For anyone new to this: one quieter shift is that cooking can start feeling like a task list rather than a hobby, often before hunger cues change much. The pattern tends to be less grazing while prepping, smaller servings on the plate, and a longer pause before deciding whether more is wanted.
In my first month, tasting spoons stopped happening and I kept two easy staples ready for low-energy nights. That helped because a full fridge can still feel overwhelming when appetite is muted.
Treating fullness as a gentle stop sign, not a puzzle, made meals simpler. Has anyone else noticed the cooking urge fading before the desire for food does?