EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 13 MIN
225: The Real Reason You Can't Stop Eating at the County Fair
from Weight Loss Forensics: FBI Tactics to Investigate Cravings, Overeating, and Why Diets Suck · host Holly Bertone, PMP, CNHP, and Emotional Eating and Weight Loss Coach
It's the middle of July, which means it’s the season for county fairs, carnivals, and festivals. It’s also the season for eating some of the worst food on the planet that makes you feel fat and bloated and gross. I’m here to prove to you that there is a psychological reason why you can’t stop eating when you’re at the county fair.Today, you're going to find out exactly how this carnival food hijacks your brain, the 8 foods you should completely avoid, and the 4 foods to enjoy. This is a short but important episode to help you still have fun with your family, while making healthier food choices. Together, we will investigate:County fairs haven't changed their food menu since 1986. The reason will surprise you.The behavioral psychology behind fair food is similar to cult recruiter tactics. Here’s why.The 4 food combinations that light up your brain’s reward system.Is fresh squeezed lemonade healthy for you?8 foods to avoid at the fairs and festivals this summer and why they are purposely designed to make you want to eat more.The 4 foods you can actually enjoy without guilt (or that fat and bloated feeling).Is ice cream an avoid or eat? The answer depends on one question. ▶️ APPLY FOR ELITE-LEVEL PRIVATE COACHING WITH HOLLY - https://wkf.ms/3XtDIKVConnect with Holly:▶️ GET ON THE PRIORITY LIST TO BECOME A SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT LOSS MACHINE - https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/pl-machine-reg▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz▶️ JOIN THE BREAK EMOTIONAL EATING ACCELERATOR - https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/break-emotional-eating-accelerator▶️ APPLY FOR ELITE-LEVEL PRIVATE COACHING WITH HOLLY - https://wkf.ms/3XtDIKV▶️QUIT SUGAR IN 5 DAYS - https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/register-for-sugar▶️ SUBSCRIBE TO SUBSTACK - https://substack.com/@hollybertone▶️ FOLLOW HOLLY BERTONE ON INSTAGRAM - @holly.bertone If this is your vibe, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review.
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It's the middle of July, which means it’s the season for county fairs, carnivals, and festivals. It’s also the season for eating some of the worst food on the planet that makes you feel fat and bloated and gross. I’m here to prove to you that there is a psychological reason why you can’t stop eating when you’re at the county fair. Today, you're going to find out exactly how this carnival food hijacks your brain, the 8 foods you should completely avoid, and the 4 foods to enjoy. This is a shor...
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