Quick question

i actually either drink a protein drink to subside the hunger or when i think im straving n well if i have time to think this means i have time to workout...so i exercise n drink water...

Maybe make yourself log it before you eat it, then you can decide if it's worth it.

It will honestly amaze you the change in your attitude and how you feel when you eat healthy.
I've been snacking on candy and not eating as good as i have been and I can tell in my moods and skin. At least for me I can tell. Protein bars, I do protein bars too.

I found that not snacking is the best way to stop snacking.

The overeating sounds like I habit, if you can be strong minded and go cold turkey you should find that you are out of the habit in a week or two, then it requires you to remind yourself that you do not want to get back into your bad habits.

The only time I've over eaten in this journey was Saturday and the day was full of stress for me. Otherwise I seem to be getting the right amount of food. I think for me it is all mental. I know exactly how much food I can eat so I will lose weight. I'm also not weighing weekly now so I have to stay within my calorie intact. I see the dietician on the 16th and that will be my official weigh in. I'm checking on my scale every 3 to 4 days. That way, even if I lonly lose 1/2 lb. at least my scale will show a loss. Hang in there and good luck.

I've found that since I started exercising, I don't feel the need to simply eat because I'm bored as often. Perhaps it's because I can spend that 30 minutes working out instead of watching TV and munching away, but I surely still have enough time to do both...I just find it suppresses my "I'm bored and this sounds tasty" appetite a bit.

Fill your house with healthy snacks, so if you're going to munch...at least it's on healthy stuff! Fruits and veggies aren't so scary once you get used to them! It's just a matter of trial and error until you figure out what you like and how you like it. Find some easy recipes and try things out. Try different methods of making things, too. I can't stand some raw vegetables, but love them when they're cooked/steamed.

1. Portion everything out a head of time and switch to low cal and higher fiber and protein foods. This will help you stay satisfied longer.
2. Don't expect to feel extremely full. It sounds like you are used to eating till you reach the point where you stomach is saying no more because it can't take any more, log your food before you eat and only eat that much. If you are still hungry in a couple of hours grab another per portions snack (remember you already portioned them out in little baggies) and only eat that portion. If you still feel hungry its probably your body is used to having that supper full feeling and not hunger at all, this will stop happening after 3 to 4 days of not over stuffing your stomach.
3. Make sure to drink plenty of water.
4. Answering your question if drinking lots of water or tea will make you more hungry, it will only if you are not getting enough nutrition. If you are eating enough protein and high fiber carbs you should not feel that way when filling your stomach with water or tea.
5. Remember you are on a diet to lose weight, you are supposed to feel hungry. If you feel faint, bloated, get head aches, and/or lethargic you need to start taking a multi vitamin and an extra potassium supplement too, if you feel like its more consult your doc.
6. Remember it takes time to see the effects of the changes we make on our bodies. Just because we did something for one or two days it will still take time to show up on our bodies and one to two days is not enough to give much of a noticeable difference. It usually takes 2 to 4 weeks (depending on the person) of doing something consistently to produce a noticeable result. So stay diligent and don't give up to quickly.
7. Food is not in shortage, so remember you can always have something later when you have more cals to use. If it is going to be eaten by someone else, that's still ok cause you can always buy more later too
8. Recognizing what the issue is exactly us very beneficial and can help with the remedy. The issue you are having (from what I read) is your body is used to eating all the time and is used to feeling full all the time. This is not necessary for health and is simply what the body recognizes as normal and what it expects from you. To break this follow the directions above and give it some time.

Portion control requires measuring tools. Cups are the devil's measure.

Anyone that doesn't own digital kitchen scales is missing an option for accurate portion control. Do you have digital kitchen scales?

Hi I always used to want snacks whilst watching tv. I now keep my nail varnish in a drawer by the sofa. If i feel a craving come on i paint my nails :laugh:

I can't then do anything til the varnish dries, and by then all cravings have passed. Also - have a glass of water, as we often mistake thirst for hunger!!