Why You Can't Stop Stress Eating (It's Not a Lack of Willpower) - Doctor Explains

Описание: Are you struggling with emotional eating and stress cravings? You're not alone. As a triple board-certified physician specializing in sleep and obesity medicine, I'm breaking down the neuroscience behind why we reach for food when stressed—and it has nothing to do with willpower.

In this video, you'll learn:
✅ Why your brain craves sugar and comfort foods under stress
✅ The role of cortisol, dopamine, and your nervous system in emotional eating
✅ How childhood trauma can impact eating patterns
✅ 5 evidence-based strategies to manage stress eating with compassion

🎯 TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:17 - Why Emotional Eating Isn't About Willpower
1:36 - The Neurobiology of Stress Eating
2:18 - How Dopamine & Reward Systems Drive Cravings
3:47 - The Role of Cortisol & Hormones
4:44 - Trauma & Emotional Eating Connection
5:48 - Five Evidence-Based Strategies
5:54 - Strategy #1: Mindfulness: The Pause That Breaks the Pattern
7:36 - Strategy #2: ACT Tool: “I’m Noticing the Urge”
8:18 - Strategy #3: Movement: A Nervous System Reset (Not Weight Loss)
9:32 - Strategy #4: Urge Surfing: Cravings Are Waves, Not Commands
10:50 - Strategy #5: Build Your Nervous System Snack List
12:08 - Bonus: Stabilize Cravings With Nourishment
12:50 - Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

This isn't about shame or restriction—it's about understanding your brain and nervous system so you can respond with self-compassion.

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👨‍⚕️ ABOUT DR. GUZMAN:
Triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine, and Obesity Medicine with training in Mind-Body Medicine.

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