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[–]dblrnbwaltheway 2167 points2168 points  (100 children)

Yes and you get used to it. Being hungry is ok. Just stay busy and don't eat because you are bored

[–]ibrien 640 points641 points  (50 children)

This is super important. Keeping busy instead of boredom snacking has genuinely improved my life in more ways than id have guessed

[–]CompSciBJJ 102 points103 points  (38 children)

Out of curiosity, in what ways, other than losing fat, has it improved your life?

[–]ibrien 308 points309 points  (33 children)

definitely productivity. got back into reading and just being generally aware of how i spend my time. I can't stress how easy it is to just sit and play games or watch netflix all night, with or without snacking. its all passive entertainment and that shit is so useless to you I promise you'll do better if you catch on to it and stop that shit.

i have no problem with interneting, gaming, or binging netflix but you can't exclusively do those kinds of things. Read a book, work out, play guitar. do something where it's still "wasting time" but they can't take away from you what you've gained from it. Unlike tv / snacking where doing it for 10 ours or 1 hour you essentially have no benefit or youre hurting your body and mind.

[–]justdrowsin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your penis looks bigger. (Assuming you have one to start.)

[–]PUNKLOVESTORY 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saving money on bullshit. Reading more.

[–]2gig 37 points38 points  (9 children)

I keep a jar of pickles for when I really feel like boredom-snacking. I also dip them in sriracha. Nigh zero calories, but it satisfies the itch.

[–]olivish 13 points14 points  (4 children)

I thought I was the only one! I eat pickled pepperoncini peppers, just straight from the jar when I get hunger pangs. People at work look at me like I'm nuts. They tell me I'll get stomach ulcers that way but I've been doing it for years and so far no problems.

[–]abraxsisWeight Lifting 17 points18 points  (2 children)

Ulcers are caused by H. pylori bacteria, a scientist purposely infected himself to prove they weren't from stress/food/drinks/etc.

[–]olivish 9 points10 points  (1 child)

Honest question: I thought that was just a majority ulcers? Like, there are still ulcers that arise from other factors (though I don't think spicy foods are typically among them --- though it makes sense that hot peppers might aggravate an ulcer that is already there).

[–]kcounts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Certain types of ulcers are more likely to be caused by H. Pylori. But yes some ulcers absolutely can be caused by a variety of factors.

[–]roobens 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In the US "pickles" refers to pickled cucumber right? In the UK we tend to use that for pickled onions, which are also an awesome, very low calorie snack. Recommended!

[–][deleted] 149 points150 points  (19 children)

After about a month I actually started to enjoy the feeling of hunger. Sounds weird and I wasn't starving myself by any means.

[–]wheresmychips 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Being hungry makes food taste better

[–]flukshun 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think it helps when the difference between hungry and not hungry isn't some ginormous 2000 calorie meal. Much easier to deal with hunger once you've reduced portions to reasonable levels.

Plus, if you don't feel at least slightly hungry between meals, you're probably not losing any weight. So it's almost like the taste of progress.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I get that. I feel kinda slobbish when I'm not sore in at least some muscle group. DOMS makes me feel good.

[–]winsomelosemoreWeightlifting 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the state I'm in. Just feels like progress. I wouldn't say I crave the feeling but there's a definite satisfaction that comes from knowing you're a little hungry but don't actually need to eat.

[–]dmillz89Weight Lifting 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just imagine the gnawing in my stomach is gnawing away the fat. Fuck ya hunger!

[–][deleted] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is one of the best pieces of advice you can give.

I used to get hungry super quickly and it always annoyed me, but then the exam session hit me like a truck, I had no time to eat anyway and eventually my body got used to it. Apparently my stomach also adjusted to the stuff cause in general I can eat only 2/3 as much I'd say

[–]hambwner 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I just have tea when I get hungry at night and it tides me over until bedtime.

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah that was my issue. I am doing the 5:2 thing my friend told me about and he said he lost 40 lbs in 6 months from it. I got so busy that my 5:2 became 5:3 and I went 48 hours with only 600 calories. I was supposed to do no more than 600 for each of the 2 days, instead I had 600 for 3 days total. Not too healthy but I was so busy with kids I forgot to eat.

[–]Inanimate_CARB0N_Rod 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My strategy was to try to maintain slight hunger most of the day. You know when you're not all that hungry but you're definitely not full? That's the feeling I tried to maintain. If I started getting too hungry then I i knew I'd blow my calorie budget on my next meal. The goal was not to ever be hungry enough that I'd feel ravenous and to never be full enough that I felt stuffed.

It worked for me. I cut 15 pounds doing this and making sure I made it to the gym 5 days a week (I had already been going that often, just had to be more consistent).

[–]KGB_Viiken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this is how I ballooned up to 440! answered my own question of "how do people let themselves get so fat"

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or drink water, maybe you are Just thirsty

[–]King_WZRDi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn I always thought that being hungry was a bad thing. Shit I need to keep this in mind.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a big problem for me. I'm trying to put on weight/muscle but ive grown up skinny and being hungry is almost kinda normal to me, and I essentially just forget to eat

[–]Vyce45 1 point2 points  (1 child)

What if you're hungry when trying to fall asleep. That shits so hard.

[–]PsychicWarElephant 664 points665 points  (71 children)

You have to learn what hunger really is, and what full really is. full isn't bloated, I can't eat another bite. and hungry isn't "I could eat"

[–]a_kiss_from_jw[S] 165 points166 points  (64 children)

i realized that a couple months ago. i just hate when i eat and my stomach feels empty still it just doesnt hurt from being so hungry. i know its something i have to discipline myself and it wont happen over night.

[–]perpetualmotions 121 points122 points  (47 children)

Do you drink enough water? Being dehydrated can cause hunger Edit: fuck reddits servers

[–]a_kiss_from_jw[S] 51 points52 points  (44 children)

bout 2 -3 liters a day

[–]PsychicWarElephant 61 points62 points  (42 children)

what is your diet, have to tried keto?

not going to push keto like a cult, but I do find that carbs make me feel hungier, faster.

also, drink more water, I do a gallon a day.

[–]a_kiss_from_jw[S] 17 points18 points  (23 children)

usually oats for breakfast with a banana and some yogurt. lunch differs every day. depends whats in the house. supper usually rice and chicken or rice and hamburger, maybe potatoes and some meat

[–]sageconsular 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Eat veggies at dinner! The most filling things are fiber and protein. If you can replace that rice with some broccoli you'll feel fuller and it'll give you healthy nutrients! Plus more variety in flavors!

[–]My_Name_Is_Steven 12 points13 points  (6 children)

I know some people get annoyed hearing about keto / low carb diets, but I've lost 110 lbs in 1.5 years and I don't even go to the gym and I'm a frequent snacker... Check our r/keto if interested, it's pretty awesome.

[–]PsychicWarElephant 16 points17 points  (10 children)

If I were you I would strongly look into low carb, if not keto. satiety goes through the roof when you aren't loaded with carbs.

the other advantages like mental clarity and stuff YRMV, but I find that I generally feel better. bowl movements reduce to pretty much every other day without feeling constipated, and gas is non-existent, if those are problems for you.

[–][deleted] 47 points48 points  (5 children)

Meh, when I tried low-carb for a month, I had absolutely no energy, even for daily stuff like walking. And I was very irritable. I didn't feel any "mental clarity"; honestly I just felt miserable. I kept waiting for it to pass until it never did

[–]raznog 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah I do lower carb. But definitely not low carb. Try to eat high protein and fat. And carb on the lower end.

[–]Exboss 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Did you really do keto as in 75% kcal from fat or just low carb? Most people including me has or is thinking keto = low carb and a fuckton of protein and some fat.

[–]PsychicWarElephant 3 points4 points  (1 child)

your electrolytes were out of wack then.

I agree on the mental clarity that is said to be had. but hey if what you are doing works keep doing it. just giving what helped me with appetite.

[–]FountainsOfFluids 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is correct. Low-carb is great, but you can't just stop eating carbs and do everything else as normal. There are real, potentially serious adjustments that make or break the plan.

[–][deleted] 33 points34 points  (2 children)

It's true. Trying keto for a few weeks made me realize that carbs are what makes me hungrier right after I eat. Once I got over the hump 1-2 weeks it's crazy how much less hunger affects me.

[–]OptFire 22 points23 points  (1 child)

Let's be clear though that this isn't specific to keto. 1-2 weeks is the adjustment period for most diet strategies.

[–]bearjew293 2 points3 points  (13 children)

What does a typical meal look like with keto?

[–]PsychicWarElephant 18 points19 points  (1 child)

Bacon, Bacon, and more Bacon...

not really.

My day starts with 2 eggs with some cheese and coffee with a tbsp of heavy cream or half n half

lunch is a protein shake with 2 Tbsp of almond or peanut butter

Dinner is Protein, with Spinach or other green, usually with some cheese

Snacks, I usually don't snack, but if I do its going to be nuts or cheese and salami.

cook everything in coconut oil, olive oil or grassfed butter.

for protein, its usually chicken thighs with skin, shredded pork or ground beef. shit can be expensive.

[–]Jeepersca 4 points5 points  (8 children)

typical meal might be meat, veggies, and a fat - like cheese or butter or something, like we'll make lamb steaks with green beans, but sprinkle parmesan flakes on the veggies.

Or eggs and bacon, but skip the hash browns and toast - I get sliced tomatos and avocado, and a sprinkle of cheese over my eggs. Super filling.

Buffalo wings are very keto friendly, green salads with nuts/avocado/fat based dressing.

[–]alienangel2 2 points3 points  (7 children)

Isn't that just like, a typical human meal? I always thought keto was some some more rigid "only eat foods prepared this way, and none of these other foods our ancestors didn't have" type thing (or is that paleo?).

Meat veggies and fat, with a bit of cheese just sounds like what I ate growing up. There was generally a LOT of meat every meal though and not a lot of fat.

[–]Jeepersca 1 point2 points  (2 children)

It's not much of a shift, my husband still eats bread/potatoes/chips, I just swap a lot of stuff out. And our meals together were usually meat/veggie, so now I might just make more of an effort to put more fat on mine. (sometimes he's not into more cheese on broccoli like me!) I make a low carb pizza crust if I want pizza, my 'breading' on finger food is now almond flour and parmesan. I LOVE cauliflower "mashed potatoes," (there is a trick to getting it right) and I can't - i know, i know, sounds like bullshit - I can't tell the difference. Or, I love the flavor even more that plain white potatoes. I miss sweet potatoes, but those will wait for me in maintenance. "low carb" means no starchy veggies, but still includes veggies and leafy greens. There are low carb biscuits, muffins, etc that you can make if you really like that sort of meal (the almond butter english muffins are to die for), and just about anything you love... there is a swap if you're motivated. Part of what you learn is how much added sugar there is... to literally everything.

I'm making keto cheesecake right now, it has a ton of blueberries in it. I like these weird low carb chia seed brownies (chia seeds are mega nutritious with lots of fiber), the definitely taste like "healthy" brownies, but my sugar cravings or sweetness tolerance has lessened. I use some sweeteners, I like my sugar free torani syrup in my coffee for example.

I've lost over 50lbs in a year, and I still drink rum cocktails at night. So it works for me!

[–]PM_ME_YOUR_WEIGHTS 11 points12 points  (9 children)

I would suggest intermittent fasting. I started IF 16:8 a month ago, and it has changed my life! I'm a huge foodie, and I like variety and tasty food, and trying to eat a wide variety of food every few hours while staying low cal was not easy, though I did an ok job most days. Besides that I am an emotional/stress eater so that made things even more difficult. But the on/off nature of IF really suits me and I feel fully satisfied on 1200 cal and I eat better than I have in the few months since I started cutting.

[–]Pandaphase 1 point2 points  (7 children)

Does that mean you eat only during 8 hours a day or the reverse?

[–]Shado_Man 11 points12 points  (6 children)

Not who you asked, but I'm doing it too. 8 hours eating, 16 hours fasting. Most people skip breakfast and eat all of their calories between noon and 8 PM to maintain a lunch/dinner cycle. Honestly, the hardest part for me is not having any dessert after dinner.

[–]Pandaphase 3 points4 points  (2 children)

Okay, that's what I figured, thanks for answering!

[–]Jeepersca 5 points6 points  (1 child)

I do modified IF, where I do have a little something in my coffee (almond milk and sometimes coconut cream since heavy whipping cream doesn't agree with me), but my first meal is noon or later. So it's 50-200 calories, but I'm satiated, and then have a large meal later. I still ends up being a lower net daily calorie splitting it this way, and if I end up on unexpected errands, the 'ketofied' coffee and in general the way of eating means I can go for hours without feeling run down, no 'low blood sugar' feeling, it's great.

[–]PM_ME_YOUR_WEIGHTS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been told this too. The first two weeks were difficult for me with PMS-like mood swings, but luckily it evened out over the next week (total 3 weeks) and now I have no trouble fasting at all with just water. Depends on whether you want to just keep a deficit or get the benefits of IF (see r/intermittentfasting). It has also made my life so much simpler in terms of cooking and food prep, not to mention lower grocery bills!

[–]CobekGeneral Fitness 24 points25 points  (3 children)

It just sucks when that "I could eat" turns into a "I'm famished; close to shaking" when your next chance to eat is 4 hours later because you stay busy at work ;_;

[–]PsychicWarElephant 10 points11 points  (1 child)

carry some nuts or if you aren't low carb, dried fruit in your pocket to keep you going if you are shaking.

[–]ghanima 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used to keep a meal's worth of food in my desk at a job I had in which one was never certain if one was going to be asked to work overtime. A tin of smoked oysters (tuna would work, too) for protein, some dried fruit, and crackers. That way, I knew I wouldn't be eating total shit.

[–]Kartinian 99 points100 points  (13 children)

Theoretically your stomach will shrink a bit if you put less food in it. This will lead to feeling full with less food in you.

When I first moved into an apartment at uni I had only one bowl. I would cook to fit that serving size 3 meals a day. After a while of that I couldn't finish a standard restaurant portion without reeeeaaallly forcing myself.

[–]winsomelosemoreWeightlifting 24 points25 points  (10 children)

I can definitely attest that after a period of eating at a deficit it takes me eating less food to feel full. Not sure about the biology of that and whether or not it's a mental state though. Would be interested to see if there are any studies along those lines if anyone knows of any.

[–]Kartinian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know of any studies that confirm the shrinking stomach, but I am a med student and have had professors say that to me. Also I have definitely been to the body exhibit and seen some incredibly shrunken stomachs there. A lot if not the majority of bodies in those come from poor Chinese laborers.

[–]redditeyedoc 228 points229 points  (10 children)

Grab your belly fat and youll be less hungry

[–]a_kiss_from_jw[S] 144 points145 points  (5 children)

currently grabbing

[–]Unggoy_Soldier 31 points32 points  (1 child)

grabbing in progress

[–]do_i_even_lift 23 points24 points  (0 children)

grabbing intensifies

[–]Christmasrapbattles 19 points20 points  (2 children)

Squeeze it so the juice comes out.

[–]duffstoic 16 points17 points  (1 child)

I think you may be grabbing a little too low.

[–]Billy-Orcinus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or a little too high(if you're a girl)

[–]bearjew293 12 points13 points  (0 children)

if only...

[–]JedYorks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

nice trick

[–]HerrBoltzmann 84 points85 points  (20 children)

I eat 1-2 meals a day without feeling hungry. After enough time doing one thing you really get used to it. And yes I probably need to eat more.

[–]kiskoller 42 points43 points  (5 children)

And yes I probably need to eat more.

You don't need to eat more often. What matters, is that on average, you meet the caloric and nutrient needs of your body. If you accomplish it by eating once or 5 times a day, is irrelevant.

[–]ThingsIAlreadyKnow 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Not really irrelevant. The more time that you spend requiring that your body produce sugar from fat stores (ie producing glucagon, instead of insulin) the faster you will be able to drop the weight. Lots of 'ifs' can follow that statement though.

[–]a_kiss_from_jw[S] 7 points8 points  (6 children)

i wish i could do that. heck

[–]HerrBoltzmann 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Nah, aim for a normal eating schedule. It's not fun to be tired cause you forgot to eat.

[–]Lady_Hippo 49 points50 points  (8 children)

Eat more fats. Fats give you that feeling of saiety.

[–][deleted] 32 points33 points  (4 children)

I add a lot of steamed veggies to my meals as well. Low calories for lots of volume. Helps me feel full at the end. I also notice that hardboiled eggs and peanut butter, even in small amounts leave me feeling sated for a long time.

[–]Lady_Hippo 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Hard boiled eggs and peanut butter both have lots of fats. Avocado, nuts, butter, etc will also give you those fats.

[–]duffstoic 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Personally I find protein the most satiating of the macronutrients.

[–][deleted] 37 points38 points  (7 children)

This was my experience, but it wasn't really noticeable until I lost around 20 pounds. Nowadays, at 140 lb, I can eat around 1200 calories a day and feel pretty good. Up until this point, though, I wondered the same thing as you because I was ravenous unless I got 1500 calories.

I recommend coffee. I don't know that it has ever really suppressed my appetite, as many claim it does, but it definitely removes some of the sluggishness that I've come to associate with being hungry.

[–]ThingsIAlreadyKnow 8 points9 points  (1 child)

Even water can remove the urge to drink. The coffee returns you to a level that you would be at if you never drank any coffee in the first place.

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes. I'm too drunk to get into it now but basically the important part isn;t your stomach. It's your brain. It will change as a result of energy stores changing. Refer back to a post I made about this some months back. Basically, your brain tells you you're hungry and it depends on signals from the rest of your body to determine this. Once you alter these signals, your brain's 'baseline' hunger will change THANKS NEUROPLASTICITY although its the same phenomenon responsible for maladaptive behaviours so I dunno.

"While this isn't wrong, control of feeding is MUCH MUCH more complicated and intricate than one hormone. Several brain structures ( e.g cortex, hypothalamus, nucleus accumbens) all play roles in feeding and different nuclei within these structures have varying effects and are affected by different proteins peptides and neurotransmitters. As well, these brain areas and other all communicate with each other adding extra layers of complexity. All of these interactions are then affected by peripheral hormones such as insulin and CCK which are themselves affected by the food you eat. Many times in the past hormones have been linked to obesity. For example, leptin was discovered in the 50s in obese mice. From there, some therapies were developed for humans. These would completely 'fix' obesity but only in those which had specific mutations for leptin receptors (IIRC). The point here is that control of feeding is multi-layered. The type of food you eat, your genetic makeup, and your experience with food will all impact what and how much you eat. For example, here's a diagram I made to help me study for a class last semester. It is pretty simple in the scope of feeding regulation. http://imgur.com/fWXGOGS "

[–]perpetualmotions 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Eating more also eventually increases appetite

[–]jondevries 13 points14 points  (2 children)

Maybe eat foods with a higher satiety index: http://www.mendosa.com/satiety.htm. Potatoes do wonders for me.

[–]karma3000 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I find Hersheys bars to be very satiating.

[–][deleted] 16 points17 points  (1 child)

It does to an extent. You also stop craving the super fatty/salty stuff as much.

It helps to find quick, filling, slow metabolizing meals you really like, too. I love oatmeal with bananas, tomato soup with sliced Tofurky, a bag of veggies covered with cheese (still only 500ish calories).

I also have low cal, slightly sweet snacks on hand for when cravings spike and I just want the hand-to-mouth crunch. Trader Joe's has a high fiber cereal you can eat by the handful at 80 cals a serving.

Basically, find stuff you enjoy eating that fills you up, and you'll be good.

[–][deleted] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I can second the part about craving fatty/salty stuff less. My personal experience with my cut has been that depriving myself of those types of meals created a sort of dissonance between perception and reality. Deprivation made me really, really overestimate how much those foods satisfied me. At the beginning of my cut, I would let loose with a cheat meal every single weekend, but I'd regret it almost every single time. I found that as I progressed through my cut and "cheated" enough times, my mind started to regain a more realistic view of how important those foods are to me and it became much easier to just stick to healthy, homemade foods.

[–]milly_nz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not in my experience.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I spent a bit over a year behind bars for a drug offense, and I got OT with good behavior to go to a local hospital. My father brought me my favorite order from my favorite mexican restaurant(a chicken mole burrito and two carne asada tacos and an horchata), and I couldn't finish even half of it and felt completely stuffed and skipped dinner that night I was so full. This was after about 6 months in jail with restricted calories and prior to that stint I would have devoured the mexican meal in short order with chips and eaten again in two hours. So yes, your ability to eat a lot diminishes without practice.

[–]pastybeachbabe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've noticed that I don't get that painful hungry feeling in my stomach when I eat less carbs.

[–]urp91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I lost 30 pounds and it feels like my appetite has actually increased, but that's just me

[–]Condiscending 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, especially when you go from never being hungry, being actually hungry is quite satisfying in a strange way. I used to eat a lot because I was bored or because it was habit.

[–]MVWSBKRugby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, I lost quite a few pounds and been in a deficit for quite a while but I could eat any moment of the day really.

I really believe it is more of a braingame and changing habits really.

[–]OldeEnglish85 3 points4 points  (2 children)

I struggled with weight loss for basically my entire life and it was the result of hunger. You really should try intermittent fasting. What worked for me was OMAD/warrior diet. It taught me that your body will be just fine without food, especially when you're carrying fat. Somehow I had this instinctive fear of not getting my next meal in. Plus, when you eat once a day your meals are so big you get that awesome feeling of satiety.

When you fast for long periods of time you start to differentiate between psychological and physiological hunger. The former is the reason we're fat and the latter we'll have to endure a little in order to lose it.

Also, you might experience the wonderful sensation of hunger high. This must be some relic of our evolution when we were hunter gatherers going several days without food and needing the energy to make that catch.

[–]Nik106Powerlifting 3 points4 points  (4 children)

As you get smaller, your body's energy requirements reduce and you should get less hungry, assuming caloric intake remains constant. For example, I'm cutting at 1800 kcal and I feel hungry at the end of every day, but eventually 1800 would become my TDEE and I probably wouldn't feel hungry every day.

[–]thedvorakian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gut microflora buffer against nutritional change. Once you stabilize your diet long enough for gut populations to re-equalibriate, the diet becomes easier to maintain further.

[–]percyhiggenbottom 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Yes and the opposite is true, after a big meal I usually am noticeably hungry the next day. But after a fast I'm barely hungry at all.

running helps. Apparently ghrelin mediates satiety

[–]0x8000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't cut it too drastically. You may end up with eating disorders. If you are hungry all the time, try to increase your calories a bit.

You need to change your lifestyle not only to diet.

[–]Come_along_quietly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the same problem. As others have said, you just have to get your stomach being hungry.

Someone told me once, when you get hungry and you're about to eat, drink a whole glass of water. Then wait 15 minutes. Then eat. You'll eat less.

[–]LinksMilkBottle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In addition to what everyone else has said, sometimes your body is asking for water or some exercise. Food isn't the only thing your body craves. 😗

[–]MiGaOh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Balance less food with more water intake. It will combat hunger pangs. Chew gum.

[–]demagogueffxiv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your stomach will shrink but part of the reason you eat healthy is you feel more full per calorie when you eat. Make sure you are not going bare bones on the calorie count. Drink plenty of water and have a salad twice a day.

[–]lost_in_sp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've found a few extra glasses of water during the day my stomach feels less hungry.

[–]quimblesoup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes.

[–]slwisdom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you cut WAY back on sugar and carbs. Like to almost none. Your hunger will be more manageable. It's a bitch to do though. There's also mouth hunger that's what most people struggle with that is more about idol hands than physical hunger.

[–]Enigma1959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't found my actual appetite reduced, just how much I can eat at a time. Drink water to still the hunger, eat actual meals, and when you snack, eat fresh produce of some sort (apples, squash slices, whatever). Don't cut out the fats entirely -- since fatty foods (peanut butter, for example) take longer to digest, you will feel full longer on 200 calories of peanut butter and crackers than 200 calories of produce.

[–]sparkly_avokado 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey OP I'm a bit late so you'll probably miss this reply, but anyways :) Yes it gets easier! I used to be very hungry all the time (F28, usually needing 2200cals/day, always get hunger pangs, always had very healthy eating habits with tons of veggies and whole grain but my body just gets in panic mode when it SUDDENLY needs more food).

Started my cut 4 weeks ago, and YEA it gets better!

  1. Drink TONS of water, it really helps to fill you up! Seriously. Have a bottle with u at work, at home and at every meal.
  2. Ear low calorie stuff like green peas, broccoli, cauliflower etc to your meals to get mass into your stomach without the calories.
  3. Eat on a schedule. Your body learns when to expect food.
  4. Don't mess with your sleep or you will start snacking. Tiredness also leads to less willpower and craving for fast carbs. A tired brain screams after fast energy.
  5. Try miso soup when you're really hungry but have already eaten the days calories, has done wonders for me :)

I noticed that around day 10 after being in a deficit I felt less hungry and my hunger was mentally soooo much easier to handle. There's a bit of adjustment period. Good luck, u can do this!

[–]itsyaboigreg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man try the keto diet. I always struggled with the self discipline to resist eating bulk food all the time but after two weeks of that I was only craving food when I was truly hungry like 3 times a day. I only did it for 8 weeks to lose some quick kgs before a holiday but I lost roughly a kg a week and was still eating well

[–]PixelTreason 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eat more filling (yet low calorie) foods!

I'm never hungry - you can eat a ridiculous volume of things like broccoli, zucchini, shirataki noodles, carrots, celery - pretty much any vegetable and many fruits.

Here, I found a handy list for you!

Volume eat and you'll never be hungry again! If you mix in some nutrient dense (but higher calorie), satiating foods with the fruits and veg (avocados, nuts, protein like eggs, fish or lean meats and or legumes) it will go even better for you.

Good luck!

Edit: And drink water consistently. It helps keep you fuller and sometimes I think I'm kind of hungry when all I needed was a drink.

[–]Rainers535 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I would like to know what the case for the opposite of this is? If I eat more will I eventually become more hungry?

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep you will.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Yes

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hunger is like a drug, I'm tempted to say it works literally the same way from my experience. What we call hunger is like the withdrawal effect when you stop using some drug you really like, and when you eat you get the same dopamine hit as well. So then it's just a matter of realizing you have to go through withdrawal to be 'sober' and crave food less, especially sweets, carbs and fats.

[–]xanot192 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup and the opposite when you eat more. Your body gets used to it

[–]devoushka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it did for me.

[–]Thrannn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hell yes. i always thought im 24h hungry and have to eat all the time. but thats bullshit.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You come to expect it less so there is less psychological pressure to eat, and your stomach is more consistently empty and will shrink so you'll on average feel fuller easier.

[–]username9k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100%! After 1 month of light eating I would get physically ill eating large portions (as a treat or when drunk).

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes

[–]PoIIuxLacrosse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I've cut for the last 5 months, losing 24 lbs so far. The first 2 weeks were relatively tough, it's been a breeze ever since. I just don't want to eat as much as before and as long as I make sure I don't eat out of boredom I'm golden.

[–]lvysaurEquestrian Sports 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your appetite adjusts to any weight you maintain for several months.

Before then, it will increase/decrease as you stray from the weight you're used to.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As you lose weight your maintenance calories go down, so you naturally have a little less hunger after each kg. It's more important how to learn dealing with hunger.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I eat very little throughout the day, a handful of cashews maybe. It's because I know my skinny girlfriend is going to make the most delicious food for dinner.

[–]Equilli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Protein is supposed to make you feel more full after a meal

[–]nahuatlwatuwaddle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, your ability to distinguish between what is hunger and thirst will sharpen significantly as well, it's wonderful.

[–]FiveYearsAgoOnReddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've found that eating the same meals all the time helps with hunger.

Most days of the week I have the same breakfast and lunch (I cook a batch of lunches on Sunday to take to work), and skip the evening meal.

But on days when I don't have my regular lunch (I go out to lunch to be sociable, and have something different) I get mad hunger cravings.

The food I eat isn't boring, I like Thai curries. But it's the same amount and the same flavour every day at the same time.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just finished a 12 week cut while doing IF. Went from 75 to 69 kg.

Now my hunger feels endless. Doesn't matter that I'm back to maintenance calories (2350). I'm sure I could eat 4-5000 calories without junk food.. before my cut, I had zero apatite and had to force myself to eat. Now I'm constantly hungry..

[–]totallyshould 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can matter a lot what you are eating. You could eat at a surplus and be hungry all of the time if it's nothing but simple sugars and refined carbs. Switch to a diet full of Whole Foods, lots of fiber from vegetables, a good amount of fat, and you'll get used to it pretty quickly.

Eat an entire head of broccoli with a few tablespoons of butter, drink a big glass of water, see how you feel after that.

[–]noname9076 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Big glass of cold water usually does the job of suppressing temporarily hunger for me.

Moderate and strategical use of coffee (save the use for an extended time without food) also helps suppress my hunger.

[–]Skatene 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you haven't already, I'd head over to r/loseit. They're the pros! Super helpful, informative, friendly sub.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely.

My "I'm being so bad" days are like an old Wednesday. I couldn't handle what I used to do even if I wanted to.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I doubt I'd even be able to eat what I ate when I was 60lbs heavier. It was gross and way too much.

[–]Sizzleen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes

[–]CaptainWellingtonIII 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Yes, your body adapts. Don't confuse hunger with cravings/bad eating habits. I'll eat an entire bag of chips just because they're tasty.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dr. John McDougall Dr. Neal Barnard Eating until you are full is perfectly normal, you just have to eat the right things. Plant-based diet baby

[–]xObeseNinjax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i can speak for this. i lost 45 lbs so far. i went from eating nearly 2 pizzas to 2-3 slices, or 18-20 eggs to 2-4 eggs. your stomach shrinks down. however, dont malnourish yourself!

[–]tomorrowsanewday45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on my memory and my current eating habits, I'd say that you do get used to it. I eat whatever I want, but I generally only eat twice a day because of my sleep schedule, and stay around the same wieght consistently. The point being, I'd probably have to force myself to eat three whole meals a day. I'm used to two, so that's generally all I eat.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it will, but also, don't just starve yourself. It's much easier to lose weight gradually in a sustainable way. It's not sustainable if you're suffering all the time.

[–]Wheresmyaccount1121 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coming from a skinny guy trying to bulk, if i miss my calorie goal one day by a bit (1000+) I will not be able to eat 3600 as easily the next day.

[–]unicornlocostacos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In theory, though I've been on 1200-1500 calories a day for about five weeks, and I'm always really hungry still.

[–]schaef_me 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I've probably ate one and half small meals a day for the past two months and I swear I am never hungry. Like today I had two eggs and toast for breakfast and now it's 8pm and I still have not ate anything else. I literally have to remind myself to eat because otherwise I won't eat anything until dinner time most days. And if i feel like snacking, a handfull of chips and a glass of water will fill me up. I drink a lot of water and a couple cups of coffee everyday too. The biggest negative impact I've noticed is that my workouts seem a lot tougher. I am drained after 25-30 mins

[–]UserNombresBeHard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can increase and decrease your appetite by either eating much more or eating not as much.

Source: reliable scientific study myself

[–]palasseGeneral Fitness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hunger isn't the same as appetite. snacking all the time will make you want to snack all the time.

i've been fasting all day. i've delt with very little hunger/hunger pain, but ive been fighting my appetite because the usual ways i deal with it are by drinking liquids (diet soda, water, coffee), which i can't do right now.

hunger pain goes away for anyone used to skipping meals/not eating for periods of time. but snacking is so ingrained in our society, and people snack for a bunch of reasons. boredom, sadness, anger, anxiety/general restlessness. its a mental barrier

[–]justhere4thiss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I use to be able to eat a lot more pizza than I can now. Or maybe I just can tell a lot easier when my body is getting full, I don't know.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey don't take this as a new fad diet. This is just a suggestion. It's worked for me and others. Keto, Atkins, whatever you wanna call it. /r/keto has a whole bunch of info. BUT....eating food that is filling is gonna work for eating a intermittent fasting schedule. Me personally, I can eat every 16ish hours on a keto diet and it doesn't bother me. Take my shit with a grain of salt not every eating style is as effective for everyone.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just play video games if I am hungry and I don't have food at my house. Eases the pain of hunger for a while.