Hunger Pangs

brendak21
brendak21 Posts: 4 Member
edited October 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi There

I'm new to my fitness pal today is day one I Gave up smoking almost a year ago and I find myself having almost constant hunger pangs its very frustrating any advice on healthy hunger busting foods would be greatly appreciated :) ty

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  • jonzo21
    jonzo21 Posts: 446 Member
    protein! I like to broil fish or chicken with some lemon pepper, and some whole wheat pasta with olive oil and veggies, and usually find I am full for hours
  • kantone999
    kantone999 Posts: 174 Member
    Do you eat a lot of sweetened foods? I had hunger pangs until I cut out cane sugar. Now I only eat honey, maple syrup or agave nectar and it really made a difference. On days when I'm hungry, I eat high-fiber complex carbs. Really keeps me full. You can see my diary--try the 5-grain cereal.
  • brendak21
    brendak21 Posts: 4 Member
    Hi Kantone No dont eat a lot of unsweetened foods I will have a look at your diary thank you :)
  • KehPark
    KehPark Posts: 1 Member
    Try a bit of balsamic vinegar in place or with the olive oil. OO is a great fat, but can add calories quickly. A bit of grated fresh parmigiano reggiano is a very flavorful use of fat. Remember: dried hard cheeses pack much more flavor than say, mozzarella.

    But jonzo is right about protein. I find the key to these diets is finding foods that are worth their calories (no processed foods, unnecessary fats, white carbs...all bad) and then noshing. Greek yogurt, "sunburst" yellow tomatoes, a cup of coffee or espresso, a good apple, a big plate of steamed veggies...all great for eating every 2-3 hours. You'll find that it helps you transition.
  • brendak21
    brendak21 Posts: 4 Member
    Thank you :)
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