Cravings Aren’t the Enemy: How to Understand and Work with Them

Ever feel like cravings are out to get you? Whether it’s the sudden urge for chips, chocolate, or something salty, cravings often get labeled as “The Enemy”.

But what if cravings weren’t bad at all? 💡🤔What if…they were simply messengers trying to tell you something? 

Welcome back to Motivated with Meg! In today’s Eating Experiment, we’re diving into food cravings and how to approach them. From understanding the science behind why we crave certain foods to learning how to respond before acting, this episode will help you navigate cravings with more ease and compassion.

Tune in for practical tips, relatable stories, and your weekly experiment!

Topics Covered

• Why cravings aren’t the enemy and how to handle them
• My personal story of hiding snacks in my car and why cravings showed up when I was alone
• The connection between cravings, stress, and emotional regulation
• What triggers our cravings
• Dopamine and the brain’s reward system
• Why cravings often show up during hormonal changes
• The impact of diet culture on cravings and how restriction fuels the urge to overeat
• Your weekly experiment! 🌈

Resources:

• TED Talk: "Women Are Not Small Men" by Dr. Stacey Sims – Learn about hormonal differences and their impact on nutrition and exercise.
• Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch – A resource for breaking free from diet culture and understanding body signals.

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