Healthy food doesnt fill me up
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Yes it did at first it were low but i changed it
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Eat more of it. Make sure you're getting enough protein and fat, as these help satiety.0
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Were you ever eating 1450 and feeling full? Or were you not counting calories.
If it was when you cut calories, you might want to play with what you are eating and meal timing, and check your calorie goal. Like others said, I find protein and fiber (especially from vegetables or beans/lentils) to be filling, and refined carbs not so much. You could easily add in more protein and fiber (and maybe more fat) without eating a less healthy diet.0 -
You're eating nothing but carbs and sugar. Those foods wouldn't fill anybody up. You need protein/fat/fiber. Fruit is ok in moderation every other day. Cereal is a big no no. Chocolate bars??? You're kidding right? Yogurt should be limited to about 3 times a week and it should be full fat Greek yogurt. Foods that will fill you up without expanding your waistline are eggs,chicken(grilled or baked), steak/beef(once a week),lots of broccoli, spinach, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, salads with minimal dressing, avocado, and nuts like almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios etc. Bread she be avoided as much as possible. If you're going to eat bread you should stick with whole grain or multi-grain.16
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I totally agree zllinds my diet mainly consists of carbs and sugar plus i love bread but i eat wholemeal, im gona take on board everyones advice cus it sounds like i need more protein and fibre in my diet. Thank u0
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sarahlovesfood25 wrote: »Wenever i eat healthy it doesnt seem to satisfy me and fill me up, just wondering what food r good to add to my diet which would make me feel full so i dont snack as much on sugary rubbish, any advice would be great, thank u
Make sure you're getting enough fat and protein0 -
Yes i will do2
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More protein and fat (both help to curb appetite).
Also, eat more raw veggies for your 2pm and 9pm snack cravings. If I get hungry, I like to eat raw broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots with Sabra Red Pepper Hummus. Low calorie, some carbs, and very filling. A cup of veggies with about 2 Tbsp of hummus is enough to satisfy me till the next meal, or to help me get to sleep.1 -
I no wot calories i eat i just dont scan and log it in tht way i just do quick add!0
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When ur really hungry, have 2 eggs - it's a good idea to boil them too. eat them and then see how u feel. add a small snack like cheese or something if thats not enough1
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Thnk u both0
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zllinds2223 wrote: »You're eating nothing but carbs and sugar. Those foods wouldn't fill anybody up. You need protein/fat/fiber. Fruit is ok in moderation every other day. Cereal is a big no no. Chocolate bars??? You're kidding right? Yogurt should be limited to about 3 times a week and it should be full fat Greek yogurt. Foods that will fill you up without expanding your waistline are eggs,chicken(grilled or baked), steak/beef(once a week),lots of broccoli, spinach, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, salads with minimal dressing, avocado, and nuts like almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios etc. Bread she be avoided as much as possible. If you're going to eat bread you should stick with whole grain or multi-grain.
Really? Yet somehow I manage to stay at a healthy weight while eating cereal nearly every day and lots of Dave's bread each week. I probably shouldn't mention the amount of Pepsi and Mt DEW I drink either....
The problem with making statements like this is they are rarely true for everyone. If limiting certain foods helps you stay full while meeting your goals, that's great. Just remember, it is not the only approach that works.
OP - Find what works for you. You know your current choices are not sustainable. Experiment until you find the right mix. Good luck.6 -
I agree you have to find what works for you. But for myself, if I ate Only the kind of foods you listed, my body would be crying for protein for at least 3 days before I caught up.1
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foods that fill me up while not adding a ton of calories would include three main staples
1. A 'huge; salad with added protein (nuts, ham, tuna, artificial crab meat or turkey), cheese, and eggs.
2. An egg omelet with added veggies, ham.
3. yogurt mixed with cottage cheese and fruit and some granola
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Also, are you drinking enough?0
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rickinnercirclebet wrote: »The other way to get full is to eat large quantities of very low calorie foods
Lettuce, cucumber - make a green salad to eat with meals
mushrooms - 100g is 10 cals, a typical punnet is 250g so for 25 cals you can fill the stomach
The other tip is psyllium. Psyllium swells in the stomach and is prove to help keep you full longer
http://www.ergo-log.com/psyllium-boosts-chance-of-successful-weight-loss.html
Swap the low fat yoghurts for either a high fat one or, preferably, a high protein one like Fage 0% fat
Make thick soups with lentils, beans, squashes, sweet potatoes, they will fill you up nicely
Skyr is another great source of protein and also low fat. Lovely mixed with half a mashed up banana.2 -
But a problem with your calorie goal is exactly what you have if you don't feel full on those calories.sarahlovesfood25 wrote: »I havnt got a problem with my calorie goal which is 1450 a day i just seem to hav my meals and not feel full
But as already said, the quality of those calories can be the real problem. You need good nutrition - nutritious, real food, not just junk or semi-junky food, in order to feel full.
And your interpretations and expectations of physical sensations can play a part in this.3 -
becgraceevemaggie wrote: »rickinnercirclebet wrote: »The other way to get full is to eat large quantities of very low calorie foods
Lettuce, cucumber - make a green salad to eat with meals
mushrooms - 100g is 10 cals, a typical punnet is 250g so for 25 cals you can fill the stomach
The other tip is psyllium. Psyllium swells in the stomach and is prove to help keep you full longer
http://www.ergo-log.com/psyllium-boosts-chance-of-successful-weight-loss.html
Swap the low fat yoghurts for either a high fat one or, preferably, a high protein one like Fage 0% fat
Make thick soups with lentils, beans, squashes, sweet potatoes, they will fill you up nicely
Skyr is another great source of protein and also low fat. Lovely mixed with half a mashed up banana.
I mentioned the Skyr in an earlier post on this thread, I eat it daily (well that or the Greek one)
It really is a superb food, eat plenty, fill up the tummy and few calories while providing great protein
banana got to many carbs for me, that's why I use berries (plus I like the hot / cold contrast)
Definitely a way superior option to low fat regular yoghurts0 -
Looking for recipes and signing up for newsletters is a good way to get inspiration
Posts like this can help you come up with your menu. Slow cooker batching cooking has been a huge help for me, cook once, get 8 to 10 meals.
https://draxe.com/crockpot-soups/1 -
Thnx everyone from reading all the posts it sounds like im lacking protein & fibre so will add more of that to my diet..
cant remember who asked but the answer is yes im drinking enough, i have 2-3litres of water a day plus other drinks throughout the day milk, sugar free soda1 -
And thnx rick for the link for the crock pot recipes, im gona start to do tht so i dont hav to cook everyday i can just take it out the freezer/ fridge 1
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sarahlovesfood25 wrote: »And thnx rick for the link for the crock pot recipes, im gona start to do tht so i dont hav to cook everyday i can just take it out the freezer/ fridge
yes!
use the recipe builder function in the app so you know how many calories are in the whole batch
Then decide how many calories you want in your portion & divide the batch to end up with the 350 cal (or whatever you want)
Bulk things out with stuff like mushrooms, cauliflower, broccoli and so on to make the portion BULKIER (and therefore more filling) without adding a bunch of calories
Also think about changing your protein sources so you can eat more for the same number of calories for example:
venison meat is tasty and much lower fat than beef, pork or lamb (so you can eat more of it) and if you need more fat in your diet you can get that in other ways (eggs for example)
chicken breast, rabbit & turkey are great choices too
good luck! eat plenty of filling nutritious food1
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