Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 2863: The Hunger Scale: Recognizing Hunger and Fullness by Rachel Trotta on Mindful Eating
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Feb 2, 2025 Learn how to navigate the hunger scale to better distinguish between real hunger and emotional cravings. It’s all about tuning into your body’s signals and enjoying the natural sensation of occasional hunger. Discover the importance of mindful eating and how mild discomfort isn’t something to fear. Interestingly, cravings can often be confused with hunger, and hydration might be the key to curbing those snack attacks. Embrace your journey with food and weight loss by recognizing and accepting your hunger signals!
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Using the Hunger Scale
- Use a hunger scale from 1 (ravenous) to 10 (stuffed).
- Aim to stay between 3 and 7, or even 3/4 and 6, on the scale.
Checking In with Your Hunger
- Regularly ask yourself where you are on the hunger scale throughout the day and during meals.
- This helps you recognize physical hunger and fullness cues.
Deceptive Cues
- Cravings and thirst can often be mistaken for actual hunger.
- Drink plenty of water and differentiate true hunger from specific food cravings.
