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Food noise is being reframed as hunger by the proponents of weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
Discussions around what is and isn't food noise might be manipulated.
There's a need to focus on the true nature of hunger and not get caught up in debates about food noise.

Adding a cream sauce on top of a high‑cream diet didn’t produce fat loss — weight stayed around 214–215lbs and the trial was stopped early because of confounders and life logistics.
A sudden, intense protein‑hunger episode occurred about a week in and only settled after eating substantial protein, showing protein‑leverage can trigger strong, hard‑to‑satisfy appetite at surprisingly low protein intakes, especially when activity, illness, or injury raise needs.
Emulsifying rendered tallow with cream made the food much more palatable and allowed near‑infinite fat intake, creating a major caloric confounder that likely masked any effect of the sauce change.

Many people have broken appetite regulation systems, meaning cravings can lead them to eat unhealthy foods instead of nutritious ones.
While we can sense the need for some nutrients, like sodium, many cravings don’t point us to the right foods and can often be misguided.
Our eating experiences can change based on our diet; plain foods can reveal the difference between genuine hunger and cravings driven by food pleasure.

February 2023 AMA Answers are available for paid subscribers on weightandhealthcare.substack.com.
The AMA includes addressing symptoms of long COVID like decreased appetite and weight loss.
Readers can engage with the content and interact through commenting on the post.

Weight changes can be confusing, especially when appetite and metabolism seem to be inconsistent.
Cravings, like for baked potatoes, may not align with typical hunger or calorie needs, suggesting complex relationships between food and body signals.
Health symptoms and weight fluctuations can puzzle, leaving individuals uncertain about their body's needs and responses.

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Calories In, Calories Out concept is often misunderstood. It's about the balance of calories consumed and calories burned.
Obesity can be a complex issue influenced by various factors like appetite and metabolism. Some individuals struggle with constant hunger which leads to overeating.
Understanding the reasons behind abnormal eating patterns and appetite can help in addressing obesity and finding solutions.

Some individuals feel hungry constantly, spending hours resisting hunger or eating until their stomachs hurt.
Feeling physically full is different from stopping wanting food. It's about reaching a point where you don't desire to eat more even if food is available.
The absence of the feeling of satiety can lead people to overeat until their stomachs hurt, contributing to the mystery of the obesity epidemic.