185. Why Do I Crave This?! What It Really Means
Jul 04, 2025Cravings aren’t the enemy—they’re information. In this episode, Kara Hackleman shares a fresh, compassionate perspective on how to respond to cravings without guilt, shame, or restriction. Whether it’s that 9PM ice cream, stress-snacking after a hard day, or just wanting something that feels like yours, this episode unpacks what cravings really mean and how to use them as a tool to create lasting, confident change.
✨ Get ready to understand the real why behind your cravings—and what to do instead.
🔑 Key Topics & Takeaways:
- The Truth About Cravings:
Cravings aren’t always about hunger. Kara breaks down physical vs. emotional cravings and how to tell the difference. - The FOMO Factor:
Kara explains how fear of missing out can lead us to eat—even when we’re not hungry—and how to retrain your brain with 10-minute check-ins. - Real Client Wins:
Hear how Kara’s clients redefined their nighttime rituals, tackled emotional triggers, and took the power back from their cravings. - The Power of the Pause:
Learn Kara’s go-to questions to ask when a craving hits and how to reframe cravings as signals, not setbacks. - “Level-Up Wins” That Build Confidence:
- Waiting 5–10 minutes
- Swapping without restricting
- Planning indulgences
- Naming the craving instead of reacting
- Taste Memories & Emotional Triggers:
Why popcorn cravings during movies or chocolate after a stressful day may be rooted in past associations—and how to respond with care.
🧠 Try This: Kara’s Craving Reflection Prompts
When a craving hits, pause and ask:
- What do I really need right now?
- Am I actually hungry?
- What happened today that might be triggering this craving?
- Will I still want this tomorrow?
- What would comfort me if food wasn’t an option?
💬 Kara’s Real Talk:
“You don’t stop wanting the food. But you stop needing it right now. That shift? That’s freedom.”
💻 Resources & Links:
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💡 Final Thoughts:
You don’t need more willpower. You need better tools—and a coach who gets what it’s like to want that cookie and want to feel in control.
Cravings are not failures. They’re signals.
With compassion, curiosity, and small shifts, you can take the power back—and actually feel proud of how you eat.
This episode is your starting point. Tune in, reflect, and let Kara show you how weight loss can feel simpler, more doable, and a lot less dramatic.
Next Episode Teaser:
➡️ Don’t miss Episode 2, where Kara walks you through how to tune into your hunger and fullness cues (yep, they’ve always been there—you just stopped listening).
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