đź“Ś Episode Summary
In this solo episode of Healthy Not Hungry, Rach dives deep into the psychology and physiology behind cravings and emotional eating. Ever wondered why your brain tells you to reach for chocolate mid-afternoon? Or why resisting cravings sometimes backfires? This episode explains the brain-body connection, how stress and blood sugar crashes affect cravings, and a simple, sustainable strategy to manage them—without guilt or food obsession.
You'll learn how inner health creates outer health, and why a balanced mindset is essential for long-term fat loss success.
What cravings really are and where they come from (hint: it starts in your brain 🧠)
The science of dopamine, cortisol, and the craving loop
How blood sugar crashes and nutrient deficiencies trigger emotional eating
Why hydration and protein are key to reducing sugar cravings
A step-by-step framework to decide whether to give in or fuel first
How to manage cravings without guilt, restriction, or sabotaging your goals
Why mindset and emotional wellbeing are crucial for sustainable fat loss
emotional eating
food cravings
cravings and mindset
brain body connection
mental health and weight loss
fat loss for women
women and emotional eating
how to stop sugar cravings
stress and cravings
sustainable weight loss
balanced eating
mindset for fat loss
food freedom after 40
hormones and cravings
stop binge eating
Fuel your body first, listen with curiosity, and respond with kindness—not punishment. Your cravings aren't the enemy; they’re messengers from your body and mind. Learn to decode them, not deny them.
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