Daily Dietitian Podcast

220. Why Self-Control Isn’t the Problem with Eating Better and What Helps


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If you’ve ever believed that eating better just comes down to more self-control, this episode offers a powerful reframe. In this conversation, we unpack why feeling out of control around food is rarely about willpower—and much more often a sign that your body, routine, or environment needs support.

You’ll learn how under-eating, restriction, stress, and unrealistic expectations can drive chaotic eating, and what actually helps people feel calmer, more confident, and more at ease around food—without dieting or relying on discipline.

🎧 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  1. Why self-control struggles are a biological and environmental issue—not a personal failure, and how to shift the question from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What does my body need?”

  2. How eating enough, especially earlier in the day, reduces cravings and overeating later, making food decisions feel easier and more natural.

  3. Why structure, satisfaction, and support matter more than willpower, and how small changes to routines, environment, and mindset can transform your relationship with food.


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