[swsieber]

Oftentimes what you think is hunger is thirst.

Babies who have stomach trouble sometimes over-eat because they mistake stomach pain for hunger.

So instinct/reactions aren't failsafe. Especially when we've loaded our diet with addicting things.

[Terr_]

> Oftentimes what you think is hunger is thirst.

Anecdotally, often my thirst is disguised as looking for something to snack on that will cause me to salivate, like chocolate.

When I make a conscious decision to have a big glass of water or two, the craving goes away.