Your hunger at 3 p.m. could be caused by the way you have changed your diet. Don't cut your fat intake below 25 fat grams a day. There is no real benefit, and you need essential fat in your diet. Fat delays stomach emptying, making meals last longer. 3 p.m. Add a light salad dressing, not low fat, and some whole wheat bread or crackers to lunch.
Women tend to do better with small meals and planned snacks.
Since you get hungry every afternoon, plan a light snack to carry you over until dinner. Have yogurt, a low-fat granola or fruit bar, pretzels, fruit, etc. Consider 3 p.m. another opportunity to add healthy food to your diet. Studies show that hot food is more satisfying than cold foods, no matter what the calorie content. Add warm vegetable or tomato soup to your lunch and see how you feel later.