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Originally Posted by Krista7382
Happy Monday all! Day 2 of vacation. Temptations everywhere but staying op.
So I've been struggling with hunger the whole time. Everyone I see says they aren't hungry or have to force their food. I'm hungry within a half hour of eating. What gives? I've tried more protein, splitting veggies, more water...etc.
What are you eating and how frequently? Are you getting in all of your olive oil? Some people need a little bit more fat in their diet. You might try to add an extra tsp of olive oil to you day and see if that helps.
I actually have made my shakes in the blender, smoothie style, and added some flax seed oil or omega 3/6/9 oil, to make it creamier and more filling.
Are you getting in all your veggies? Are they more watery or fiber like? Try adding the more fiber oriented veggies because they may keep you more full.
Are you taking advantage of the chance to eat unlimited lettuce? If not, try preparing and extra "side salad" of lettuce with just a small 1/4 cup or less of chopped veggies as a topping. It might be a good filler. Add a few soy puffs as "croutons" and to give you a protein boost.
Take one of the unrestricted packets of protein like a blueberry pom or orange drink (or the others). Make it very dilute in a large amount of water and then drink it through out the day. You will get in plenty of water, have the added protein from the packet, and may find you stay more full.
Have some hard boiled egg whites available as a snack sometimes just one or two whites will be enough to help you out (they offer about 4g of protein in the white of 1 large).
Aim for the smallest fix that works. If your body doesn't need the extra fat, protein, or fiber don't over do it. You will know you have found what works for you when the hunger goes and the scale is still moving down.
Each of us is different and sometimes, we do need a little more than someone else.