The Psychology of Food Cravings

On this episode of the Chasing Clarity Podcast, I team up with Lyle McDonald to unpack everything you need to know about cravings: what cravings really are, why they happen, and what actually works to manage them.

TOPICS COVERED:

• WHY DO WE EXPERIENCE CRAVINGS?
• THE MOST PREVALENT MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE CAUSES OF CRAVINGS 
• MISCONCEPTION #1: CRAVINGS ARE A SIGN OF A NUTRIENT DEFICIENCY
• MISCONCEPTION #2: CRAVINGS ARE CAUSED BY DIETARY RESTRAINT OR FOOD RESTRICTION
• THE BENEFIT OF USING A MORE STRUCTURED EATING APPROACH EARLY ON & RESTRICTING TRIGGER FOODS DURING A FAT LOSS PHASE
• THE MOST EFFECTIVE EVIDENCE-BASED WAYS TO REDUCE CRAVINGS
• MINDFULNESS & ACCEPTANCE-BASED STRATEGIES
• FLOATING LEAF VISUALIZATION
• URGE SURFING
• MINDSET SHIFTS TO REDUCE CRAVINGS
• REAPPRAISAL: SHIFTING HOW YOU THINK ABOUT A CRAVING
• FOCUSING ON THE “LATER” MINDSET OVER THE “NOW” MINDSET
• STRATEGIC PLANNING- IMPLEMENTATION INTENTIONS

If you’re tired of feeling out of control with food, this conversation is for you.

Hit play for practical strategies, real talk, and actionable advice you can use to take back control of your eating for good.

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