Hunger & Fullness Scale: Goal “7” for every meal

I learned about this scale from my nutritionist and it helped me trust my body’s fullness feelings more rather than obsessing over numbers on an app or my watch or a nutritional label or a protein goal.

I try to eat to a “7” satiation level at every meal. I remind myself that it takes 15-20 mins for the brain to really feel full-full so to slow down… it’s ok to leave some food on the plate or save it for later.

It took me a long time to break the habit of not wasting food, not feeling obligated to clear my plate (childhood conditioning). I’m not a storage container; my body is not Tupperware lol, so I won’t eat it.

by Snakejuicer