Differentiating between hunger, fullness and digestion

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sbreems
sbreems Posts: 17
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Hi,

This may seem like a silly question, but as I begin my health plan I am having trouble deciphering what my stomach is telling me. My stomach grumbles when I am hungry, full and when it is just digesting. Sometimes after I eat a small snack or even a meal, I feel hungry, but then again, it could just be my body digesting.

How do you tell the difference between the tummy grumbles? Does it matter?
Thank you!

Sarah

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,081 Member
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    Ignore tummy grumble differentiation.

    You'll find a schedule that works for you and you'll know when it's time to eat. It's a lot of trial and error figuring this out.

    Some people eat one big meal a day, some eat six small meals, some eat three squares. It's about finding the right combo for you. If you depend on your hunger signals, it's easy to get misled.
  • Actually_Mike
    Actually_Mike Posts: 61 Member
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    When I feel hungry, I just drink a glass of cold water. Wait 10-20 minutes, and if it's still a hunger feeling, then I'm really hungry, if not - I was just dehydrated.
  • sbreems
    sbreems Posts: 17
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    Thanks for the suggestions :)
  • acasper3
    acasper3 Posts: 27 Member
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    That's what I try to do. It really helps. Chalene Johnson who makes Turbofire says to drink 8oz 20 minutes before each meal to help make you more full.
  • DrBroPHD
    DrBroPHD Posts: 245 Member
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    Why does your stomach need a facebook update?
    Does it matter?

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