Eat when you are hungry
CHALLENGE #11 | THURSDAY, JAN 23
Clinical psychologist Dr. Sera Lavelle often sees people ignoring hunger in an effort to “stick to their goals.” But here’s the truth: ignoring hunger rewires your brain, making it harder to recognize both hunger and fullness over time.
Here’s why it matters:
1️⃣ Babies are born with a natural system to eat when hungry and stop when full.
2️⃣ As adults, restrictive diets and skipping meals train us to override these cues.
3️⃣ Ignoring hunger leads to bingeing, overeating, and a damaged relationship with food.
Challenge 11: Eat when you’re hungry. Throughout the day today, check in with your body and honor your hunger. Talk to Bea about how this feels and how it can help you reconnect with your natural hunger and fullness signals.
Have you noticed what happens when you ignore hunger? Let’s discuss on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube.
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