How Do I Lose a Big Appetite?

If you are used to eating a lot, you probably find it difficult to lose weight. This is because, no matter how much you exercise, the key to losing weight is calorie reduction; it's easier to cut 500 calories out of your diet on the front-end than it is to burn it off later. There are a few ways you can reduce your appetite and get used to eating less, which makes it far easier to lose weight and get healthy.

Instructions

• 1

  Increase the amount of lean protein you consume. Lean protein is extremely filling without being high-calorie or fatty. A little bit of lean protein like tuna, chicken breast or lentils fills you up and suppresses your big appetite.

• 2

  Eat foods with a low glycemic index, or the speed at which it increases your blood sugar level. The faster it increases your blood sugar, the quicker you are hungry again. Foods like bananas, beans and green vegetables all have low glycemic indexes and suppress your big appetite for longer.

• 3

  Drink a large glass of water when you start feeling hungry. The full feeling in your belly reduces your appetite before you start eating.

• 4

  Eat immediately after you exercise, which should be daily. This releases hormones that suppress your appetite.

• 5

  Use smaller plates. This is a good psychological trick as a small plate doesn't have as much space to fill, which makes you eat less.

• 6

  Wait 10 minutes before you get second helpings. Many people take some time before they feel full. If you give yourself a few minutes, you often realize your appetite isn't as big as you thought.