13/08/2026
Have you ever noticed that the harder you try NOT to eat something, the louder the craving seems to become?
For years, weโve been taught to treat cravings as a lack of willpower.
"I just need more discipline."
"I need to stop snacking."
"Why canโt I control myself?"
But there can be so much more going on beneath the surface.
Cravings can be influenced by blood sugar fluctuations, stress, poor sleep, hormones, learned food cues, how much protein youโre eating and sometimes nutritional needs too.
So rather than fighting your body, Iโd much rather we become curious about what it might be trying to tell us. ๐ฟ
๐ Craving sugar?
Take a look at what youโve eaten throughout the day. If your blood sugar has been riding a rollercoaster, your body may naturally start looking for quick energy.
Adding protein, fibre and whole food carbohydrates to your meals can help create greater stability and keep you feeling satisfied for longer.
๐ซ Craving chocolate?
Magnesium often gets mentioned here, and foods such as pumpkin seeds, leafy greens and unsweetened cacao are beautiful whole food sources.
But stress, habit, emotions and the simple pleasure associated with chocolate can play a role too.
๐ซ Craving salty foods?
Think hydration and electrolytes, particularly if youโve been exercising, sweating or fasting.
And sometimes we simply want the crunch, salt and satisfaction. Thatโs worth acknowledging too.
๐ฅ Craving rich or oily foods?
Ask yourself whether your meals are genuinely satisfying you.
Healthy fats, adequate protein and nourishing whole foods can make an enormous difference to satiety.
๐ฅ Craving carbs, especially around 3pm?
This is such a common one.
If breakfast and lunch havenโt provided enough protein, fibre and nourishment, that afternoon pull towards something quick and carby can feel incredibly strong.
And this is the part I really want women to hear.
Your body isnโt the enemy.
A craving doesnโt mean youโve failed.
It doesnโt automatically mean you need more willpower.
Sometimes itโs simply information.
Next time a craving appears, instead of immediately fighting it, try asking yourself:
"What does my body actually need right now?"
Is it food?
Water?
Protein?
Rest?
Better sleep?
Movement?
Fresh air?
Or perhaps a few quiet minutes to CALM your nervous system?
That simple pause begins to change the conversation youโre having with your body.
The more we learn to understand our bodyโs signals, the less we need to battle against them.
Your body is communicating with you all the time.
The goal isnโt to silence it. Itโs to learn how to listen. ๐
Save the graphic above for the next time a craving hits.
๐ฟ And if youโd like to learn how to support your body while introducing fasting gently and sustainably, comment CALM below and Iโll send you my FREE CALM Fast Starter Kit.
