Do you like to fast or do you force it?

Going to bed early just to avoid eating can be a sign of being stuck in a cycle of food rules and guilt. Let’s unpack why this happens and why it’s not truly helpful:

1. It confuses coping with control

• Going to bed early might feel like “self-control,” but often it’s about escaping hunger or the discomfort of wanting more food.
• It’s a way of avoiding rather than listening to your body.

2. It reinforces the idea that hunger is “bad”

• Pretending you “like” fasting teaches your brain that ignoring hunger = success.
• But hunger is a normal, healthy signal — not something to silence.

3. It can backfire physically and emotionally

• Ignoring hunger in the evening often leads to waking up overly hungry, starting the day with cravings, or eventually bingeing.
• Emotionally, it deepens the guilt–restriction–binge loop.

4. It disconnects you from your body’s wisdom

• Real fasting is a conscious, intentional practice with purpose.
• What you described is more like forced deprivation, which teaches distrust in your body’s cues.

5. It steals joy and rest

• Bedtime should be about rest, not about escaping food thoughts.
• Going to bed hungry can actually worsen sleep quality and leave you more drained.

? A healthier reframe might be: “My body still needs fuel, even if I’ve reached an arbitrary number. I don’t have to earn food or sleep — I deserve both.”