What foods will keep me full longer??

nita79072
nita79072 Posts: 10
edited September 28 in Introduce Yourself
:ohwell: I love food, and Im doing great on my calorie counts, but man I just stay hungry,, and i eat small meals throughout the day, But im so used to stuffing myself with carbs and all before joining MFP that I just need that replacement. whats a great shake in the mornings to help with that? or a dinner meal....I wake up in middle of night so hungry?? Any suggestions?

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  • BethanyMasters
    BethanyMasters Posts: 519 Member
    Protein is the dieting substitute for carbs. You want to eat lean meats (turkey, fish, chicken), and some non meat proteins (beans, nuts).

    You can also make shakes and stuff with protein whey.
  • shalynna89
    shalynna89 Posts: 324 Member
    Bump
  • nita79072
    nita79072 Posts: 10
    Thanks...I will check out the whey protein shakes! :happy:
  • HartJames
    HartJames Posts: 789 Member
    Middle of night = 20 grapes.

    Eve to get you through the night = sliced and baked sweet potato

    Shake = (AM) 8oz unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 1 banana, 1/2 tbsp instant coffee, 1/2 tbsp unsweetened natural cocoa + 2 handfuls of ice in a blender is my wake me up fill me up lately and is only 150 cals.
  • nita79072
    nita79072 Posts: 10
    Thanks that sounds good......
  • auntiebabs
    auntiebabs Posts: 1,754 Member
    Try watching your sugar
    BOTH sugar and artificial sweeteners increase your appetite, so cutting back on them makes weight loss easier, because you are not hungry all the time.

    If I have a DIET COKE, no way I can keep at 1200 cal.
    More foods now than ever before have hidden sugars in them and are sold as "real foods"
    If I'm going to eat the sugar I want a cookie, gosh darn it!

    You don't have to be perfect you just have to do better.

    Because it increases your appetite and make it harder to keep to your calorie goals.
    It takes between 2-3 weeks to adjust to lower levels of sugar. So give it 3-4 weeks and see how you feel. Really hard to stay with in the MFP target, but you'll see how much sugar is hiding in things that are sold as *real food* (Yogurt has a ton, Nutrigrain bars are sold as a healthy option, but they have 11 types of sugar)
  • auntiebabs
    auntiebabs Posts: 1,754 Member
    Oops Double post
  • nita79072
    nita79072 Posts: 10
    Great Info! you are right about the sugars..i crave that now...I just need to wean myself for a few weeks....thanks for the post!! :)
  • nita79072
    nita79072 Posts: 10
    Is stevia good for you, as far as snacks flavored with stevia?...Or does it make sugar cravings worse?
  • healthyjen342
    healthyjen342 Posts: 1,435 Member
    Protien, "good" carbs and fiber will keep you full..Fiber One has a great selection...Brown Rice and Whole grain, eggs, tuna, things like that will help you stay fuller longer!
  • Yori1
    Yori1 Posts: 142
    Try checking out the GI Diet online - gives you an idea of what to eat to stay fuller for longer....
  • beckyinma
    beckyinma Posts: 1,433 Member
    I'm keen on hard boiled eggs, sliced in half with a dash of black pepper, and an oz of cheese, monterey jack, swiss or cheddar. I buy 1lb blocks, and cut into 16 serving size pieces, so I can just reach in the fridge and grab a piece, and not worry about having too much.

    Almond or peanut butter, spread on some celery as well.
  • auntiebabs
    auntiebabs Posts: 1,754 Member
    Is stevia good for you, as far as snacks flavored with stevia?...Or does it make sugar cravings worse?

    I haven't checked that out. I'd cut back all sweeteners for 2-3 weeks and than add stevia back in and see whether it increases cravings or not.
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