"People do often mask or think that they are hungry when it's more of a craving, and there's a big difference there."
"Cravings go away when you get distracted, so that's one way to kind of know, 'Is this hunger or a craving?'"
"Some people actually do well with maybe playing like a video game or something where their hands are busy, or knitting or something productive that way."
"I think exercising kind of gets your mind off of that hunger feeling."
Twelve percent of adults currently take GLP-1 drugs, up six percentage points since May of last year. These medications help control appetite but additional behavioral strategies can further suppress cravings. Differentiating true hunger from cravings helps prevent premature eating and weight gain. Simple techniques include clenching a fist or tightening muscles to engage willpower and using distraction such as watching a funny video, calling a friend, or doing puzzles. Keeping hands busy with games or knitting also helps. Aerobic exercise can suppress appetite by increasing a peptide that reduces hunger. Proper hydration and drinking green or black tea can aid glucose balance and fat burning.
Read at ABC7 Los Angeles
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