5d • General discussion
Are you REALLY hungry?
Am I physically hungry?
I want to talk the next few days about Mindful Eating.
And I'm going to start by asking you not to change anything.
Today we're simply observing.
Why do we eat?
The obvious answer is: "Because we're hungry."
But that's only part of the story.
We also eat because we're:
Stressed.
Tired.
Bored.
Celebrating.
Socialising.
Following a routine.
Comforting ourselves.
Or simply because food is available.
And none of those reasons requires judgement.
We're trying to understand our patterns, not create another set of food rules.
Here's where it gets interesting.
Appetite isn't simply a matter of willpower.
Your digestive system and brain communicate through nerves, hormones and other signals involved in hunger and fullness.
Your previous meals matter.
Sleep can influence appetite.
Stress can influence eating behaviour.
Your environment matters too.
Even seeing and smelling appealing food can influence our desire to eat.
Once again, everything connects.
What does physical hunger feel like?
This is where I want you to learn about your body, because hunger doesn't feel identical for everyone.
You might notice:
- An empty stomach.
- Stomach rumbling.
- Lower energy.
- Difficulty concentrating.
- Irritability.
A general willingness to eat rather than wanting one very specific food.
💚 Today's challenge
Before ONE meal or snack, stop.
Ask: How hungry am I from 0–10?
Then ask:
When did I last eat?
What am I feeling right now?
Hungry?
Tired?
Stressed?
Bored?
Happy?
No need to change whether you eat. We're gathering information.
One important reminder
If you discover you're absolutely ravenous by 3pm every day, don't immediately decide you need more discipline. Get curious.
Maybe breakfast or lunch isn't satisfying enough.
Perhaps you've gone too long without eating.
Maybe sleep or stress is playing a part.
That's information we can work with.
💬 Come back and share in comments:
What did you notice today?
Remember:
We're not trying to eat perfectly. We're practising noticing x 🌿
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