To help keep your appetite under control you need to convince your stomach its full and give your body nutrition so it has enough energy to function. You don’t want to take your calories too low (under 1000 unless under a doctor’s supervision) or the body goes into starvation and slows down the metalobism. But you can postpone the need to eat in a healthy way so you can stick to your healthy eating plan in many ways.

Fiber (with water) - can delay hunger an hour or two (combined with exercise it lasts even longer)
Exercise (can delay hunger because it converts fat to sugar, raising blood sugar levels temporarily)
Water or herbal tea (or a 0 calorie, 0 sodium beverage, such as Crystal Light), (I find a large splash of lemon added to what I’m drinking makes it more satisfying.)
Fruits and veggies are key to eating more, weighing less (cut calorie density rather then portion size).

Some more filling foods and tips:
1 cup very low calorie sodium free broth
Apples or Pears (chew slowly and enjoy)
Dark Leafy Greens, Cabbage, Cucumbers (lots of volume, very few calories) - do not add high sodium, high calorie dip or dressing
Pickles (only the kind that are low in sodium and sugar - most brands are very high in both)
Avoid items with sugar or salt, that can trigger cravings.
Add a little extra spice and/or heat to your recipes (can be just a background flavoring and doesn’t need to be hot) — you may find it satisfies your hunger for a longer time between meals.

Here’s a good article: Feel Full on Fewer Calories

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