Is Your appetite Louder than it should be?

Have you ever found yourself constantly thinking about food? Feeling hungry not long after a meal? 

Craving something sweet or salty?

It might be that your appetite is a little out of sync. 

The good news is that there are natural things that we can do to help suppress our appetite. (So that it gets back to a level that's right for us). 

Here's six:

1. Break the sugar cycle

If you’re crashing mid-morning or reaching for a pick-me-up in the afternoon, your blood sugar might be on a rollercoaster.

Try starting your day with protein and fibre: eggs on toast, or porridge with nuts and Greek yogurt.

Also pause to ask: What do I really need right now? A biscuit? Or a walk, some water, or a prayer?

I remember when my son was young, I’d get so tired reading to him in the afternoons (after a sleepless night), that my first thought was to reach for a biscuit and a cup of tea. But after a while, when that wasn’t really helping, I realised what I actually needed was a run around the garden and a glass of water! (He did look at me a bit funny at first!)

2. Ditch the ultra-processed foods

These foods are designed to hijack your taste buds and override fullness cues.

Swap them out for real food and change your rewards: a bath, worship, fresh air, a magazine (if they’re not £10 these days!)

3. Prioritise protein

Protein keeps you full, supports your metabolism, and helps preserve muscle.

Aim for a quarter of your plate to be protein at each meal.

No need to measure, just include eggs, beans, fish, tofu, yogurt, or meat regularly.

4. Fibre and hydration

Water and fibre work together to help you feel satisfied.

Add more veg, oats, beans, seeds and whole grains and try drinking a glass of water before meals, it really does help!

My favourite filler is an orange and a glass of water! I can rarely eat the whole orange!

5. Move before you munch

Exercise, especially moderate to high-intensity, can lower hunger hormones and boost mood.

Try a walk or short workout at your usual snacking times.

You might be surprised how quickly the craving passes.

6. Look deeper than the fridge

Sometimes, what we need isn’t food at all, it’s comfort, peace, rest, or connection.

Pause. Pray. Journal. Worship. Phone a friend.

And if you do choose to eat, do it with grace. Not guilt.

Let me know in the comments what spoke to you most, or what you’ll try this week. I love hearing from you!