Listening path · 6 episodes · 3 hr 31 min
Food is always on my mind
If you think about food all day, you're not weak or broken; constant food thoughts usually come from a plan that left you underfed or restricted. This path shows you why, then how to eat so the noise gets quieter.
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- Why Can't I Stop Thinking About Food? Food Noise After 40
Start here: you'll hear why food noise isn't a willpower problem and where it really comes from.
Episode 376 · 28 min
- How to Stop Food Cravings Without Restrictive Dieting
Next, the core fix: add protein, fiber and fat instead of cutting foods, so cravings lose their pull.
Episode 306 · 50 min
- Why Can't I Stop Eating? Emotional vs Impulse Eating
Now sort out whether you're eating from emotion or impulse, so you use the right fix for you.
Episode 353 · 31 min
- How to Stop Impulse Eating: 5 Strategies That Work
Then get five practical moves for the moments food grabs you: spot triggers, plan ahead and pause.
Episode 3 · 17 min
- How a Busy Mom Lost 85 Pounds Without Cutting Carbs
Hear Marie explain how planning food ahead quieted her food thoughts and helped her lose 85 pounds.
Episode 154 · 53 min
- Why Women Over 40 Need More Protein for Muscle and Fat Loss
Finish with a simple 7-day plan to log your protein and raise it, something you can start this week.
Episode 174 · 31 min
Questions along the way
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Food Noise, Cravings & Overeating
Why do I get cravings at night?
According to Nikkiey, night cravings usually mean you under-fueled during the day, most often by not eating enough protein. She says it's rarely a willpower problem. Skimp on protein and overall food, and your hunger and blood sugar get out of balance, so by evening your body is asking for everything at once.
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Food Noise, Cravings & Overeating
How do I stop emotional eating?
Start by catching the moment: before you eat, ask whether you're hungry, bored or stressed. If you're hungry, eat a proper meal. If it's emotion, Nikkiey suggests a walk, deep breathing, talking it out or journaling instead. Structure helps too: knowing exactly what you'll eat each day keeps food as fuel, not a fix.
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Food Noise, Cravings & Overeating
How do I stop snacking at night in front of the TV?
Change the setup instead of trying harder. Nikkiey's approach is to eat a high-protein dinner late enough that you aren't genuinely hungry when you sit down, keep trigger foods out of the house, and change what you do on the couch. When the urge hits anyway, pause and ask whether you're hungry or just bored.
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