What do you do to curb your appetite?

Well, drink lots of water. I usually only drink water after 8pm, and refrain from any junk food. If you really need to snack, you can eat a fruit.:) That should help!

Diane! Gum does NOT help!! It will get your stomach juices going telling you, that you are hungry. Drink lots of water, that's how i'm losing weight, plus I cut out anything white, bread,potatos,sugar,which is all starch & adds weight very fast. Cut out all your starches...Good Luck..Lori

I don't have a big appetite dianel - even when I am starving I can't eat a large amount of food so I really can't help much. I know if I did have a big appetite I would be absolutely huge as I am big even though I eat quite healthily and in small amounts! I know that having things like raisins and carrot sticks can be quite good when you are hungry and tempted to nibble - drinking plenty of water tends to fill you up to! xxx

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All I can suggest is to try to eat 2-3 balanced meals each day. When you feel hungry, try drinking a bottle of water in place of food or a bottle of water before you eat a meal. It should help to fill you and hopefully you'll cut back on the amount of food you eat each meal. Weight Watchers is suppose to be one of the best diets out there.

I generally eat 1 or 2 meals each day. I am very fortunate in that I don't have a weight issue. If I feel hungry between meals I try to drink something sweet that will curb my appetite until the next meal. I do drink quite a bit of Crystal Light Lemonade which is sugar free. I think it's very good and because it's sour, it kills my appetite. I also drink regular Pepsi that will curb my appetite.

Good luck,
carolbee

hi Diane, how about some raw veggies like carrots or bell peppers, when you want something spicy or savoury, try with a little fat free dressing as a dip. When you crave for sweets then frozen berries without sugar added are a lovely treat. I am diabetic and love those berries much more than ice cream now in summertime.

I could lose about 15 pounds too. Since I live alone it is my fault if I keep the wrong foods around. I know they probably aren't your favorite but try keepong some hard boiled eggs in the frig. If you are hungry have one of them and if you don't want one maybe you really are not hungry. Or try a big glass of water. Good luck

I know this will sound stupid but the real secret to losing weight is eating...
I am a diabetic and I eat 6 times or more every day. My doctor says that not eating is why some people gain weight. The body starts to store fat to use for energy when you finally do eat,because it doesn't know when it will get more fuel, thus weight gain. You do need to cut down on the portions of food you do eat and be sure to eat a lot of fiber, fruit and vegetables. You can still eat pasta and rice or even potatoes. I would suggest you eat whole grain or wheat bread not white bread and cut down on all foods with high Carbohydrates or Gylcimic load. Don't starve yourself that is not a healthy way to lose weight. If you want some great breakfast, lunch or snack food recipes as well as dinner recipes. I have a lot on my lens at squidoo.
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Hello there, since you are not fat yet, it will not be difficult to lose those 15 pounds. Firstly, you really need a bit of will power to curb your appetite. Secondly, you need to have 3 balance and regular meals per day. Thirdly, between the meals, if you are hungry, you can have fruit like banana, apple, and pear etc rather than crisps or any junk food. For me, sometimes I will eat sunflower or water melon seeds to satisfy my taste bud. Since these seeds will take long time to peel and eat that I can feel full quickly. Meanwhile, keeping yourself busy will also divert your attention on the food craving.

I have had lots of success just drinking water...most times it works but when it doesn't, I get a grapefruit which cuts my apatite for hours!!. Hope it works for you! Depending on your budget there is lots of information and products that help greatly in weight loss at www.cinchplan.com/brady
All the best!