Motivation Monday: Hungry or HUNGRY?

Can you tell the difference between emotional and belly hunger? If you're confused or maybe you think you've got it figured out but still slip up here's some hints on what to watch.

Emotional Hunger
-Hunger comes on quickly; it' like an on/off switch.
-We're open to suggestion. (example: a coworker says she's leaving to get a brownie. All of a sudden a brownie sounds very good)
-Hunger increases with certain feelings such as stress.
-It becomes difficult to think through options. The feeling of hunger is so intense it's hard to care what other options are until after eating.
-The hunger initiates mindless behavior. Like popping skit.tles without even tasting them.
-The feeling that guilt will set in after the meal is over before the meal begins. Then that reality comes true with lots of guilty feelings after the meal.

Belly Hunger
-The need for food gradually increases; such as the time between breakfast and lunch.
-Distinct physiological symptoms such as a rumbling stomach occurs.
-We quit eating when full.
-The option to wait a while befor eating can be achieved versus the need to eat at every inkling of hunger.
-Hunger is in no way associated with guilt. Eating has to happen and there's no hard feelings about it.

Keep these cues in mind the next time hunger sets in!