STARVING???đŠ You donât need to feel ravenous on a fat loss planâď¸Hunger should be
STARVING???đŠ You donât need to feel ravenous on a fat loss planâď¸Hunger should be manageable with these 10 tips (if not, chances are your calories are TOO LOWâ ď¸).
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1ď¸âŁ Emphasize protein at every meal and snack.
Protein is THE most filling macronutrient![1] Being slow-digesting, it also moderates blood sugar. Try 10-25g protein per snack, 20-35g protein per meal.
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2ď¸âŁ Add 1-2 cups of veggies and/or 1 cup fruit to each meal and snack.Â
Fruit and veggies contain FIBER to keep you full.[2] Fresh or raw are typically high in water and even more filling!
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3ď¸âŁ Incorporate super filling foods into your meal plan [3]:
Proteins: fish, eggs, lean meats, low fat dairy, tofu, tempeh, lentils, peas, beans
Carbs: potatoes, oatmeal, quinoa, rice, popcorn, vegetables, fresh fruit
Fats: avocado, nuts and seeds (more filling than oils or butter)
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4ď¸âŁ Eat mindfully (slowly and without distractions).
Doing so enhances appreciation of the meal and extends enjoyment, leaving you more satisfied.[4]
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5ď¸âŁ Choose solid calories over liquid calories.
Eating a chewable snack could be up to 2x more satisfying compared to a drinkable snack.[5]
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6ď¸âŁ Delay your first meal, OR stop eating earlier in the evening.[6]
Train in the evening? Try delaying breakfast until 10am or as long as you can. Train in the morning? Try making dinner your last meal of the day. Fasting like this reduces appetite.[7] Also, a smaller breakfast may help reduce over-eating the rest of the day.[8]
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7ď¸âŁ Fast for 3-5 hours between meals (longer when you're less hungry/active)
This lets you eat larger, more satisfying meals instead of grazing all day. Plus, fasting between meals allows your body to fully digest the previous meal and increases its responsiveness to nutrients.[9]
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8ď¸âŁ Drink a gallon of water per day!Â
While you donât physically *need* this much, it helps with fullness.[10] Thirst can also be confused as hunger. Coffee, tea, low sugar juices/sports drinks count, too!
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9ď¸âŁ Plan your biggest meal around the time you are most hungry.
Hangry in the afternoon? Have a larger meal instead of a small snack.
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đ Donât obsess over food.
The more you think about food, the more youâll want to eat!
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