tips on suppressing appetite?

sammiewammie444
sammiewammie444 Posts: 58 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
im usually a big snacker, so now that im on a diet all i can think about is food.
any tips on suppressing my appetite? i know drinking a glass of water is supposed to help, but i cant always take down a glass of water in one go, and it doesnt exactly take my sweet tooth away :/
do appetite suppressants work or are they useless?
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  • goingtobefit2015
    goingtobefit2015 Posts: 408 Member
    I don't think diet pills are a permanent solution, once you quit taking them the weight usually comes back on. I know from experience! I would limit my sweets to few and far between but follow a plant based diet. With the added fiber you will experience fullness and eventually you won't have "cravings".
  • KerrieMac10
    KerrieMac10 Posts: 54 Member
    I second the cup of tea!!
  • cheryldumais
    cheryldumais Posts: 1,907 Member
    A few things worked for me. One is high fibre foods and the second is exercise. Going for a walk I found often would curb my appetite. I also noticed that if I ate a healthy meal with adequate protein I was less snacky later on. Watch the carbs as they tend to make you want more.
  • sammiewammie444
    sammiewammie444 Posts: 58 Member
    i only like tea with lots of sugar in! i think ill get the sugar substitute that has 1 calorie per spoon and give it a go :)
  • sammiewammie444
    sammiewammie444 Posts: 58 Member
    although tbh im not a big hot drink person. i probably have about 3 cups of tea a year! it also gives me a bit of a stomach ache and i dont know why :/
  • devilwhiterose
    devilwhiterose Posts: 1,157 Member
    I eat every couple hours. I also try and eat foods higher in protein as that is what keeps me full. Greek yogurts, string cheese. Also, light calorie snacks. Not the prepacked junk. I'm talking bags of carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes... Things you can eat a ton of but not get hit hard in the calorie dept.
  • lightenup2016
    lightenup2016 Posts: 1,055 Member
    Regular and decaf black tea give me a tummy ache, too. I've switched to herbal teas and problem solved!
  • everher
    everher Posts: 909 Member
    edited January 2017
    I would say find what works for you.

    Some people have six smaller meals throughout the day instead of three bigger meals because they find it's easier for them to stay on track that way. Some people plan for and have a morning and afternoon snack everyday.

    I found that with me I was often confusing thirst for hunger. I sip on water now constantly throughout the day and that has helped. I also will allow myself a snack if I really am hungry. I try not to go too long between meals and make sure at every meal I am having a good bit of protein to make me feel full longer.

    ETA: I also realized sometimes when I thought I was hungry I was just bored. I have found keeping busy helps with that.
  • Beploveshomer
    Beploveshomer Posts: 283 Member
    I want to eat constantly. The only thing that helps is a big glass of water with fiber powder in it (1 heaping tsp.) and then I chew a piece of sugar free gum, that switches off the craving somehow because I feel like I had a sweet and then I'm bloated and not hungry from the fiber.
    P.s start slow on the fiber because you will get serious gas.
  • farrell16
    farrell16 Posts: 49 Member
    sammiewammie444 wrote: »
    im usually a big snacker, so now that im on a diet all i can think about is food.
    any tips on suppressing my appetite? i know drinking a glass of water is supposed to help, but i cant always take down a glass of water in one go, and it doesnt exactly take my sweet tooth away :/
    do appetite suppressants work or are they useless?

    A lot of the appetite suppressants like Glucomannan are just fibre pills, water will certainly help but I'd recommend increasing the amount of fibre and protein in your diet as they will help you feel satiated much longer. Sure takign fibre by pill would have a similar effect but just pick up a nice fibre source and add it to your diet... will be much more economical for you.
  • Commander_Keen
    Commander_Keen Posts: 1,179 Member
    edited January 2017
    sammiewammie444 wrote: »
    im usually a big snacker, so now that im on a diet all i can think about is food.
    any tips on suppressing my appetite? i know drinking a glass of water is supposed to help, but i cant always take down a glass of water in one go, and it doesnt exactly take my sweet tooth away :/
    do appetite suppressants work or are they useless?

    You can try the following --
    More protein
    More Fiber
    Caffeine
    Eat a cup or two of veggies or fruit
    Protein Shake
  • megbugs
    megbugs Posts: 107 Member
    I always need to eliminate sugar, alcohol and carbs when my cravings get out of control. I'm not the greatest with moderation so when I find myself craving sugar daily and I start to feel more highs and lows throughout the day, I go back to whole 30 or cutting back on sugar (reading all labels).
  • wizzybeth
    wizzybeth Posts: 3,578 Member
    sammiewammie444 wrote: »
    although tbh im not a big hot drink person. i probably have about 3 cups of tea a year! it also gives me a bit of a stomach ache and i dont know why :/

    Then drink water. The idea is to distract your brain from thinking your stomach needs food when it doesn't.
  • Sharon909
    Sharon909 Posts: 46 Member
    Tea works for me late at night but if you don't like tea then don't force yourself. You definetly have to rethink how you snack.
    -Find substitutes, like pretzels instead of chips and count them
    -add fruit or veggies to everything to fill you up
    -find a way to make a healthy snack feel more decadent, like apple slices dipped in sf/ff caramel pudding, or carrot sticks with Laughing Cow light cheese wedges
  • SingRunTing
    SingRunTing Posts: 2,604 Member
    Play around with your macros to make sure you feel fuller for longer (see the comments above for suggestions).

    However, you're more likely just reacting from habit rather than true hunger. Keep yourself busy. Distraction is one of the ways that I keep myself from snacking when I know I'm not actually hungry.
  • sammiewammie444
    sammiewammie444 Posts: 58 Member
    SingRunTing wrote: »
    Play around with your macros to make sure you feel fuller for longer (see the comments above for suggestions).

    However, you're more likely just reacting from habit rather than true hunger. Keep yourself busy. Distraction is one of the ways that I keep myself from snacking when I know I'm not actually hungry.

    yes most of the time it is just because im used to eating. if i fancied something i would have it even if i wasnt hungry. i tend to find that nothing distracts me. i could be watching my favourite film or tv show and still crave food. its just something im really struggling to change
  • suruda
    suruda Posts: 1,233 Member
    I tend to be a snacker too....especially when home all day. I will take an apple or pear and cut it into really thin slices and leave it in a bowl on the counter. Then when I feel like snacking, I'll just grab a slice or two and enjoy. It will usually last me all day. Snap peas are my other go to snack.
  • lilithsrose
    lilithsrose Posts: 752 Member
    Hot tea or coffee helps me a bit.

    I'd suggest also trying some dissolvable fiber (like metamucil) in water. They make plain, orange, and berry now. There might even be other flavors. The fiber seems to help a bit.
  • asilmegan34
    asilmegan34 Posts: 256 Member
    I used to be majorly addicted to sweets, especially in the afternoons because I have a work cafeteria with nutty bars, oatmeal creme pies, etc.. I found that only made me crave more of it and led to me binge eating.

    I drink teas that have vanilla and spices in them. I don't need sweeteners or anything with it. Also, munching on carrots satisfies my sweet tooth and curbs appetite for awhile. Also, I get these Sweet and Salty trail mix packages from Aldi. 210 calories but it feels like a treat. Good luck. I promise that the cravings get better over time, and even after 3 days of not indulging in sweets, my cravings really decreased.
  • SingRunTing
    SingRunTing Posts: 2,604 Member
    sammiewammie444 wrote: »
    SingRunTing wrote: »
    Play around with your macros to make sure you feel fuller for longer (see the comments above for suggestions).

    However, you're more likely just reacting from habit rather than true hunger. Keep yourself busy. Distraction is one of the ways that I keep myself from snacking when I know I'm not actually hungry.

    yes most of the time it is just because im used to eating. if i fancied something i would have it even if i wasnt hungry. i tend to find that nothing distracts me. i could be watching my favourite film or tv show and still crave food. its just something im really struggling to change

    Sitting on the couch just makes me want to eat more.

    Try something different. Go for a walk, go shopping, reorganize a closet, take up a hobby like sewing or painting, something that isn't just mindless like watching a show or a movie is what helps.
  • sammiewammie444
    sammiewammie444 Posts: 58 Member
    thanks for the help guys :) i will try what you have suggested
  • asilmegan34
    asilmegan34 Posts: 256 Member
    Also wanted to add, if I intake a lot of carbs I end up craving it and cravings sweets. I'm not on a low carb diet but I try to keep my carbs around 100-125 g
  • Kelseria28
    Kelseria28 Posts: 1 Member
    Here are a couple of recipes for when I want something sweet. They are low-cal and yummy.

    Chocolate Mousse (kind of like a frosty): 1 frozen banana, 1 tsp of cocoa powder, and a splash of milk. Blend that up and it is delish.

    Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake: 1 tbsp of whole wheat flour, 1 tbsp of white sugar, 1 tbsp of cocoa powder, 1/8 tsp of baking soda, 1/8 tsp of salt, and 1 tbsp of 2% milk. Mix up the dry and then add the milk. Microwave for 2 minutes more or less. Only 142 cals.

    You could probably sub in chocolate protein powder to make you full for longer.
  • 44to44
    44to44 Posts: 896 Member
    I found that I had to go hungry for a couple of weeks until my stomach got used to eating less - then it got a whole lot easier. (I was eating plenty, but my body was used to eating too much). Also fibre. Lots and lots of fibre.

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