Hunger Cues

1. Famished or starving; you actually feel weak or light-headed. Don't allow yourself to get to this point.
2. Very hungry; you can't think of anything else but eating. You're cranky and irritable, and you can't concentrate.
3. Hungry; your stomach is growling or feels empty.
4. A little bit hungry; you're just starting to think about your next meal.
5. Satisfied; you're comfortable and aren't really thinking about food. You're alert and have a good energy level.
6. Full satisfied; you've had enough to eat.
7. More than satisfied; you've had plenty to eat - maybe a little too much. Maybe you took a few extra bites.
8. Very full; you ate a little too much, but it tasted really good.
9. Uncomfortable; you're too full. You're bloated and tired, and you don't feel great. 
10. Stuffed; you;re uncomfortable and maybe even nauseated. Never allow yourself to get to this point.

If your hunger level is from 1-3, you should eat. If you're at level 4, drink a glass of water, chew a piece of sugar free gum, or do something else to distract yourself from eating. When you're trying to lose weight, try to stop eating when you reach level 5, but definitely no later than 6. If you've reached level 7, you've eaten too much. Anything above that is WAY too much and will sabotage your weight loss efforts.

*Source: The Biggest Loser:Simple Swaps