We get hungry for 2 reasons: 1. Our bodies need nutrients 2. Our bodies are craving energy If you are eating a balanced diet with an overall good nutritional profile, with enough: - Protein - Fruits - Veggies - and fibrous wholegrain carbs Then you are golden and good to go on reason number one! Side note: Supplements are a great way to ensure all targets are being met if you question you are getting enough nutrients, or if you are in a super low caloric deficit. So feel free to get some! (feel free to reach out and ask me for recommendations if you wish!) Now let's address reason number 2: If your goal is to lose body fat, your body needs to be in an energy (calorie) deficit—meaning you're burning more energy than you're eating. Because of that, feeling a little hungry from time to time is completely normal! In fact, it's often a sign that you're on the right track. The important part is "a little." ❌ You shouldn't feel starving all day. ❌ You shouldn't be feeling dizzy, lethargic or "dead" Learning to tolerate small periods of hunger is part of the fat-loss process, and this feeling of hunger comes in waves - These "hunger waves" are always worst in the first 4 to 8 weeks on a weight loss journey. Then you slowly enter the cruising phase, where your body becomes efficient at burning your bodies fat for fuel and the "hunger waves" die down. Remember, feeling hungry isn't the same as starving and needing to eat immediately! Your appetite also changes naturally depending on overall strain, and life variables like: 😴 Sleep quality 😤 Stress levels 🏃 Activity levels 💧 Hydration 🩸 Hormones (especially around the menstrual cycle and menopause) So don't panic if one day you are unusually hungrier than the next. 💪 What you should do if an abnormal amount of hunger takes over: ✅ Drink a glass of water first. ✅ Stick to your usual meal plan. ✅ Prioritise protein and fibre - this (along with plenty of water) will keep you fuller for longer! ✅ Give it 15–20 minutes after a meal before getting a second portion or reaching for a snack.