Emotional Eating – Why We Do It & How to Regain Control
We’re back with Episode 3 of the InstructorLive Podcast, and this one hits close to home for many of us. We’re talking about emotional eating, a challenge that often slips under the radar but affects so many. If you find yourself reaching for snacks when you’re stressed, bored, tired, or overwhelmed, this episode is for you.
Host Austin Wilks sits down with Maxine Palmer, a registered dietitian who specialises in weight management, gut health, and women’s wellbeing. Together, they explore why emotional eating happens, how to spot the signs, and what you can do to feel more in control. Maxine shares practical tips, compassionate insight, and realistic tools you can start using right away.
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How to recognise emotional vs. physical hunger
- Triggers like stress, poor sleep, and hormone changes
- Ways to break the cycle of mindless eating
- Techniques like mindful eating and positive distraction
- How menopause and perimenopause affect cravings
- Simple steps to build better habits around food
Try the Combat Your Fat Programme – Meal Guide by Maxine Palmer
If this episode resonates with you, take action with our Combat Your Fat programme. This 8-week plan includes daily workouts and a full nutrition guide written by Maxine Palmer.
This programme offers:
- On-demand classes you can follow at home
- Fitness tracking and progress support
- High-protein recipes like Maxine’s Beef Kofta Kebabs with Mint Yoghurt Dip
- Clear advice to support long-term healthy eating
Final Thought
Emotional eating happens to all of us sometimes. But when you understand your triggers, you can take real steps to feel better and more in control. Maxine’s advice is practical, grounded, and kind a great reminder that change doesn’t have to mean restriction.
