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September 20, 2005
Intro to Intuitive Eating.
Hunger vs. Cravings.
Recognize when you’re actually hungry and when your satisfied.
Hungry feels like:
Empty or grumbling in your stomach if you haven’t eaten in awhile.
Lack of energy.
Tired or irritable. (that’s me :))
This doesn’t mean every time you’re tired you should eat. Dehydration can cause fatigue as well, so try a glass of water first. Sometimes you may just need a nap. Think about what you’ve been doing – how much water have you had today? How well did you sleep last night? When did you eat last?
Cravings feel like:
You see a food that you like and want it!
You smell food and you want it!
It’s a habit to eat after school or work.
You’re bored.
You like something sweet after a meal.
Picture a hunger gauge that goes from empty to hungry to happy to satisfied to uncomfortable. How would you feel after a big holiday dinner? If a plate of your favorite dessert was in front of you – would you eat it? Is this hunger? Could you save it for later when you truly may be hungry and can enjoy it?
Think of your stomach as a fuel tank. We fill it up with food to use as energy throughout the day, just like you fill a car with gas to get from place to place. If our stomach gets too empty, we start feeling sluggish. If only you could keep the gas tank 50-75% full – think of all the energy you would have!
Just like you don’t want to overfill a gas tank – you don’t want to overfill your stomach either. You want to be able to eat when you’re hungry, eat slowly and enjoy your food and then stop when you’re satisfied.
The next step is figuring out what you’re hungry for. This is how to really enjoy your food and help you feel satisfied. Is it sweet, salty, crunchy, soft, hot, or cold? Conquer this step and your well on your way to a healthier body!
The idea is to be more in tune with what your body is feeling and trying to tell you. Check back for more intuitive eating tips.
Posted by Lisa at September 20, 2005 12:22 PM
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Cool site! I'll be back.
Posted by: Christopher Brown at December 18, 2005 08:17 PM