THERAPIST EXPLAINS: WHY AM I EATING TOO MUCH IN THE EVENINGS?
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Summary:

Here's a summary of the key points mentioned:

Not Eating Enough During the Day Some individuals may not be consuming an adequate amount of food earlier in the day. Ghrelin, a hunger hormone, has a circadian cycle, and eating less during the day can lead to increased cravings in the evening.

Decision Fatigue: Decision fatigue is the phenomenon where making decisions becomes more challenging as the day progresses. Waiting until the evening to decide on meals can lead to exhaustion and a higher likelihood of feeling out of control.

Using Food as a Reward: People may turn to food as a reward for dealing with stress and challenges throughout the day. The brain's reward system may be seeking a balance between pain and pleasure.

Transitionary Eating:Transitioning from one mode or state to another (e.g., work mode to relaxation) can be challenging for some individuals. Food may serve as a transitionary object, helping to ease the shift between different states of being.

Habit: The combination of biological cues to eat and the ability to form habits can lead to automatic, habitual eating in the evenings. Changing habits may involve disrupting the usual patterns and creating new, healthier routines.

Sarah emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, understanding individual triggers, and finding strategies to address the specific reasons behind evening overeating. She suggests considering these factors before focusing on habit disruption for those struggling with more deep-rooted or long-standing issues with food.