I think it's a common thought that someone starting out on CICO has early on. I certainly did, and I was warned about it too - you're going to be so hungry.
They weren't wrong, at least in the beginning. You start out by just eating less by just cutting out snacks between meals and making smaller meal portions, and inevitably you start feeling very hungry for large portions of the day. Doubt creeps into your mind..."is this what I want to do from now on?", "am I going to feel this hungry forever?"...
So if that's you then here's where you need to make some small adjustments before you start to think about giving in. First, maybe you've cut your intake too much too quickly? Weight loss and weight management is always a long-term lifestyle change, not a quick fix, so make sure that thought is firmly fixed in your head and then reconsider the size of the cut you made to your daily consumption. There's no point in being miserable by eating a ridiculously small portion of food if you know full well you'll be hungry again in one hour. Adjust your calorie target and slow down, or else you might quit.
Second, adjust the foods you take in. I love to bake and recently have made different types of cookies for my family. They're delicious, but each one is over 200 calories each. For a satiating snack I'd normally have at least 2, but for the "price" of just one cookie I have have at least two apples instead, which will satisfy my stomach far more than a cookie. Nobody is stopping you from eating a small portion of French fries or chunky chips with your chicken breast tonight, but you could eat far more broccoli than fries and ensure you're under your target for the day. If broccoli doesn't sound as appetising as French fries (i.e. if you're human!) then try grilling it with some olive oil, and sprinkle both lemon zest and a bit of Parmesan cheese when it's done and ready to serve. Find lower calorie options to substitute for your regular side dishes and play around with flavours.
I'm not a dietitian so I am not qualified to comment on metabolism and any potential biological adjustments going on inside your body to stop feeling hungry. It's probably best to make adjustments to your calorie target and the foods you eat rather than relying on anything internal like that, if it's at all true or even significant. Taking this attitude means you're taking control of your hunger sensations rather than just hoping they'll go away.
Good luck!
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