How to Treat an Increased Appetite

Obesity is an epidemic in the US. Millions of Americans are overweight, and many of those Americans are children. The foods we eat and the lifestyles we choose are all to blame. When you eat and eat and eat, your appetite begins to increase. When you decide it's time to lose weight, however, your appetite doesn't automatically follow suit. A large appetite is the downfall of many diets. How can you control an increased appetite? There are a few simple things you can do to manage and control your voracious appetite. Follow these steps to attain and maintain a healthy weight and appetite.

Things You'll Need

• water
• foods full of fiber

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Instructions

• 1

  Drink Plenty of water. Pure water contains no calories, but this liquid can still suppress your appetite. If your appetite is calling and it is not time to eat, grab a large glass of water. It will fill your stomach and trick your body into thinking you are satisfied.

• 2

  Fix yourself a breakfast that contains protein. There are two keys to this step: breakfast and protein. You must eat breakfast each day. This prevents you from overeating at lunch. You also must eat a serving of protein at breakfast each day. Protein stays in your stomach longer and makes you feel full longer.

• 3

  Move your body outside. One of the main reasons why people suffer from an increase in appetite is stress. They over eat when they feel the weight of a deadline or a failed relationship on their shoulders. Take a daily walk outdoors. The exercise coupled with the sun will help to relieve your stress and decrease your appetite.

• 4

  Eat smaller meals every 3-4 hours. The less hungry you feel throughout the day, the less you will eat when it comes time for a meal. Eat smaller, 400 calorie meals every 3-4 hours. This will help treat your increased appetite.

• 5

  Eat plenty of high fiber foods like whole grain bread and pasta, apples, and legumes. Fiber is a filling agent. It bulks up in your stomach and attaches itself to other food while it travels through the digestive tract. Since fiber bulks in your stomach, it suppresses your appetite.