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Episode 15: Why We Eat Until Our Pants Are Too Tight
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
- Eating past fullness is not about willpower, but biological and neurological mechanisms.
- Dopamine & anticipation: The brain releases dopamine before the next bite, driving continued eating.
- Fullness as nervous system regulation: A full stomach can activate calming parasympathetic responses.
- Blood sugar fluctuations: Glucose spikes and drops can create lingering hunger or cravings.
- Energy debt: Skipping meals or under-eating earlier can trigger rebound overeating.
- Emotional regulation: Food can temporarily soothe emotional states like stress or boredom.
- Delayed satiety signals: Fullness hormones take ~15–20 minutes to register, making it easy to overshoot.
- Big takeaway: Overeating often reflects biology interacting with environment, not personal failure.
- Practice: Replace judgment with curiosity—ask what the body was trying to solve (reward, regulation, energy, emotion, or speed).
Mentioned in This Episode:
The Hunger Habit: Why We Eat When We're Not Hungry and How to Stop, Judson Brewer - https://amzn.to/4bl2BiO
Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food, Jan Chozen Bays, https://amzn.to/4sip3if
Emotional influences on food choice: sensory, physiological and psychological pathways, Edward Leigh Gibson, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16545403/
Need support?
Join the Mood and Metabolism Collective: If you’re looking for more support putting these ideas into practice, you can join The Mood and Metabolism Collective! Inside you’ll find quick, blood-sugar-steady recipes, an easy drag-and-drop meal planner with smart grocery lists (even Instacart integration), monthly cooking classes, and a calm community space to build a more grounded relationship with food.
🌱 RevitalizeHER: Wellness and Health Strategy Call for Women Over 40: A 30-minute session for women navigating midlife changes like low energy, stress, digestive issues, or stubborn weight. Together we’ll uncover what’s been holding you back and map out a few simple, personalized steps to help you feel lighter, calmer, and more energized.
More Resources for You:
- 💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset
A gentle reset for overwhelmed eaters wanting calmer cravings & steadier metabolism.
👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset - ❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You?
👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz - 🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts
👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts - 🧠 Blood Sugar & Brain Health Boost: 5-Day Challenge for Women 50+ (self-paced)
👉 https://catdillon.com/5DayChallenge - 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+
👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacks
Connect with Me:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn
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By Cat DillonIn This Episode You’ll Learn:
- Eating past fullness is not about willpower, but biological and neurological mechanisms.
- Dopamine & anticipation: The brain releases dopamine before the next bite, driving continued eating.
- Fullness as nervous system regulation: A full stomach can activate calming parasympathetic responses.
- Blood sugar fluctuations: Glucose spikes and drops can create lingering hunger or cravings.
- Energy debt: Skipping meals or under-eating earlier can trigger rebound overeating.
- Emotional regulation: Food can temporarily soothe emotional states like stress or boredom.
- Delayed satiety signals: Fullness hormones take ~15–20 minutes to register, making it easy to overshoot.
- Big takeaway: Overeating often reflects biology interacting with environment, not personal failure.
- Practice: Replace judgment with curiosity—ask what the body was trying to solve (reward, regulation, energy, emotion, or speed).
Mentioned in This Episode:
The Hunger Habit: Why We Eat When We're Not Hungry and How to Stop, Judson Brewer - https://amzn.to/4bl2BiO
Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food, Jan Chozen Bays, https://amzn.to/4sip3if
Emotional influences on food choice: sensory, physiological and psychological pathways, Edward Leigh Gibson, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16545403/
Need support?
Join the Mood and Metabolism Collective: If you’re looking for more support putting these ideas into practice, you can join The Mood and Metabolism Collective! Inside you’ll find quick, blood-sugar-steady recipes, an easy drag-and-drop meal planner with smart grocery lists (even Instacart integration), monthly cooking classes, and a calm community space to build a more grounded relationship with food.
🌱 RevitalizeHER: Wellness and Health Strategy Call for Women Over 40: A 30-minute session for women navigating midlife changes like low energy, stress, digestive issues, or stubborn weight. Together we’ll uncover what’s been holding you back and map out a few simple, personalized steps to help you feel lighter, calmer, and more energized.
More Resources for You:
- 💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset
A gentle reset for overwhelmed eaters wanting calmer cravings & steadier metabolism.
👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset - ❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You?
👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz - 🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts
👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts - 🧠 Blood Sugar & Brain Health Boost: 5-Day Challenge for Women 50+ (self-paced)
👉 https://catdillon.com/5DayChallenge - 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+
👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacks
Connect with Me:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn