Not off to a good start

Having some protein and/or fiber with every snack or meal is good way to maintain that "full" feeling longer. There are a number of "bars", like Cliff Bars, Lara Bars, etc. that have enough protein and fiber to last a while, although using them habitually as meal replacements isn't a great idea. I try to stay with the bars that have the shortest ingredient lists and stay away form Atkins bars, etc. that are overly processed.

Simple carbs, like high glycemic fruits, Payday bars and veggies will give you a burst of energy but they won't last and your blood sugar will crash right after and set you up for an overeating episode. Almonds, pecans, even an apple or celery with peanut butter are better. Real food.

The water is important, too and will also help the hunger. In fact sometimes we tend to mistake being hungry for being dehydrated so drink away. And of course exercising will give you some extra calories to play with, which is a great morale builder.

You're doing great. Don't beat yourself up. This too shall pass!

Starting is always the hardest...once you get into the "habits" it does get easier trust me!

I have to agree. I only started myself on monday and I am struggling so hard. It will get better though I have faith. There is so much support here when you have problems reach out there will be someone who has your back and that helps a lot.

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Simple carbs, like high glycemic fruits, Payday bars and veggies will give you a burst of energy but they won't last and your blood sugar will crash right after and set you up for an overeating episode.

Hey - veggies are not simple carbs. They do not spike your blood sugar - no crash. Candy bars, yes. But even "high glycemic fruits" have lots of benefits and do not react in your body like candy bars do. Not that there is anything wrong with the occassional candybar . . .:happy:

Fructose is the sugar in fruit, and while it's still not great for you, it's much better then sucrose as it is metabolised through the liver and doesn't effect insulin levels. It doesn't give you the sugar high that sucrose does, but it also doesn't make you crash. Fructose still raises your triglycerides, but it doesn't go directly to the blood stream, and doesn't raise your blood sugar levels, so It doesn't make you feel full like sugary snacks do. So if your going to eat fruit as a filler, be aware it won't fill you up like some other forms of food. I usually eat a couple of cubes of low fat cheddar through the day, and almost always have some wheat thins or wheat twists for some nice, filling, complex carbs. I also try to put atleast 1/2 a filling of protien in there (cheese does this, but I mean extra), protein makes you feel full a long time because it's tough to break down, I like beef jerky or a small bag of chicken. Thow in my carrot sticks and a sugar free jello pudding snack (60 cals and yummy), and my can of V8 with my lunch and I'm usually good to go for the day.