Foods low in calories that still fill you up

Cabbage. Always works for me.

Eat Oatmeal in the morning, that will keep you full for a good while. Be sure to add protein with your oatmeal, to decrease hunger! You can do this by putting peanut butter in your oatmeal, having a side of egg whites (super low cal), or maybe even some protein powder. Another great ingredient for oatmeal is CHIA seeds! They absorb water and make you feel full, white having an awesome amount of fiber. Fiber does a great job at making us feel fuller longer. One teaspoon in your oatmeal will do the trick!
I suggest eating an awesome protein packed oatmeal only in the morning because oatmeal is packed with carbs,which are perfect for providing healthy fuel to get through your day without feeling the need to snack.
I hope this helps! If you feel the urge to snack in between meals (Dont skip meals!!) then always opt for veggies, fruit, or a small handfull of nuts!
My fave is nuts. fruit and veggies tend to make us feel bloated, unlike nuts. That's why models eat almonds as snacks before big shows! They are less likely to bloat you! just make sure to read serving suggestions.

I am a biology major and have studied a fair amount of metabolism and nutrition.

Can you really have it both ways all the time? If you have reached your calorie intake and feel hungry sometimes then perhaps you might be losing weight?!

Unfortunately, hunger is just part of weight loss. Hunger is generally triggered by lowered leptin levels, which are triggered by lower body fat levels. It doesn't really matter what you eat or how full your stomach is. It's all about the chemistry of losing body fat. If you have been obese, your body will fight to maintain previous fat stores by slowing metabolism and increasing hunger, in an attempt to restore body fat levels to their previous levels. This effect may be permanent.

Increasing protein intake can mitigate hunger for some people.

Andria_vfg08 wrote: »

pilot1960 wrote: »

Can you really have it both ways all the time? If you have reached your calorie intake and feel hungry sometimes then perhaps you might be losing weight?!

Yes true but I don't think that is healthy either feeling hungry still. That is your bodies way of telling you it's missing something and needs to eat a bit more. You are supposed to feel satisfied. Not too full and not too hungry either.

Not so sure about that....I think once we get to a heavier weight our body fights us a bit to stay there....so at first I'm always a little hungry....then my body start to get that this is the new normal and it better use the fat stores instead of asking for more.

So a little hunger may bot be a bad thing....I'm not saying starving tot he point of being lightheaded or anything...just a little hungry.

Oh and often what we think is hunger is really thirst...so first try drinking a glass of water.

spread a laughing cow cheese wedge on a 6" corn tortilla and roll it up. 85 calories.

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When I reach my calorie goal and I'm hungry, I take a drink of water & go to bed. Knowing I can eat tomorrow. Alot of weight loss takes place in your head, you have to be ready to work hard & eat right and be determined. In a few months and a few pounds later you will be happy you stuck to your guns!

I have been eating tofu noodles with two tablespoons of President brand pub cheese. It's like eating a whole bowl of pasta but it's only 78 calories. Friend me and you can see my diary.

Another vote for popcorn. I eat it 4-5 times a week.
Also, Special K makes several varieties of "cracker chips" that are great with Picante sauce. Depending on the variety (my favorite is sour cream & onion), about 4.4 calories per chip and the hot sauce is only like 5 or 10 per tablespoon.