Do you ever feel like the minute you decide to start eating better or lose weight, you constantly have food on the brain? It’s important to understand what is actually happening when you feel hungry, because not all hunger is the same. Our free on-demand video training can help you create a 12-month blueprint to reach your health and weight loss goals in 2024. Access our free video training to get started.
This misunderstanding about hunger is a major reason many people struggle to lose weight and get healthy. When we feel hungry, our first instinct is to reach for unhealthy snacks or meals because we don’t really understand what hunger actually is. It’s important to understand hunger because it affects our eating habits and overall health.
Hunger is a biological response to a drop in blood sugar. It’s not just a physical need for food. It’s a complex system of signals and responses that involve both the brain and the body. There are several types of hunger, each with its own set of symptoms and signals.
The first type of hunger is physical hunger. This is the most familiar type of hunger and is accompanied by symptoms such as lightheadedness, dizziness, and a headache. The second type is nutritional hunger, which occurs when the body lacks essential nutrients. This type of hunger is characterized by constant cravings for food, sluggishness, and symptoms of nutrient deficiency such as hair loss and dry skin. It’s important to address nutritional hunger to ensure overall well-being.
