Yes, sugar-free energy drinks do the same. Indeed not healthy though
Not necessary nor advisable to avoid carbs. At least not non-dehydrated carb sources like cooked rice and potatoes. Increasing protein intake does help but it‘s mainly about volume. Adding loads of veggies, beans, chickpeas, leafy greens etc. to your meals will make you feel full. Milk and whole eggs can also curb your appetite. Extreme one-sided diets are garbage though
Never said to avoid all carbs
I‘d only avoid bread & spreads like honey, breakfast cereals, dried fruits and candy due to their high calorie/volume ratio
Soy milk tastes good but isn‘t nearly as filling as cow‘s milk
skim milk has a good protein to calories ratio if you can get over the worse taste than whole or 2% personally now that i do a ton of exercise i usually drink a glass of whole milk for vitamin D intake
Skim milk has too little fat. Reduced fat milk works better to keep you full longer and has less lactose. Also make sure to avoid fortified milk, it should be carrageenan-free. The vitamin D content in milk is negligible, not enough to cover your requirements. Calories don‘t matter that much as long as you‘re below your TDEE and eat enough volume to stay full
Caffeine is a stimulant. Relying on stimulants to curb your appetite isn‘t the best idea imo. You‘ll either become dependent or get rebound cravings eventually. You need nutrients for successful long term weight management
