Are you very hungry or do you want to eat something to calm bad feelings? Take the test and understand better
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This test is intended to help you identify whether you experience real hunger or emotional hunger, linked, for example, to feelings of stress, boredom or sadness.
The importance of identifying the type of hunger a person experiences cannot be underestimated, as this plays a key role in promoting good physical and mental health.
People often tend to confuse physical hunger with emotional hunger or anxiety, which can lead to poor food choices and a cycle of unhealthy eating behaviors.
Why know the type of hunger you feel?
Identifying whether you feel real hunger or emotional hunger is crucial for several reasons:
- Eat healthy: When a person is truly physically hungry, the body needs nutrients to function properly. Eating in this state ensures that you provide your body with the nutrients it needs, helping to maintain long-term health.
- Prevent excess calories: Emotional hunger often leads to excessive consumption of calories, especially foods high in sugar and fat. This can contribute to unhealthy weight gain and related health problems.
- Mental well-being: Understanding the body’s real needs helps promote mental well-being. People often turn to food as a way to cope with stress, sadness or anxiety. Identifying these emotions and dealing with them appropriately can be more effective than simply eating.
- Self-awareness: The act of stopping and evaluating the signals your body sends increases self-awareness. This allows you to better understand your physical and emotional needs, allowing you to make more informed choices about food and self-care.
- Prevention of compulsive eating behavior: Recognizing emotional hunger is an important step toward preventing compulsive eating behaviors, such as uncontrolled food intake. Understanding why you are eating can help stop this harmful cycle.
Testing moment: do you know if it is Real Hunger or Emotional Hunger?
Answer the following questions honestly:
When was the last time you ate a full meal?
- Less than 2 hours ago
- 2-4 hours ago
- 4-6 hours ago
- More than 6 hours ago
What is your stress or anxiety level right now?
- Very high
- Moderate
- Bass
- I don’t feel any stress or anxiety right now
What are you feeling right now? (Controls all applications)
- Sadness
- Boredom
- Anger
- Loneliness
- Happiness
- Nervousness
- Other (specify):
Do you crave a specific food? If so, which one?
Have you noticed physical signs of hunger? (Controls all applications)
- Stomach ache
- Dry throat
- Weakness Dizziness
- No physical signs of hunger
Find out how to score
- For question 1: Less than 2 hours = 0 points | 2-4 hours = 1 point | 4-6 hours = 2 points | More than 6 hours = 3 points
- For question 2: Very high = 3 points | Moderate = 2 points | Low = 1 point | Currently experiencing no stress or anxiety = 0 points
- For question 3: Each negative emotion marked (Sadness, Boredom, Anger, Loneliness, Nervousness) = 1 point | Each positive emotion marked (Joy) = -1 point | Other (specify): [pontuação de sua escolha]
- For question 5: Each marked physical sign = 1 point | No physical signs of hunger = 0 points
Now add up your total points. If you have:
- 0-3 points: most likely it is real physical hunger.
- 4-7 points: There may be a mix of physical and emotional hunger. Consider emotions and physical signs to understand better.
- 8 or more points: It is most likely emotional hunger. Try to identify the emotions behind your hunger and find healthy ways to deal with them, such as meditation, exercise, or talking to someone.
What to do with my hunger?
This test is a self-assessment tool only and does not replace the professional nutritional support you need.
If you feel you are living with emotional hunger, it is important to seek appropriate support to develop healthy coping strategies.
Furthermore, there are some alternatives that can support your tracking:
- Count on Diet guide
- Do Mindful Eating, a type of meditation to help you eat more mindfully
- Find out more about Ayurveda
- Carry out a process of deep self-knowledge, such as a Astrology and Nutrition Course
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