Things You'll Need:
- water
- motivation
- mint toothpaste
- lemon juice
- cinnamon
- high quality spices
- nutritious snacks
- comfortable bed and pillow
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Step 1
Drink water. Many times your appetite tells you to drink when you are not really hungry. In fact, you are thirsty. So make sure to drink eight glasses of water a day - more if you exercise which you should. Add a few drops of lemon juice to your water which can help suppress your appetite as well add flavor to your water.
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Step 2
Sleep. Get six to eight hours of sleep at a minimum. If you don't, your body will be stressed which can lead to increased appetite. To do that, avoid caffeine during the afternoon and evening and make sure you have a set evening schedule. Make sure you have a comfortable mattress and pillow.
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Step 3
Take a good multivitamin every day. Sometimes increased appetite is because your body is craving a nutrient that you don't have. That can make you feel hungry. A quality multivitamin will ensure that you have the nutrients that you need.
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Step 4
Eat every three or four hours while you are awake. That will keep your metabolism going. Fruits, veggies, whole grain crackers or low-fat yogurt are great snacks, but any nutritious snack will do. If you prevent yourself from getting overly hungry, you are far less likely to binge.
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Step 5
Brush your teeth with mint toothpaste when you have an unexpected craving. The strong mint flavor will help suppress your appetite.
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Step 6
Spice power. Spicy food helps reduce your appetite. Add quality spices to your food (such as pepper, chili powder etc) but don't overdo it. Similarly, add cinnamon to your oatmeal to have the same effect.
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Step 7
Eat foods that have protein or fiber. White flour and sugars are the enemy. They will increase your appetite. Whole grains and lean proteins are your friends. Fruits and veggies have fiber, so keep that in mind. Protein and fiber help keep you feeling full.
