HUNGER 101

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Hunger, by definition, is a feeling.

* The hunger-triggering hormone ghrelin prompts your feeling. As ghrelin follows a circadian rhythm of highs and low, you don’t get more hungry the longer you don’t eat. This hormonal signal comes in waves. Learn to ignore this transient signal.

* Hunger is based on conditioned reactions. Learn what shape your eating behavior.

Some of the most common conditioning cues in our modern society:
– Eating when it’s time, independently of true hunger
– Reaching the cupboard when you hit home after work,
– Having some nibbles with a drink,
– Celebrating a happy event with a cake,
– Snacking in front of the TV,
– Having food as soon as you wake up.

What is your own conditioning cue for feeling hungry? Let’s share and together we master hunger.

This blog is meant to educate and should not be used as a substitute for personal medical or psychological advice. The reader should consult his or her physician or clinician for specific information concerning specific medical conditions. All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the information presented is accurate, however, new findings may supersede some information presented. As every single individual circumstances will be different, no individual results should be seen as typical.