11/12/2025
Have you ever finished a meal and found yourself back in the kitchen an hour later looking 👀 for a snack?
You're not the only one. And there are a few reasons why you might be still hungry after a meal. Some of these include,
🥪 You haven't eaten enough. Some days are busier than others and which means our body needs may go up or down. What fills you up one day, might not be enough to keep you full another day.
🏋️♀️ Your body's energy needs change over time. Increasing your physical activity and increasing muscle mass can increase your body’s energy needs as well!
😣 Stress can also impact your hunger. Stress can raise cortisol levels which can promote both cravings and hunger .
🥗 Your meal is missing some macronutrients. Making sure your meals have carbohydrates, fats AND protein will help you get full, and stay full after eating.
📺 You’re eating while doing something else. When watching tv, or reading a book, you are not paying attention to how much you are eating and can often lead to feeling hungry after meals.
🍩 You haven’t included foods you enjoy! Eating is more than just physically filling your body with foods. If you don’t find your meals enjoyable, it can undermine how full you feel afterwards!
