80. Why am I always hungry?!

Welcome back to The Down to Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast! On today’s episode I’m answering a question I hear commonly from women with PCOS:   “Why am I always hungry?” More specifically, women with PCOS tend to struggle with: Not staying full after meals  Constantly feeling the urge to snack Experiencing intense sugar and carb cravings  Thinking about food often and struggling to feel satiety  Hunger, cravings and increased appetite may seem related to willpower or self-control but in fact, there is a strong hormonal component behind these food-related sensations.   What You’ll Learn on this Podcast Episode: Why women with PCOS experience uncontrollable hunger. How Leptin, Cortisol and Insulin affect appetite and intense cravings. Why stronger willpower and self control are not going to help in most cases Some best practices to consider if you are constantly hungry. Helpful Links: Free PDF download: Craving Cure Checklist Connect with me on Instagram