05/27/2026
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I'm pretty sure we’ve all been there!
You think you ate enough at meal or snack time - but your body has other ideas!
Scroll ➡️through for what might actually be going on when hunger comes back quickly after a meal or snack....
Keep in mind:
💡Diet culture loves to frame hunger as something to be controlled, minimised, a problem to be solved & the internet is full of „hacks“ suggesting you can outsmart your body like “filling up on” water, low energy beverages, salad, rice cakes, vegetables & other low energy foods.
💡There’s nothing inherently wrong with consuming those drinks & foods. But when they are consumed on their own at mealtimes or with little else in the way of food providing your body with the energy it needs, your brilliant body will eventually realise this & let you know it needs more food.
💡Hunger is not your enemy. It’s a basic human need that deserves to be met & something you never have to feel bad about. It’s your body asking you to care for it by eating & giving it the energy it needs to help you THRIVE, not just survive!
💡It’s normal for your hunger to ebb & flow from one day to the next. The amount of food you need today, may not be enough tomorrow. That doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. Your energy needs will vary from day to day, week to week for a whole host of reasons – what & how much you eat, how active you’ve been, hormones, sleep, etc.
💡You can trust your body. Even if you don’t see a reason for your hunger, your hunger is still valid. Yes, even if you ate a snack or meal not so long ago. Not seeing a reason why you’re hungry doesn’t mean your body doesn’t need more food. It’s important to honour your hunger whether you see a “reason” for it or not!
Each time you honour your hunger, you are rebuilding trust in yourself, and with your body ♥️
If you‘d like compassionate support with your relationship with food, DM me "eattothrive".
