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tsimionescutoday at 7:04 AM1 replyview on HN

Because you're feeling peckish. Because you hadn't had a good burger in a while. Because you saw a good looking pizza on TV and you can't order less than a full pizza. Because your mother made this good lasagna and would feel offended if you didn't eat a portion because you'd already eaten earlier. Because you're sadand tired and just don't want to also feel hungry, and eating a pack of oreos dipped in nutella is more pleasant than cooking a steak. Because you're feeling self-destructive and it feels good to ruin your diet and get that feeling of satiety that you've been denying for a while.

There are a million reasons like this. You need quite consistent motivation in order to not overeat; overeating is the default for most overweight and obese people.


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faangguyindiatoday at 8:20 AM

Never had this issue tbh, I maintain 12% bodyfat year around and cannot relate to people who just eat when there is no need to eat.

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