Tiny serving sizes left you feeling so hungry you could eat a horse & chase the rider?
Well the good news is that if you are consistently eating less, your body will eventually recognize the smaller portions and allow you to feel fuller on less food (contrary to popular belief, you stomach does not shrink! ALAS!). While it is great to keep in mind and perhaps motivate you to eat smaller portions, it's not helpful for the empty feeling in your stomach right now!
So here are three things that help fill me up:
1. Eat more veggies! I can hear it now: groan. groan. groan. Say what you want about veggies, but they are chock-full of fiber (for helping you feel full), vitamins (to keep you healthy), antioxidants (to keep looking fabulous), AND they are very low in calories (ha ha ha ha....guess what I'm going to make next week's Hellthy Habit?!?!?!). So, if you've eaten and you're still feeling hungry, go ahead--fill'er up with veggies! Of course, that would be non-laden in fatty sauces kinds of veggies. Broccoli & cheese is great, as is a great big salad with lots of ranch dressing, but neither are great ways to whittle your waist!
2. Soup is another great filler--but again, like your veggies, if you want soups where you can eat all you want, then stick to broth-based or veggie filled soups. The creamy soups will also help fill you up, but if you're eating them as a filler before your meal, then stick to a--as in ONE actual 8 oz--cup.
3. Water--yep, our beloved Hellthy Habit prior to this one. Studies show that being well hydrated goes a long way in helping you stay full & satisfied. In fact, our cravings for thirst & hunger are so interlinked we often mistake thirst for hunger. Next time you're STAAAARVING, try drinking a big ol' glass of water first, wait a few minutes and then reassess your hunger. You might find that you're not so STAAAARVING after all!
~a little salt for your shot of tequila and wedge of lime (as that's the proper serving size and will help prevent scurvy of course!)
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