Whats a good Appetite Suppressor?

angjindra
angjindra Posts: 77 Member
edited October 3 in Health and Weight Loss
I think I have seen ads for things that you can mix in with water to help suppress your appetite... does anyone know of agood one, or if they are good for you?
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  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    If they are good for you.. Hm thats easy, NO!

    Eat healthy and exercise.. seems to work for most people.
  • idiocracy
    idiocracy Posts: 275 Member
    I would stick to healthy eating and exercise, lower your calories to the goal set by MFP...and your appetite will decrease in time. Just be strong! Don't put stuff in your body that doesn't need to be there.
  • Crystal817
    Crystal817 Posts: 2,021 Member
    Hmmm I'd rather eat sensibly and exercise. :wink:
  • Bugsyzgrl
    Bugsyzgrl Posts: 98 Member
    Typing in a bad meal in MFP and then seeing the calorie results!!
  • lmhuffinc
    lmhuffinc Posts: 3
    A bikini:wink:
  • DancinSMartiPants
    DancinSMartiPants Posts: 363
    Coffee.
  • yager8725
    yager8725 Posts: 267 Member
    i keep a pair of my fat underwear next to my skinny underwear. if i need to keep food out of my mouth i just go and compare the two....giggle
  • thibautseeker
    thibautseeker Posts: 69 Member
    Food is a good appetite suppressor
  • yager8725
    yager8725 Posts: 267 Member
    iiii so agree. its my save me go to
  • swisspea
    swisspea Posts: 327 Member
    I echo what others have said, also try tea! Especially Oolong tea. I really like it, and its either the tea or just the warmness that makes me feel full.
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    I would advise against anything like that and just stick to healthy eating and exercise.
    There are plenty of regular healthy foods out there though that are very filling so you don't feel as much need to overeat :)
  • Michelle9939
    Michelle9939 Posts: 291
    Typing in a bad meal in MFP and then seeing the calorie results!!
    I know!! It's awful!

    I find that water can be a good appetite suppressant.
  • shtaylor
    shtaylor Posts: 54
    Try to eat your meal slower,( takes your stomach about 20 minutes to determine it is full) Eat a lot of fiber which keeps you FULL longer.
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    a compression shirt and bike shorts.


    i kid i kid. but seriously, i eat an apple or banana to fight off my hunger.
  • yager8725
    yager8725 Posts: 267 Member
    Typing in a bad meal in MFP and then seeing the calorie results!!
    love it- love it- love it!!! i love to do that!
  • tameko2
    tameko2 Posts: 31,634 Member
    coffee IS good - food is also good. You can just eat something very low cal - vegetables are super low, fruit is pretty low (Depending on the fruit and it needs to be whole, not juice).

    Other good things are like - I have a scoop of protein powder in water in the morning some days (find one that tastes ok that way) and it is only 135-150 calories for 30 grams of protein which I sip over an hour or so. by the time its gone I'm full on water and protein and I won't be hungry again for a couple hours.
  • Asiral
    Asiral Posts: 133
    celery! or watermelon!
  • drdenise
    drdenise Posts: 87 Member
    EXERCISE!!! The BEST appetite suppressor there is! :)
  • mamaredhead
    mamaredhead Posts: 112
    Exercising, eating enough and not waiting till I'm DEAD before I have a small meal. An apple now and then and water to fight sudden cravings. A small piece of dark chocolate along with my cup of coffee and lots of veggies.

    But if I REALLY want to even reduce that it's definitely

    mate-tea.

    Not as a powder you just stir into water, just the dried and "chopped" leaves.
    No sugar, no nothing.

    (Right now and for the past week) I have been drinking 3 - 4 cups a day.
    It starts "working" after one or two days -- and it DOES do its thing for me!!!

    Good luck!!!
  • cdstadt
    cdstadt Posts: 311 Member
    Coffee.

    My mom swears coffee is an appetite suppressant for her.

    For me, I try and eat some raw carrots before meals or going to a restaurant or something. I just try to eat enough snacks to not find myself ravenous and desperate for a meal.
  • Skinny_minny_mo
    Skinny_minny_mo Posts: 1,272 Member
    In my experience, they aren't good and can have some horrid side effects.

    Heart palpitations, mood swings, dizzyness.

    Better to exercise and eat healthily :)

    I drink tea or water to help my cravings... or i indulge in small amounts!

    All the best!
  • reneehend
    reneehend Posts: 11
    I run and lift and am voraciously hungry after a workout. I find that a protein shake stops me from devouring everything in sight.
  • ProTFitness
    ProTFitness Posts: 1,379 Member
    Eat lots of Veggies and lean protein :-) Your prob getting more hungry because your not eating enough, the wrong foods and cause appetite to be stronger and doing tons of cardio will make it go up too.
  • hazelmae123
    hazelmae123 Posts: 109 Member
    Coffee, water, Yogi Fasting tea.
  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
    You might try konjac (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konjac). No calorie, ALL FIBER plant derivative that absorbs something like The most common way to buy it is in "miracle noodles" or other similar "shirataki noodle" products, or you can buy the "cake" kind in japanese groceries.

    I put the cakes in a food processor and whirr it up until it's about rice sized, and then add about a tablespoon to oatmeal or a fruit smoothie at breakfast. VERRY filling because it's ALL fiber.

    You can sometimes find the powder sold on line as a diabetic glucose stabilizer because the fiber in it helps balance out sugar peaks and valleys.

    It's weird stuff, but definitely and appetite suppressant!
  • losethechalupa
    losethechalupa Posts: 51 Member
    Believe it or not. WATER!

    I have gotten into the habit of chugging cold water during times of the day where I am known to snack. You have to pay attention to your food intake. what time of day are you craving something so NOT good for you? Are you truly hungry or are you just bored, tired, etc.

    I am not against taking supplements if thats what you really need to help you get started (no judgement) but try the water and a peice of your favorite fruit first. I have found that it fills my stomach and Im good for awhile.

    Now as far as not wanting that candy bar...thats a different story. If you want it, you will still want it after you have surpressed your appetite since most of us eat the not so good for us stuff even when we arent hungry.

    So although I can not recommend a supressor, consider whether you really need one or are you just ignoring the signals that tell you that you are full. (which get lazy after so many years of being ignored) In order to make them start to work again, you have to eat slower to give your brain a chance to realize that you have had enough.

    tip: Eat 1/2 of your food and wrap the rest up, and walk away. If you are still hungry 20 minutes later go back and eat some more. You have to be honest with yourself as the whether you really are hungry after the 20 minutes or do you just want more food because its was delish.

    Count your calories, watch your sodium intake and find a plan that works for you. Goodluck!
  • sharonsjones
    sharonsjones Posts: 574 Member
    EXERCISE!!! The BEST appetite suppressor there is! :)

    Exactly! I am not hungry after I work out. When you feel hungry get up and do something, straighten up the house, do laundry or go for a walk. It will take your mind off of food. Good luck
  • adidrea
    adidrea Posts: 275 Member
    If you eat smaller meals but more frequently your stomach will shrink a little so it will take less food to make you full. Also...water or tea are great, even coffee if you don't put a bunch of cream and sugar in it.

    But honestly...if you're hungry, eat. Your body knows what it needs just don't overdo it! :flowerforyou:
  • chocolateandvodka
    chocolateandvodka Posts: 1,850 Member
    a gallon of ice cold water and a straw.
  • ArroganceInStep
    ArroganceInStep Posts: 6,239 Member
    Food is great appetite suppresor ;)


    I don't mix stuff with water, just drink lots of it when I'm hungry. If I'm still hungry 10 minutes after drinking a liter of water...well then it's time for a meal.
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