Appetite suppresant

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  • Dinah22
    Dinah22 Posts: 69 Member
    Me too so you're not alone. Like you MFP just did it - I didn't stipulate how much I wanted to lose a week. So I' m doing it. I'm also keeping a points record (as per weightwatchers) to try and work out if they are the same - I can't work it out though...........
  • Johnnyswife
    Johnnyswife Posts: 1,447 Member
    MFP recommends 1200 calories
    Don't forget to workout and eat back your workout calories! This has been helping me a lot this time around. Also lots of water as someone else already said. Foods higher in protien and fiber. More meat and veggies, nuts and whole grains. Brown rice is REALLY good and filling too.
  • em1976
    em1976 Posts: 119 Member
    1200 calories is the amount MFP assigned me when I entered my data.

    Same for me.Since then I've upped it twice,first to 1350 was still hungry and most recently to 1450.Not so hungry now:)
  • SPheonix22
    SPheonix22 Posts: 90 Member
    I think its taking age into consideration. The older you get the less you needs to eat. Fill up with fuits and veggies. My aunt eats about 1000 calories a day. She is 54. She's never hungry. I would die. Your body is very efficient. Give it a month and see how it works. Their are no appetite suppresants but your stomach will shrink. Also try eating 3 300 calorie meals and 2 snacks at 150 a piece. and lots of water.
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    I would really do this gradually. You've suddenly cut your calories in half, that's going to be very difficult to adjust to. If you were really eating that much before, were you gaining weight? If you were maintaining at that level then something is way off. How fast are you trying to lose?
  • Brandicaloriecountess
    Brandicaloriecountess Posts: 2,126 Member
    Don't go below the 1200, if you are still hungry change your setting from 2 pounds a week to 1 and it will raise you calorie limit. You will have better long term results without using an appetite suppresant.
  • brit49
    brit49 Posts: 461 Member
    My mirror is an appetite suppressant.


    This!!! And a recent photo:)
  • fisherlassie
    fisherlassie Posts: 542 Member
    I was in the same boat and I increased my exercise and therefore the number of calories I can consume. I feel much better physically and I am pleased that I can exercise more. Splitting it up unto several sessions a day helps. Make sure you are eating the full allotment of calories, drinking water and exercising as much as you can. The other thing I agree with is sticking with whole natural foods. Sugar, white grains, and lots of fruit make your blood sugar spike and crash and then you feel hungry.
  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    chromium is sometimes used as one. You can probably take a multivitamin with some in it or get it as a supplement. Worked for me. Though I would suggest eating at least 1200-1500. I too used to eating 2000-2500, I was very hungry at first. Now I stay around 1200-1400 comfortably. Takes time.
  • KaylaWeber87
    KaylaWeber87 Posts: 14 Member
    Then you definitely don't want to go under 1200.....:) But I agree that water fills you up if u drink plenty! Good luck!!
  • simonlafontaine76
    simonlafontaine76 Posts: 3
    The mirror... LOL very good one!
  • mgallagher711
    mgallagher711 Posts: 1 Member
    Special K makes these great packets you add to your water! They're only 5 calories and curb your appetite for a good amount of time!!
  • amberl10
    amberl10 Posts: 75 Member
    Double check your activity level and see if it's set too high. That makes a difference. I would also change your goal to not losing more than 1/2 lb a week. 1200 is not enough. You need to add however many calories you burn off in exercise.
  • lucycaz
    lucycaz Posts: 191 Member
    Hi

    Add Protein I have a shake (200 cals) for breakfast and it takes the edge off my hunger all day

    I am eating between 1100 and 1200 cals daily over the past 6 months and am rarely hungry


    Feel free to check out my diary

    Lucy
  • Schwiggs
    Schwiggs Posts: 222 Member
    100-1200 calories

    I think food would be the best appetite suppressant for you.
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    chromium is sometimes used as one. You can probably take a multivitamin with some in it or get it as a supplement. Worked for me. Though I would suggest eating at least 1200-1500. I too used to eating 2000-2500, I was very hungry at first. Now I stay around 1200-1400 comfortably. Takes time.

    This is true. I always lose my appetite after I lick a bumper. It's prolly the bugs..
  • LynneGG
    LynneGG Posts: 95 Member
    You can manually go in and change your goals. 1200 was not enough for me and knew I would not make it if I was always hungry. I upped my to 1300. Some days I go to 1500 and I'm steadily losing weight. I would love to lose 2 lbs a week but it would be too fast and I would not have learned anything. I know I can lose the weight...have done it many times over. What this journey is about is learning how to live in a thin person's body and being healthy. Time will teach me not losing the weight too fast.
  • ninkdole
    ninkdole Posts: 243 Member
    I think I read somewhere that you don't like water. I didn't either. When I started the only water I got was when I brushed my teeth. I now drink tons of water thanks to the little packets you put into your water to give it a little flavor. I use the Vons/Safeway brand ones. No calories or sugar or anything, just lemon flavor. It's the only way I can drink the water I'm supposed to.
  • SiltyPigeon
    SiltyPigeon Posts: 920 Member
    Cutting back slower will not only help you feel less hungry, but will prevent your body from going into shock from the dramatic decrease. Try cutting out only 500 calories for the first week or two, then drop 500 more. DO NOT go below 1200. By cutting back slowly your stomach will shrink over time to acclimate to the lower caloric intake and you won't feel as hungry. Your weight loss journey will go much smoother and you will feel much better.
  • bbbbb33333
    bbbbb33333 Posts: 1,107 Member
    The very best appetite suppressant I have come across is a long run of at least 13 miles.

    Running long make me hungry. In addition to the calories I consume while running, later that day I am starving.
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