Hi Paula. It is tough the first few weeks. I can't recall if I was actually hungry, but I know I was certainly CRAVING. I also gave up the foods I loved most - the breads, pastas, rice and potatoes, etc. Luckily after even less then 2 weeks it improved GREATLY. Try to remember that every time you say no to one of these foods you are saying YES to a healthier, trimmer and happier you. And believe it or not, sooner rather then later, you won't even miss them. Hang tough, it's so incredbily worth it and you won't ever regret doing so. It's a true gift you will be giving yourself. Incredibly, incredbily rewarding.
I eat very often now, never allowing myself to get hungry. I was a big grazer before, I still am. I just switched to very healthy, low cal foods to graze on. I also agree and keep that I'd rather have smaller meals and eat more frequently.
Some things I like to munch on throughout the day:
-raw string beans, baby carrots, grape tomatoes. You can use salsa as a dip if you like. It's very low cal.
-cucumber salad - I make a big batch in the morning or the previous night and nibble at it all day. I even take a container of it to work.
-60 calorie fat free/sugar free yogurt (Danon). I partially freeze these - yum - and add in 1/4 cup of Fiber One cereal to make it even more nutritious, satisfying. filling and yummy
-red cabbage slaw. I make a big batch of this as well and yup, nibble through out the day on it.
-frozen grapes
-hard boiled egg whites
-egg white omlettes with some sauteed veggies
-whatever berries are in season and on sale, like blue, rasp and straw. Low cal and full of fiber
-salad with a 3 oz can of tuna thrown in and balsamic vinegar
-sugar free ices
-not one of my favorites - but cottage cheese is a good protein source
Really, there's no need to be hungry, whatsoever. But of course it IS an adjustment. And rest assured - adjust you will. In fact you will be amazed by it. Keep in mind that this really and truly IS doable and that you too CAN do it.