166 ~ Weight Loss Q&A XXVI

Send us Fan MailIt’s time for another Weight Loss Q&A, and in this episode I’m answering several listener questions about emotional eating, food substitutions, calorie tracking, and what happens when the excitement of new habits starts to fade.We talk about how emotional eating is not always obvious. It is not just the big dramatic moments people tend to imagine. Sometimes it looks a lot quieter. Boredom, burnout, or simply eating because the food is there can all fall into that category.I also respond to a very “Gladys” comment about recipe substitutions and why it is important to remember that what seems obvious to one person may be completely new to someone else. The internet allows us to share knowledge, and sometimes the simplest tips can make a huge difference for someone who has never heard them before.We also get into a practical question about tracking calories when you are using marinades. Do you have to measure everything perfectly, or is estimating okay?Finally, I talk about something many people experience once their habits are well established. What happens when the novelty wears off and the dopamine hit you used to feel from the process just is not there anymore?In This EpisodeHow to recognize emotional eating and why it is not always obviousWhy unnecessary eating is often connected to emotions like boredom, guilt, or stressThe three drivers behind emotional eating: comfort, reward, and copingWhy asking yourself “Why am I eating this?” is such an important awareness toolWhy not everyone knows the same food swaps and substitutionsHow small ingredient changes can significantly reduce calories in recipesHow to think about marinades and sauces when you are tracking caloriesWhen it makes sense to estimate instead of tracking every calorie perfectlyWhat can happen when the excitement of new habits fadesWays to keep enjoying food and staying motivated even after the novelty wears offSupport the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I’ve created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time’• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...