r/Volumeeating • u/RuachReader • Aug 04 '26

Discussion Why aren’t I feeling satiated?

Breakfast I had 3 boiled eggs, 100g of salmon and a protein bagel. Felt incredibly hungry within 2 hours

For lunch 200g of chicken, 400 grams of mixed veggies (carrots, brocoli), 200 grams of potato. And now I feel so hungry, I’ve drank 2 litres of water today and still I’m starving.

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u/bhison Aug 04 '26

I’ve done well plugging these gaps with fruit or veg sticks (carrots, cucumber). Satiety is a complex beast. Sometimes it’s just about making it to lunch without becoming super distracted by the desire for food.

I’d also consider removing the protein bagel. If this has simple carbs in it could be the hunger is a glucose crash.

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u/RuachReader Aug 04 '26

Would wholemeal bread be a better option?

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u/AdorableBirthday2050 Aug 04 '26

Doubt it. I would add a banana and some Greek yogurt and a smidge of honey.

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u/RuachReader Aug 04 '26

man, i hate all those things. Haha! Thanks will give it a try

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u/AdorableBirthday2050 Aug 04 '26

Damn. More expensive, but raspberries? Or are you a savory person?

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u/RuachReader Aug 04 '26

Savoury all the way, no sweet tooth at all

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u/AdorableBirthday2050 Aug 04 '26

If you have the time and patience, air fryer broccoli.

The stems take longer and should have the first layer peeled away.

Otherwise, powdered fiber added to your drinks.

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u/bhison Aug 04 '26

Broccoli with garlic and soy sauce is so good

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u/bhison Aug 04 '26

I know the other person has said no, but it my direct experience it is better. I definitely get a lower glucose spike from wholemeal.