marfar7 1,533 Posted May 18, 2014 The past wk or so, I've been increasing my Water and Protein intake, trying to lose the last 10 lbs. I'm not fond of dieting so I thought Id keep that for a last resort. Why do carbs fill me for longer than protein? I thought it was sposed to be the opposite? Has a 5.3 oz container of Fage Greek yogurt for bfast at 8 am this morning. By 10, I coulda eaten my arm. I had 2oz of tuna mixd with a little mayo and sweet pickles. Again, starving by noon. Had a green salad with a cpl ozs of chicken about 1. Again, starving. Oh, and forgot the 4oz of Protein shake with an extra scoop of unfl Protein powder I had about an hr ago. I'm already up to 60gms but literally am starving. Everything sounds good right now Planning on grilling steak for dinner. That and another salad. That will put me at about 80gms before 6pm. I know Ill be hungry again 2 hrs later. While I can increae my protein and lower my carbs, why am I not normal in that protein fills most people up better than carbs? Gawd I hate dieting counting, or wtaching what I eat. Here I sit 1 hr after my Protein Shake (which in itself had about 23gms + what's in the milk) ready to eat anything that walks by. What's the deal? Does protein actually keep u full longer than 2 hrs? Or do I hafta add fat to it 4 it to work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2013sleevegirl 126 Posted May 19, 2014 I'm finding the same thing and I wondered about it too. I am 8 months out and still want to lose 20 more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sapot 3 Posted May 19, 2014 I too have been experiencing this; I eat Proteins, I wait 45 minutes to drink, yet within two hours I get hungry. Protein Drinks or Protein Bars last about an hour. I am searching for a Protein that fills me and can satisfy my hunger for at least three hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
band2sleeve2014 15 Posted May 19, 2014 I was having the same issue and my nut recommended only dense Protein and it seems to be working. So no yogurt, no mayo with meats, no salad with meats (too much water). I'm giving it 2-3 months and will then re-evaluate. I still have about 30 lbs to go. So now my meals look more like eggs with a little cheese or sausage for Breakfast, meat with a little Beans (whole not refried), some grilled meat or fish with a little veg for dinner and berries and low fat cheese (I like the lite baby bel) for Snacks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moonlitestarbrite 902 Posted May 19, 2014 because it makes your blood sugar go up. if your blood sugar is low, you feel hungry. Protein doesnt make your blood glucose level go up. thats why its good to eat a protein and carb at the same time. make sure you are getting enough Fiber and fat too. many people dont feel satisfied on just protein. (humans evolved to crave a varied diet) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
