Mindful eating, day 5: Solve the hunger riddle

Today's challenge: Ask yourself, "Am I hungry?"

TODAY'S CHALLENGE Ask yourself, "Am I hungry?" Pause for a moment and consider the answer to this question. If you're truly hungry, eat! Your goal isn't to eat less, but rather to stop eating when you aren't hungry. Focus on using food for its intended purpose: nourishment. We'll deal more with how eating is connected with emotions in tomorrow's challenge, but for now, just focus on whether or not you're hungry. If you find that you're not actually hungry, consider getting a glass of water or a cup of tea and putting off your meal for a bit — you might just be thirsty. Or, it may help to do something to distract yourself for a few minutes, like taking a short walk or doing a brain teaser. I frequently mistake hunger for thirst. To avoid this, I keep a large glass of water nearby and drink throughout the day. - Alex Ashback CHECK OUT HER INSTA ›   Until tomorrow, The Healthline Team Top Nutrition Stories Top 10 Food and Nutrition Trends on the Horizon for 2021 READ ON › 12 Powerful Ayurvedic Herbs and Spices with Health Benefits READ ON › The 5 Most Affordable Meal Delivery Services in 2020 READ ON › Should You Choose Shipt or Instacart? READ ON › ADVERTISEMENT Check your vitamin levels at home Test your vitamin B-12, D, and folate levels from home with LetsGetChecked. Get free shipping and 20% off today. SHOP NOW  › Follow us View in browser   To see all newsletters, click here.   Our services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See additional disclaimer information.   Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe    © 2020 Healthline Media 660 Third Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94107