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How Do You Adjust a Meal Plan When Hunger and Appetite Change?

I usually look at whether the change in hunger is temporary or something that has been happening for several days

If I am suddenly much hungrier I normally check whether my meals are actually filling enough before changing the whole plan

Sometimes I just need to spread my meals differently because I get much hungrier at certain times of the day

If my appetite stays high for a couple of weeks I would review the meal plan instead of constantly trying to ignore it

I usually move some calories from snacks into a proper meal if I know that is when I get most hungry

Training harder can make a noticeable difference in appetite so I take that into account when planning meals

Sometimes drinking enough water and getting enough sleep makes a bigger difference than changing the food itself

I usually keep the basic foods the same and adjust portion sizes depending on how hungry I am

If I am consistently less hungry I do not force myself to eat huge meals just because they are written on the plan