Why am I not as hungry in my 40s
user
This might be partly due to changes in your physiology: As your body ages, you might gain more muscle, which burns more calories than fat, so you might be more physically active than you were when you were younger.  But it is also possible that your appetite is different than it used to be, even if your body is not physically different.
assistant
I think its cuz i am getting close to menopause. i am still very physically active. i get hungry at times but not as often
user
There is some evidence to support this hypothesis. You may get hungry less often, in part, because of changes in your biochemistry and hormones related to menopause.  For example, women tend to gain weight around menopause due to changes in their biochemistry, which might affect your feelings of hunger.
assistant
true. i am not gaining weight and only 122 lbs right now
user
In fact, weight gain around menopause has been linked to reductions in appetite.  So if you’re only gaining 2 pounds a year, it might not be due to changes in your appetite.
assistant
Why am I not as hungry in my 40s
user
This might be partly due to changes in your physiology: As your body ages, you might gain more muscle, which burns more calories than fat, so you might be more physically active than you were when you were younger.  But it is also possible that your appetite is different than it used to be, even if your body is not physically different.
assistant
I think its cuz i am getting close to menopause. i am still very physically active. i get hungry at times but not as often
user
There is some evidence to support this hypothesis. You may get hungry less often, in part, because of changes in your biochemistry and hormones related to menopause.  For example, women tend to gain weight around menopause due to changes in their biochemistry, which might affect your feelings of hunger.
assistant
true. i am not gaining weight and only 122 lbs right now
user
You might be gaining less muscle as you age, which would mean you have fewer calories available to your body, compared to when you were younger.  This could cause you to feel hungrier as you age, but at the same time, your body might burn fewer calories due to changes in your biochemistry.  In general, a diet-controlled obese person who loses weight would get hungrier and their appetite would increase, whereas someone who is thin would experience a decrease in their appetite as they lose weight.
assistant
Why am I not as hungry in my 40s