The Breakthrough Emotional Eating Podcast

BEE #152: The Brain Science Behind Meal Planning and Emotional Eating


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Your brain makes over 20,000 decisions a day, and by evening, decision fatigue sets in. That’s when it feels nearly impossible to make healthy food choices, especially if you’re tired, stressed, or emotional. But what if you could bypass that mental exhaustion and set yourself up for success?

In this first installment of the Back to Basics series, we’re diving into meal planning—not because it’s a cliché “diet tip,” but because it’s scientifically proven to work with your brain’s natural wiring. When you have a clear plan, your brain perceives safety and order, allowing your logical prefrontal cortex to stay in control. Without one, your brain interprets restriction as a threat, triggering panic and poor decisions.

Meal planning isn’t about rigid rules—it’s about giving your brain the structure it craves. It reduces the constant chatter around food, frees up mental energy, and even provides a natural dopamine reward that reinforces positive habits. By working with your brain, not against it, you can break free from emotional eating and build habits that actually last.

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If you want to learn more about how to stop overeating at meals and lose weight easily, get my How To Stop Overeating At Meals Guide: https://go.kristinjonescoaching.com/stop-overeating

Needing more specific and direct support for your emotional eating and overeating? Check out my online course, Stop Dieting Start Feeling, and my personalized coaching program, Breakthrough To You.

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