I’m 58, empty nest since last fall, and my new routine is a morning walk along the creek, then whatever I feel like cooking. Here’s the thing: since I started paying attention to portions, some days I get to 4 p.m. and realize I’ve had coffee, a few almonds, and half an apple. Not on purpose—just no hunger signal. My old habit was to ignore it and eat a normal dinner; now I’m more reflective. I’ve started making a small bowl of soup or eggs with toast around noon even when I’m not rumbling, because by evening I get shaky and then overdo it. It’s not really forcing, more like preventive kindness. I’m curious whether others set a floor and eat to it, or just wait for real hunger and trust it will balance out. What’s worked for you on the quiet-appetite days?