Are You Afraid of Hunger?
The Modern Hunger Paradox
In a world where fridges hum with plenty,
And pantries overflow aplenty,
Yet, a fear persists, quite uncanny,
Of hunger's whisper—soft, uncanny.
Clients confess, week after week,
A dread of hunger they dare not speak.
Unaware, they preempt the pang,
In a cycle where fear and habit hang.
The Seven Signs
Shelves stocked like a doomsday prepper's dream,
Eating before hunger's first gleam.
Grazing through the day, nonstop,
Skipping breakfast, fearing the hunger hop.
Sipping water to drown the crave,
Busyness as a hunger stave.
Meticulous meal plans, diet drinks in tow,
Controlling hunger's ebb and flow.
Understanding Hunger
Hunger—a signal, not a foe,
Ghrelin's call when energy is low.
In ancient times, it spurred the chase,
Now, it's met with fear and haste.
Uncomfortable by design,
A motivator, a survival sign.
Yet, in our era of instant food,
Hunger's message is misconstrued.
Origins of the Fear
Childhood memories of empty plates,
Or diets dictating hunger's fates.
Fear of losing control once more,
Overeating, discomfort at the core.
These fears, though rooted in the past,
Cast long shadows, holding fast.
Disconnecting us from signals true,
Leading to habits we rue.
The Mind's Tale
Two fears reside within our mind:
One protective, the other unkind.
Logical fear keeps us from harm,
Mind-story fear sounds the alarm.
Predicting doom without a base,
A self-fulfilling, endless chase.
Believing hunger leads to loss,
We overeat, bearing the cost.
Reconnecting
Awareness is the starting line,
Questioning if fears align.
Recognise hunger's rightful place,
A guide, not something to erase.
Respond with meals that satisfy,
Listen to your body's cry.
Trust the cues that nature gave,
Embrace the hunger, be brave.
Embracing Hunger
Hunger, like the need to rest,
Is a signal, not a test.
Plan meals that bring you joy,
Let go of tactics that annoy.
In tuning in, you'll find relief,
A balanced life, beyond belief.
So, if this journey feels too tough,
Reach out—support is enough.