How do you suppress your appetite?

sponger

Right around as I hit my early to mid 20's, my pizza, burrito, pancakes, more pizza, and Carl's Jr. $6 burgers caught up with my metabolism and I started getting helluh big around the waist and chin.

So I went on a diet, lost 40 lbs, and have generally maintained that weight for the last few years.

But, to keep the appetite under control, I have to eat gobs and gobs of fruit, oatmeal, popcorn and other light snacks or else my stomach starts growling like nothing else.

Besides amphetamines, what do you all do to slay the beast?

DonJon

sponger wrote:

Right around as I hit my early to mid 20's, my pizza, burrito, pancakes, more pizza, and Carl's Jr. $6 burgers caught up with my metabolism and I started getting helluh big around the waist and chin.

So I went on a diet, lost 40 lbs, and have generally maintained that weight for the last few years.

But, to keep the appetite under control, I have to eat gobs and gobs of fruit, oatmeal, popcorn and other light snacks or else my stomach starts growling like nothing else.

Besides amphetamines, what do you all do to slay the beast?

Was just about to say...the models diet...speed.

Whats wrong with the current way you are doing it if its working? The fruit is a good thing. Add some nuts and seeds maybe???? Not too filling but very good for you.

Plus its better to eat lots of small meals than 2 or three massive ones but humans just find it hard to tailor their lives that way.

Grats on the 40lbs too!!!!!!!!!

roar

fiber.
lots of fiber.
no more hungries.
very good poops.

Nevermind

Opiates work good. I chew gum if im hungry. That and lots of water.

CHANGEinWAVES

roar wrote:

no more hungries.
very good poops.

:D:D:D:D

MrBrian

Nevermind wrote:

Opiates work good. I chew gum if im hungry. That and lots of water.

They say that gum chewing tricks your mind into thinking you are eating food and somethings going down.

zenith

these tips aren't so much what to eat ... but how to deal with what your body 'thinks' is being hungry

ok - lots of times when you think you are hungry, you actually want water - so aim to drink LOTS - at least a couple of litres per day isn't unrealistic ...

another trick ive used - again, your body isnt truly hungry, but its gotten into the habit of being fed in response to certain situations or feelings. you need to re-train it. so, every time you think you might want to eat something, have a glass of water; or go for a walk around the block or some other form of exercise (in fact the exercise is a great one because it teaches your body to react to stress/anger/boredom by exercising)

and the good old lots of fruit & veges, raw almonds, sunflower seeds.

MrMerkinball

Constantly drink water.

lalalalaaaaaaaa

Eat more fats...that's the best way. Fat makes you feel more full than anything else you can eat. As long as it's healthy fat (from peanut butter, nuts, etc), then you're fine.

Eat more whole foods. Whole oats instead of instant oatmeal for example.

Eat smaller, more frequent meals....bout every 3 hours or so.

Finally, eat more fibrous veggies. They help slow digestion which makes you feel full for longer.

Sian-of-the-dead

I'm interested in learning how to supress my appetite too. I too lost a lot of weight a few years ago (6 stone) and now suffer with a grumbling stomach if I get the slightest bit hungry... or bored

Nevermind wrote:

I chew gum if im hungry. That and lots of water.

Chewing gum gives my cronic indegestion.

I drink lots of water! Water is goooooood and great for your skin!

I tend to eat stuff like the OP, light snacks such as fruit, dried fruit (raisins, apricots etc), salted popcorn and sugar free jelly but the more you eat, the more the calories add up!

Any ideas would be welcome by quite a few on here, I should imagine...

ForestBrain

Just don't eat.

Sian-of-the-dead

ForestBrain wrote:

Just don't eat.

Easier said than done, my friend...

know1

sponger wrote:

Right around as I hit my early to mid 20's, my pizza, burrito, pancakes, more pizza, and Carl's Jr. $6 burgers caught up with my metabolism and I started getting helluh big around the waist and chin.

So I went on a diet, lost 40 lbs, and have generally maintained that weight for the last few years.

But, to keep the appetite under control, I have to eat gobs and gobs of fruit, oatmeal, popcorn and other light snacks or else my stomach starts growling like nothing else.

Besides amphetamines, what do you all do to slay the beast?

It's just a state of mind. If you shouldn't be eating what you're about to or craving, then don't.

Linda

sponger wrote:

Right around as I hit my early to mid 20's, my pizza, burrito, pancakes, more pizza, and Carl's Jr. $6 burgers caught up with my metabolism and I started getting helluh big around the waist and chin.

So I went on a diet, lost 40 lbs, and have generally maintained that weight for the last few years.

But, to keep the appetite under control, I have to eat gobs and gobs of fruit, oatmeal, popcorn and other light snacks or else my stomach starts growling like nothing else.

Besides amphetamines, what do you all do to slay the beast?

get your heart broken....

catch22

sponger wrote:

Right around as I hit my early to mid 20's, my pizza, burrito, pancakes, more pizza, and Carl's Jr. $6 burgers caught up with my metabolism and I started getting helluh big around the waist and chin.

So I went on a diet, lost 40 lbs, and have generally maintained that weight for the last few years.

But, to keep the appetite under control, I have to eat gobs and gobs of fruit, oatmeal, popcorn and other light snacks or else my stomach starts growling like nothing else.

Besides amphetamines, what do you all do to slay the beast?

i've noticed the chin thing on me too. i'll be interested to see what tips are offered here. i'm not big yet, but i know it's do or die time... i'm entering the late 20s and it's only going to get harder to lose or maintain.

i swear, i stopped smoking pot years ago, but the munchies NEVER stopped!

i've taken to only having york peppermint patties for candy, and i try to eat fruit/nut mix for a snack instead of cheesy popcorn. more fruit and veggies, less potato chips. now if only i could get on a running schedule.

The Champ

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Sian-of-the-dead

The Champ wrote:

Google that shit..http://www.naturalnews.com/003550.html

Great article, thanks!

angie76

I just try to get ample fiber in my diet.

Wobbie

sponger wrote:

Besides amphetamines, what do you all do to slay the beast?

just a pinch between my cheek and gums.

eyedclaar

I look at my reflection with disgust and then slap myself while screaming, "You ugly fat pig! You don't deserve to live. Women and dogs can't stand the sight of you! Loser! Loser! Loser!"

Seems to work; I'm fairly thin.

JaneNY

I drink water, drink miso soup, (you just stir a spoon of miso into a cup of hot water) green tea, apples, and brush your teeth, floss and use mouthwash after dinner.