Did you know your body has built-in tools that can aid in fat loss?

Our bodies have this amazing ability to tell us when to eat, what to eat, and how much to eat, but oftentimes we are too busy, stressed, or distracted to tune in! 

What’s this built-in mechanism?

In Nutrition Coaching, we call it “Mastering Hunger,” simply it’s the skill of allowing yourself to feel hunger for a specific amount of time before eating each meal. 

When was the last time you actually allowed yourself to feel hunger for a short time before eating?

If fat loss is a goal, mastering hunger is one of the most helpful skills for you to practice in order to get there.

Studies show that allowing our bodies to feel steady hunger for 30-60 minutes before each meal is optimal for fat loss.

Many of us might have had bad experiences from lifelong dieting so we’re afraid of feeling true hunger because we remember the discomfort of restrictive eating patterns that never fully satisfied us. Maybe you have experience with loooong periods of hunger that led to overeating later on. 

How would you describe your relationship to hunger and fullness?

Take this quick self-assessment regarding how much you are tuning into what your body is telling you!

Which of the following best describes you?

If you answered A above, then you are tuned into your body’s signals of hunger and fullness and are following them accordingly.

If you selected any of the other answers, you could be missing out on tapping into one of your most useful resources in not only weight loss, but supporting your goals in exercise.

Now, don’t panic, because many people eat for reasons other than hunger such as emotions, boredom, because it’s “time” to eat, etc. 

That’s why Mastering Hunger is one of the most important skills because people often come with varying starting points, and I believe in making weight loss as comfortable as possible.