how do u know if u r hungry or just craving food for recreational purposes?

Answer 1

as long as your diet is healthy and your weight is right, i wouldnt worry too much.

you can check on this site to find out


http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/index.htm

Answer 2

Good question, because once you know the answer, you'll be far more in control.

When you're truly hungry, you get slight cramps in your stomach. This should never happen if you've had something substantial (more than - say - an apple) less than 4 hours previously, so that's another clue.

So: slight stomach cramps and more than four hours since you've eaten ? Time for dinner !

Answer 3

When you're hungry, you feel a bit faint and your stomach feels hunger pains. When you're craving, you drool at the smell, sight or fantasy of food.

Answer 4

actually i read something on the internet not to long ago that said that 75% of north americans are chronnicaly dehydrated and they mistake the need for water for being hungry i think if you already dont you should drink more water and you might feel less hungry but i cant tell you the website i read this from cause i cant remember it

Answer 5

I think if your mouth starts saluvating, you're hungry. I have the same problem though. Dont know when I'm hungry or just wanting the food. it's sad.

Answer 6

hunger pains- you don't get them if you're just craving food for recreational purposes.

Answer 7

If you're getting hunger pains but are not sure if it's just a craving, have a glass of water. If your hunger settles, there's your answer.

Answer 8

I think it is just craving food when you have eaten something that day..but if you havent then your tummy will stat feeling hungary

Answer 9

Is your stomach growing?
If it is then you're hungry, if not you're bored.