    Protein and fat help with feeling satiated. Try it out. Like 100g of protein and about 50+ grams of fat. Works wonders.

    This, although I would say - lots of protein and even more fat!!!

    OP needs baby steps... she's barely breaking 50g of protein a day right now.
  • IsabellaGiano
    IsabellaGiano Posts: 158 Member
    Protein and fat help with feeling satiated. Try it out. Like 100g of protein and about 50+ grams of fat. Works wonders.

    This, although I would say - lots of protein and even more fat!!!

    OP needs baby steps... she's barely breaking 50g of protein a day right now.


    Well, I'm Italian, used to a classical Mediterranean "diet", that's traditionally full of carbs. And yes, I would allow myself a bit more carbs than fat, by attitude.
    But I think I'll increase the fats a bit, and see how it goes.
    Not sure how... :)
  • Roxanne_Hennessy
    Roxanne_Hennessy Posts: 130 Member
    "Carrots. Ha-ha. Funny. Yes, very droll. Everybody likes a good laugh.
    Ok. Now, seriously, the real stuff? Where is it?"

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: All I can say to that is, have MORE carrots. Until you're full.

    Carrots actually make you feel hungrier
  • Jestinia
    Jestinia Posts: 1,153 Member
    it's because vegetables suck!

    tumblr_inline_mn2kkvbDWb1qz4rgp.gif

    ...true.
    *You* suck! Eat some cauliflower pizza! :angry:
    Sometimes, especially if I add something to my diet or had a recent pig out day, my stomach hurts and rumbles, not because I'm hungry, but because it's unhappy.
    When my stomach hurts like that (and it makes me hungry, dammit!), soft, starchy carbs are what set me right again. Yes, I could just suffer until it passes, but I'm not into that. Not when there's macaroni and cheese or mashed potatoes to help the situation.
    Also, Nutella is concentrated satan.
    Mmm... bring on the concentrated satan!

    How's about some brown crunchy bits? :laugh:
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    Oooo nooooooo! Now I want a mac n cheese burrito. I wonder how it would taste with crunchy bacon? Luckily I don't have the ingredients in the house at the moment, so I'll probably behave myself today.
  • a_stronger_me13
    a_stronger_me13 Posts: 812 Member
    Protein and fat help with feeling satiated. Try it out. Like 100g of protein and about 50+ grams of fat. Works wonders.

    This, although I would say - lots of protein and even more fat!!!

    OP needs baby steps... she's barely breaking 50g of protein a day right now.


    Well, I'm Italian, used to a classical Mediterranean "diet", that's traditionally full of carbs. And yes, I would allow myself a bit more carbs than fat, by attitude.
    But I think I'll increase the fats a bit, and see how it goes.
    Not sure how... :)

    In all honesty, I would start with protein. But you can easily increase both fats and protein at the same time meat and cheese, cheese being heavier in fat content, meat being heavier in protein content.
  • IsabellaGiano
    IsabellaGiano Posts: 158 Member
    "Carrots. Ha-ha. Funny. Yes, very droll. Everybody likes a good laugh.
    Ok. Now, seriously, the real stuff? Where is it?"

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: All I can say to that is, have MORE carrots. Until you're full.

    Carrots actually make you feel hungrier

    Really? Why?
  • IsabellaGiano
    IsabellaGiano Posts: 158 Member
    Protein and fat help with feeling satiated. Try it out. Like 100g of protein and about 50+ grams of fat. Works wonders.

    This, although I would say - lots of protein and even more fat!!!

    OP needs baby steps... she's barely breaking 50g of protein a day right now.


    Well, I'm Italian, used to a classical Mediterranean "diet", that's traditionally full of carbs. And yes, I would allow myself a bit more carbs than fat, by attitude.
    But I think I'll increase the fats a bit, and see how it goes.
    Not sure how... :)

    In all honesty, I would start with protein. But you can easily increase both fats and protein at the same time meat and cheese, cheese being heavier in fat content, meat being heavier in protein content.

    Thanks. Yup, I'll try a bit of cheese here and there.
  • jr235
    jr235 Posts: 201 Member
    I don't have this problem because I don't eat things I don't like. My brain doesn't say "where's the good stuff?" because I've already had the good stuff.

    If you don't want to eat a plate of carrots don't eat a plate of carrots.

    I haven't read all the comments, but I agree with those that said increase fat and protein, and for myself I need to add in fiber.

    Try decreasing your portion a bit for some bean salad topped with a bit of olive oil and/or feta cheese. I have some dish with beans or lentils every day. Bean/lentil salad, soup, curry, something. Topped with fresh herbs, spices, and cheeses the combinations are endless.
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    Pork rinds - there I just said what everyone was thinking.

    Eat more of these and you will feel fuller longer!
  • IsabellaGiano
    IsabellaGiano Posts: 158 Member
    I don't have this problem because I don't eat things I don't like. My brain doesn't say "where's the good stuff?" because I've already had the good stuff.

    If you don't want to eat a plate of carrots don't eat a plate of carrots.

    I haven't read all the comments, but I agree with those that said increase fat and protein, and for myself I need to add in fiber.

    Try decreasing your portion a bit for some bean salad topped with a bit of olive oil and/or feta cheese. I have some dish with beans or lentils every day. Bean/lentil salad, soup, curry, something. Topped with fresh herbs, spices, and cheeses the combinations are endless.

    Yes, you are right.
    But I, too, don't eat anything that I dislike.

    Actually, I think I already had a pretty "healthy" way of eating, it is just that I had way more than I needed. Of everything. Apart from a slightly overabundance of carbs, my daily choice of foods were ok (subjective, I know). The quantities were not (objectively! :D).

    So I tried to cheat my stomach by giving it a lot more vegs than before. It didn't work :) He thinks it's having too little to eat, the little fool :)
    Now I'll try to modify my usual diet toward a bit more proteins and fat, as suggested.
  • IsabellaGiano
    IsabellaGiano Posts: 158 Member
    Pork rinds - there I just said what everyone was thinking.

    Eat more of these and you will feel fuller longer!

    Ehm... what's pork rinds?
  • IsabellaGiano
    IsabellaGiano Posts: 158 Member
    I don't have this problem because I don't eat things I don't like. My brain doesn't say "where's the good stuff?" because I've already had the good stuff.

    If you don't want to eat a plate of carrots don't eat a plate of carrots.

    I haven't read all the comments, but I agree with those that said increase fat and protein, and for myself I need to add in fiber.

    Try decreasing your portion a bit for some bean salad topped with a bit of olive oil and/or feta cheese. I have some dish with beans or lentils every day. Bean/lentil salad, soup, curry, something. Topped with fresh herbs, spices, and cheeses the combinations are endless.


    Anyway... I really hope you meant to say EXTRA VIRGIN olive oil and not just olive oil... :D LOL

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