5 reasons why we are hungrier than others!?
We go out to eat together, we eat the same menu, but why… why do I feel hungrier than my friends? To the point where I have to buy more snacks and other food to eat. In the end, my weight surpasses my friends. For those who are experiencing the problem of “frequent hunger” which is the cause of my weight gain, let’s look at the causes.
Why are we hungry?
Hunger is a neural signal that the body sends to warn us that we need food to use as energy for our daily activities. When our stomach is empty, the body releases a hormone called “ghrelin” to send a message to the brain saying “We are hungry, we need food” by sending signals through various gestures such as stomach growling, stomach cramps, hunger, weakness, เล่นบาคาร่า UFABET เว็บตรง ค่าคอมสูง and hand tremors.
When we eat rice and drink water until our stomach is full, the body stops secreting the hormone ghrelin and releases another hormone called “leptin” to let the body know that “I’m full” and stop eating.
Hungry or thirsty?
In Thai, hungry and thirsty have similar meanings, but they are not the same. When we say we are hungry, sometimes it is just a symptom of being “thirsty.” You may be unable to distinguish between being hungry (rice) and thirsty (water). There may be times when you feel like eating something refreshing and end up with sweet-tasting water. Or some people have eaten sweet desserts that are high in calories, which is the cause of weight gain.
Whenever you’re hungry, you have to eat!
Although sometimes it is a mistake because we cannot tell whether we are really hungry, just want to drink water or just thirsty, we should not let ourselves feel hungry for a long time until we are very hungry and eat more than before. If you feel really hungry, you can find something to eat, but I would like you to start with a glass of water first. If drinking it slowly, sipping it until the glass is empty and it does not help reduce hunger, try eating fresh fruits or other low-calorie snacks such as yogurt or cereal bars. But avoid foods that are very sweet, very salty or foods that contain MSG because in addition to being high in energy, it may also stimulate the appetite to increase even more.
Foods to avoid when feeling hungry during the day
- Foods and desserts that contain flour and sugar as main ingredients, such as bakery products, cakes, cookies, ice cream, and various desserts.
- Crispy snacks, snack bags that are very sweet, very salty and contain MSG.
- Fruit juice (high in sugar, should eat fresh fruit which has more vitamins and fiber)
- High energy foods
What to do if you don’t want to be hungry often?
There are many causes of hunger, and it may be necessary to address the underlying cause.
- Hungry due to fasting
I told you that you have to eat when you are hungry because if you fast until you are very hungry, you will have a chance to eat more than you should normally eat. If you are really afraid of gaining weight, try eating small meals but dividing them into several meals instead, 4-5 meals a day. Choose a low-calorie meal in the morning or afternoon. I guarantee you won’t gain weight.
- Hungry because of stress
Did you know that when we are very stressed or even in anxious, tired, bored, lonely, anxious, restless moods, these emotions can make us feel hungry from abnormal emotional states. We may even eat more than usual to replace the happiness we get from eating. Eating well improves our mood. But in reality, solving the problem should put our mind in a normal mood rather than solving the problem by eating. Try to find time to relax, exercise, meditate, or do activities that interest you, such as reading a book or watching a movie.
3.Hungry because of lack of rest
Believe it or not, lack of sleep makes you hungrier than before. The less rest your body gets, the more your body will release the same old hormone ghrelin that makes you hungrier than before. It will also release the hormone leptin that makes you feel less full. You will become hungry and no matter how much you eat, you will not feel full or you will have to eat more than before to feel full. Knowing this, it is better to get enough sleep.
4.Hungry because of illness
Huh? Hurry up and check if you have any disease or not. The percentage of having these diseases may be low, but it cannot be overlooked. Some people may have low blood sugar, which is a symptom of people with diabetes or people who have abstained from carbohydrates for a long time. Or it may be hunger from hypothyroidism. If this is the cause, you should consult a doctor to find the right solution.
- Hungry because of (pure) desire
Let me tell you, this is not true hunger. It is pure craving. Your mouth and mind say, “I am hungry,” but in reality, your stomach is not empty. There are no hunger symptoms such as a rumbling stomach or shaky hands or weakness. You see pictures of delicious food on your social media feed and want to eat right away, and then use hunger as an excuse. But in reality, you are not hungry. If you were hungry, you could eat a vegetable salad with shredded boiled chicken and still feel full. You probably don’t want to grill salmon, shabu, jim jum, or bingsu.
Manage your hunger, control portions and get the right amount of nutrients. Set aside time to exercise for 1-2 hours a day, 3-4 times a week, drink plenty of water and get enough rest. I assure you that from now on, hunger won’t be able to stop you.