Signs of Hunger


* Your stomach is growling.
* Your stomach feels empty.
* You feel pangs in your stomach.
* You feel irritable and quick to anger.
* You develop a headache.
* You feel like you are running out of energy and might crash.


Signs of Craving


* You are craving food in response to an uncomfortable emotion, such as sadness, loneliness, stress, or anger.
* You are craving food in response to more positive feelings, such as excitement, celebration, or happiness.
* You are craving food because you experienced a delicious smell or a yummy looking visual of food.
* You are craving food because you are bored.
* You are craving food out of habit (e.g., dessert after dinner).
* You are craving a specific food, not just food in general, especially ones that are high in fat or sugar (such as chocolate or refined carbohydrates).