Keeping a hunger journal can help you pinpoint which type of hunger—physical, emotional, or psychological—you’re feeling, and explore the reasons why you are feeling that type of hunger. Every time you feel hungry, write down:
The goal isn’t to become obsessive about your hunger or eating; it’s just to learn more about yourself so that you can recognize your own triggers and avoid eating for the wrong reasons. For example, you may notice that every time you feel sad, you crave ice cream, or that every time you’re bored, you want chips.
If you do this for two weeks, you’ll likely develop some serious insights about your hunger cues and how you handle them.