(#507) Why You Can't Stop Eating (Even When You're Not Hungry).

Have you ever eaten a full meal, known you weren’t physically hungry anymore…and still found yourself standing in the kitchen looking for something else?For years, I made those moments mean I lacked willpower. But what I eventually learned is that sometimes we aren’t looking for more food — we’re looking for relief, comfort, stimulation, reward or a way to change how we feel.In today’s episode, I’m breaking down some of the reasons we eat when we’re not physically hungry, including emotional regulation, boredom, using food as our primary source of pleasure, and the restriction earlier in the day that can leave us feeling completely out of control later. XOWatch the episode on YouTube.