Feeling Hungry and Snacking Too Much? The One Nutrition Change That Can Boost Fat Loss and Keep You Full
Feeling hungry all the time when you’re trying to lose weight?
You’re not alone. One of the biggest challenges women over 30 face when getting back into fitness is those late night or afternoon hunger cravings where you go from busy busy busy to stopping and recognizing that WOW, I think it is way past time to eat. Then finding yourself in the pantry snacking on high calorie foods trying to get control of your hunger while you figure out dinner.
Here’s one simple change that can make a big difference:
Start increasing your protein to 30 to 40 grams per meal.
At NHF, we coach this with our nutrition clients when they are ready for it. Why? Because when you eat more protein spread throughout the day:
- You feel fuller, longer so you snack less
- You lose fat, not muscle so your become healthier
- Your body burns more calories digesting it
- You stay stronger as the scale moves
And isn’t that what you actually want? To feel good, have energy, and lose fat—not muscle.
Try this:
At your next meal, aim for 30g of protein. That could look like 4-5 oz of chicken, a protein shake, or a cottage cheese mixed with some ground turkey with taco seasoning. (Don’t laugh, it’s amazing!) Just take it one meal at a time.
Want help figuring out how to do this in a way that works for your life?
Book a Free Intro and let’s talk about your goals. We’ll help you build a plan that feels doable for you at the point of your journey you are in NOW.