The biggest put off when it comes to dieting is the fact that there are so many restrictions on what we may eat and what we may not.
Almost all weight loss diets tell us not to eat this or that and these are very often some of our most favorite foods.
Moreover, portion sizes are very limited and often a lot smaller than we are used to.
This leaves us feeling constantly hungry and out of sorts with the whole world including our diet and ourselves.
For those of you who know these feelings too well, here are some tips on how to lose weight without ever feeling hungry.
The number one tip for losing weight without getting those gnawing hunger pangs throughout the day is water.
Everyone should drink around eight glasses of water per day to keep their bodies in tiptop shape.
Drinking water will also give you a feeling of fullness and satisfaction.
Very often, we mistake the feeling of hunger for the feeling of thirst.
Our body tricks us into believing that we need food, when at times we are merely thirsty and a large glass of water is all that is needed to quench those hunger pangs.
So make sure that you drink plenty of water throughout the day.
About half an hour before mealtime, drink a large glass of water or two.
Exercising when you feel hunger pangs may not make them go away entirely, but it will take your mind off them, so you wouldn't notice the pangs.
As an added benefit, you will be getting that much needed exercise, which will help you to shed off those extra pounds and also help you sleep better at night.
Chewing gum can help in easing hunger pangs: it will make you think you are eating something and so it will do you good psychologically.
When chewing gum, go for the sugar free variety or else you will have to keep rushing to the dentist for tooth decay.
Gum is available in many different flavors like mint and fruit, so choose you favorite flavor and chew away to keep those hunger pangs at bay.
If you are still unable to ignore the rumbling inside your stomach and find that you must snack every now and then, you must make sure that you snack healthily.
Remember: all foods contain calories, even fruit and vegetables, which means that you cannot afford to eat them at your own free will.
If you feel the need to nibble, try a few carrot sticks or a stick of celery or fresh fruit.
If you are jotting down your calories, remember to include the calories of fruits and vegetables as well.
When you are first changing your dietary habits, you may continue to feel hunger pangs.
You need to realize that this happens only out of habit and because your mind tells you that haven't eaten as much as you used to.
At such times, wait for about half an hour before nibbling and the hunger pangs will disappear.