Hunger vs. Habit: How to Tell the Difference
Are you eating because you’re truly hungry — or just out of routine? In this episode of The Path to Better A1C, Jenny Peña, NBC-HWC, unpacks the subtle but powerful difference between hunger and habit. You’ll learn how to recognize the signals, break out of autopilot eating, and make more intentional choices for your blood sugar and energy.
This is the third part of our October Cravings Series, following Cravings Explained and Decoding Your Cravings.
✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:
The key signs of true physical hunger
How habit cravings form and why they’re so strong
Simple tools like the “pause test” and “apple test” to tell the difference
How to move from autopilot eating to intentional eating
🎁 Free Resource: Download your Blood Sugar Balancing Snacks List to help you respond to real hunger with steady, satisfying options.
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🔗 Connect with Jenny:
Website: https://www.jennypena.com
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