Ever raid the pantry when you're not actually hungry, only to feel worse after? That's emotional hunger at work—and it's not your fault. In this episode, we cut through the nonsense of diet culture's "food is just fuel" myth and expose why we confuse physical needs with emotional voids. I'll break down the key differences, reveal the 7 hidden hungers (like craving comfort or control), and share practical strategies to spot and address what's really driving you. From my own battles, here's the cold hard truth: Awareness is your first step to real freedom.

This week's challenge: Pause and name it. Listen now and start unlearning the lies.

Questions?

If you have a question or story to share, please reach out. Go to unDIETING101.com and on the contact tab you can submit a question or comment.

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Next Steps:

Step 1: Visit unDIETING101.com to get my free guide, "The Real Reason Your Diet Failed." This valuable resource will help you understand why you are not the problem and learn how to stop fighting your body and start working with it to lose weight.

Step 2: Sign up for my weekly emails. When you download the guide (above), you'll also join my email community where I share exclusive content, practical tips, and information about my personalized coaching program designed to help you lose weight without restriction and build a peaceful relationship with food.

Step 3: Get more personalized support. Apply for my 12-Week Program, unDIETING 101. Schedule a session here to get you on your journey.

Disclaimer:

The insights and tips shared in this podcast are based on my personal journey and are for informational and motivational purposes only. They are not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have specific health concerns or questions related to your medical condition, please consult with your healthcare provider. Remember, your health journey is unique, and what has worked for me might not be suitable for everyone. The content here does not aim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and results from following the strategies discussed can vary.

Ever finish a meal feeling uncomfortably stuffed or still hungry, wondering why you couldn't find that sweet spot of "just enough"? Most of us have completely lost touch with our body's natural satiety signals.

In this episode, we explore why we're so disconnected from knowing when we've had enough and reveal the 5 major barriers keeping you from recognizing "comfortably full."

• Why "unconscious eating" has become the norm and how it's robbing you of satisfaction • What "comfortably full" actually feels like (hint: it's different for everyone) • The 5 barriers blocking your satiety signals—from "Clean Plate Club" programming to hyperpalatable food hijacking • Simple, practical tips you can try this week to start reconnecting with your body's wisdom

Pick one barrier that resonates most and try the corresponding tip: leave two bites behind, take a halfway pause, or give yourself permission to have "forbidden" foods tomorrow.

Questions?

If you have a question or story to share, please reach out. Go to unDIETING101.com and on the contact tab you can submit a question or comment.

Connect:

Contact - > support@cherylcoaching.com

Podcast -＞ https://unDIETING101.com

Facebook -＞ Cheryl Hall Coaching

Instagram -＞@UNDIETING101

Pinterest - > unDIETING 101

Next Steps:

Step 1: Visit unDIETING101.com to get my free guide, "The Real Reason Your Diet Failed." This valuable resource will help you understand why you are not the problem and learn how to stop fighting your body and start working with it to lose weight.

Step 2: Sign up for my weekly emails. When you download the guide (above), you'll also join my email community where I share exclusive content, practical tips, and information about my personalized coaching program designed to help you lose weight without restriction and build a peaceful relationship with food.

Step 3: Get more personalized support. Apply for my 12-Week Program, unDIETING 101. Schedule a session here to get you on your journey.

Disclaimer:

The insights and tips shared in this podcast are based on my personal journey and are for informational and motivational purposes only. They are not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have specific health concerns or questions related to your medical condition, please consult with your healthcare provider. Remember, your health journey is unique, and what has worked for me might not be suitable for everyone. The content here does not aim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and results from following the strategies discussed can vary.

In this episode of unDIETING 101, we explore the harmful myth that hunger is something to suppress or ignore. From using water to "fill up" to skipping breakfast or distracting yourself from hunger with exercise, diet culture has taught us to mistrust our body's signals. But hunger is not the enemy—it's your body's way of asking for what it needs.

Join me as we:

• Define what hunger really is (physical vs. emotional hunger).
• Discuss why ignoring hunger can lead to overeating.
• Share practical strategies to tune into your hunger and build a healthier relationship with food.

This week, notice your eating patterns. Ask yourself:

• Am I physically hungry, or am I eating to feel better?
• How do I feel before, during, and after eating?
• What’s happening around me while I eat?

It’s not about perfection—it’s about awareness. Let’s start embracing hunger as a healthy part of life.

Questions?

If you have a question or story to share, please reach out. Go to unDIETING101.com and on the contact tab you can submit a question or comment.

Connect:

Contact - > support@cherylcoaching.com

Podcast -＞ https://unDIETING101.com

Facebook -＞ Cheryl Hall Coaching

Instagram -＞@UNDIETING101

Pinterest - > unDIETING 101

Next Steps:

Step 1: Visit unDIETING101.com to get my free guide, "The Real Reason Your Diet Failed." This valuable resource will help you understand why you are not the problem and learn how to stop fighting your body and start working with it to lose weight.

Step 2: Sign up for my weekly emails. When you download the guide (above), you'll also join my email community where I share exclusive content, practical tips, and information about my personalized coaching program designed to help you lose weight without restriction and build a peaceful relationship with food.

Step 3: Get more personalized support. Apply for my 12-Week Program, unDIETING 101. Schedule a session here to get you on your journey.

Disclaimer:

The insights and tips shared in this podcast are based on my personal journey and are for informational and motivational purposes only. They are not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have specific health concerns or questions related to your medical condition, please consult with your healthcare provider. Remember, your health journey is unique, and what has worked for me might not be suitable for everyone. The content here does not aim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and results from following the strategies discussed can vary.