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The Problem
I'm trying to lose weight, but I am hungry all the time. Is there anything I can
do to curb these powerful hunger pangs?
The Solutions
1. Keep busy
I curb my hunger pangs by keeping myself busy. You can read a book, call a
friend or go for a walk. Whatever you do, stay away from the refrigerator!
--mons_sat
Sometimes when I am sitting idle, I start feeling bored and I eat. So stay
busy. Today I bought a puzzle book to keep my mind and hands occupied.
--cookiecrook
The more active we become, the less time we have to think about food.
And when you're more active, you can afford a few more calories! --Lili
2. Drink up
Drinking the recommended eight glasses of water a day helps to curb my
hunger between meals. --Jenny
Sometimes when your tummy feels like it is hungry, it is really a signal of
thirst. This is a perfect opportunity to increase your water intake, an
essential part of any diet. --Lori Feeney
Water, water and more water -- then a little water. I have lost a little more
than 30 pounds, and I notice that I do my best when I am constantly
drinking water and my worst when I blow off the water consumption.
--Bonnie
3. Take your vitamins
If it is true hunger, there may be nutrients you are missing. A supplement
may help. --Lili
4. Try these creative healthy snacks
I keep a little Tupperware container of hot salsa with me. It's low in calories
and carbs and has no fat. I find that eating a tablespoon of it helps me
when I'm feeling a hunger pang. I also keep some carrots to dip in it. --an
iVillager
High-fiber snacks (like green veggies) work for me. Celery, bell peppers,
marinated portabello mushrooms, grapes, oranges -- they all keep me
happy between meals. --kat
I eat a lot of raw vegetables (carrots, broccoli, celery etc.) and fruits
(apples, oranges and bananas) for snacks. They're easy to carry with you,
and it really helps when you're having sweet or chocolate cravings.
--Sharon
I always keep a bag of carrots, some celery with peanut butter or a bag of
raisins on hand. Another good snack that will stick with you is bran cereal.
--an iVillager
When I'm really hungry I grab some low-fat cottage cheese. It's filling, very
low in calories, low in carbs and high in protein. --Cris
I microwave a portion-controlled bag of popcorn, keep it on my desk and
munch on that. It really fills you up. It also takes quite a while to eat, so you
aren't looking for something else when you're done because it's almost
lunchtime anyway. --an iVillager
5. Try supplements click here.
I discovered that the herb St. John's wort really curbs my appetite. Since I
started taking it, I don't snack after dinner. --Steve
Take a supplement called chromium. It acts as an appetite suppressant.
--chicchic
6. Use the 10-minute rule
If I feel hungry, I wait 10 minutes before I eat anything and see if the
hunger pangs subside. They usually do. --an iVillager
7. Eat protein
Eat more protein. Protein gets to the message center in your brain quickly
and signals a full feeling. --chicchic
8. Brush your teeth
If it's sweets that you crave, try brushing your teeth. The sweetness usually
deters the craving and typically makes me thirsty (eight glasses,
remember). --Bob G.
9. Eat more fat
You may need to up your intake of dietary fat. It satiates you, curbing your
hunger and the urge to snack throughout the day. Fat is metabolized by
your body more slowly, like adding a thick piece of wood to the fire. --Mary
Anne
10. Stick to a schedule
Eat meals at regular times. If you know you only have to wait a short time
until your next meal you are less likely to snack. --Alli
I'm trying to lose weight, but I am hungry all the time. Is there anything I can
do to curb these powerful hunger pangs?
The Solutions
1. Keep busy
I curb my hunger pangs by keeping myself busy. You can read a book, call a
friend or go for a walk. Whatever you do, stay away from the refrigerator!
--mons_sat
Sometimes when I am sitting idle, I start feeling bored and I eat. So stay
busy. Today I bought a puzzle book to keep my mind and hands occupied.
--cookiecrook
The more active we become, the less time we have to think about food.
And when you're more active, you can afford a few more calories! --Lili
2. Drink up
Drinking the recommended eight glasses of water a day helps to curb my
hunger between meals. --Jenny
Sometimes when your tummy feels like it is hungry, it is really a signal of
thirst. This is a perfect opportunity to increase your water intake, an
essential part of any diet. --Lori Feeney
Water, water and more water -- then a little water. I have lost a little more
than 30 pounds, and I notice that I do my best when I am constantly
drinking water and my worst when I blow off the water consumption.
--Bonnie
3. Take your vitamins
If it is true hunger, there may be nutrients you are missing. A supplement
may help. --Lili
4. Try these creative healthy snacks
I keep a little Tupperware container of hot salsa with me. It's low in calories
and carbs and has no fat. I find that eating a tablespoon of it helps me
when I'm feeling a hunger pang. I also keep some carrots to dip in it. --an
iVillager
High-fiber snacks (like green veggies) work for me. Celery, bell peppers,
marinated portabello mushrooms, grapes, oranges -- they all keep me
happy between meals. --kat
I eat a lot of raw vegetables (carrots, broccoli, celery etc.) and fruits
(apples, oranges and bananas) for snacks. They're easy to carry with you,
and it really helps when you're having sweet or chocolate cravings.
--Sharon
I always keep a bag of carrots, some celery with peanut butter or a bag of
raisins on hand. Another good snack that will stick with you is bran cereal.
--an iVillager
When I'm really hungry I grab some low-fat cottage cheese. It's filling, very
low in calories, low in carbs and high in protein. --Cris
I microwave a portion-controlled bag of popcorn, keep it on my desk and
munch on that. It really fills you up. It also takes quite a while to eat, so you
aren't looking for something else when you're done because it's almost
lunchtime anyway. --an iVillager
5. Try supplements click here.
I discovered that the herb St. John's wort really curbs my appetite. Since I
started taking it, I don't snack after dinner. --Steve
Take a supplement called chromium. It acts as an appetite suppressant.
--chicchic
6. Use the 10-minute rule
If I feel hungry, I wait 10 minutes before I eat anything and see if the
hunger pangs subside. They usually do. --an iVillager
7. Eat protein
Eat more protein. Protein gets to the message center in your brain quickly
and signals a full feeling. --chicchic
8. Brush your teeth
If it's sweets that you crave, try brushing your teeth. The sweetness usually
deters the craving and typically makes me thirsty (eight glasses,
remember). --Bob G.
9. Eat more fat
You may need to up your intake of dietary fat. It satiates you, curbing your
hunger and the urge to snack throughout the day. Fat is metabolized by
your body more slowly, like adding a thick piece of wood to the fire. --Mary
Anne
10. Stick to a schedule
Eat meals at regular times. If you know you only have to wait a short time
until your next meal you are less likely to snack. --Alli
