Tuesday, September 2, 2014
via Health.com - Jessica Migala
You're standing in the pantry or in front of an open refrigerator looking for something to eat...but is your belly really hungry? Or are you bored? Stressed? Learning how to identify the types of hunger will help you position yourself for success on your journey to weight loss and improved health.
Here are 10 types of hunger via Health.com and way you can control them.
1. Real Hunger - Real hunger is the most important type of hunger—it tells you when you must eat! Read more...
2. TV Hunger - What goes better with your favorite TV show than a bag of something to munch on? Too bad you'll be elbow deep before you realize it. Read more...
3. Bored Hunger - What to do? Well, let's see what's in the fridge, you say to yourself. Read more...
4. Hangry Hunger - If you're not familiar with the term, it's a combo of being "hungry" and "angry." It happens when your blood sugar takes a dip, causing fuzzy-headed thinking and irritability. And it's worth getting control of. Read more...
5. Afternoon Hunger - Here's a thought: 3 p.m. should be renamed "vending machine" hour because it's the time we're starting to think about how those Reese's would be so good. Read more...
6. Stress Hunger - Your natural urge is to make indulgent choices when in a bad mood. Read more...
7. PMS Hunger - Your resolve to follow a healthy diet gets knocked on its head when you're PMSing, a time a few days before your period where hormone changes may ramp up appetite and cravings. Read more...
8. Head Hunger - You don't feel hungry or tired, but you want to eat something. Read more...
9. Eye Hunger - Also known as "because it's there" hunger. You walk into the break room and there's a tray of cookies left over from the lunch meeting. Read more...
10 Celebration Hunger - Eating with friends and family for a dinner out or a special occasion is a good thing—birthday cake, pizza, and all. Read more...
What type of HUNGER gives you biggest challenge?
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