Hey Pandas, What Are Some Tips To Cut Extra Calories Without Being Hungry? (Closed)

Do not even starve yourself.
I eat with a teaspoon and a smaller plate so it tricks your mind into not over-eating. I also eat at a slower pace so I know when I'm full. I also do cardio, but remember food is fuel!!!

CHICKPEAS a salad (cucumber, celery, tomatoes, peppers) with feta cheese, roasted chickpeas and a balsamic/honey glaze is an amazing meal

Work through issues of food obligation. If you go to a restaurant, it's okay to take leftovers. If you buy food anywhere, the money is already gone; if you don't like it, don't eat it. If you're no longer enjoying it, stop eating. Even if there are only a few bites left. You are not obligated to eat all of something just because you paid for it. (Or if someone else did for that matter)

For some this may seem super obvious, but for those of us raised in "you're not leaving this table until you clear your plate" households, or who experienced food scarcity, sometimes it can actually be anxiety/panic inducing to stop eating before the food is gone.

Vegetables. Lots and lots of vegiblez. Delishus vegibles. (And fruits too, but vegetables are the real MVP here.) Preferably raw. Just stuff yourself with them. Hunger vanquished in the immediacy, and because it takes a long time to digest them, you'll stay feeling full for a while. (And I mean - eat vegetables like bell peppers, broccol, cauli, Brussels sproots, not like... lettuce XD )

You can also drink water when you're feeling *improperly* hungry (I mean like, feeling hungry at 2am when you really shouldn't be eating). Liquids are NOT a meal replacement, but they can help you "stop" feeling hungry until your willpower can take over (or to tide you over to a proper meal). Only do this (with the intent to stop hunger) at times when you shouldn't be eating. I mean, yes, hydrate hydrate hydrate, but not to quell hunger XD

The above can also be achieved temporarily by chewing gum. Chewing gum can "trick" your brain into thinking you're eating, so you'll stop feeling hungry for brief periods. Again, this is JUST to hold you over between normal meals etc.

Otherwise, nothing can beat vegetables for actually being GOOD for you and helping you defeat hunger while keeping calories very low! :D

Eats slower. Once you start eating, you'll get full after 15 minutes (ish) regardless of how much you eat. Set your eating pace for the amount you actually need to eat and the time on average takes you to get full.

One thing that can help with this is eating with others. Shared meals often means conversation which slows food intake.

- Cheese. Nuff said.
- Learning to season your food. If your healthy food tastes better, it will be easier to make diet changes.
- Soup. If you love soup, it makes it so much easier because it literally is just meat and vegetables.

• Grilled chicken salad with mixed greens, cucumbers, bell peppers, and a light vinaigrette

• Carrot and celery sticks with hummus

• Whole grain pancakes topped with Greek yogurt and mixed berries

• overnight oats

• Lentil and vegetable wrap with whole wheat tortilla

•Quinoa salad with black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and a lime vinaigrette.

• Greek yogurt with mixed berries and a sprinkle of granola

Let me know if you want/need more suggestions! :)

Drink water. If your don't usually drink water, this is a huge cutback on calories. Sodas etc often have calories or else sweeteners that contribute to weight gain. Sugars (particularly "sugar free" sweeteners) are the biggest culprit of weight gain and a lot of health issues. Things that say zero calories or sugar free are usually misleading, they're full of stuff that's pretty terrible for your system, worse than just having regular sugar and calories. Once you get used to it, water will actually taste and feel better. I like soda, juice, beer, etc, in my teens I went through a phase where I only drank Pepsi, but once i broke the habit, nothing hits the spot like a cool glass of water, so 99% of the time i find i prefer it.

If you drink water before, during, and after your meals you'll not only be well hydrated, but you won't feel the need to eat as much if you're trying to cut back.also, when your craving a snack, try drinking a glass of water and waiting five minutes. If you're still hungry you probably actually need food, but often you'll find your cravings will be cured by this.

The most powerful diet tip nobody wants to talk about because it's basically free and nobody is going to make millions of it.

Stay active. Work out, walk, swim, jog, lift weights, split firewood .. find a few activities you can dive into and then you’ll be able to eat what you want and stay healthy. Cutting calories doesn’t work as well as increasing metabolic rate. 30 years experience as a nutritionist.

If you like regular sugared soda, juice, or other drinks, you can save around HALF the calories by diluting the drink with a combination of WATER (or sparkling water) and A SPRINKLE of CITRIC ACID. The water increases the bulk of the drink (thus reducing the calories per fluid oz,) while also diluting the flavor and Sweetness. BUT: the little bit of citric acid fools your taste buds into thinking it's just as flavorful and sweet as the regular (non-diluted) version.

Strawberries are extremely filling and are a good source of fiber. I always have some in that time between breakfast and lunch. They are sweet too, so it kind of gives you a sweet tooth fix. Cantaloupe and Watermelon are also good for this. My wife always cuts them up and our fridge is stocked with options like this, helps a TON.

Also, meal prep on the weekends is always a great thing. Nothing better than not having to think about what you're going to have for lunch. It alleviates the risk of making a bad choice. I like to make chicken curry (chick peas are filling) and vegetable heavy meatloaf with sides like rice, green beans, etc. This is great for portion control, we use the chinese food style containers you can easily purchase.

Eat things with lots of water in it, eliminate food with no water in it (that means you, so-called 'healthy' snack bars)

Believe it or not, your brain will retrain itself to crave those veggies

Increase protein and veggies, decrease sugar and carbs. Less snacks, more water. Use smaller plates when you eat, you are more likely to stop eating when you are no longer hungry if there isn't a bunch of food still on your plate. Portion control makes a huge difference, especially if you grew up with "clean your plate" parents.

Steam your rice and your vegetables and use herbs and a little oil (olive, sesame) for flavor. Keep fruit around for pick-up snacks -- things like cherries, strawberries, blueberries, apricots, that require little or no prep. You could also nosh on any vegetables that you like eating raw, or cook them and keep them in the fridge where you can just grab them. When you "want something to eat" drink water first (or tea or coffee) -- you may forget that you thought you were hungry. Make sure you get enough lean protein, because it helps your body get rid of excess fluid.

One thing that made me lose a little fat without even trying is changing, reducing or eliminating condiments, sauces and dressings. I switched from regular to low-fat mayonnaise and ate my salads with no dressing (though a spoonful of lemon or vinegar will add flavor if you don't prefer plain salad). I could see results within a couple weeks and didn't suffer or go hungry. I also used greek yogurt when possible, which is thicker than normal yogurt and contains more protein. Worked out well for some kinds of chicken and even burgers instead of loads of ketchup and mayonnaise.

Water. Drink more water. The same part of your brain in responsible for thirst and hunger signals, and sometimes the signals get confused. If you ate 20 min ago, and are still hungry, it is probably THIRST. Also, sounds crazy but it works: Brush your teeth if you can't seem to stop snacking.

Decrease the amount of sugary foods you are eating overall. Simple carbohydrates like sucrose actually increase hunger cravings because the sugar burns up so quickly in our body. So the real key is to replace simple carbs with either complex carbs, or with protein. And as someone said above, hydration is crucial. Especially when making dietary changes.

Don't follow any of the "fad diets". Most of them weren't created for sustainable, lifelong living. The tried-and-true calories in vs calories out is still the best advice. Burn more calories than you consume. If you aren't a marathon runner or weightlifter, then go for a really nice, long, intense walk outside and get some hills in there.

A diet doesn’t usually have enough food for me, so I follow two at the same time. That way I eat twice as much and lose twice the weight too.

Yerba Mate tea. Gives me an energy boost, too.