There are several common reasons people don’t feel hungry in the morning, and understanding which may apply can help you decide what to do next. Possible reasons

• Late or large dinner: Eating a big or late meal can keep your stomach full longer, dampening morning appetite. Hydration levels and gastric emptying influence morning hunger as well.

• Hormone fluctuations: Ghrelin (hunger hormone) and leptin (fullness signal) follow daily rhythms, and ghrelin may be lower in the morning for some people, reducing morning hunger.

• Sleep and stress: Poor sleep or chronic stress can alter appetite signals. Acute stress might suppress appetite, while long-term stress can have varying effects.

• Hydration and fluids: Dehydration can masquerade as low appetite; starting the day with water can affect perceived hunger. Caffeine can also blunt morning appetite in some individuals.

• Medical factors: Thyroid issues, anxiety, depression, or other conditions can influence appetite and hunger cues. If appetite changes are new, persistent, or accompanied by other symptoms, consider consulting a clinician.

• Daily routines and meal timing: Irregular sleep schedules, shifting meal times, or inconsistent breakfast routines can blunt morning hunger simply because the body isn’t primed to expect food yet.

Practical steps you can try

• Light, early breakfast options: If you want to eat but aren’t hungry, start with small, easy-to-digest options (e.g., yogurt, fruit, a smoothie) to nudge hunger without feeling forced.
• Hydration first: Drink a glass of water upon waking to differentiate thirst from hunger and to support metabolism. If coffee or tea is part of the morning routine, you might delay caffeine for 30–60 minutes after waking or have it with breakfast.
• Consistent schedule: Aim for a regular sleep-wake cycle and a consistent meal schedule to help align hunger cues over time.
• Balanced dinner: If late meals are common, try to finish dinner earlier or choose lighter meals closer to bedtime to support morning appetite.
• Check for red flags: New, persistent, or worsening loss of appetite, unintended weight change, or other concerning symptoms should be discussed with a healthcare professional to rule out medical causes.

If you’d like, share a few details (your typical dinner time and size, sleep duration, whether you drink alcohol in the evening, any recent stress or illness, and whether you notice any other symptoms). With that context, I can tailor a more specific approach and checklist.