02/28/2024
We’ve all been there— hunger strikes, you search the fridge and pantry high and low, yet nothing sounds satisfying.
What’s a girl to do? Especially if we’re on a recovery or embodiment journey, we don’t want to say “oh well, I’ll just skip”.
I find it helpful to ask myself a few questions to help decide:
⏰ How long do I need to be satisfied for? How hungry am I? Am I looking for a meal or will a snack do?
🥡 Do I have time and capacity to cook? Does it have to be a “heat and eat” option? Can I order in/out?
Once I’ve answered those questions, I think through my sensory preferences:
🧊 Do I want something hot or cold?
🌮 Do I want something crunchy or softer?
🌶️ Do I want something sweet, savory or spicy?
🥜 Do I want something salty, sour or nutty?
🍴 Do I care if it’s handheld or needs utensils?
Remember that every meal won’t always be perfectly balanced or perfectly satisfying. Sometimes we need to go with the best sounding option to ensure we stay fueled.
Bonus tip: it might also help to check in with your state of (nervous system) regulation. When I’m stuck in “buffering” mode or have analysis paralysis, it’s almost always when I’m dysregulated.
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