Is being hungry part of it?

CSARdiver

celiah909 wrote: »

Do you think learning to be a little hungry is part of weight loss in the beginning?

No.

Learning the difference between hunger and appetite is a huge part of this.

Those who fail to learn the difference will struggle.

http://www.medbroadcast.com/channel/nutrition/diets-and-specific-foods/appetite-vs-hunger

"Hunger is the need to eat. If you're hungry, you need food because your body is telling you so. It's sending you signals, like those rumbling stomach growls known as hunger pangs. Hunger cannot be controlled; it is instinctive. And for some individuals, ignoring hunger can cause serious consequences. Waiting too long to eat once hunger kicks in may mean the risk of low blood sugar and the wooziness and fatigue that come with it.

Appetite is the desire to eat. Appetite occurs as a coordinated effort between your brain and your belly. When you feast your eyes on a delicious, delectable food, your mouth may water, and you can practically taste it and feel the textures on your palate. Even the mere thought of food can elicit the same emotional response. But unlike hunger, appetite can be ignored. And since appetite levels are greatly influenced by your brain, it is a learned behaviour, and you can even learn to control and change the level of your appetite."