It's hard to admit at this point, but I weigh 430 pounds. Today I started another weight loss plan, since my others haven't been successful. This morning I had a grapefruit and unsweetened tea for breakfast. For lunch I had a salad (no dressing) of carrots, spinach, tomatoes, and cucumbers, a grilled chicken breast, a banana, and water. Now that it's afternoon, I'm starting to feel hungry again. Does anyone know of any snacks I could eat that would be healthy, and maybe even filling? Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
2006-12-04 09:04:35 · 16 answers · asked by Persephone 6 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I hate to tell you this but from the sounds of your diet you are mostly likely going to be disappointed with this one as well. That is not enough food for your body and you are most likely messing up your metabolism even more. That is why you are feeling hungry already. It is essential to have lots of fibre, protein, good fats, complex carbs, and tons of water to spruce up your metabolism. You don't have to go hungry to lose weight. I think that is the biggest, most harmful diet myth of all out there.
Here is an example of a day's foods that should keep you feeling satisfied. This is based on the Glycemic Index diet.
Breakfast: 4 scrambled egg whites with choice of green veggies and 2-3 T. salsa; 1.5 kiwis or an orange. OR I cup of high fibre, low sugar cereal with 1 cup of skim milk and I cup of strawberries.
Snack: 3/4cup of fat free yogurt or medium apple or a high fibre bran wafer
Lunch: Salad with 2.5 cups of veggies, low fat italian dressing and 4 ounces of chicken. If you must you could have 1/2 whole wheat pita.
Snack: 1 oz walnuts or 2 med. plums
Supper: 4 ounces of white fish, chicken or turkey + 2.5 cups of veggies (no carrots, corn or potatos).
Snack: 1 small bag of low fat popcorn
Throughout the day drink 2-3 litres of water. You can have green tea and/or coffee with skim milk.
The foods on this diet are low glycemic index which means your body takes longer to process them and your blood sugar remains stable and reduces cravings. If it is not enough food you can increase the amount of veggies. There are programs out there that can monitor you (such as Simply for Life) and there are also books.
So to answer your question it really isn't about the snacks. It is about keeping your blood sugar stable throughout the day to reduce the feelings of hunger and reduce the cravings that can lead to bad choices. I have been doing this and most of the time it is too much food. Eating enough and eating the right things is basically the only surefire way to lose weight AND keep it off. Anything that deprives you only serves to mess up your metabolism and the weight and more will always come back.
Good luck.
2006-12-04 09:30:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try eating unbuttered popcorn. it fills you up without alot of calories. I have lost 24 pounds since earlier this year. Hunger is part of losing weight so keep on losing even when you feel hungry. maybe you can chew some sugar free gum as well. get yourself a good doctor who understands what you are going through. i have seen stories like yours on the PBS station. my congratulations to you!!
2006-12-04 09:14:38 · answer #2 · answered by rubyred 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there a hundred calorie packs of cookies and things i eat like and orange or vegetables don't take this the wrong way but try going to your doctor or a dietitian to see what they think good luck with the weigh loss
2006-12-04 09:08:06 · answer #3 · answered by lilmissvixon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fruits and Vegtables.
100 Calorie Snacks- They have them in chips ahoy, oreo, cheese nips, duritos, etc.......... And they are only 100 calories!
When I am hungry I munch on ice.
2006-12-04 09:09:22 · answer #4 · answered by melissa s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Celery.
2006-12-04 09:08:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tired of eating your salad on a plate fill a whole wheat pita with salad and a splash of lemon for a twist
2016-04-20 04:56:14 · answer #6 · answered by Erica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try carrot sticks. try celery with peanut butter spread on top. or try simply fruit! Good luck!
2006-12-04 09:07:18 · answer #7 · answered by 09 _ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat water rich foods and youll eat fewer calories overall
2016-03-17 23:47:20 · answer #8 · answered by Jeremiah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sugarless chewing gum can suppress your appetite in a pinch
2015-12-15 21:15:41 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably some low cal. cereal, um... a cucumber w/ salt, um... yogart is your best bet though, hope i helped good luck w/ your diet. have you suggested gastric bypass?
2006-12-04 09:08:13 · answer #10 · answered by breanna d 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋