Why are you always hungry?

Why You’re Always Hungry Copy Cwp April 8, 2018 No Comments Exactly two hours and 36 minutes have passed since your last meal. You know because you’re keeping track, because you’re looking at the clock. For you, cravings are a way of life and your stomach is an endless bottom. Dinner is a necessity and feeling hungry is a real threat and is constantly present. In short, you are always hungry. Did you identify yourself? Well I’ll tell you why this happens. Dr. Pamela Peeke, author of The Hunger Fix, tells us the main reasons why some women are always hungry. Some women were born lucky (thank you genetics, I hate you). Others have worked hard, and while they did, their metabolism accelerated. In other words, the more hectic your day is, the more fuel you will need. According to a study from the University of Vermont, about 32% of people have a metabolism that is more than 8% different (higher or lower) than the population average. So having a fast metabolism can equate to burning an extra 100 to 400 calories a day, says Peeke. It’s not as much as you might expect, but it would explain that second helping of lasagna you decided to serve yourself last night. Processed foods—like white bread, crackers, even salad dressings—are a blood sugar spike. These allow you to go into shock, and then you feel hungrier an hour after you ate your potatoes. Research published in the International Journal of Obesity shows that high-fat, high-sugar foods interfere with mood-regulating chemicals in the brain. Which leads to symptoms of depression and overeating. “Refined sugar, since it has such a p oderous in the reward center of the brain, is the main reason people feel hungry or craving all day,” says Peeke. Limit the amount of packaged foods you’re eating, and choose whole grain carbohydrates whenever possible. PMS PMS is one thing, but some hormonal conundrums can make your hunger last all month. H aving hyperthyroidism, an overactive thyroid gland, is the most common hormonal cause of constant hunger, he says Peeke. When thyroid hormones are too high, the body’s vital functions speed up, burning energy faster than expected. Grave’s Disease, an immune disorder that affects the thyroid gland, is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Meanwhile, hypoglycemia (perpetually low blood sugar levels), as well as pre-diabetes and diabetes (very high blood sugar levels), can also cause hunger spikes, she says. above might apply to you, talk to your doctor about being evaluated for hormonal imbalances. Women, I’m sorry to tell you, but if you’re always hungry you really just always want to eat. “Hunger is a primary biological drive associated with physical symptoms. Such as headache, shaking and intestinal contractions that lead to that hungry, gurgling sound from your stomach,” says Peeke. “Appetite is a psychological unit in which you crave a particular food and seek it out.”