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Safe, natural appetite suppressant?

48 replies

SapphosRock · 17/08/2023 19:36

Does this exist?

Something without major side effects that simply makes you less hungry?

Google is a minefield so thought I'd ask on here.

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AnnaMagnani · 17/08/2023 19:38

If there was one, we'd all be on it.

Unfortunately I think you are looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Thelondonone · 17/08/2023 19:50

Water, most hunger is thirst.

BrownieNut · 17/08/2023 19:57

I do think what you eat can help with hunger but it’s all the normal sensible advice you will have heard a thousand times.
So a diet high in protein will fill you up.
High fat is better than high sugar.
Lots of fibre in the form of fruit and veg.
Small amounts of carbs in their simplest form ie brown rice.
Then on the reverse some foods make you hungry. Check out the upf thread for advice. Foods with ‘fake’ ingredients like palm oil strip away the good bacteria in your gut that tell you, you are full.

AnnaMagnani · 17/08/2023 20:00

Thelondonone · 17/08/2023 19:50

Water, most hunger is thirst.

This is so true.

Have spents ££££ on ozempic to realise I actually have no clue whether I am hungry or thirsty.

99% of the time I think hungry, it's actually thirsty.

SapphosRock · 17/08/2023 20:10

Okay interesting thank you. I have been trying those Konjac noodles, still hungry.

Off to have some water.

What about the safe but unnatural? As in legal amphetamine type diet pills? Bad road to go down? I've never tried them.

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LoveThisUsername · 17/08/2023 20:15

Ghia seeds
Glucanammon, thats not the right spelling but 🤷‍♀️

bellac11 · 17/08/2023 20:28

Also get enough sleep.

xyz111 · 17/08/2023 20:31

Good amount of water, at least 2L. Prioritise protein in every meal, it keeps you fuller for longer!

EllaMenopee · 17/08/2023 20:47

Exercise really curbs my appetite

Samsonsmum · 17/08/2023 20:49

Water water and then more water

Janieforever · 17/08/2023 20:54

Berberine is touted as natures ozempic.

AnnaMagnani · 17/08/2023 21:29

Safe but unnatural is Saxenda/Ozempic.

Amphetamines are definitely in the unsafe bracket. They aren't legal as diet pills for good reason - addictive and gave people heart disease

Doggymummar · 17/08/2023 21:33

I have berberine for if my Ryselbus isn't available but not had to try it yet. It's highly regarded

SapphosRock · 17/08/2023 21:46

Ooh never heard of Berberine, could be worth a try. Bit nervous of the others but will investigate.

Being hungry makes me so grumpy and it's impossible to lose weight without being hungry.

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ClaraBourne · 17/08/2023 21:49

Virtual Gastric Band Hypnotherapy App.

Didn't even realise I was dieting, it was all sub conscious.

LoveThisUsername · 17/08/2023 21:50

SapphosRock · 17/08/2023 21:46

Ooh never heard of Berberine, could be worth a try. Bit nervous of the others but will investigate.

Being hungry makes me so grumpy and it's impossible to lose weight without being hungry.

No it isn't. Eat mainly protein and the hunger will drop off.

justasking111 · 17/08/2023 21:52

High protein low carb. Nuts as a snack when watching TV.

SapphosRock · 17/08/2023 22:01

So today I've had 2 eggs on toast, a chicken salad, some almonds, an apple and a hearty spag bol + cheese with konjac noodles instead of spaghetti. I should be full but my brain is telling me to raid the cupboard.

Seen something called MySimba that promises to reduce appetite, has anyone tried it?

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Jeffjefftyjeff · 17/08/2023 22:11

I once grew yacon, and made syrup out of it. I noticed I weirdly wasn’t hungry after tasting it to check it was ready. Googled it and it turns out it’s thought of as an appetite suppressant. Probably costs a lot to buy, and might not work…

Cazzovuoi · 17/08/2023 22:11

Keto.

I’m never hungry on it. I sometimes forget to eat. I never ever thought I could forget to eat!!

RomeoandJomeo · 17/08/2023 22:13

EllaMenopee · 17/08/2023 20:47

Exercise really curbs my appetite

Mine too.

BotterMon · 17/08/2023 22:16

Will power. Eat less for a few days and you'll adapt therefore feel less hungry and drink lots of water.

Safe, natural appetite suppressant on a plate or not as the case may be!

justasking111 · 17/08/2023 22:19

Cazzovuoi · 17/08/2023 22:11

Keto.

I’m never hungry on it. I sometimes forget to eat. I never ever thought I could forget to eat!!

I was so full after a seafood salad lunch I didn't feel peckish until 8pm. Carbs make me crave more sugar.

I've also more energy.

LavenderfortheBees · 17/08/2023 22:50

SapphosRock · 17/08/2023 22:01

So today I've had 2 eggs on toast, a chicken salad, some almonds, an apple and a hearty spag bol + cheese with konjac noodles instead of spaghetti. I should be full but my brain is telling me to raid the cupboard.

Seen something called MySimba that promises to reduce appetite, has anyone tried it?

If you've had reasonable portions (which it sounds like you have) then you are not actually hungry. You don't need ant more food.

There may be several things going on and the solution will differ depending.

Tired - studies have shown poor sleep increases feelings of hunger (but not food need). Solution is to get enough sleep. Exercise and sleep hygiene will help with this.

Thirsty - drink a glass of water or cup of herbal tea whenever you get the urge to snack. Gives you something to do with your mouth. After a few days, you should be able to differentiate better.

Sugar - eating too much sugar and simple carbs (sliced bread, breakfast cereal, white rice etc.) will give you an insulin spike which will cause feelings of hunger an hour or do later as it subsides. Solution is to avoid simple carbs and sugar for a week to reset which will feel terrible but really pay off. If you incorporate back into your diet look for tips on reducing the spike e.g. eating leafy veg 30 mins before.

Hormones 1 - be mindful of the time of the month and whether this affects your eating patterns and cravings. If so, plan for it by having appropriate snacks available and maybe saving up a few hundred calories at other times of the month.

Hormones 2 - hunger is controlled by ghrelin and leptin hormones. These can be affected by various things including a diet high in ultra processed foods. Studies have shown increased hunger hormones even straight after eating when test subjects have eaten lots of upf over a few weeks compared to levels before the diet change. Best solution is to eat mainly whole foods where possible.

SapphosRock · 18/08/2023 07:27

Thank you so much @LavenderfortheBees that is really great advice!

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