The Unexpected Hunger

Hunger outside your eating window often represents habit, not genuine need. Research on ghrelin shows hunger comes in waves tied to habitual eating times—the hormone peaks at expected meal times, then falls whether or not you eat. Most unexpected hunger fades if you wait it out. This companion explores understanding hunger waves, decision questions to ask yourself, the wait-it-out strategy, when eating makes sense, and how the identity frame makes hunger information rather than command. (4 min read)