Have you ever been in one of those moods where you kept feeling hungry and you wanted to eat, but nothing really satisfied you? At times like this you may have found yourself “grazing” on several different types of food, but you couldn’t quiet that nagging feeling in your gut that says, “Feed me”.

At other times you may have been so ravenous that you were ready to eat the slipcover off the sofa.

It seems like we would know when we’re actually hungry, but sometimes the signals can get crossed so we’re not really sure. Below are a few simple steps you can take to figure out if you are REALLY hungry, not just bored or craving something else.

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If you know me at all, you know I’m a huge fan of calorie counting. There’s nothing like being aware of how many calories you eat in a day to really put your eating habits in perspective. That’s one of the reasons why I created the FitWatch Fitness Tracker, so you can keep track of your calories online.

But what if you’re not into counting calories or you want to take a break from counting calories? How else can you not go overboard with eating?

Here are two simple alternatives to counting calories:

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When you’re trying to lose weight, what’s the first round of advice you usually receive? Lower your calorie intake. Great idea, right? It depends on how you do it. Lowering your calorie intake and eating all of the foods we consider diet fare, such as lettuce, carrots, and celery (sometimes referred to as rabbit food) can actually bite you back if you get hungry.

By not getting enough fiber or protein in your meals, you can sabotage your own weight loss endeavors. Sure, that salad is good for you, but is it enough to keep the hunger pangs on a leash?

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Smart marketing for a product isn’t just about advertising. It’s about creating services or goods that people can’t live without — or that they crave on a continual basis. This is exactly what food manufacturers consider when they create a product for you to eat. Their goal is for you enjoy it and overeat your normal consumption because that’s more money in their pocket.

Fat and sugar and salt are the three main culprits that stimulate your brain to make you eat more. While you think you’re just answering your hunger cues, in reality, your body is being over-stimulated to eat more than your body needs.

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There is no better time clock than your own body. Have you noticed how efficient your body is at letting you know if it is time for breakfast, snack, lunch or dinner?

But problems arise because we generally have two reasons for eating. The first is hunger and the second is appetite. Aren’t hunger and appetite the same thing, you may be asking. Not at all. Hunger is completely different from appetite.

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