What To Do When You Are Really Hungry?

Carollee24
Carollee24 Posts: 12 Member
Well, last evening was a hard one for me. I was hungry and I didn't want to go over my 1200 calorie plan. So I did have some space to have a couple small snacks available to me. I had some grapes, and raw baby carrots and that helped somewhat. However, I really need some ideas other than air popped corn and fruit to use in those times. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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  • starcookie2
    starcookie2 Posts: 2 Member
    Finn Crisp rye and caraway thins
  • LifeChangz
    LifeChangz Posts: 456 Member
    Tbsp Peanut butter & 1/2 banana or small schoolkid sized apple slices
    oz cheese/cheesestick with the fruit or popcorn
  • LovinHISWORD
    LovinHISWORD Posts: 15 Member
    Kiwi2mfp What is a maintenence Day?
  • windra06
    windra06 Posts: 50 Member
    I fast at least once a week so I've gotten quite used to being a little hungry, if im an hour away from dinner and hungry i'll have a 0 calorie fizzy drink and that usually helps.

    But i underate a few weeks ago as i knew i was going out for a big meal...that was another level of hungry! By the end of the week my stomach was really rumbling even after eating.

    Once i'd had the big meal though, even eating a little lower for the next week i felt sooo much better.

    It helps every once in a while to eat at maintenance (or above) and give yourself a little reset.
  • wendelina66
    wendelina66 Posts: 3 Member
    I found the book that is the whole diet program, but not a cookbook? The few recipes I did find sounded very good!
  • rdubins
    rdubins Posts: 4 Member
    I usually keep several hard boiled eggs in the fridge. One of these curbs hunger quickly. Protein of any sort works for me. a single slice of alpine lace... 5-6 almonds. Good luck!
  • cinnamongrn
    cinnamongrn Posts: 4 Member
    edited March 2023
    Depending on the time I would either have a black coffee or a fruity tea as they can have really as low as 3 calories depending on the type
  • Miles_to_Go
    Miles_to_Go Posts: 48 Member
    Have a boiled egg or low-fat homemade Greek yogurt. Usually when I’m really hungry it helps to eat protein
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    I don't want to make assumptions, but if you're a person with a cycle, you may want to investigate how that affects your appetite. During the luteal phase you can crave more calorie dense foods. Adding some extra calories in your budget can help with those cravings, stabilizing them so you're not just super hungry and end up with unplanned binging/overeating.

    Yes, when I still had a cycle, I ate at maintenance for a day or two when my appetite spiked premenstrually, and since I bled excessively, the first few days of my cycle as well.
  • wswallace
    wswallace Posts: 2 Member
    Apples naturally suppress your appetite, but you need to eat the skin.
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,379 Member
    edited March 2023
  • FlaCntryGrl
    FlaCntryGrl Posts: 13 Member
    I like getting a cup of light fat free yogurt usually blueberry and I add a 1/3 cup of granola.
  • stpatill1
    stpatill1 Posts: 1 Member
    1 slice of turkey breast with a pickle spear, and avocado drizzled with mustard. I wrap it in a seaweed sheet. ~100 calories and won’t spike your blood sugar.
  • Jan1936
    Jan1936 Posts: 579 Member
    I make a LARGE veggie salad, cucumbers, spinach, celery, kale, tomatoes - any veg I have on hand I chop and put in a large bowl- I am allowed to snack as I go because the calories are few and the nutrients are dense - dry cottage cheese or a hard boiled egg for a protein and what ever calorie reduced dressing I have on hand. Toss and enjoy!
  • cryonic_273
    cryonic_273 Posts: 81 Member
    I find if im snacking - its because im not eating a filling meal.
    I make a pot of Chilli and eat half and use the other half for next days lunch or dinner.
    I pretty much never want to snack at all after a dinner thats a large helping of chilli.
    500g 5% fat pork mince.
    can of sweetcorn.
    can of kidney beans.
    can of chopped or plum tomatoes.
    Worcester sauce and spice mix to taste.
    No oil just simmer.
    A large half portion is around 600kcals
  • berrrygal
    berrrygal Posts: 2 Member
    If you have to eat, eat protein.