The Science of Hunger & Self-Control
💡 The habit of eating three times a day isn't dictated by biology—it's an industrial schedule. But the true myth is believing hunger is a constant, unavoidable emergency. Science shows hunger is a wave, not a flood.
🧪 The Ghrelin Effect
The initial surge of hunger isn't a true energy need; it's often the hormone #Ghrelin (the "hunger hormone") peaking. These ghrelin signals typically last only 10-15 minutes. If you can ride that wave...
🏄 The "Urge Surfing" Technique
This is the practical core: when hunger hits, don't rush to the fridge. Instead, practice waiting/urge surfing. Acknowledge the feeling, sit with it, and breathe. You'll discover that, like a cloud, the intense hunger sensation passes. The hunger wave disappears.
🔑 The True Energy Switch
After you "surf" that initial hormonal urge, your body shifts from Input-Mode to Internal-Mode. #Insulin drops, and you start burning stored fat. This is the actual start of sustainable energy.
🧠 Brain Upgrade
When running on fat-derived ketones, your brain operates with extreme clarity and stability, avoiding blood sugar spikes and crashes. Plus, a boost of #Norepinephrine sharpens focus and alertness, making you feel more energized, not tired.
✨ Cellular Renewal & HGH
Pausing the constant work of digestion frees up energy for cellular maintenance:
- Autophagy cleans out old, damaged cell parts.
- HGH surges, protecting muscle and promoting #longevity.
🛑 The Mental Pause
Most eating is emotional, not physical. The content suggests a powerful filter: Before eating, pause and ask:
- Is this a simple, basic need from the body?
- Or is this a complex script (sadness, reward, boredom) from the mind?
🔓 The Power of Less
By mastering the urge, you stop feeding a craving for comfort and start listening to your true metabolic rhythm. You gain the power to choose: you can eat on schedule, or you can choose to be nourished by your own reserve.
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