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Outsmart Overeating Podcast


Jan 21, 2025

In today’s episode, we dive into a thought-provoking Reddit post from a male dieter struggling to stay on track with his healthy eating goals, especially when the evening rolls around. He describes how he can manage balanced meals during the first part of the day, but come evening, something shifts.

 

The urge to binge on junk food—chocolate, chips, anything he can get his hands on—takes over. This compulsion, he explains, doesn’t even seem related to actual hunger, but more of a ritual or psychological need to eat, even when he’s not hungry.

 

We break down what might be behind this phenomenon: Is it the body’s natural hunger cues and circadian rhythm at play, or could it be deeper-rooted compulsive eating habits?

 

How do emotional triggers, boredom, and stress contribute to these after-hours cravings? We also explore how this behavior sabotages his diet goals, preventing him from achieving a calorie deficit and sticking to a sustainable eating plan.

 

Join us as we share insights, strategies, and practical tips to help manage evening eating habits, understand the role of emotional regulation in diet, and offer suggestions for healthier coping mechanisms.

 

Could shifting meal timing, addressing psychological triggers, or creating a more mindful evening routine make a difference? Tune in to find out!

 

Whether you’re struggling with similar challenges or just curious about the psychology of eating, this episode is packed with valuable advice on how to break the evening snack trap and build a healthier, more balanced approach to eating throughout the day.

 

Don’t miss it!

 

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