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What If I Never Feel Full? Understanding Fullness and Satiety Cues
Ever wonder why you can feel “full” and yet still think about food? We take you inside the biology and behavior of appetite and show how to move from stuffed to truly satisfied. As a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor, I connect the dots between hormones, the gut-brain axis, and everyday choices so your meals start working for you instead of against you.
We break down fullness versus satiety in clear terms, then explore the hormone lineup—leptin, CCK, PYY, and GLP‑1—that helps your brain say enough. You’ll hear how the vagus nerve relays signals from the gut, why fiber variety feeds the microbiome and boosts short-chain fatty acids, and how those molecules support steadier appetite. I also share a personal story about dieting, big hunger, and the turning points that rebuilt trust with my body, especially after long stretches of restriction and food scarcity.
From there, we get practical. Learn how to time meals every three to four hours, compose balanced plates with carbs, protein, fat, and fiber, and layer flavor so satisfaction lands. We dig into sensory-specific satiety, why the first bites hit hardest, and how to use that cue to stop earlier without feeling deprived. If you’ve been choosing the “right” foods and still end up rummaging for snacks, this conversation reframes choice, pleasure, and permission so cravings calm down naturally.
If the science of fullness, the role of GLP‑1, leptin resistance, and gut health intrigue you, or you’re ready for straightforward steps to feel truly satisfied, you’ll walk away with tools you can use at your next meal. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s tired of white-knuckle eating, and leave a review with the one habit you’ll try this week—slowing down, adding flavor, or building more variety. Your body isn’t broken; it’s communicating. Let’s help it be heard.
Learn more at behindtheplate.ca
Grab the free Hunger & Fullness Cues Guide: behindtheplate.ca/hunger-fullness-cues
Explore The Empowered Eating Journey: behindtheplate.ca/empowered-eating-journey
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By Heather Soman, RDEver wonder why you can feel “full” and yet still think about food? We take you inside the biology and behavior of appetite and show how to move from stuffed to truly satisfied. As a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor, I connect the dots between hormones, the gut-brain axis, and everyday choices so your meals start working for you instead of against you.
We break down fullness versus satiety in clear terms, then explore the hormone lineup—leptin, CCK, PYY, and GLP‑1—that helps your brain say enough. You’ll hear how the vagus nerve relays signals from the gut, why fiber variety feeds the microbiome and boosts short-chain fatty acids, and how those molecules support steadier appetite. I also share a personal story about dieting, big hunger, and the turning points that rebuilt trust with my body, especially after long stretches of restriction and food scarcity.
From there, we get practical. Learn how to time meals every three to four hours, compose balanced plates with carbs, protein, fat, and fiber, and layer flavor so satisfaction lands. We dig into sensory-specific satiety, why the first bites hit hardest, and how to use that cue to stop earlier without feeling deprived. If you’ve been choosing the “right” foods and still end up rummaging for snacks, this conversation reframes choice, pleasure, and permission so cravings calm down naturally.
If the science of fullness, the role of GLP‑1, leptin resistance, and gut health intrigue you, or you’re ready for straightforward steps to feel truly satisfied, you’ll walk away with tools you can use at your next meal. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s tired of white-knuckle eating, and leave a review with the one habit you’ll try this week—slowing down, adding flavor, or building more variety. Your body isn’t broken; it’s communicating. Let’s help it be heard.
Learn more at behindtheplate.ca
Grab the free Hunger & Fullness Cues Guide: behindtheplate.ca/hunger-fullness-cues
Explore The Empowered Eating Journey: behindtheplate.ca/empowered-eating-journey