Quiet the Diet Strategies for Addressing Hunger and Cravings With Michelle & Nicki (Part II)
In today’s episode, Michelle and Nicki explore the two nutritional theories that divide opinions: the "muscle your way through it" group and the "compassionate" group and shed light on the various factors that can drive our cravings and appetite, ranging from biological and sensory cues to the emotional satisfaction we seek from food.
Michelle and Nicki address cravings, creating structure around eating, and understanding the intentions behind our food choices. They also discuss strategies for managing stress levels throughout the day and share tips on safeguarding against situations that can trigger intense hunger and cravings.
They discuss:
- Differentiating physical hunger from emotional hunger [11:57]
- The concept of "volume eating" [16:58]
- Factors that drive food choices [18:34]
- The difference between emotional eating and balanced eating [25:03]
- Using the power of the pause to bridge communication between your body and brain [35:42]
- Factors that contribute to intense hunger and cravings [42:56]
- Not using willpower as a tool to stop appetite or hunger [58:14]
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