Learn to listen to your body’s natural hunger cues

Listening to your body's natural hunger cues is important for fostering a positive and healthy relationship with food. Here are some helpful steps that will enable you to connect on a deeper level with your body and respond to its hunger and fullness signals:

• Pay attention to the physical sensations you’re experiencing when eating
• Learn to distinguish between physical hunger and emotional cravings
• Practice mindful eating by savoring each bite and paying attention to the flavors and textures of the foods you’re eating
• Establish regular eating patterns that align with your natural hunger patterns and fit with your work and social schedules
• Develop trust in your body's ability to regulate hunger and fullness, and trust your intuition
• Avoid adopting strict dietary rules
• Stay hydrated, as thirst can be mistaken for hunger