Episode 19: The Hunger Episode: Why it happens and how to handle it?

Hunger can be one of the hardest parts of losing weight in perimenopause. In this week’s episode of Midlife Musings, we’re getting into all of it.Hunger isn't a sign you're doing something wrong. It's a normal response. And when you understand why it happens, you can stop fighting it and start working with your body instead of against it.We discuss everything from the physiology, the mindset, to the practical strategies that make a difference.What we cover:The evolutionary reason hunger exists and why your body is wired to seek food even when you don't need itHow to think about hunger from a mindset perspective, including why so many women in midlife have a complicated emotional relationship with it and how to start separating physical hunger from habitual, emotional, or conditioned eating.The practical strategies we use to mitigate hunger and make it easier to stay in a calorie deficitPrioritizing protein at every meal, because nothing keeps you fuller longer or does more for body composition at this stage of lifeWhy snacking is doing you no favorsVolume eating and how to build meals that are satisfying without blowing your caloriesFiber and why it's one of the most underrated tools for managing hunger and supporting overall health in perimenopauseSleep and the very real way that poor sleep drives hunger hormones through the roofStress management and the connection between cortisol and cravings that so many women don't realize is happeningIf you've ever felt like you're hungry all the time or like no matter what you eat, you can never quite feel satisfied, this episode is for you.And if it resonated with you, we'd love it if you left a review or shared it with a friend who needs to hear it.Connect With Us:@marcinevin @eats_by_dre_nutrition