Jillian Michaels' 4 Tricks to Fake Out Your Appetite

• By Everyday Health Staff

Get some of Jillian's best tips to keep your hunger under control.

Here are some of Jillian’s best tips for keeping hunger at bay:

• Don’t skip meals. Get your three square and a snack, and to keep your blood sugar levels stable and hunger hormones under control, don’t go longer than four hours without eating.

• Get some sleep. Getting eight hours of sleep a night ensures that your appetite hormones are regulated and working properly.

• Drink tons of water. Drinking water with a fresh sprig of mint or slice of lime is a delicious way to quell the urge to overeat because it makes you feel fuller sooner.

• Examine your hunger. If you’ve eaten within four hours, your stomach isn’t growling, and you don’t feel weak, you’re probably feeling emotional hunger. Take a good look at how you feel and think about other ways to soothe yourself.