1. Stress
Blame it on the hormones. Adrenaline, which is released into the bloodstream during times of high stress, dulls hunger. But cortisol, which is also always accompanied by stress, especially long blocks "protivopolojnoe" the action of adrenaline and we are ready to chew everything that got under a hand. When cortisol is lowered, there is again not desirable.
2. Thirst
We distinguish bad, I want to eat or drink. And since food also has moisture, it seems to us that our needs are partially satisfied. Try first to drink, and in a few minutes there. Maybe there is something and not want. And if you want, you will not overeat.
3. The spike in blood sugar
If you eat candy or donuts, for processing of glucose in the blood the hormone insulin. It breaks down carbohydrates to get energy from them or send in the reserves. But if you eat saturated carbohydrates food, insulin stand out too much. So much that the amount of sugar in the blood will drop dramatically and you will feel hunger.
4. Diabetes
It is a disease associated with insulin. You may be eating enough, but the body can't process food into energy, because in diabetes the insulin is not enough or it's not working. Additional symptoms: thirst, weakness, frequent desire to go to the toilet.
5. Low blood sugar
Hypoglycemia is a condition when the body lacks fuel. It can occur due to wrong medication with diabetes or improper diet, when you eat irregularly, or provided that you have a high load and lack of carbohydrates in the diet. If the food is all right, contact your doctor. You may have to measure the level of sugar in blood and to find disease that trigger hunger.
6. Pregnancy
Sometimes it so happens that in the early stages of pregnancy when there are no other indications in women increases appetite. If there is reason to think about pregnancy, just do the test.
7. Food on speed
There are even snacking need to slow down to give the body time to realize when you're full. Should change the level of sugar, fill the stomach. It takes time, plus the brain need to be aware of all the changes. Chew slower — hunger will be less.
8. Odors and pictures
Not always the feeling of hunger caused by the body needs. Sometimes we fall for faux: you will see something delicious or even smell, and that's drawn rather get a dose of pleasure from food. If you are hungry all the time, maybe you should refrain from walking into the kitchen and sit on cooking web sites?
9. Improper food
Even the dishes from the same product have different effects on satiety. For example, after a portion of boiled potatoes is not desirable for a long time, and after the fries hunger gets faster.
10. Emotions
Not only stress your legs go to the fridge. Sometimes we seize boredom, sadness, depression. Maybe it's in a constantly bad mood? Try instead of eating to deal with others a fun experience, and better understand, why I cannot rejoice. A psychologist can help.
11. Overactivity of the thyroid gland
Let's say you are all the time nervous, upset and want to eat. And like about no no. Then scroll to the endocrinologist: you may blame the thyroid hormones. Then you need treatment or surgery.
12. Medication
Some medications change the appetite. Often, these side effects are antidepressants, but sometimes the feeling of hunger is influenced by antihistamines, antipsychotics and drugs based on corticosteroids. If after taking medication you want to eat, tell the doctor, but do not throw yourself to be treated.
13. Lack of sleep
Lack of sleep alters the balance of leptin and ghrelin — hormones that are responsible for hunger. So you want to have, and something meatier and sweeter.