Smoothies - reduce appetite/cravings?

Wombat468
Wombat468 Posts: 191 Member
edited November 28 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi! (First post from me :))

I've tried for my whole life to lose weight, but always fail within a week or so, which makes me give the whole thing up. However, I bought a well-known make of smoothie blender after Xmas, and have been having a smoothie (inc fruit, veg and nuts/avocado) for breakfast every morning. I've found that my appetite has completely decreased and I'm not feeling inclined to eat any sweet stuff, or any more food than I need to. My tastes have completely changed. Have lost half a stone so far. I can't believe this is happening - it feels like a switch has been flicked or something, but I'm terrified it'll switch back! I'm wondering if maybe I was deficient in a certain vitamin/mineral or some going all these years and that's what made me eat all the time? (I'm usually completely obsessed with food). Has anyone else experienced something similar, and if so, did it last?

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  • simplycidalia
    simplycidalia Posts: 46 Member
    Not for me. I don't find smoothies satisfying and quickly get hungry.

    I do better with a high protein, low-carb breakfast or, if I'm not hungry yet, no breakfast at all.

    I also do better focusing on what foods will nourish my body and increase my good health. I find that just focusing on weight loss results in failure (due to impatience).
  • jdhcm2006
    jdhcm2006 Posts: 2,254 Member
    I find that a smoothie does fill me in the morning. However, I noticed I haven't been getting enough protein, so I either add a protein powder or lately, I've been eating a serving of bacon after I finish the smoothie for protein. The bacon isn't as much protein, but it's so tasty, lol.
  • Veryana
    Veryana Posts: 122 Member
    Depends on smoothie, if it is from very sweet fruits or berries it becomes my trigger food or makes me binge on something else sometimes because of sweetness... sigh
  • jillianedwards
    jillianedwards Posts: 67 Member
    I need to eat solid foods for my meals or i will feel hungry pretty quickly if i do not.
  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    I add beans like chick peas, butter beans or cannellini beans to my smoothies for protein and and fiber.
  • squishycatmew
    squishycatmew Posts: 151 Member
    I often have protein shake or smoothie with protein powder for breakfast, and find them pretty filling. But I'm also generally a small frequent meal-eater, so I don't need to stay satiated for the next six hours necessarily. An all-fruit smoothie doesn't do it for me, though, if I don't want to be hungry.
  • ejyennie
    ejyennie Posts: 16 Member
    I have a smoothie for lunch. I can make it before work and then I'm not tempted to munch on junk at the office. I usually add spinach, carrots and either berries or an orange and either protein powder or milk: I try to keep it at about 300 calories.I can drink it on the way to the gym then do my workout at lunchtime. Usually I do half before my workout, half after.
  • beemerphile1
    beemerphile1 Posts: 1,710 Member
    CiaraCatch wrote: »
    Hi! (First post from me :))

    I've tried for my whole life to lose weight, but always fail within a week or so, which makes me give the whole thing up. However, I bought a well-known make of smoothie blender after Xmas, and have been having a smoothie (inc fruit, veg and nuts/avocado) for breakfast every morning. I've found that my appetite has completely decreased and I'm not feeling inclined to eat any sweet stuff, or any more food than I need to. My tastes have completely changed. Have lost half a stone so far. I can't believe this is happening - it feels like a switch has been flicked or something, but I'm terrified it'll switch back! I'm wondering if maybe I was deficient in a certain vitamin/mineral or some going all these years and that's what made me eat all the time? (I'm usually completely obsessed with food). Has anyone else experienced something similar, and if so, did it last?

    I'm inclined to think it is only psychosomatic, however I am glad it is working for you.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    CiaraCatch wrote: »
    Hi! (First post from me :))

    I've tried for my whole life to lose weight, but always fail within a week or so, which makes me give the whole thing up. However, I bought a well-known make of smoothie blender after Xmas, and have been having a smoothie (inc fruit, veg and nuts/avocado) for breakfast every morning. I've found that my appetite has completely decreased and I'm not feeling inclined to eat any sweet stuff, or any more food than I need to. My tastes have completely changed. Have lost half a stone so far. I can't believe this is happening - it feels like a switch has been flicked or something, but I'm terrified it'll switch back! I'm wondering if maybe I was deficient in a certain vitamin/mineral or some going all these years and that's what made me eat all the time? (I'm usually completely obsessed with food). Has anyone else experienced something similar, and if so, did it last?

    I found that when I upped protein and fruit, I was less interested in sweet things like baked goods. It's last almost a year now :)
  • marissam08
    marissam08 Posts: 25 Member
    I have been on green smothies for 7 days today and they satisfied me for one hour or little bit more when I start getting hungry, I do snacks banana, raw almonds, peacans, etc. (healthy snacks). And it's working good so far 4 pounds lost!
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    My smoothies have sufficient calories, fat, protein, and fiber to keep me full for hours.

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  • maxit
    maxit Posts: 880 Member
    The fat, protein and fiber content makes the difference for me when it comes to satiety.
  • Wombat468
    Wombat468 Posts: 191 Member
    It may indeed be psychosomatic, but I'm happy with that!
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    i wish i found them satisfying. but i don't.
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