Calorie Queen

It sounds like you may not be eating enough during the day.

When you don’t eat enough during the day, it’s only natural that you’ll overeat later on. You don’t lack self-control or will-power…. you’re just hungry!

As a Calorie Queen, you’ll probably relate to one or more of these statements…

▷ You’re trying to lose weight and have been told you need to eat fewer calories and smaller portions in order to see success.

▷ You know you’re likely to overeat at night, so you restrict your calories during the day as a way to control your weight.

▷ You’re following a meal plan or program that eliminates certain foods or restricts eating to specific times of the day.

I know you have the best intentions - these all seem logical in theory, right?

Eat less > lose weight.

Binge at night > must eat less during the day.

Wellness influencer says keto is cure-all > keto must be the answer.

Friend lost weight weight with intermittent fasting > I will lose weight with intermittent fasting.

The truth is, though, these methods aren't serving you.

Especially not long-term. Instead, try to focus on truly nourishing your body with enjoyable foods throughout the day and giving your body the energy (hint: energy = calories) you need to thrive. The key is to start tuning in and begin to use internal cues to find out what your body needs. Don’t get me wrong - this can be tricky in the beginning since you’ve relied on external cues and instructions on how and when to eat for so long. But don’t worry! I’ve got you covered with some tips and resources to get started. Trust me, once you start down this journey, you won’t look back ♡

try these tips:

1. Check in with yourself before and after meals and throughout the day. Are you eating when you’re hungry? Or do you eat when you feel like you “should” be eating? Try to pay more attention to your body’s hunger cues throughout the day. Keep healthy snacks on hand for when hunger strikes and avoid the pressure to eat just because it’s meal time.

   P.S. The Eat Freely Food Journal is a great place to start to learn more about your body’s hunger signals and check in with how you feel before and after meals.

2. Switch it up! If you’re stuck in a rut and you’re eating the same salad every single day it’s no wonder you’re craving more indulgent foods! Make sure you’re eating a variety of foods with different flavors and textures to help keep you satisfied.

3. If you crave something sweet or something that’s not necessarily healthy, do you “save it for later” or tell yourself you can’t have it? Try sprinkling in small treats throughout your day or week instead and give yourself full permission to enjoy them.

4. Pack a square of dark chocolate to eat after lunch or make a chocolate peanut butter smoothie as a morning meal or afternoon snack. By satisfying your sweet tooth now, you’ll be less likely to overindulge later. Plus, when we’re not craving something all day long, we’re more likely to be able to eat sweets in moderation or choose a healthier alternative.