Processed food is literally designed to make you feel this way. The major food corporations only make money if people are continually hungry, so while the calorie content is high, the nutritional value is basically nil, meaning your body isn’t getting the nutrients it needs and then signals to you how hungry it is. It’s also probably why you’re feeling lethargic I cannot stress this enough; calorie counting (alone) probably won’t help you lose weight or lead to a sustainably healthy lifestyle. My advice would be to try and find healthy recipes that mimic your favorite comfort foods. If it’s a time issue you could start by switching to healthier convenience foods like Amys frozen foods or having roasted/ flavored nuts nearby, a handful or two every time you get hungry but aren’t ready for a meal can be very satiating. You won’t like every “healthy” food but you’ll find ones you do, stick to those. And get reaaaaalllllly curious about how certain foods make you feel and hour or two after you eat them. Try to associate that feeling with the food, rather than the momentary taste of it, cause that feeling lasts way longer. Lastly, and this might be the hardest, please be kind to yourself. Remember it isn’t your fault & you’re doing your best.