Re: Feeling hunger vs. #/time of day

[Guest guest]

I have come to find that the 'time(s)' I feel hunger is in relationship to when

and what I last ate. If I had a late night snack, I may not feel hunger when I

wake up. If I only eat a small bit of carb only type food with my morning coffee

I will feel hungry before lunch. But if I eat a 'hearty' breakfast (eggs and

potatoes) I won't feel hungry until afternoon.

The reason I am aware of these cause and effect links is that I PLAYED with

checking this out for myself. I actually wore a little timer and set it for

hourly intervals after I ate. This helped me to learn how my body processed

different foods. it also helped me to get over thinking in terms of standard

meal 'times'. That said, I very much enjoy cooking and sharing dinner with my

husband. My awareness of food and times helps me to 'target' my hunger so that I

can sit down to dinner ready to eat as well as needing to eat too. Conversely I

am also able to eat just enough to tide me over to dinner time so that I don't

come to the table OVER hungry either.

Hope that helps and makes sense for those who are wondering about this issue.

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

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> sumami, thanks for reply. Right now hunger is felt maybe only one time a

dayfor myself as well but I think that's because I " m on vacation and with

others, having to adjust my schedule. I'd love to hear from others about this, I

haven't read all the posts yet but will when I come back to the room. Tai

>

[Guest guest]

Hey Sandy, before you take the clock down, why not make a note to place over the

face - Are You Hungry? If you do that using clear wrap and contrasting (to clock

#s) lettering, you will still be able to see the time but also maybe help

yourself remember to remember (lol!).

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

> katcha, great idea. I too know that if I don't have protein with a meal I

> will be hungry quickly. Jillian likes to call them " feedings " rather than

> meals. I like that. I still find my self looking at the clock and thinking

> it is " time " for supper or lunch rather than " am I hungry " . And I live

> alone so I don't have to go by any else's schedule at least when I am home.

> I have thought about taking the clock down but haven't done it yet. Sandy

>

[Guest guest]

Katcha, Good idea. I'll give it a try.  Thanks. Sandy

 

Hey Sandy, before you take the clock down, why not make a note to place over the face - Are You Hungry? If you do that using clear wrap and contrasting (to clock #s) lettering, you will still be able to see the time but also maybe help yourself remember to remember (lol!).

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

> katcha, great idea. I too know that if I don't have protein with a meal I

> will be hungry quickly. Jillian likes to call them " feedings " rather than

> meals. I like that. I still find my self looking at the clock and thinking

> it is " time " for supper or lunch rather than " am I hungry " . And I live

> alone so I don't have to go by any else's schedule at least when I am home.

> I have thought about taking the clock down but haven't done it yet. Sandy

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Katcha. I need to play around with this too, so I am more likely to be

able to eat dinner with my family. Jane

> >

> > sumami, thanks for reply. Right now hunger is felt maybe only one time a

dayfor myself as well but I think that's because I " m on vacation and with

others, having to adjust my schedule. I'd love to hear from others about this, I

haven't read all the posts yet but will when I come back to the room. Tai

> >

>

[Guest guest]

There gotta be a better way!!!! than what i'm doing now i suppose. TaiTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Friday, August 5, 2011 4:24 PMSubject: Re: Re: Feeling hunger vs. #/time of day

Katcha, Good idea. I'll give it a try. Thanks. Sandy

Hey Sandy, before you take the clock down, why not make a note to place over the face - Are You Hungry? If you do that using clear wrap and contrasting (to clock #s) lettering, you will still be able to see the time but also maybe help yourself remember to remember (lol!).

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

> katcha, great idea. I too know that if I don't have protein with a meal I

> will be hungry quickly. Jillian likes to call them "feedings" rather than

> meals. I like that. I still find my self looking at the clock and thinking

> it is "time" for supper or lunch rather than "am I hungry". And I live

> alone so I don't have to go by any else's schedule at least when I am home.

> I have thought about taking the clock down but haven't done it yet. Sandy

>

[Guest guest]

There gotta be a better way!!!! than what i'm doing now i suppose. TaiTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Friday, August 5, 2011 4:24 PMSubject: Re: Re: Feeling hunger vs. #/time of day

Katcha, Good idea. I'll give it a try. Thanks. Sandy

Hey Sandy, before you take the clock down, why not make a note to place over the face - Are You Hungry? If you do that using clear wrap and contrasting (to clock #s) lettering, you will still be able to see the time but also maybe help yourself remember to remember (lol!).

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

> katcha, great idea. I too know that if I don't have protein with a meal I

> will be hungry quickly. Jillian likes to call them "feedings" rather than

> meals. I like that. I still find my self looking at the clock and thinking

> it is "time" for supper or lunch rather than "am I hungry". And I live

> alone so I don't have to go by any else's schedule at least when I am home.

> I have thought about taking the clock down but haven't done it yet. Sandy

>