Feeling Out of Control with Cravings? Here’s What Your Body Is Really Telling You

You’re doing everything right—eating healthy, staying active, and trying to make mindful food choices. But then, like clockwork, the cravings hit.

Maybe it’s the afternoon slump, when you suddenly need something sweet.

Or after dinner, when your body tells you it deserves another snack.

Or late at night, when all you want is chips, cookies, or anything carb-heavy.

You tell yourself you should have more willpower. But here’s the truth: Cravings aren’t just about willpower.

They are powerful signals from your body—specifically, from your blood sugar levels, stress hormones, and nervous system. If you feel out of control with food, it’s time to stop blaming yourself and start addressing the real root cause.

Blood Sugar Dysregulation: The #1 Driver of Cravings

If your blood sugar isn’t stable, your body will demand quick energy sources—typically sugar, refined carbs, or caffeine.

How Blood Sugar Impacts Cravings

When you eat processed foods, skip meals, or rely on caffeine to get through the day, your blood sugar spikes and crashes. These fluctuations create:

• Sudden hunger and cravings (usually for sweets or carbs)
• Mood swings and irritability
• Fatigue and brain fog
• Anxiety and increased stress response

Essentially, your body is constantly chasing its next fix. And the more it swings from high to low, the more out of control you feel.

How to Stabilize Blood Sugar and Reduce Cravings

✅ Prioritize Protein at Every Meal – Protein helps regulate blood sugar and keeps you fuller longer. Aim for 20-30g per meal.

✅ Don’t Skip Healthy Fats – Fats slow down sugar absorption, keeping your energy stable. Include avocado, olive oil, nuts, and fatty fish.

✅ Eat Complex Carbs, Not Refined Carbs – Swap white bread, pasta, and sugary snacks for quinoa, sweet potatoes, and fiber-rich veggies.

✅ Avoid the Caffeine-First Trap – Drinking coffee on an empty stomach spikes cortisol, worsening blood sugar crashes. Eat first, then have your caffeine.

How Stress Wreaks Havoc on Your Blood Sugar and Hormones

If you feel like your cravings are stronger when you’re stressed, you’re not imagining it.

When you’re under chronic stress, your body releases cortisol, your primary stress hormone. Cortisol:

🔹 Raises blood sugar levels to prepare for “fight or flight”
🔹 Increases hunger hormones (ghrelin)
🔹 Suppresses fullness hormones (leptin)
🔹 Pushes your body to store more fat (especially around the belly)

Translation? Stress makes you crave sugar and carbs because your body thinks it needs quick fuel to handle the perceived threat—even if the “threat” is just your inbox or daily responsibilities.

How to Manage Stress and Balance Your Cravings

✅ Support Your Nervous System – Practice breathwork, meditation, or journaling to reduce cortisol spikes.

✅ Get Sunlight and Movement Daily – Walk outside, stretch, or do light workouts to regulate stress hormones.

✅ Prioritize Sleep – Poor sleep increases cravings by disrupting blood sugar and hunger hormones. Aim for 7-9 hours.

✅ Eat Magnesium-Rich Foods – Dark leafy greens, pumpkin seeds, and almonds help calm the nervous system and reduce stress-related cravings.

Let’s Get to the Root of Your Cravings Together

If you’ve been battling cravings and feeling like food controls you, it’s time to take a different approach—one that focuses on what your body actually needs instead of just trying to “willpower” your way through.

Book a session with me, and let’s uncover the root causes behind your cravings and energy crashes.

What to Expect Before Your Appointment:

Before our session, you’ll complete a detailed wellness questionnaire and intake form. This gives us deep insights into your nutrition, internal function, and stress levels—ensuring our time together is as impactful as possible.

During your session, we’ll create a personalized plan that helps regulate your blood sugar, reduce stress-driven cravings, and put you back in control of your eating habits.

📅 Ready to break free from food cravings and finally feel in control? Book your session below.