Recommendation for Appetite Suppressant?

Flora_Delirus
Flora_Delirus Posts: 38
edited September 25 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi!

My name is Heather and I'm addicted to sugar and food.

If there was a support group for food issues like there is for alchohol addiction, this would be my opening statement.

I do try to eat healthy but I have no willpower and no amount of motivation, happy thoughts, motivational sayings seem to help me.

Something that's worked in the past for me was some form of appetite suppressant. Now before everyone gets up in arms over using these, I have a set schedule of thee main meals and two to three snacks a day, keeping protien up, carbs and sugars down and watching the calories.

But my issues stems from sitting all day, being bored at work. When I'm bored, I want to eat... that's where the appetite suppressants have come in handy in the past. They've help curb those cravings between meals/snacks and for some reason, helps keep me from thinking about it. I don't know why, but there it is.

I'm struggling right now and I need a little boost to get me back on track again. Does anyone have suggestions for something I can buy OTC? I've used the Mega-T Green Tea supplement but I think after awhile your body gets used to certain things and it just wasn't helping any more (this was about 4 months ago that I ran out of it.)

But I'm also up to other suggestions. Gum doesn't work. Makes me more hungry. I'm just not sure what to do any more. I gain more will power the more success I have but I've plateaued and I'm getting frustrated and that just adds to the desire to just blow everything and eat eat eat...sweets, salty, anything. I know the 'why's' behind my eating issues but it's the 'controling' part that I'm having a huge problem with.
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  • Imthatg1rl
    Imthatg1rl Posts: 109
    Water.... I'm serious
  • vartanfan71
    vartanfan71 Posts: 62 Member
    I agree! Water is the answer! Drink lots inbetween meals!
  • xraychick77
    xraychick77 Posts: 1,775 Member
    um..there are groups for food addicts.
  • Jamie2007
    Jamie2007 Posts: 169
    When I am hungry or bored I chew on crushed ice! It works great. It's almost like it tricks the mind.
  • AdamATGATT
    AdamATGATT Posts: 573 Member
    1) Water
    2) Protein
  • red01angel
    red01angel Posts: 806 Member
    When I am hungry or bored I chew on crushed ice! It works great. It's almost like it tricks the mind.

    I do this too.

    And yes. Water.
  • VialOfDreams
    VialOfDreams Posts: 217
    1) Water
    2) Protein

    3) Fiber.
  • meggonkgonk
    meggonkgonk Posts: 2,066 Member
    I would reccomend AGAINST gum and really try to cut down on your sugar intake if you are finding yourself hungry. Sugar sends messages to your brain to keep eating and all sorts of fun things.

    Instead look for: High protein and/or high fiber- especially early in the day. Eggs, Oatmeal (not the Quaker instant packets, but Quaker plain with a banana or other fruit. ) or peanut butter toast (more peanut butter, less toast). Greek yogurt is also really filling and also plan when you will snack and snack frequently. The assurance of knowing you have a "set time" and an upcoming snack helps you take your mind off of being hungry.
  • Cbeth80
    Cbeth80 Posts: 49
    Acai Berry
  • HopeytheHopester
    HopeytheHopester Posts: 122 Member
    Drink 2 glasses of water before you eat every meal. It helps fill you up a little bit so you don't over eat.:heart:
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    I am hungry all the time. I have tried everything! Nothing works for me, not even water.

    But there is a solution. It's a b***h, but it works.

    Stomach size. Your stomach expands as you eat, and shrinks when food passes to your intestines. The problem is that it shrinks really slowly. So, if you can manage smaller individual meals even if you have to eat more often, the 'base' size of your stomach will eventually become smaller making you feel full faster and hungry less often. Of course, one large meal and you have to start all over again.
  • Hopey1994
    Hopey1994 Posts: 307
    Water always helps me tons. Last night I wanted a snack out of habit, but I had downed a bottle of water around snack time, and the thought of eating was gross to me.
  • Enigmatica
    Enigmatica Posts: 879 Member
    Cinnamon capsules have been working very well for me
  • dsolgot
    dsolgot Posts: 86 Member
    drink tons of water that's what has helped me, for a snack I'd eat the weight watchers brownies (I'd tear it into small pieces) and I'd slam 3 24oz waters with it and I'd be to full to think of anything else. Now I've got myself down to hardly no snacking besides 1 sugar free chocolate jello, and I dont drink pop any more. And I set a thing in my mind that when I complete my entries for the day I like all my numbers to be green so one can a pop would set my sugar over by a ton so I made a bet with myself and quit with all the sugar so far so good I tried a pop a few weeks ago and I didn't like it at all. But drink lots and lots of water (some people say that doesn't help but trust me if you drink enough it will) I'd rather go to the bathroom a million times a day then to put all that junk in my body.
  • briabner
    briabner Posts: 427 Member
    I know that other people are saying this but drink WATER when you get hungry. By drinking the water it will fill your stomach up, tricking the mind that you are full. Also, drink ice cold water, because your body will burn a little bit of calories while trying to digest the water.

    If you dont like drinking water you could always try mixing the crystal light packets into your water bottle. And you might try the special K protein water that might help too.
  • 123nikki123
    123nikki123 Posts: 527
    Jamieson Natural
    Slim DOWN
    One
    Rapid Weight Management Supplement
    >Helps control hunger!
    >Keeps you feeling full and satisfied!
    >Natural and caffeine free!

    Combine with proper nutrition including lots of protein, fruits and veggies and drink TONS of water and you'll be on your way! :smile:
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    Cinnamon capsules will help you kill your sugar cravings. Increased protein intake with keep you satisfied.
  • milehighcritic
    milehighcritic Posts: 199
    I drink water or herbal tea (hot or cold). I was habitual snacker which contributed to putting on weight. I still crave the salt snacks which is why I keep them out of the house.
  • dudeness
    dudeness Posts: 2
    I also have a boring job and had the same problem, I drink mint tea with a teaspoon of honey in it - works for me :)
  • Nemlein
    Nemlein Posts: 168 Member
    I drink a hot herbal tea with a bit of milk and it helps me a lot in the evening when I'm feeling snack-y.
  • pghfan
    pghfan Posts: 119
    I take a Dexatrim Max in the middle of the day when I know that I am going out or eating late or whatever. That, with lots of water. That way I'm not starving when I first get home (that's when I tend to want to eat everything in sight). I do not use them every day, and would not recommend anyone doing so, but once in a while I find them very helpful in curbing the appetite.
  • pghfan
    pghfan Posts: 119
    I take a Dexatrim Max in the middle of the day when I know that I am going out or eating late or whatever. That, with lots of water. That way I'm not starving when I first get home (that's when I tend to want to eat everything in sight). I do not use them every day, and would not recommend anyone doing so, but once in a while I find them very helpful in curbing the appetite.
  • DeBlue
    DeBlue Posts: 254 Member
    What is frustrating is that any substitute helps reaffirm the need to entertain ourselves by putting things in our mouths. Can anyone relate? I read once a quote from a food addict (which I admit I also am) that said, "How pitiful is it if the ONLY thing I can think to do with myself is to eat?"

    It's not that I'm successful at this yet, but am trying to get up and do something if I'm stressed or bored or whatever, or get busy looking up something interesting on the computer, or something, anything other than putting something in my mouth.

    Like all the suggestions folks, this is just another to add to the arsenal :wink:
  • donicagalek
    donicagalek Posts: 526
    Cardio.

    20sec:40sec circuit training for about ten minutes (or more). 20 seconds of vigorous jumping jacks, running in place, mock jump roping followed with 40 seconds of simple strength/resistance stuffs (push ups, holding a squatting position). When you're done you'll be too tired to want to eat. :-D
  • Flora_Delirus
    Flora_Delirus Posts: 38
    I can't chew on ice. My pain from the cold in my fillings and teeth would send me right over the roof! :( BUT...maybe when it's hot outside this summer, I'll give it a shot since I'm brushing my teeth now with Synsodine.

    Thanks for the advice though!
    When I am hungry or bored I chew on crushed ice! It works great. It's almost like it tricks the mind.
  • Flora_Delirus
    Flora_Delirus Posts: 38
    Ive been trying to chew the Extra sugar free Dessert flavors. They helped for awhile but ...not recently :( So that's a no go.

    I actually eat quite a bit of protein, from boiled eggs, to Carbmaster yogurt from Kroger, to old fashioned oatmeal. Unfortunately after awhile some of these foods get so...boring or old or whatever. I need variety.

    But I eat a good breakfast of oatmeal with cinnamon or one whole egg with two egg whites, scrambled and on Sara Lee Delightful bread to make an egg sandwich.

    Morning snack is a carbmaster yogurt and six almonds or two boiled eggs (one whole, one just the egg white)

    Lunch is usually soup or sandwich on Sara Lee delightful bread.

    I workout about two hours after lunch

    Then I have another yogurt or cottage cheese with fruit when I'm done with the workout

    Supper is usually more protien and veggies than carbs.

    If I'm doing good, I follow this pretty good. But it's still hard when there are other people eating salty or sweet foods around me, or I get bored bored bored.... Once i get busy, I can go all day with no slips or issues. At night and on weekends when the weather is good, I'm outside working on the yard and doing projects. I drink lots of water there too but also don't need munchies because I'm busy and by the time I get inside i'm too tired to want food.
    I would reccomend AGAINST gum and really try to cut down on your sugar intake if you are finding yourself hungry. Sugar sends messages to your brain to keep eating and all sorts of fun things.

    Instead look for: High protein and/or high fiber- especially early in the day. Eggs, Oatmeal (not the Quaker instant packets, but Quaker plain with a banana or other fruit. ) or peanut butter toast (more peanut butter, less toast). Greek yogurt is also really filling and also plan when you will snack and snack frequently. The assurance of knowing you have a "set time" and an upcoming snack helps you take your mind off of being hungry.
  • Flora_Delirus
    Flora_Delirus Posts: 38
    I know my trainer said Cinnamon is a good thermogenic. So Cinnamon capsules? Hmmmm...might be willing to try that (Along with ALL the water I need to be drinking more than my 8 glasses a day) :)
    Cinnamon capsules have been working very well for me
  • sheilamo
    sheilamo Posts: 115 Member
    Your probably going to think this is crazy.... but here is what I do.

    I brush my teeth when I start realizing that I'm getting to that time (let's say I've already had my snack) and still hungry.

    Brush my teeth, load my 44oz cup with water, lots of ice, a little lemon and I try to drink the water before the ice cubes melt (hey, I live in South Texas, it works down here! LOL)

    Yes, it's like a little game that I play with myself...

    I know, I know. When I start the sentence out with : "you might think I'm crazy"....
  • Flora_Delirus
    Flora_Delirus Posts: 38
    Do you use Green Tea mint or just plain black tea mint?

    What kind of honey? Raw or processed?
    I also have a boring job and had the same problem, I drink mint tea with a teaspoon of honey in it - works for me :)
  • NavyWifeag
    NavyWifeag Posts: 36 Member
    Drink green tea. The sipping gives you something to do. I did this a lot when I was a news producer. Green tea can also suppress your appetite and aide in weight loss.
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