Always hungry?!

I recommend opening your diary if you want some ideas on things to try to help with the hunger. That way people can see where you might be able to tweak things. But generally, eating more lean protein, more healthy fats, and more complex carbs will help you feel full longer.

Protein, protein, protein. You need to have a lean protein source each time you eat. I don't think their calculations here are correct for necessary protein intake (too low), but that's just my opinion. Also, you can eat a lot more fresh/frozen veggies than you realize and still not take in all that many calories, thus keeping you from being as hungry.

Keep track of your nutrients as well--no matter how much protein I eat, I'm starving if my iron counts are low, and I crave rich iron sources a lot (which are usually big calorie things, like dark chocolate, bread, red meat, etc.). Calcium was another big one for me, so I work on tracking it as well now. The bottom line: yes, your body will need to adjust to different eating patterns, but hunger is your body telling you that it needs something (could be water, could be a nutrient). With a little practice, you can determine what you actually need (the source of your hunger) and then work on incorporating more of it into your diet.

It is like that at first - I used to eat sooo much! I love food! As your stomach begins to shrink from eating smaller portions, you will stay fuller longer. But it also depends on what you are eating and what types of things satisfy you (mentally too).

Veggies are a great snack because they are low on the cals, but they also keep you full because of the fiber and the complex carbs. But veggies alone didn't really satisfy my need for rich food, so I started dipping them in humus! It makes a world of difference and adds protein. Humus also has good fats that satisfy those fatty food cravings

Eating whole foods and minimally processed foods makes a big difference too - I am noticiably fuller when I eat foods I made for myself from scratch than foods that are prepackaged (especially those ones marked "low cal", "low carb" and "only 100 calories" - think of all the chems they substitute! that’s not "real" food you are eating - not what your body needs).

And also remember - we need balanced diets to function properly - high protein, low-carb, etc, is all just a quick fix. Find a real solution for you and stick to it. Experiment with different types of meals and snacks and see what you need to have to be satisfied and have the energy you need to make it through the day.

Make sure you are gradually decreasing your amounts so your body isn't stressed. And eat your recommended calories after you include your exercises so your body has enough fuel to convert fat stores into usable energy.