Adherence

Higher overall hunger levels are associated with healthier meal timing habits, specifically achieving longer overnight fasts (≥ 13 hours) and eating less frequently late at night, contradicting the assumption that hunger prevents adherence to healthy meal timing.

If you are struggling to stick to a meal timing plan (like skipping breakfast or eating early dinner), don't assume hunger is your enemy. This research suggests that people who feel hungrier are actually more likely to achieve longer overnight fasts. Instead of eating to suppress hunger, view hunger as a sign that your body is adapting to the fasting window. Focus on consistency rather than comfort, as hunger may not be the barrier to adherence you think it is.