Tips to not feel hungry when losing weight

Many people want to lose a few pounds and in order to do so, you have to take in less calories than you burn. Unfortunately that means you might experience some hunger. Here are a few tips to not feel hungry when on a diet.

Drink Water: Sometimes you are not actually hungry, but thirsty. Also, the calorie-free water can make your stomach feel fuller.

Engage your sense of smell. Sniff some peppermint extract or some coffee grains. That may be enough to satisfy the craving.

Have more fiber. Fiber will make you feel fuller, so you won't eat as much

Eat slower. By the time you're half way done, you may realize you are no longer hungry. You can put the rest away for later. If you eat fast, you might eat the whole thing before you realize you could have stopped earlier.

Stay away from food whenever possible. Don't keep a candy dish on your desk. If it's out of sight, it will be more likely to be out of mind.

Chew gum.  It will give you some flavor and something to chew on, but only a few calories.

Get more sleep. Your willpower will not be as strong when you're sleep deprived. Your body will also be looking for "energy", which can cause you to reach for food to keep you going.