help hungry

mlkillip · March 3rd, 2008, 04:54 PM

Hi Everyone

I'm following the diet and I am very hungry any suggestion.
Could it be for the first few days that you would feel this way.
Thanks

**sleepyles** · March 3rd, 2008, 05:15 PM

Drink some very cold water, as this may supress the appetite. If not, try drinking a protein shake if you have it available, as the calories would only be 120 - 160 maximum if you just used water with it. And yes it would be the first few days or first week which are the hardest with any "diet" change, as your appetite got accustom to your old habits/ routine. But water is your friend!!!

Good luck, and remember "mind over matter". Have the will power to stay with it!

MsMarvel · March 3rd, 2008, 07:05 PM

I agree 100% with the water but you can also use veggies as a filler too. Green beans, broccoli ... they will also help you get your required fiber intake.

Remember to stay focused on your goals.
Keep reminders in view(pictures, post it notes with various motivational sayings)

Good Luck, we are here to cheer you on!!!!!

Cindy (MsMarvel)

**tooncesthecat** · March 3rd, 2008, 08:27 PM

I agree with the idea of water and veggies to help expand the stomach. You see, when the stomach is stretched, signals are sent to the brain to say, "I'm not hungry". This is good if your goal is to eat less. One more thing you may want to try...eat more frequent, small meals as opposed to 3 "regular" meals. First of all, it's easier to loose fat this way. Second, it will allow your stomach to become accustomed to NOT stretching so much (when very full from a big meal). This will eventually allow the "stretch" to be felt with far less of a meal. In other words, you'll feel full after taking in less food.

**wildstang** · March 3rd, 2008, 08:32 PM

can also even add metamucil or flax seed to your diet and either of those will give you a fuller feeling to the stomach longer then just water. but veggies are very good fillers. i always use veggies 2 finish off when dieting.

mlkillip · March 3rd, 2008, 09:59 PM

Thank You for all the great suggestions let you know how I do.
Laura

**Belsicilia** · March 4th, 2008, 10:15 AM

I too drink more water when I feel hunger when its not meal time. I also use a natural fiber supplement that has greens in it as well. I mix it with water and drink a glass. The fiber really helps appetite regulation. hope this helps!

Piera

**Italianangel** · March 4th, 2008, 11:38 AM

When are you hungry? what times of the day on what days, I can look at the plan and see, usually I suggest a protein drink to be safe so that you stick with fat loss but you can add some flax meal or oil to the shake......green fibrous and leafy veggies are so low in carb or fat that those are also excellent choices......as mentioned above.
Linda

mlkillip · March 4th, 2008, 12:16 PM

It's mostly between my last snack & dinner.

**cujo-1** · March 8th, 2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Belsicilia

I too drink more water when I feel hunger when its not meal time. I also use a natural fiber supplement that has greens in it as well. I mix it with water and drink a glass. The fiber really helps appetite regulation. hope this helps!

Piera

yea the fiber added in mixed kinda strong can make you feel as if you just had a 16oz steak in your belly and it plops out with ease when it makes it back there.......lmao

**Belsicilia** · March 9th, 2008, 12:24 AM

Thanks for that visual. I think I am gonna skip my last meal of the day and just go to bed.

**wildstang** · March 9th, 2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Belsicilia

Thanks for that visual. I think I am gonna skip my last meal of the day and just go to bed.

lol see he helped you with your diet....lol sorry just had 2 throw that in...lol

**cujo-1** · March 9th, 2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Belsicilia

Thanks for that visual. I think I am gonna skip my last meal of the day and just go to bed.

glad i could be of help. if needed again let me know.lol

**Italianangel** · March 9th, 2008, 07:45 PM

Try for the protein drink, I know its not appealing nor appetizing but it is the best effecient toward the goals!!
Linda

**wildstang** · March 9th, 2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Italianangel

Try for the protein drink, I know its not appealing nor appetizing but it is the best effecient toward the goals!!
Linda

as linda said use a low carb cal protein drink and 2 help also with the full feeling i add 1 to 2 teaspoons of metamucil to each shake and i guarantee you you will feel full. and the benefit of never getting constipated from protein drinks is a big plus in my book.