Losing weight seems like it should be so easy: Eat less calories, and you will weigh less. If you've ever tried to lose weight, you know this isn't the case. Dieting seems simple until you use up all your calories for the day and are still starving. Make sure you eat these foods while trying to lose weight; they'll fill you up while keeping you on track to your weight-loss goal.

Greens
Eat a bowl of spinach before every meal to fill up your stomach. Spinach is amazingly low in calories but will take up a lot space in your stomach. Greens also take time to eat so you'll feel more satisfied having eaten a lot, even though it was very low in calories.

Whole Grains
Start your day with a bowl of oatmeal or cream of rice. It takes a while for your body to break down whole grains, keeping you fuller, longer. Just make sure you look for oatmeal that is low in sugar, not the sugary cereal types. 

Beans
Beans contain a lot of fiber, which will keep you full. They also have low calories and are an excellent source of protein. Try mixing lentil beans with brown rice and broccoli for a wonderfully low calorie, filling meal. 

Water
It seems crazy but water does fill you up. It takes up a lot of room in your stomach to help you eat less. Don't drink water in place of actual meals, of course, but down a cup of water before you eat can help you eat less. Sometimes we confuse our bodies reaction to thirst as hunger. So if you've already had your afternoon snack and still feel hungry, try drinking a glass of water. 

Soup
Now this one can get tricky. You can't just have any kind of soup. Cream-based soups are loaded with calories. You have to look for soups with clear broths. It's best to make your own, but if you don't have the time, just look for soups with under 100 calories per serving and low sodium. Since soup is mostly liquid, it takes up a lot of space in your stomach and will fill you up with very few calories.