254. How To Be Awesome At Managing Hunger VS Cravings

<p dir="ltr">This topic is so interesting and something I’ve been hyper focused on for the last few months and it’s made a big difference in how I eat and when I eat and what I eat… and I think it will be for you too.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">We are going to break down the actual difference between hunger and cravings and figure out the balance of how we feel full and satisfied…. Without overeating or overindulging to where we don’t feel great… in the short term and in the long term.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">By being able to identify… is this hunger that I’m feeling or is this a craving… we can make the best decisions for our overall nutrition and our happiness in the moment.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Our relationship with food and nutrition is just so important and thinking about it this way can really simplify it and help you make the best decisions that make you feel your very best. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">**Cravings are so strong that you will take action - more than hunger.</p> <p dir="ltr">Hunger we can bypass- but cravings get us to go get that thing. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">We need to know how to control our cravings. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">First… what is hunger and what are cravings? </p> <ol> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Hunger: Hunger is a physiological sensation that arises from the body's need for nourishment. It is primarily driven by biological factors such as low blood sugar levels, an empty stomach, or hormonal imbalances. When you experience hunger, your body is signaling that it requires sustenance to maintain energy levels and perform essential functions. Hunger is often accompanied by physical symptoms like stomach contractions, growling, lightheadedness, and a general feeling of emptiness.<br /> <br />  <br /> <br /></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Cravings: Cravings, on the other hand, refer to an intense des