Daily lessons from the coaches at HPHGenetics for adults who are done with all-or-nothing dieting. Strength training, simple nutrition, and honest accountability. One short lesson every morning. Built Through Consistency.
Why You Crave Snacks at 3 PM: Hunger or Thirst?
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Today's Lesson: Half your "hunger" during the day might actually be thirst. Every afternoon around 3, you get that urge to snack. You grab chips or a granola bar, eat the whole thing, and 20 minutes later you're still not satisfied. Here is what actually happened: your brain reads dehydration and hunger almost the same way. You reached for food when your body was actually asking for eater. The Fix: drink a full glass of water first, then wait 10 minutes before deciding you're still hungry Most days, the craving fades on its own. If it doesn't, then eat! That's Todays Lesson: Drink water first, then decide if you're still hungry. Now, if you're reading this struggling to reach your health goals, and you want a professional to look you in the eye about it: Already kicking ass on your goals? Keep doing what you are doing, these daily lessons are here to help! Stay Consistent, Brian Owner | HPHGenetics P.S. Not every craving is hunger. Some of it it just a glass of water :) |
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Daily lessons from the coaches at HPHGenetics for adults who are done with all-or-nothing dieting. Strength training, simple nutrition, and honest accountability. One short lesson every morning. Built Through Consistency.
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