Food Noise Explained: Why You Think About Food All Day
Why Me?
According to a National Geographic article in 2024 up to 90% of people occasionally experience Food Noise. So, it’s not just you, or me as I used to believe. However, the severity differs for everyone. Approximately 57% of obese or overweight people experience severe food noise that disrupts their daily life.
The simplified explanation of food noise is cognitive overload. When we become stressed, tired, bored, unhappy, if you are someone who has used food as a coping mechanism our brains begin to see this as a quick way to soothe us. Remember our brains’ most immediate function is to protect us. Stress puts a heavy strain on our nervous system, so the brain finds YOUR personal quickest coping strategies and sets them into motion. We must retrain our brains by implementing consistent improved coping strategies.
In my experience quieting the food noise allowed me to focus on accomplishing my goals and desires. I believe I had severe Food Noise.
Cortisol Explained: What If Your Body Is Trying To Protect?
What if your body isn't trying to sabotage your weight loss efforts—but actually trying to protect you?
In this comprehensive guide to cortisol, we explore the science behind the body's primary stress hormone and its surprising connection to weight gain, belly fat, metabolism, sleep, cravings, and overall health. Learn how chronic stress affects your body's survival systems, why cortisol often gets blamed for stubborn weight loss, and what you can do to support healthy cortisol levels naturally.
We'll break down the difference between acute stress and chronic stress, explain why modern life keeps many people stuck in survival mode, and explore practical strategies such as sleep, walking, strength training, journaling, stress management, and mindset shifts that can help support long-term health and sustainable weight loss.
If you've ever wondered whether stress is affecting your weight, energy, cravings, or overall well-being, this article will help you understand the science of cortisol in a simple, practical, and empowering way.
Topics covered:
• What is cortisol?
• Cortisol and weight gain
• Cortisol and belly fat
• Chronic stress and metabolism
• How stress affects appetite
• How to lower cortisol naturally
• Sleep, stress, and weight loss
• The mind-body connection
• Sustainable health and wellness strategies
Because your body isn't your enemy—it's your teammate.