Day 3: Understand your hunger cues

Are you actually hungry?

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DAY 3 OF 7 Today's tip: Before you eat, figure out if you're actually hungry. When you're hungry, your brain and body usually let you know by sending out signals, such as a growling stomach, hunger pangs, or low energy. Before you grab your next snack or prepare tonight's meal, pause for a moment and consider the answer to this question: "Am I hungry?" Or are you eating something because you're feeling sad, stressed, or bored? Learn your unique hunger cues, and trust yourself to know how your body feels when it's time to eat. Doing a quick mental and physical check-in can help. When was the last time you ate a meal or snack? Is your stomach feeling hollow? If you're actually hungry, go for it! If you realize other emotions or desires are driving your craving for food, consider doing another activity like going for a walk. Check back in again later, and eat when you're ready. You're doing great, The Healthline Team Want to keep learning?   11 Signs That You're Not Eating Enough READ ON   Is Diet or Exercise More Important for Your Health? READ ON   12 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle READ ON Until next time, Take care of yourself, and we'll see you again soon! View in browser Did a friend send you this email? Subscribe here. To see all newsletters, click here. Privacy   |   Unsubscribe We may feature your messages to our inbox within our content. Please do not provide any personal identifiable information. Replies may be edited for length and clarity. For more, see our Privacy Policy. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should not be used as a substitute for medical advice from a healthcare professional. Healthline encourages you to make any treatment decisions with your healthcare professional. Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Now's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Now are owned by RVO Health. © 2025 RVO Health 1101 Red Ventures Drive Fort Mill, SC 29707