Appetite Suppression can be quite a
difficult task for may people.
You may be used to hearing of
treatment for loss of appetite, not suppression. Appetite needs to be suppressed
when it begins to pose a health risk to you.
A lot of people
feel frustrated with weight
loss programs. It can go on and on and yet no real results are palpable
which further worsens the frustration.
The major problem of suppressing appetite is malnourishment. Following a
suppressed appetite, you do not eat a much as you normally do and in some cases
you may even begin to eat less that your body actually requires for maintenance.
In a situation like this, the body is deficient in most essential nutrients and
become susceptible to infections.
So how then can you
suppress your appetite safely?
Eat smaller meals and drink plenty of water- The essence of this is to keep the
stomach filled. Instead of eating three larger meals, replace them with several
smaller meals. This is then topped with large amounts of water.
For example drink up to 1.5 liters of water with every meal. Drinking large
quantities of water and other plain fluids will do you no harm. Do this before,
during and after meals.
When you drink ½ a liter of water before a meal, you have already suppressed
your appetite because the stomach expands and that
feeling of fullness will make you eat less. Do this about 10-20 minutes
before food.
Take another ½ liter during the meal. This one allows you to stop eating soon
enough.
Another ½ a liter after your meal ensures that you stay full for longer without
thinking about food. This is the
most cost effective method of
suppressing your appetite. If you do feel hungry just before the time
to eat, reach for a glass of water instead.
Eating a lot of salad just before a meal is another way to suppress appetite.
You may also eat salad if you feel hungry before it is time for your next meal.
It has the ability to fill your stomach and prevents hunger due to the high
fiber contents of salad.
When you are really hungry you may want to stay off a high calorie diet at that
time because of the likelihood of eating more than you should.
Reach out for apples, pineapples, carrots, guavas, oranges and grapes. Nothings
keep you as satisfied as fruits. If you are a diabetic please consult your
doctor on the type of fruits you should eat.
Skipping breakfast makes us very hungry in the afternoon leading to excessive
eating. So if you cultivate a habit of always eating in the morning, you will
less likely eat too much later on in the day.
There are also
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