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Emotional Hunger vs. Physical Hunger—How to Tell the Difference
Have you ever found yourself reaching for food when you’re not physically hungry? Maybe after a stressful day, when you’re feeling...
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How Stress Affects Hunger and Eating Habits
Ever noticed how stress affects your appetite? Some of us lose our hunger when we’re anxious, while others overeat as a coping...
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The Connection Between Food, Mood, and Energy
We often think of food as fuel for our bodies, but did you know what you eat directly impacts your mood and energy levels? If you’ve...
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Breaking the Cycle of Restriction and Overeating
So many of us swing between restriction and overeating —we go on strict diets, deprive ourselves, then give in and feel like we’ve...
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How to Develop a Mindful Eating Practice
Have you ever finished a meal only to realize you barely tasted it? In today’s fast-paced world, we often eat mindlessly—rushing through...
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Why We Eat When We’re Not Hungry—And What to Do Instead
We’ve all done it—eaten when we weren’t hungry. Maybe it was out of stress, boredom, habit, or social pressure. But why do we reach for...
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The Role of Self-Compassion in Healthy Eating
If you’ve ever struggled with guilt around food, you’re not alone. So many of us judge ourselves for what we eat, thinking we should "do...
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How to Differentiate Between Physical and Emotional Hunger
Have you ever felt an overwhelming urge to eat, even though you just had a meal? Or maybe you’ve found yourself mindlessly snacking when...
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The Myth of “Good” and “Bad” Foods—Reframing How We Eat
For years, diet culture has conditioned us to label foods as “good” or “bad.” We praise ourselves for eating a salad and feel guilty for...
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The Link Between Hunger and Burnout—Why We’re Eating to Cope
Have you ever noticed that when you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or emotionally drained, your cravings intensify? It’s no...
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The Hidden Meaning Behind Your Cravings
Have you ever found yourself craving something specific—like chocolate, salty chips, or a warm slice of bread—when you’re not even...
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Emotional Hunger vs. Physical Hunger—How to Tell the Difference
One of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned in my work is this: Not all hunger is physical. Many times, what we call “hunger” is...
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Why Willpower Isn’t the Answer to Weight Loss
For years, I believed—like many of my patients—that willpower was the missing ingredient in weight loss. If only we could be “strong...
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The Power of Self-Compassion in Health and Weight Loss
For years, I believed that willpower and discipline were the keys to achieving health and weight loss. But as I worked with patients...
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Emotional Hunger: What Are You Really Hungry For?
For years, I believed that hunger was purely physical—a sign that my body needed food. But through my work as a physician and my own...
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The Myth of Willpower: Why Restriction Doesn’t Work
For years, I believed that willpower was the key to success—whether it was weight loss, career growth, or self-improvement. I thought if...
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The Hidden Hunger We Ignore: What Are You Truly Hungry For?
For years, I worked with patients who came to me believing they were hungry for food. But as we talked, I began to see a pattern—most of...
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Why “Enough” is a Decision: Redefining Fulfillment in a World of More
For much of my life and career, I believed that success, happiness, and fulfillment were just beyond the next achievement, the next goal,...
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The Hidden Meaning Behind Hunger: More Than Just Food Cravings
When you hear the word “hunger,” you probably think of a rumbling stomach—a simple signal that it’s time to eat. But what if I told you...
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