Habit Hunger
Hunger driven by routine or timing rather than physical need.
Habit hunger appears at times when you usually eat, even if your body does not need energy. It often fades if you wait or shift your attention to something else. Recognizing this type of hunger helps you avoid unnecessary eating. Over time, these patterns weaken as your routine changes.
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Related glossary terms
Boring Meal Strategy
Using repetitive meals to reduce decision fatigue and overeating.
Decision Collapse
Reducing all food decisions to a simple rule, such as not eating during a fast.
Environment Design
Structuring surroundings to reduce temptation and simplify decisions.
Food Environment
The availability and visibility of food that influences eating behavior.
Food Mass Effect
Weight increase from the physical mass of food and liquid in the body.
Friction Removal
Eliminating obstacles that make adherence harder.
Gut Reactivation
Restart of digestion after a fasting period.
Safe Foods
Foods that are predictable and easy to control in portions.