Dinner time hunger

[helen]

I don't think I am the only one with this issue - by the time dinner comes around at night I am completely starving.

During the day I eat well - make sure I have a good breakfast, modest lunch, and a couple of healthy snacks along the way. I think I've got this under control. But when I get home and make dinner I find that I become soooo hungry. Then, when I actually eat dinner I eat so much that I probably undo all the great eating I've done throughout the day.

I am following the rules. Is there anything I can do to curb this hunger at dinner time?

[Sandy2]

Dinner Hunger

What helps me is waiting 20 minutes after eating my dinner. It takes your body about 20 minutes to tell your brain that is it full, so if you go back for seconds too soon you end up over eating when really your body has had enough. I find that drinkin a big glass of water after dinner will help you feel more full.
Another tip that can help is eating your food very slowly, this will give your body time to communicate with your brain and let it know that it is full. Chewing your food slowly/properly also aids in the digestion process.

~S

[MJFitCore]

I don't think I am the only one with this issue - by the time dinner comes around at night I am completely starving.

During the day I eat well - make sure I have a good breakfast, modest lunch, and a couple of healthy snacks along the way. I think I've got this under control. But when I get home and make dinner I find that I become soooo hungry. Then, when I actually eat dinner I eat so much that I probably undo all the great eating I've done throughout the day.

I am following the rules. Is there anything I can do to curb this hunger at dinner time?

I feel the same way. I learned a trick though. I drink water before sitting down for dinner. About 2 glasses. If that does not work, I make a whey protein shake. When I still feel hungry, I eat small portions but at least I wont end up overeating. :-)

[noemi v]

I do that water technique but I also eat very slow. Preferably, I eat healthy carbs, and fish or lean meats with tomato sauce. I find that it's more filling, and makes me it slow because it's quite tasty. I have some recipe's if you like.

[Guinea Piggy]

I would love a new recipe, could you share one with me?

[tbcurrent]

Yeah, I would definitely agree. Drinking water beforehand helps a lot. Or for me, I drink tea, because it's a little more filling than water.

[FrancineJ]

Water Tracker helps me stave off hunger

There's a great tool on DietTV.com that tracks water intake. I'm telling you that as simple as it sounds, ensuring that the amount of water I drink daily is sufficient, definitely helps to stave off hunger. The link to the tool is: www. diettv. com/DietTelevision/myplan/water-tracker.html (remove the spaces)

[melaniesmith]

I agree with it. Water first before sitting in front of the table can do the trick. 2 glasses is okay. Let us know if it works. If not, I guess appetite suppressant can help you. Just have to take it on the right time so you won't be hungry come dinner.

[jhonny]

you can still every thing even you are on diet..

[happy1112]

I agree with all the others when they say to drink water before your meal. It will make you feel fuller so you don't just dive in and eat a whole lot. I also have smaller plates that I use for my kids and I try and use those plates when I dish up so that I know I am not getting too much food on my plate to start out. Once I finish that plate--which usually takes me a little while because I am still trying to tend to my children--I see if I am still hungry. If I am, I do get more food, but still on that little plate. I have felt so much better eating in this pattern than just dishing up a ton of food for starters.

[Guinea Piggy]

happy, this is a great suggestion to use smaller plates. dishes these days are way too big, so using a salad plate or child's dish for your meals instead of a big dinner plate is an great way to try to control portion size.

[maximum08]

you could try drinking a glass or 2 of water about a half hour to an hour before dinnertime. this could make you feel full when its time to eat dinner, and in turn eat less

This is a good way that works !!

[SWT09]

I was terrible for eating my dinners quickly! My Mum was always saying “for goodness sake slow down!” I was then recommended to CD which helps you to curb your emotional eating and helps you to relax. I’m also finding this is helping me to eat smaller portions and eat slower! I also find drinking warm instead of cold water more palatable. I’m feeling really excited as in the last few weeks I have lost weight from my stomach, hips and thighs without even trying. I’m really finding it very helpful and feel I can gain control of my eating habits. It’s starting to make me feel good about myself again.

[Lisa Summers]

Sometimes the hunger will be there no matter what.

When we are concentrating on food, the hunger will always be there because it is at the top of our conscious thoughts.

When I want to lose weight I try to stay MUCH more active and away from the house/refrigerator.

That dinner-time starvation hits all of us, I think. Drinking water is good. Sometimes I just cannot stomach another 2 glasses of water when I am hungry and so I will allow myself some carrot or celery sticks, possibly apple slices. I figure if I am going to eat it should at least be low-calorie and nutritious and add some roughage.

Even then sometimes I am hungry for a plate of real food.

Pamper yourself,
Lisa Summers

[Skinny101]

I don't think I am the only one with this issue - by the time dinner comes around at night I am completely starving.

During the day I eat well - make sure I have a good breakfast, modest lunch, and a couple of healthy snacks along the way. I think I've got this under control. But when I get home and make dinner I find that I become soooo hungry. Then, when I actually eat dinner I eat so much that I probably undo all the great eating I've done throughout the day.

I am following the rules. Is there anything I can do to curb this hunger at dinner time?

What were your thoughts, helen, when you wanted to eat so much again during dinner time? I would not advise drinking water before or after meals, cos it will slow down your digestion process. If your digestion process is slowed down, it is bad for your body.

You need to notice what are the thoughts that cause you to feel like eating so much at dinner, then you can adjust your thoughts so you will not eat too much.

Hope this helps.