Candidly with Coffee

Episode 592: 🔥 Why You’re Always Hungry in Midlife & How to Fix It! | Hormones, Cravings & Blood Sugar Explained


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Do you feel like you're constantly hungry, even when you're eating healthy? 😩 No matter how much protein you eat, your cravings still take over? It's NOT just willpower—it’s hormones, blood sugar, and stress at play.

In this episode, we’re breaking down:
✅ Why hunger feels out of control in midlife (hello, menopause!)
✅ How hormones like estrogen, cortisol & insulin affect cravings
✅ The BIGGEST hunger mistakes you might be making
✅ How to naturally mimic the effects of appetite-regulating hormones
✅ The perfect meal formula to keep you full for hours!

💡 If you’re tired of fighting hunger and cravings, this episode is for YOU! Grab your coffee and let’s dive in. ☕✨

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💬 What’s your biggest struggle with hunger & cravings? Drop a comment below—I’d love to help!
0:00 🔥 Why You're Always Hungry in Midlife
0:05 😩 Struggling with Hunger & Cravings? Here's Why
0:17 🧠 It’s NOT Just Willpower—Hormones Are at Play
0:24 🔬 How Blood Sugar & Stress Affect Your Appetite
0:42 ☕ Grab Your Coffee, Let’s Dive In!
1:06 🤔 Why Am I Always Hungry, Even After Eating?
4:03 ⚖️ How Menopause Messes with Hunger & Cravings
5:08 📉 The Role of Estrogen, Cortisol & Insulin in Appetite
6:29 🍬 Why Cortisol Spikes Make You Crave Sugar
9:00 🧪 How Blood Sugar Swings Keep You in a Hunger Cycle
10:50 🚫 Biggest Hunger Mistakes Midlife Women Make
12:26 🏋️ Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Probably Not!)
16:12 🌱 Why Fiber is the Missing Key to Feeling Full
18:38 🚴 Overdoing Cardio? It Could Be Making You Hungrier
20:59 ⚠️ Are Processed Foods Keeping You in a Hunger Trap?
22:25 💦 Dehydration & Hunger—The Surprising Connection
26:16 🥣 How to Build Meals That Kill Hunger Naturally
27:52 🍽️ The Perfect Meal Formula: Protein, Fats & Fiber
30:42 🥑 Healthy Meal Combos That Keep You Full for Hours
34:34 ✅ Final Takeaways & Action Steps
38:55 👀 What’s Coming Next: The Truth About Cravings!
#midlifewellness #hormonesandweightloss #hungercontrol #menopausehealth #weightlossforwomen #cravingsolutions #bloodsugardiet #balancednutrition
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