EP 65 Hunger & Cravings Aren’t the Problem – They’re Signals

Appetite is not the enemy; it is a communication system! Welcome to another segment of UPLEVEL’s March Metabolism Month! Today, Dr. Jenna is talking about one of the strongest signals your metabolism sends: your appetite. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about how appetite and metabolism work together, a few examples of what may cause your hunger to increase, how your system adapts to changes in appetite in midlife, and so much more! We delve into the two main types of hunger signals, fuel hunger and regulation hunger, what they look like, and what they need before discussing why suppressing appetite is dangerous. Dr. Jenna goes on to explain how safety in the body and nervous system actually stabilizes appetite and touches on the importance of understanding your body. We even talk about how these issues can be resolved and why hormone therapy can never replace the basics of health (diet, movement, sleep, etc.) Finally, Dr. Jenna leaves listeners with a question: if appetite is protective, what happens when we quieten it medically? Thanks for listening, and be sure to stay tuned for next week’s episode on GLP-1s!Key Points From This Episode:Today’s topic: appetite as a sign. Why your appetite isn’t failing, it’s responding. How metabolism and appetite work together. What causes hunger to increase: physiology. How your appetite and hunger adapt in midlife. Two types of hunger signals: fuel and regulation. What each type of hunger looks like and what they need. Why suppressing appetite always backfires. A breakdown of what appetite regulation looks like. How understanding your body builds trust and consistency. Going back to the basics to solve appetite issues. The danger of hormone therapy when the system is stressed. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Episode 64: Why Your Metabolism Isn’t Broken in MidlifeUPLEVEL Holistic HealthUPLEVEL Holistic Health on InstagramBook Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi