i want something that blocks my appetite

In addition to those suggestions about foods with fiber and protein, I go with tea.

Mate tea.

Oolong tea.

Definitely, though I hear cinnamon works too, pill or powder form

Protein, Fiber, FATs, AND complex carbohydrates keep you full longer.

Look for foods that give you the most "bang for your calorie buck" and you will not be hungry.

Many people who are overweight (myself included) do not eat because they are physically "hungry" and the same people eat calorie rich foods that are nutritionally void.

I love my white sugar ...... but it's a total WASTE of calories unfortunately.

Appetite suppressants are a "temporary fix."

food works for me :huh:

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You're welcome.

scared I may lose my job....or my lunch...if I follow this advice LOL

You burn calories when you eat; i.e., it takes energy to digest your food. Even more so for breakfast! That's why it's important to eat every 3-4 hours. Ideally, breakfast/lunch/dinner with 3 snacks in between.

Also, watch you ratios (protein:carbs:fats). Everyone is different but my current ratios are 50:30:20. I eat 100% clean and aim for a low-fat/low-glycemic diet. I suggest following someone's diary to see how they're are eating. Minimize processed foods. Unprocessed foods are always better for you and you burn more calories eating "real" food than not.

Lastly, WATER, WATER, WATER!!! I drink 1 - 2 gallons of water per day. I include herbal teas with that total but it's mainly H20. I don't drink anything "diet". No diet soda, no diet energy drinks, etc.

Fat loss is simple but it's not easy. Once you get the hang of it, it's fun! :-)

Good luck!

I went to a five meal a day diet. It's pretty tough to be hungry when you eat every three hours or so. Years ago I did a structured diet plan that required a five meal schedule. To be a meal it has to be a minimum 150 calories and contain a protein and I try to limit each meals carbs to less than 25 (I rarely stay this low but it's a target). I have found this plan helps me even out my blood sugars and keeps the cravings away. You would be amazed at how fast they go away.

I find chewing sugar free gum (cinneman) curves my hunger and keeps my mouth busy. I take fiber suppliments with every meal (2 grms) and eat high protien. Dr Oz had saffron extract on his Friday show as an appetite suppressant. I've never tried it so good luck. I have cravings all the time. I tried the 5-6 mini meal thing. It does NOT work for me. The only way I can stay on any diet is to eat 3 meals a day, no snacking. (I write in snacks but they are usually something I ate with my meal) When I eat those mini meals I'm just always hungry. When I eat 3 meals I feel full for up to 3 hrs after. If it's late in the day and I feel like snacking I drink green tea, diet caffiene free soda, and water. If it after 7pm I brush my teeth put on jammies and go to bed, then the kitchen isn't as tempting.

Eating more food tends to make the hunger disappear. I know it sounds crazy, but it works. Now I'm not hungry all the time and steadily losing weight. Crazy how that works.

Eat nutrient dense foods, and eat when you're hungry, until you're satisfied. Boom! It works.

rent a trio of high school girls to say "ewe' and "that's so gross" every time you start going over on calories.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: best answer ever.....

protein is the best thing...You never really know what you're getting in "those pills". I certainly wouldn't trust them.

Good luck! :flowerforyou:

Exercise! I always find I eat less on run days.

For me, healthy fats like avocado helps reduce hunger. Also, eating sugar increases my hunger, so I try to avoid it as best as I can.

haha great advice :flowerforyou:

Eat more protein and tons of water preferrably before and after each meal. Helps me big time! :-)

rent a trio of high school girls to say "ewe' and "that's so gross" every time you start going over on calories.

I love this commercial!!!!

I know, I about pee myself laughing everytime it comes on.