You may be eating well, but are you giving your body what it needs when it needs it?
Take a moment before drinking or eating to question yourself: do I need this? It may be hard to hear the genuine response at first. Yes, yes, I want this cake now, we convince myself.
We're more likely to want something that doesn't suit our body's demands than to ask what does. Imagine your mouth watering simply thinking about the drawer's chocolate. You may need it. To determine, ask yourself: If none was in the drawer, would I have considered chocolate? If you spontaneously say yes and are ready to leave the house to obtain some, you probably need it.
Wait at least 30 minutes to see if this desire satisfies a necessity. If you forget it, it was a transitory want; if it endures, it's a need.
This need—physical or psychological? Check if you're hungry beforehand. Being hungry is distinct from wanting to eat. Maybe you're not hungry but want dessert or a snack after eating. You may desire to satisfy a psychological demand for presence, reward, reassurance, recognition, or other with this delicacy.
Here, you consume chocolate even when your body doesn't require it. You can be grateful for recognising your psychological need. By realising that eating or drinking is likely a psychological necessity, you can stop more quickly. Over time, you'll find another approach to meet your needs.
Your body uses noises and sensations to make you hungry. You'll immediately recognise your hunger signals by being more vigilant. These signs differ per person, so don't worry. Your body is perfect and knows when and what to eat. Imagining hunger is a sure symptom of not being hungry. Asking someone whether their back hurts and they answer, I suppose it hurts. This remark implies he's not in agony.
Are you confident in your body's elimination cues? Do you need to remind him to sweat? How to repair wounds? This applies to all physiological functions. The body has intelligence and is the most advanced object in the world. Don't decide when your body is hungry. To confirm hunger and ensure you're feeding your body, ask yourself these questions.
After some practise, you'll be astonished how quickly you can ask yourself these questions and get the answers. You can receive a warm, soft, non-sweet message. Thus, choosing a soup that satisfy this demand will be easier. Pasta? Rice ? Vegetables cooked? Your choice.
It is false to think you can eat anything when hungry. Parents often tell their kids they're hungry but don't want to eat what they made. Being hungry implies your body needs nutrition to function properly. Your body will ask for what it doesn't need if you offer it.
If you struggle with the aforementioned exercise, try your best. After a few days of practise, you will hear and comprehend your body's needs better.
If you've never checked your body's hunger cues, you may struggle. Learning new things takes time and practise. Do you know many people who could drive a bike, vehicle or cook without practise? You must be persistent and tolerant of yourself. You'll be less stressed. Personal well-being is also at risk.