BEST Appetite suppressants

Anyone know any good ones that work?
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  • MichelleNicole93
    MichelleNicole93 Posts: 89 Member
    Exercise...
    already doing that. Actually makes me hungrier. Looking for something that takes the hunger away

  • JenniferNoll
    JenniferNoll Posts: 367 Member
    Strongly flavored foods. For me, vinegary foods work best. Pickles, pickled peppers, hot peppers, etc. Totally takes away my appetite.
  • CharlieBeansmomTracey
    CharlieBeansmomTracey Posts: 7,682 Member
    getting enough water,fat,fiber and protein helps me to not be so hungry.
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  • mph323
    mph323 Posts: 3,565 Member
    alyssa0061 wrote: »
    Coffee

    Yeah - at least caffeine. It doesn't do anything if I'm truly hungry, but if I just want to eat out of boredom or habit it's really useful.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,224 Member
    Coffee for me. The "over the counter miracle appetite suppressants" are a load of bunk, though.
  • Red_Pill
    Red_Pill Posts: 300 Member
    Coffee, sparking water, an Apple or Banana (to stave off hunger until your actual meal), Lemon water.
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,162 Member
    edited October 2016
    If I'm truly hungry, I eat something. I find that eating enough protein helps me to stay full longer. If I just want to eat because I'm bored then finding something to take my mind off of it helps. Usually I go for a walk.
  • Trnava
    Trnava Posts: 30 Member
    edited October 2016
    Since my "hungry hours" start around 3pm, 50 or 100 mg of 5-HTP before lunch 4x week help keep my appetite/carb cravings under control. **Be sure to read up on 5-HTP before starting it, since it's not safe under certain circumstances. Run it by your doc - mine recommended it. Look for a reputable brand.**

    Over the years I've tried a few prescription weight loss meds but the side effects were truly awful - not so with 5-HTP.

    I agree with others' comments about light exercise and staying hydrated. A quick walk and a glass of water help reduce the desire to eat when it's not based on actual hunger. If you really are hungry and are consuming a reasonable # of calories, then maybe look at increasing your fiber and/or fat intake?
  • nowine4me
    nowine4me Posts: 3,985 Member
    Coffee and gum. I like the sugar free Mentos.
  • Mumu190672
    Mumu190672 Posts: 76 Member
    Coffee black without sugar. Then if I feel I need to eat something I usually have a tomato or some radishes because it is very low in calories and it helps me until the next meal.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    Anyone know any good ones that work?

    For me:

    Exercise.

    Protein.

    Fiber.

    A well rounded meal in moderation.

  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    Coffee for me. The "over the counter miracle appetite suppressants" are a load of bunk, though.

    Agree!
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    Don't try to suppress hunger. Eating takes the hunger away, but just temporarly. And that's not a bad thing. If you eat enough - enough calories and sufficient amounts of all the nutrients you need - hunger is manageable. You can learn to manage - even appreciate - your hunger. Hunger should be just as unpleasant as feeling horny, or looking forward to going on vacation, or waiting to enter the football field - if you enjoy sex, like traveling, or are a football player - is unpleasant.

    I just so love this comparison. h.
  • alyssa0061
    alyssa0061 Posts: 652 Member
    nowine4me wrote: »
    Coffee and gum. I like the sugar free Mentos.

    Ooh, yes. Gum and hard candies
  • Chadxx
    Chadxx Posts: 1,199 Member
    SLLRunner wrote: »
    Anyone know any good ones that work?

    For me:

    Exercise.

    Protein.

    Fiber.

    A well rounded meal in moderation.

    This ^^^

    Also, just staying busy. Even when I didn't watch what I ate, if I was busy, I didn't get hungry. If I was sitting around bored, I would think I was hungry and start eating.
  • mari5466
    mari5466 Posts: 137 Member
    Strongly flavored foods. For me, vinegary foods work best. Pickles, pickled peppers, hot peppers, etc. Totally takes away my appetite.

    I agree!! But for me it's bitter. I eat a dark chocolate covered almond or coffee works too.
  • workinonit1956
    workinonit1956 Posts: 1,043 Member
    Not eating breakfast.
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    Fat and sparkling water for me.
  • Habiteer
    Habiteer Posts: 190 Member
    My cooking. Just smelling my food makes me lose my appetite sometimes...
  • MNFitnessGal
    MNFitnessGal Posts: 36 Member
    Eating more proteins and fiber will fill you up and keep you satisfied longer. That does work. Drug type suppressents can be dangerous over time. Quick fixes don't keep it off long term. My dr. said 'get distracted' when you get hungry. The cravings will be less and less the more you focus on something else. Hope it helps. I am working hard at this myself.
  • rhawfax1986
    rhawfax1986 Posts: 25 Member
    Diet Coke
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,324 Member
    coffee, chew spearmint gum, brush teeth.. but mostly.. pay attention .. or even take notes on the foods the leave you feeling full. I try to keep mental note on when I eat ...then i'm hungry a short time later. There is usually a pattern.

    side note.. I'm now feeling very in control of my hunger, where i truly can't believe how I can wait to eat and have portion control.. but it has taken me being exercising and eating right for 60 days for it to kick in..