How Stress Can Affect Hunger and Eating Habits
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Have you ever noticed that your hunger seems different when you're stressed?
Maybe you're suddenly thinking about food more often. Maybe you find yourself craving something sweet, salty, crunchy or chocolatey. Maybe your usual eating routine goes completely out the window. Or maybe stress has the opposite effect and you don't feel hungry at all.
Stress can affect everyone differently, but it can have a real impact on hunger, cravings and eating patterns.
Understanding the connection between stress and hunger can help you recognize what's happening without judging yourself for it. And once you recognize the pattern, you can start experimenting with different ways to respond.
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Lately, I had been feeling like I wasn’t as consistent as I wanted to be with my habits. I’ve been busy and have wiggled my way out of the routine I really like to be consistent with. To get back on track, this week, I've been focusing on a handful of simple things to support my wellness. I've done a little meal prep, made time for meditation, incorporated some additional movement, and made a point to stay hydrated and get my steps in.
Nothing particularly complicated, but I'm already noticing a difference in how I feel. Here's what my mini wellness plan looks like this week in case it’s helpful for you to see (and use).