Outsmart Overeating

EPISODE 105: You Just Ate. You're Full. So Why Are You Back in the Kitchen 20 Minutes Later?

Outsmart Overeating

Show Notes

If you've ever finished dinner, felt physically full… and then found yourself standing in the pantry 20 minutes later looking for "a little something," this episode is for you.

This isn't happening because you're "addicted to sugar." It's a predictable response to dieting.

In this episode of the Outsmart Overeating Podcast, Coach Steph and I break down exactly why you still want to eat after you're full and what to do about it. We're talking about the real reason your brain won't move on after meals (even when you've hit your macros).

You'll learn:

The difference between fullness, satiety, and satisfaction (and why most dieters only hit one)

How restriction amplifies cravings and creates "last supper" energy

Why food noise is usually a scarcity problem, not a discipline problem

The simple shift that quiets urges and reduces nighttime grazing

How to build satisfaction into your meals so they actually end

Most importantly, you'll walk away with practical tools you can start using today to stop the pantry prowling and finally feel calm around food.

If you're successful in every area of your life except this one… this conversation will change the game.

You can also connect with Leslie & Steph on Instagram.

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