50. Why Women Over 40 Overeat at Night and How to Stop Emotional Eating

Free Guide:  10 Daily Tips to Stop Stress Eating. Welcome to Episode 50 of the Emotional Eats Podcast! In this solo episode, I share my personal story of nighttime snacking after a stressful day as a teacher.  I share my habit of heading to the pantry after a hard day of working in search of that escape.  I discuss eating in front of the TV, while scrolling and even in the bedroom.   I share the physical and emotional reasons behind late-night overeating, including stress, fatigue, blood sugar changes, emotions like boredom or loneliness, and habits/cravings.   Listen in to learn 10 powerful tips to help you curb the night time eating.  It's not just about willpower and discipline.  There are real reasons you do it and I give practical steps to change your nighttime eating habit.   The urge to overeat at night often stems from unresolved emotions, habits, tiredness or a lack of nourishment earlier in the day. Stay tuned to get the steps you need to find out what you really need if it's not food.   Help me celebrate this episode (Episode 50!) by subscribing and giving the Emotional Eats Podcast a review.   Episodes mentioned in the episode: Break the Stress Eating Cycle Overcome Shame Around Secret Eating Having Forbidden Foods in the House   Highlights: My story (0:00) Nighttime snacking and its impact on health. (2:21) Emotional eating and mindless snacking. (8:27) Breaking unhealthy eating habits through awareness and disruption. (13:43) Menopause, emotional eating, and nutrition. (17:58) Avoiding emotional eating and mindless snacking. (23:41) Establishing boundaries around food and drink consumption. (28:42) Emotional eating and self-care strategies. (35:16) Emotional eating and finding healthy habits. (40:39)    Connect with Kim on TT and IG: @kimhynesmidlife   Note:  The information in this podcast is not to replace working with your doctor, other medical practitioner or mental health practitioner.  This podcast is to provide conversation, information and entertainment. My favorite evening drink (or dessert) is Organifi Gold Chocolate.  It is like a "healthy dark hot chocolate".  With reishi mushrooms and lemon balm extract for calming and relaxing, it's perfect in the afternoon or evening.  Gold  also has superfoods like tumeric and ginger.  It's nonGMO, vegan and organic. You can check out all of Organifi's healthy products at https://www.organifishop.com/  and make sure to use the code:  KIMH   for 20% off.