090: 3 Reasons You’re Struggling with Overeating + The Difference Between Overeating and Binge Eating

One of the biggest things that holds our clients back from losing weight is overeating. It can be easy to eat more calories than we intended when we’re feeling extremely hungry and not satisfied throughout the day, so in this episode I’m sharing some easy habits you can incorporate into your daily routine to avoid overeating once and for all. Links mentioned: TMN Blog: How to Stop Overeating Johns Hopkins University: Drinking Water Can Help You Lose Weight Listen to Episode 82: Staying on Track for Weight Loss on the Weekends The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat Some key takeaways from this episode include: There is a distinction between overeating and binge eating. Binge eating is a true disordered behavior that requires psychiatric intervention. Almost every single client we’ve worked with who says they “binge eat” is actually struggling with overeating. One of the biggest reasons for overeating is not drinking enough water. Water helps us feel full, manage our hunger cues more effectively, and stimulate our metabolism. An easy rule to follow is to drink a glass or two of water first thing in the morning. Undereating throughout the day is a huge reason for overeating in the evenings at night. Focus on protein-rich foods and produce at breakfast and lunch. If your meal times are less than 500 calories, you need to add more to them in order to feel full and properly nourished.   Hi! I’m Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I’m here to show you that you don’t need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking. The Millennial Nutritionist is a private practice dedicated to helping people lose weight and build better health habits to support their busy lifestyles. We offer a 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program and a monthly Millennial Living Membership to support you with your goals! Learn more about our programs at https://themillennialnutritionist.com/services.     Connect with us!: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.millennial.nutritionist/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@millennialnutritionist  Website: https://themillennialnutritionist.com/