97. Fuel, Feelings, or Flavor? The 3-Second Check-In That Changes Everything

Ever find yourself standing in front of the fridge at 9:30 p.m. wondering how you got there — or what you're even looking for?

In this episode, I'm breaking down the simple, powerful framework I call the 3 F’s of Eating:

👉 Fuel (your body needs energy)
👉 Feelings (you're eating to soothe an emotion)
👉 Flavor (you just want something that tastes good)

You'll learn:

• How to recognize true physical hunger vs. emotional urges
• Why “rage eating” and “snacky snack mode” happen more than you think
• How to name your reason without guilt — and decide what to do next
• Why eating for flavor isn’t cheating (but unconscious eating is a trap)
• The exact question to ask before your next bite that can change everything
• This isn’t about shame — it’s about awareness. And it only takes three seconds.

Mentioned in the episode:
🎯 Emotional Eating Vault — Lifetime access to Dr. Stacy’s private client tools to stop emotional eating for good.  https://www.sugarfreemd.com/vault

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