Thanks.
And to all those who have to lose weight, it IS tough, but it can be done.
I went to bed hungry many nights.
All the tricks in the world don’t fool your stomach... Water, rice cakes, whatever!
Your stomach knows the difference between real food, water and cardboard! :)
Weight Watchers not too many years ago developed a drill that they called power foods. These foods encourage reaching proper satiety before overeating. I was losing weight on that plan, slowly. Skim milk, nonfat dairy products, low fat meat, many high fiber whole grains, eggs (yes!), potatoes, and fresh fruit, and (except for possibly having to watch fruit if you don’t get progress) eat what you want. I cheated a bit around the edges with minimal bits of margarine.
... and of course, most low and medium-starch vegetables.
Look for info on how gut bacteria influence your food choices. Turns out sugar cravings, etc. are determined by them. I’ve never seen info on changing gut bacteria can affect weight. Probiotics might be worth a look.
Low carb High fat, ketogenic way of eating. You will lose weight, diabetes will improve or go away, and you won't be hungry. Many great websites explain it.