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In this episode, we’re breaking down why listening to your body isn’t always enough (and why you’re not failing if it hasn’t worked for you). From sleep deprivation and stress to hormonal fluctuations and hyper-palatable foods, there are multiple factors that can make it easy to overeat when trying to lose fat and difficult to eat enough when trying to build muscle.

What I Cover in This Episode:

• Why hunger and fullness cues can be unreliable when you’re stressed, sleep-deprived, or dieting.
• How appetite hormones (ghrelin & leptin) respond to sleep, stress, and dieting—and why they might be making fat loss harder.
• Why eating past a calorie deficit is so easy (just 200 extra calories a day can stall fat loss).
• The reality of muscle gain—why eating intuitively might not get you enough calories to build muscle.
• PMS, hormones & cravings: why your body actually needs more energy during this time.
• Thyroid medications (hyper & hypothyroidism) and how they impact hunger, cravings & metabolism.

Intuitive Eating Principles I’m Challenging (and What to Do Instead):
1️⃣ “Honour Your Hunger”
2️⃣ “Make Peace with Food”
3️⃣ “Feel Your Fullness”
4️⃣ “Cope with Emotions Without Using Food”
5️⃣ “Reject the Diet Mentality” 

At the end of the day, listening to your body is part of the equation—but if you’re struggling to see results, there are deeper factors at play. Tune in for a conversation that’s honest, science-backed, and helps you move forward with clarity.

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