Why Am I Hungry? (Click to Find Out)
Our 4-week guide to understanding hunger and what causes it. (It’s not necessarily what you think!)
Eating because your body needs sustenance.
Eating because there’s food in front of you.
Eating because you’re stressed.
All examples of hunger. The difference? Whether you’re reacting to an internal or external hunger cue.
Internal Hunger
Your body’s cue to eat because it needs more fuel. Can be accompanied by physical sensations like a growling stomach or headache.
External Hunger
Your body’s cue to eat something not based on a need for fuel. Can be cued by things in our environment (aka the bakery on your block), cravings, habits, or emotions (boredom counts).
This month we’re (metaphorically) pausing before reaching for food to help you identify and differentiate what kind of hunger you’re experiencing—to help you know how to respond, no matter what’s going on.
Check back over the next four weeks for our Weekly Techniques.