If you’ve ever felt like your mind is constantly running through a checklist of what, when, or how much to eat, you’re not alone. That mental chatter around food—what we call food noise—isn’t a lack of willpower. It’s your body’s signal that something deeper is out of balance.
Instead of raiding the candy bowl out of guilt or rebellion, what if you gave yourself permission to enjoy it slowly, mindfully, like a treat you deserve, not one you have to “earn”?
Let's unpack what really happens when you drop your calories too low for too long, why the old “eat less, move more” strategy doesn’t work (especially in midlife), and how you can rebuild your metabolism for lasting results. If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of restriction, frustration, and rebound weight gain, this one’s for you.
What happens when praise is no longer just encouraging feedback and instead becomes the fuel your entire sense of worth depends on? That is when external validation turns into a quiet addiction: one that can quietly drain your power and keep you stuck in patterns that no longer serve you.