This month in health & nutrition

My Thoughts: Issue #2: June 2026

Have you ever had one of those days where you feel like you could eat everything in sight?

You have breakfast.

You're hungry by 10am.

You eat lunch.

You're in the kitchen again an hour later.

Dinner comes around and you're still thinking about food.

And suddenly you're convincing yourself that your appetite is "out of control" and that you've got no willpower.

Can we just talk about that for a second?

Because one of the biggest myths I see women believing is that hunger is something to fight against.

That if you're hungry, you're doing something wrong.

That if you were "more disciplined" you wouldn't be thinking about food all day.

And honestly?

Most of the time, that's not true at all.

This month I wanted to talk about hunger, cravings, appetite, and why feeling hungry isn't a sign that you're failing.

Because your body isn't trying to sabotage you.

It's trying to communicate with you.

...and one of the biggest conversations I've been having with clients recently is:

"Why am I so hungry all the time?"

The first thing I always say is this:

Hunger is not the enemy.

It's a biological signal.

Just like thirst.

Just like tiredness.

Just like needing the toilet.

Your body is designed to tell you when it needs something.

The problem is that many women have spent years trying to ignore those signals.

Skipping meals.

Starting diets on Monday.

Saving calories for the evening.

Living off coffee until lunchtime.

Trying to "be good."

Then wondering why they end up standing in the kitchen at 9pm eating biscuits.

Your body is incredibly smart.

When it senses it's not getting enough fuel, it starts turning up the volume.

That can look like:

• Constant thoughts about food

• Increased cravings

• Low energy

• Feeling irritable

• Poor concentration

• Evening overeating

• Loss of control around snacks

• Feeling like you're never satisfied

And now, here are my thoughts:-

You're probably not eating enough protein

Protein is one of the most satisfying nutrients we can eat.

Yet so many women are having:

Toast for breakfast.

Soup for lunch.

A few snacks throughout the day.

Then wondering why they're ravenous by dinner.

Including protein consistently throughout the day can make a huge difference to hunger levels.

...You might be under-fuelling earlier in the day

This is one of the biggest patterns I see:

A light breakfast.

A rushed lunch.

Then trying to survive the afternoon on willpower.

The result?

Extreme hunger by the evening.

And when you're genuinely hungry, your body isn't interested in a salad.

It wants quick energy.

Usually in the form of highly palatable foods.

This isn't a lack of discipline.

It's biology.

Poor sleep can massively increase hunger.. ever noticed how hungry you feel after a bad night's sleep?

That's because sleep affects the hormones involved in appetite regulation.

When you're tired, your body often seeks out more energy.

Usually through sugar, carbs, and quick-fix snacks.

This is why improving sleep can sometimes have just as much impact as changing your nutrition.

Stress can increase appetite too

When life feels overwhelming, food can become comfort, distraction, or simply a quick source of energy.

Stress doesn't always reduce appetite.

For many people, it does the exact opposite.

If you're feeling hungrier during stressful periods, it doesn't mean you're weak.

It means you're human.

Exercise can increase hunger too

This one surprises people.

Moving more is fantastic for your health.

But it can also increase your energy requirements.

Sometimes women start walking more, going to the gym more, or increasing their activity levels and then panic when they're hungrier.

But that's often exactly what we'd expect.

Your body is simply asking for fuel.

What your takeaways are from this:-

• Stop trying to "beat" your hunger

• Listen to it instead.

• Your hunger cues are not something to fear.

• They're information.

• Build your meals around protein

Aim to include a source of protein at every meal where possible.

This helps with fullness, energy, and muscle maintenance.

Don't wait until you're starving to eat

Extreme hunger often leads to feeling out of control around food.

Regular meals tend to create far more balance than restriction.

Look at the bigger picture

Ask yourself:

• Have I eaten enough today?

• Did I sleep well last night?

• Am I stressed?

• Have I been more active than usual?

• Have I had enough water?

Hunger doesn't happen in isolation.

There's usually a reason behind it.

Give yourself permission to eat

This might sound simple.

But for many women, it's one of the hardest things to do.

Food is fuel.

Food is nourishment.

Food is not something you need to earn.

My goal is always to help women understand their bodies better, rather than fighting against them.

Because hunger isn't a character flaw.

It's a signal.

And when you learn to listen to it rather than fear it, everything becomes a lot easier.

See you in the next one!

G xx 💕