dieting

Hunger signs—what are they and how do I know if I’m having them? This is a question I’ve struggled with since I lost the weight two years ago. Eat when I’m hungry and stop when I’m full. It seems like such an easy concept when I can define my hunger. My brain says I’m hungry, but my body shows no signs of it, so which part of my body do I listen to?

Signs of Hunger

Dr. Michelle May, author of Eat What You Love and Love What You Eat lists these signs of hunger:

• Hunger pangs
• Growling or grumbling in the stomach
• Empty or hollow feeling
• Gnawing
• Slight queasy feeling
• Weakness or loss of energy
• Trouble concentrating
• Difficulty making decisions
• Light-headedness
• Slight headache
• Shakiness
• Irritability or crankiness
• Feeling… Read More