I appreciate the breakdown of the different types of hunger. And I definitely see how taste, emotional and practical hunger are demonized more. I think another interesting layer is how people in different size bodies experience these different types of hunger. The more you weigh, the less you’re able to express hunger, period. From personal experience, I may catch myself from saying “I’m starving” out loud, especially if I weigh more than others around me. I may choose a salad over a hamburger even if I’m craving or hungry enough for the hamburger. And when you do express hunger to others around you, you may feel inclined to caveat it with something like, “I’m starving but that’s only because I haven’t eaten in 8 hours!” It’s such a performance and I hate that I’ve succumbed to some of these defensive responses before. All bodies need food! No one should have to justify their meal because they’ve been “good” and starved themselves all day.
I appreciate the breakdown of the different types of hunger. And I definitely see how taste, emotional and practical hunger are demonized more. I think another interesting layer is how people in different size bodies experience these different types of hunger. The more you weigh, the less you’re able to express hunger, period. From personal experience, I may catch myself from saying “I’m starving” out loud, especially if I weigh more than others around me. I may choose a salad over a hamburger even if I’m craving or hungry enough for the hamburger. And when you do express hunger to others around you, you may feel inclined to caveat it with something like, “I’m starving but that’s only because I haven’t eaten in 8 hours!” It’s such a performance and I hate that I’ve succumbed to some of these defensive responses before. All bodies need food! No one should have to justify their meal because they’ve been “good” and starved themselves all day.
Yes exactly this and thank you for sharing!