I find this fascinating. There is a set point theory which says we are "set" to maintain a particular weight. Those of us who have tried to either lose by dieting or gain weight by eating more has experienced resisitance from the the body. When your body establishes a consistant weight for a length of time, it sets itself for that weight. When you lose weight and your weight drops below the set point our bodies will turn up the thermostat
( hunger ) in an effort return you to that set weight. The body will react by reducing your metabolism and trigger hunger for the sole purpose of regaining that " natural weight ."

That hunger is a definite sign that you are about to lose weight and your body is just defending itself against the inevitable .


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