Why does hunger diminish after a certain level?

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Sometimes I get the feeling of hunger, but when I wait it out without eating, the painful feeling subsides. Why does this feeling of hunger go away without actually eating anything? Obviously I eventually get hungry again and eat, but I’m wondering why this brief feeling of “okay-ness” occurs.

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This is so interesting! I’m pregnant and have basically only been able to nibble on the occasional snack for the last few months due to severe morning sickness. I’m starting to feel much better but my body seems to have completely lost the ability to feel hunger. I only know I need to eat when I remember it’s been a few hours or if I start to feel lightheaded and weak. I’m hoping once I get back into a regular eating pattern my hunger signals will return!

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