Are you meant to feel hungry when fasting? Understanding the body’s signals
                                
                                
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                                According to research from Johns Hopkins Medicine, it can take two to four weeks for your body to become fully accustomed to intermittent fasting. During this initial adjustment period, it is normal to feel hungry when fasting, as your body adapts to a new feeding schedule.